The visitors, who had won seven in a row, had a big chance to make it eight but Hemming guessed correctly to parry away Kabamba’s spot-kick.
The Spireites almost won it themselves in added-time but it finished goalless and the point leaves the hosts in seventh ahead of the 3pm kick-offs.
Here are our player ratings from the game...
1. Zach Hemming 8
His 88th minute penalty save from Kabamba ensured Chesterfield didn't fall to a late defeat against the league leaders. He was forced into an early parry from a fierce drive from Whitely at his near post and another not long after from the great left peg of Pinnock. Couple more routine stops in the second 45 before his penalty heroics, securing a clean sheet. Photo: Tina Jenner
2. Sam Curtis 7
Got up and down the pitch and was strong in aerial duels, an attribute which seems to be a big quality of his, on his home debut. Harshly booked before the break. Almost made it two goals in two games but Smith got down low to tip his low effort around the post. Started to tire and was withdrawn on 80. Photo: Submitted
3. Kyle McFadzean 8
Defended the box superbly, winning several headers as the visitors bombarded the hosts with crosses, corners and long throws. Such a dogged display. Hardly put a foot wrong. Photo: Tina Jenner
4. Sil Swinkels 7
Showed his quality in possession with one or two passes but also gave up the ball at times as the hosts tried to play out from the back from goal-kicks. Made an important block just after the break and settled down on the ball for the rest of the game. Photo: Tina Jenner