Grimsby Town 0–1 Chesterfield
Chesterfield earned a valuable three points on the road with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Grimsby Town at Blundell Park. The pivotal moment arrived early in the second half when Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym was sent off for a last-man challenge, leaving the home side to battle on with ten men.
The breakthrough came in the 71st minute as Dilan Markanday drilled a dangerous ball across the penalty area, forcing defender Harvey Rodgers to divert the cross into his own net under heavy pressure. Chesterfield managed the remainder of the contest with assurance, showing patience in possession and defensive solidity to protect their lead.
After the match, Devan Tanton praised the team’s professionalism in difficult circumstances:
“These are the types of games where you’ve got to stay switched on for 90 minutes. Once they went down to ten men, they sat deep and made it tough, but we kept moving the ball and created the pressure that led to the goal.”
Tanton also highlighted the significance of the result away from home:
“Coming to a place like Grimsby is never easy. The atmosphere is lively and they don’t give you anything for free, but we showed character to see it out. Wins like this are massive for momentum.”
Reflecting on the defensive effort, the full-back added:
“Clean sheets are huge. Everyone dug in — the back line, the midfield, even the lads up top pressing. It was a real team performance.”
A disciplined and composed display earned Chesterfield the victory, strengthening their confidence as they continue their League Two campaign.
