Match gallery: Chesterfield 1 Exeter City 0
Kristian Dennis scored the only goal of the game as Spireites picked up three vital points.
The win means they are now three games unbeaten ahead of the relegation six-pointer against Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday night.
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