With the ink barely dry on his season-long loan contract from Bolton Wanderers, Joel Randall’s stoppage-time equaliser just seven minutes after coming on as a sub made the 3-3 draw against Barnet almost feel like a victory for a team that had trailed three times.
The fleet-footed Louie Marsh’s two goals on his full debut made him an obvious Man of the Match and it was that, combined with a big dollop of resilience, that helped snaffle a point against lively and dangerous opponents who are starting this season how they finished the last one.
Here are our Spireites ratings from the game.
5. Lewis Gordon 6
Lewis Gordon 6: As against Gillingham, passed up a good chance to score his first Chesterfield goal and from a very similar position at the back post. The left-back was steady overall. Photo: Leila Coker
6. Ryan Stirk 6
Ryan Stirk 6: Plenty of his usual graft away from the game's big moments. Quieter game than in midweek, although Barnet were an upgrade on Gillingham. Photo: Leila Coker
7. George McEachran 6
George McEachran 6: Played a lot of football lately. The defensive midfield man gave his team 80 minutes before making way for Tom Naylor Photo: Tina Jenner
8. Dilan Markanday 7
Dilan Markanday 7: Busy and bright and avoided the temptation to overplay. His stinging shot forced the parry that allowed Marsh to mop up his second goal. Photo: Brian Eyre