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
Behind at the break
HT: Chesterfield 0 v 1 Halifax
Warburton’s well-taken strike is the difference so far.
The Spireites are looking rusty after 17 days without a game.
Counter
Kellermann picks up the ball in the middle of the park, drives forward, tries to slip Asante in but he over-hits it and it goes out for a goal-kick.
Four minutes to the break.
For Tshimanga.
Gunning’s free-kick from wide on the right takes a deflection on the way, Tshimanga picks it up with his back to goal and manages to get a shot off but it is blocked and Johnson saves easily.
Has probably one of Chesterfield’s best players in this opening 35 minutes.
It is a good battle between him and Warren.
Miller gets a half a yard on him this time and delivers a cross but it is deflected and is collected by Johnson.
Half an hour
Halifax still lead 1-0 and don’t look in any real danger at the moment.
Chesterfield have been poor in possession and are yet to have any sustained pressure.
Almost an instant equaliser for the hosts from Miller’s corner. The visitors did not deal with initial delivery. Oyeleke and then Kerr tried to force it in but the Shaymen scrambled it clear.
Goal for Halifax: 0-1
Warburton fires in from the edge of the area with an accurate curling effort.
0-1.
18 played.