Chesterfield v Torquay United LIVE: Andy Dallas scores twice as Spireites get three in first-half

Chesterfield v Torquay United - live updates.Chesterfield v Torquay United - live updates.
Chesterfield v Torquay United - live updates.
Chesterfield are aiming for a third straight win when they host relegation-threatened Torquay United on Tuesday night.

The Spireites are in the driving seat to finish third in the table with three games remaining.

The Gulls are fourth from bottom, but have won five on the bounce, to give themselves a chance of avoiding the drop.

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the match and will provide you with all the build-up, team news and updates.

Chesterfield v Torquay United: LIVE UPDATES

Key Events

  • FT: Chesterfield 5 v 1 Torquay United (7.45pm KO)
  • Spireites 3rd; Gulls 21st
  • 4-2-3-1: Fitzsimons; King, Palmer, Grimes, Maguire; Oldaker, Banks; Mandeville, Dallas, Colclough; McCallum. Subs: Horton, Williams, Akinola, Uchegbulam, Quigley.
  • Two changes from win against Eastleigh

They are in the relegation zone but Gary Johnson’s men are 15th in the away table.

They have won six, drew four and lost 11 on the road.

Chesterfield’s home record

The Spireites have the fourth best home record behind Wrexha, Notts County and Eastleigh.

Town have not been great on home soil in recent months, but they have won two of their last three at the Technique.

Gulls’ top scorer

Is Aaron Jarvis, who has 15 goals in 36 appearances.

The Gulls are fourth from bottom and two points from safety but they have won five successive matches to give themselves a chance of avoiding the drop.

Those wins have come against Boreham Wood, Scunthorpe, Eastleigh, Maidenhead and York - including three clean sheets.

Referee: Steven Copeland (he was in charge for the home wins against Wrexham and Altrincham and home loss to Oldham).

Assistant referee: Michael Johnson

Assistant referee: Martin Parker

Fourth official: Ian Johnston

Chesterfield: 4/11

Draw: 18/5

Torquay: 6/1

(Sky Bet)

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