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.
9. Louie Marsh 6
Louie Marsh 6: Two-goal man of the previous week got some shots off but was more squeezed for time and space this time. Made way for Liam Mandeville for the last 20 minutes Photo: Tina Jenner
10. Josh Koroma 8
Josh Koroma 8: Direct and aggressive whenever he got the chance and his defence-scattering run set up Markanday's match winner. As good as he's been in a Chesterfield shirt Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Lee Bonis 7
Lee Bonis 7: Selfless, hard-running shift from the sole front man and had the composure to convert the re-bound after the keeper beat out his spot-kick Photo: Tina Jenner
12. Tom Naylor 6
Tom Naylor 6: Came on for Stirk and took the captain's armband. Reliable back-up Photo: Getty Images