Fleetwood Town captain Ched Evans hailed the team’s character after a 1-0 victory over Chesterfield secured their second consecutive win. The experienced forward’s superb strike after 35 minutes at the SMH Group Stadium proved decisive, as the Cod Army maintained their perfect start to the season with three points from their opening two games. League standing: 10th in League Two, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 game, recent form W. Goals this season: 1 scored, 0 conceded (+1 goal difference).
What happened in the match?
Ched Evans produced the decisive moment, firing beyond Ryan Boot to earn Matt Lawlor’s side all three points. Despite sustained pressure from Chesterfield after the interval, a resilient defensive display and key saves from Jay Lynch ensured the win. Evans praised the team’s ability to defend until the 95th minute while remaining a threat on the counter.
Why is this win significant for Fleetwood Town?
The victory is particularly pleasing as it came away from home in challenging conditions. Evans believes the team will continue to improve as new players develop a greater understanding of each other’s strengths. He highlighted the importance of the two wins on the board and the confidence they bring.
What comes next for Fleetwood Town?
Next fixture: vs Tranmere (away, 2027-02-27) (5th in the table). Evans also praised the work completed during pre-season, which has set the team up well for the challenges ahead. The captain is confident that the team will only get better as the season progresses.
