Recap: Chesterfield cause FA Cup upset against Salford City to progress into third round
The Spireites are top of the National League and today’s opponents are 11th in League Two after a recent upturn in form.
There will be a replay if the sides cannot be separated after 90 minutes.
Winners of second round ties receive £34,000 in prize money.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you everything you need to know.
Salford City v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Salford City 0 v 2 Chesterfield (5.15pm KO)
- Liam Mandeville gives Town lead with stunning strike on 28 minutes
- Jim Kellermann doubles lead on 86 minutes
- (3-4-2-1) Loach; Kerr, Grimes, Croll; Whittle, Weston, Oyeleke, Miller; Kellermann, Mandeville; Tshimanga. Subs: Minter, McCourt Clarke, Khan, Tyson, Payne.
- FA Cup second round tie
- Spireites top of National League, Ammies 11th in League Two
- Jack Clarke in squad for first time since September
RATINGS
Liam Norcliffe's Chesterfield player ratings from brilliant FA Cup win against Salford City
Chesterfield booked their place in the FA Cup third round with a 2-0 away win at League Two Salford City on Sunday.
REACTION
SALFORD REACTION: Emotional James Rowe says Chesterfield 'wanted it more'
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Full-time!
FT: Salford City 0 v 2 Chesterfield
Spireites cause a cup upset to progress into the FA Cup third round for the first time since the 2014/2015 season. A great day for the club.
Double Spireites change - 90 minutes
Clarke, who has been out since September, replaces Mandeville.
And Tshimanga comes off for Payne.
GOOOOOAAALLLL!!!! 0-2
KELLERMANN!!
Chesterfield double their lead on 86 minutes. Kellermann fires into the roof of the net from a tight angle, assisted by Tshimanga. His first goal for the club. Absolute scenes in the away end.