Chesterfield will host Swindon Town live on Sky Sports in their first game back in the Football League.

The newly-promoted Spireites, who are back in League Two for the first time since 2018, will entertain the Robins on Friday, August 9 in front of the TV cameras (8pm).

The first away match is at Crewe Alexandra, while the Blues will travel to Fleetwood Town on Boxing Day, as well as Bradford City on December 29, and entertain MK Dons on New Year’s Day.

The last home fixture is against Morecambe and Town will finish the season at Accrington Stanley.

Chesterfield are back in the EFL for the first time since 2018.

placeholder image — Chesterfield are back in the EFL for the first time since 2018.

Other eye-catching dates include a trip to Doncaster Rovers on September 8, with the return game on February 8, while Notts County will visit Derbyshire on October 12, with Chesterfield going to Meadow Lane on March 15.

Paul Cook’s men will host Salford City on August bank holiday weekend, travel to AFC Wimbledon on Good Friday, before Bradford City visit on Easter Monday.

Tuesday night away matches will be at Bromley, Colchester United and MK Dons, while midweek home games will also be against Bromley and Colchester, as well as Carlisle United.

Chesterfield are currently out in Spain as they kick-off their pre-season plans before they play their first friendly July 6 at Matlock Town. Other practice matches so far include Nottingham Forest, Alfreton Town, Sheffield United, Derby County and Scunthorpe United.

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