Tranmere Rovers 1, Chesterfield 1

CHESTERFIELD, England (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, Chesterfield and Tranmere Rovers opened their League Two campaigns with a 1-1 draw on Saturday at SMH Group Stadium. The result was a statistical anomaly, as Interstat’s ELO system had given Chesterfield an 89.90 percent probability to win. The final score, however, aligned perfectly with the organization’s game simulator, which had projected a 1-1 deadlock. The first half was a cagey, physical affair that produced more yellow cards than scoring chances. Chesterfield defender Kyle McFadzean was booked in the 17th minute for a foul, and Tranmere’s Sam Finley followed… Read more...