Chesterfield Sees Ched Evans Score in First Match

Chesterfield striker Ched Evans scored in his first competitive match since 2012. The Welshman struck from a long-range free kick in the 76th minute to cancel out Wes Thomas' first-half opener in a 1-1 draw with Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.

What happened?

Ched Evans had a rape conviction quashed in April after being released from prison in 2014. He faces a retrial in October and has pleaded not guilty.

Why it matters for Chesterfield

Chesterfield boss Danny Wilson praised his new forward, who signed an initial one-year deal in June, for earning a point. Ched Evans had two good chances before his goal, he was just a little ring-rusty.

What comes next?

Chesterfield has a tough game at Rochdale on Tuesday, but the point buoys them going into that. The team stands 6th in England League Two with 79 points, having played 46 games with a recent form of DLWWD.