- Team form: Chesterfield are unbeaten in 6 at home (all-competitions), winning 5 and drawing 1.
- Away form: Yeovil Town have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their last 5 away games (all-competitions).
- Recent form: Chesterfield have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 games in all competitions, while Yeovil are in better form with 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
Home field advantage is key
Managers' approaches
Chesterfield should be expected to win the FA Cup 2026-2027 First Round clash against National League 2026/2027 club Yeovil Town, but they won't have this all their own way against a Glovers side with some bite. Paul Cook has overseen The Spireites since 10 February 2022, and his patient, possession-first approach should give them the control to smother this game.
However, Billy Rowley's energetic front-foot system has had Yeovil Town in the ascendancy since he took charge on 25 November 2025. The Glovers will press up and attack quickly, which should keep the upset dream alive, and they have won three, drawn one, and lost just one of their five away trips this term.
Form and odds
The hosts are unbeaten in six and have lost just three of their 10 games overall, so they certainly have the form to back up their 1.39 odds to win, although we feel Yeovil Town are the 6.83 underdogs in this fixture. Our recommendation of the draw at 4.8 is based on Yeovil's ability to make a track meet of this cup clash if they can nick the first big scoring opportunity.
Take the tie on the double chance
Chesterfield have won five and lost three of their ten matches in all-competitions, so it's difficult to have much faith in their win odds. Yeovil are in much better form, with six wins, two draws and just two defeats, so they could certainly spring a surprise on Saturday.
The 1-1 home draw between these sides in National League 2022/2023 may be a pretty accurate guide for this fixture, especially considering Chesterfield's odds-on status. The Spireites will have more of the ball, but Yeovil will have more of the game and both teams to score – yes at 1.73 could be a decent option, while over 2.5 goals at 1.54 is also good odds.
- Chesterfield's last three results have been a 1-1 home draw with Colchester, a 5-1 home win over Crewe and a 4-1 away loss to Newport County.
- Yeovil's last two results were a 1-2 away win over AFC Hornchurch and a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Halifax Town on the road.
