Recap: Chesterfield and FC Halifax Town share spoils in big National League clash
Chesterfield have not played for 17 days because of positive Covid cases in the camp but still lead the way at the top of the division.
Today’s opponents Halifax are right on their tails and are only behind the Blues on goal difference although the Shaymen have played one game more.
We should be in for a Christmas cracker and our reporter Liam Norcliffe will bring you everything you need to know.
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Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 1 v 1 FC Halifax Town (3pm KO)
- Spireites remain top after draw
- Sub Jack Clarke equalises on 85 minutes
- Matty Warburton gives Halifax lead on 18 minutes
- Akwasi Asante starts for first time in eight months; Gavin Gunning’s first time in two months
- Loach; Kerr, Gunning, Whittle; Williams, Weston, Oyeleke, Kellermann, Miller; Asante, Tshimanga. Subs: Grimes, Mandeville, Clarke, Khan, Payne.
- Chesterfield not played for 17 days due to positive Covid cases in the camp
- Home tickets sold out
Has made a big difference for the Spireites since coming on. Lots of energy and driving runs forward.
Chesterfield are awarded a penalty for handball but then referee Garreth Rhodes changes his mind after taking advice from his linesman. Controversial!
Chances
Halifax almost grab a second from a corner and then Chesterfield counter but Khan is snuffed out in the box but Mandeville manages to win a corner. It is swung in and Kerr’s stabbed effort is deflected for another corner. So close!
Some pressure from the Blues at last.
Mandeville
Takes a nasty whack to the head and is down receiving treatement.
Clarke is warming up just in case.
Second Spireites sub - 60 mins
Khan on, Asante off.
Looks like it is going to be Khan and Mandeville behind Tshimanga for the last 30 minutes.