"It's just moments in matches that we have to control' - Gary Roberts discusses what Chesterfield need to do to bag a top three spot

Spireites have drawn four of their last five League Two games after seeing a number of leads - and vital points - thrown away.

It was something the promotion-chasers were once again guilty of in their last match with 2-0 and 3-2 leads being blown in the 3-3 draw at Crewe.

“It’s moments that are the difference,” said Roberts. “We go back to Crewe on Saturday and we are two up. We were having our best spell in weeks, in total control, and then we gave a really soft goal away.

“We should have been going to get the third goal and put the game to bed. We gave them that little bit of hope with the soft goal and it's just moments in matches that we have to control and avoid lapses of concentration.

“It’s a crazy league this year. You just have to look after yourself. If we can put a run together and change a couple of draws into wins then we can get to the top end of the league.

“We are going along ok at the minute and we will continue with that.”

The frustrating point at Gresty Road leaves Spireites two points outside of the top three places, which feature Saturday’s opponents Swindon Town.

Chesterfield head into the promotion tussle unbeaten at home in the league and knowing that the high-flying Robins will give that record a stiff test.

“They are a good team. When you look at the data they are similar to us in every metric - good possession, good pressing and how they play,” said Roberts.

“They have the leading goalscorer in the league. We worked with him (Aaron Drinan) at Ipswich and he's a terrific player.

“They have some really good players with players on the pitch who can hurt you.

“Swindon are similar to us with ambitions of getting out of the league. It's the third game on the spin against teams in and around us.

“We had a plan to go into the Swindon game being in real contention to push into the top three and that hasn't changed.

“We have put ourselves in a position to keep the run going and we are proud of it, but we are humble and go into the game knowing it's a really tough game. They are a good team.

“We’re looking forward to getting back to our place where there will be a big crowd. Swindon will bring a good crowd and it's all set for a good game.”

The game could also see former Spireites captain Darren Oldaker return to the ground where he played such a key role in guiding Chesterfield back into the EFL.

The midfielder played close to 100 times for the club during a memorable three year spell before his release at the end of last season.

“He’s a lovely player and a good lad,” said Roberts. “I have some great memories with him. “He played such a big part of what we have done here and it was really sad to see him leave.

“We're looking forward to seeing him and giving him a good hug on Saturday.”

Spiretes go into the game with no fresh injury worries, with Roberts confirming Will Grigg and Ryan Stirk are not quite ready for a return to the side.

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