The National League match between Chesterfield FC and Altrincham FC held on 16 January 2024 ended in a 2-1 victory for the home side. This hard-fought match saw strong performances from both sides, with a few key statistical factors playing a substantial role in deciding the final outcome.

Chesterfield's two goals were of great importance in securing their win. The first strike from Chesterfield came just 24 minutes into the game putting them in an advantageous position early on. However, Altrincham bounced back and equalized right before the half-time whistle, at the 44th minute making it a 1-1 tie at the half.

Visibly, the second halves of both teams were more electrifying, with each applying more pressure than in the first half. This lead to several consequential events: two yellow cards for Chesterfield at the 67th and 88th minute, and for Altrincham at the 89th minute. It also resulted in both more corner kicks and offsides. This heightened degree of offensive play from both teams was evident, with Altrincham having more corner kicks, 4 compared to Chesterfield's 3, suggesting a degree of pressure applied by Altrincham.

However, there were two key statistics that point directly to Chesterfield's win. First, despite the increased pressure, Chesterfield managed to score a decisive goal in the 82nd minute putting them in lead. Secondly, Altrincham were flagged for offsides 5 times, compared to Chesterfield's 3 times, suggesting a more disciplined defensive line from Chesterfield and possible squandering of great opportunities by Altrincham.

Neither team ended the match with red cards, demonstrating a level of discipline. However, the two yellow cards that Chesterfield received, one more than Altrincham, indicate a competitive match where Chesterfield were evidently pushing the boundaries.

In conclusion, while both teams exhibited strong performances, critical moments and statistics suggest Chesterfield having a slight edge that earned them this victory. Key among these, the more crucially timed goals, combined with the tighter defensive performance, were the main contributors to their win against Altrincham.

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