Recap: Goals from Liam Mandeville, Danny Rowe and Nathan Tyson hand Chesterfield first win of pre-season against Matlock Town

The Spireites play their second pre-season game tonight against Matlock Town (7.30pm KO).
Matlock v Chesterfield - live updates.Matlock v Chesterfield - live updates.
Matlock v Chesterfield - live updates.

Chesterfield lost 3-2 at Alfreton Town on Saturday in their first summer outing and this evening will allow the squad to get some more much-needed minutes ticked off.

There will be a minute’s applause before kick-off for the legendary Ernie Moss who died last week.

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction so stay tuned.

Matlock Town v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES

Key Events

  • FT: Matlock Town 1 v 3 Chesterfield (7.30pm KO)
  • Mandeville gives Spireites third minute lead
  • Byrne equalises with excellent free-kick
  • Rowe puts Blues back ahead with great strike before HT, Tyson adds late third
  • Three trialists play for Blues
  • First-half XI: Loach, Grimes, Gunning, Maguire; King, Oyeleke, McCourt, Mandeville, Whittle; Payne, Rowe.
  • Second pre-season friendly for Spireites
  • Minute’s applause before game for Ernie Moss

Recap Saturday’s game

And welcome to our live matchday blog as the Spireites head to Matlock Town tonight for their second pre-season fixture.

Liam Norcliffe will bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.