Harry McKirdy scored twice to put the visitors in charge at half-time on an emotional afternoon as tributes were paid to Phil Kirk, who passed away last weekend, aged 59.
But Spireites showed what they are all about in the seconf half with goals from Dylan Duffy and Armando Dobra securing a battling point.
It leaves Spireites second in the early League Two table, with a revenge mission at Walsall next up for the promotion-chasers.
Photographers Brian Eyre and Tina Jenner joined those looking on, and took these pictures of some of the fans in the stands
Visit our website daily for the very best in Spireites coverage.
9. Spiretes 2 Crawley 2
Chesterfield fought back from two down to bag a point at home to Crawley on an emotional afternoon for the club. Photo: Brian Eyre
10. National World Resell : Spiretes 2 Crawley 2
Chesterfield V Crawley Town, 30th August. Fans Gallery. : Chesterfield fought back from two down to bag a point at home to Crawley on an emotional afternoon for the club. Photo: Derbyshire Times : Brian Eyre
11. Spiretes 2 Crawley 2
Chesterfield fought back from two down to bag a point at home to Crawley on an emotional afternoon for the club. Photo: Brian Eyre
12. Spiretes 2 Crawley 2
Chesterfield fought back from two down to bag a point at home to Crawley on an emotional afternoon for the club. All pictured: Brian Eyre. Photo: Brian Eyre