There were a few Man of the Match contenders in the 2-1 win at Oldham, goal scorers Lee Bonis and Dilan Markanday among them.
The Latics were strangely ineffectual for a side that scored five and conceded none in their previous home league games and the graft and craft in the visitors’ ranks accounted for some of that.
The match still hung on a knife edge until the last, thankfully drama-free minutes.
Speaking to the media pitch-side afterwards, assistant manager Danny Webb struggled to make himself heard above the din of a convoy of lawnmowers.
"To get out of League Two you have to have an edge,” I definitely heard him say.
Chesterfield had it this time. Here’s our Player Ratings.
1. Ryan Boot 7
Ryan Boot 7: By no means overly tested but on point with a couple of smart saves when needed. Positioning and distribution all sound Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Remeao Hutton 8
Remeao Hutton 8: Covered loads of ground up and down the right. Linked nicely with Dilan Markanday and clipped in some more inviting centres. Only blip was a booking. Player of the Season so far? Probably Photo: Tina Jenner
3. Kyle McFadzean 7
Kyle McFadzean 87: A day when Chesterfield needed his presence and experience. Did a good job containing Oldham's big no.9, Mike Fondop. Booked along the way Photo: Leila Coker
4. Jack Simpson 7
Jack Simpson 7: Hasn't always convinced in his time with Chesterfield so far. Much better here Photo: Tina Jenner