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