History of the Chesterfield v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Chesterfield play host to Sheffield Wednesday at Recreation Ground at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Spireites are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.
The last time the two teams met at Chesterfield was back in February 2005, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 08 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 1 | Chesterfield | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 06 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 2 | Chesterfield | (Associate Members) |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 19 Feb | Chesterfield | 1-3 | Sheff. Wed. | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 30 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 2 | Chesterfield | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Sun 07 Mar | Chesterfield | 3 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | League Division Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 20 Dec | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 0 | Chesterfield | League Division Two |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 16 Feb | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 3 | Chesterfield | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chesterfield are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
Sheffield Wednesday have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Owls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.
Chesterfield are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 24 points from their 30 games thus far.
Sheffield Wednesday are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 57 points from 31 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Chesterfield's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 4 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Not won in previous 3 away matches. An overall losing run of 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here