Chesterfield edges Swindon Town 2‑1 in League Two
SWINDON, England (Interstat) — Chesterfield defeated Swindon Town 2-1 on Saturday at The Nigel Eady County Ground in League Two play, avenging a 2-1 loss to Swindon in November.
Lee Bonis, a substitute, scored the opening goal in the 19th minute and assisted Ben Middlemas in first-half stoppage time to give Chesterfield a 2-0 halftime lead. Dilan Markanday pulled one back for Swindon in the 61st minute. Bonis also received a yellow card in the 78th minute. Midfielder Thomas Wilson-Brown, who was cautioned in the 18th minute, had an assist on the first goal.
Other yellow cards went to Junior Hoilett in the 51st minute, Ryan Stirk in the 58th and Middlemas in the 75th. No red cards were issued.
Chesterfield improved to 21 wins, nine losses and 16 draws in League Two and 21-11-16 overall. Swindon Town fell to 22-15-14 in league competition and 23-17-14 overall.
The result evened the season series at one win apiece. Chesterfield has won three of its last four matches. Swindon has lost four of its last five. The match featured five yellow cards in a physical contest.