Many among the near 2000-strong army who made the trip down to Swindon Town’s County Ground were clad in fancy dress and Chesterfield rose to the occasion, winning 2-1 to set up a two-legged semi-final with old foes Notts County.
The supporters included moustachioed Mexicans, princesses, Ali G, Super Mario Bros, Minion hats and multi-coloured wigs. There were even a few Saudi Arabian Spireites among the throng.
They all looked on as Lee Bonis’ goal had a dominant Chesterfield in front in the first half.
A Swindon equaliser right on half time pepped Swindon up before Dilan Markanday’s second-half winner sent the travelling hordes home happy. Even a bit of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits.
It means a trip to a Wembley final is still on the cards. Another day for fancy dress, surely.
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We’ll have some more later in the week.
Photos by Tina Jenner
