Recap: Chesterfield defeated by Port Vale thanks to James Wilson's strike as goalkeeper Lucas Covolan is sent off late on for visitors
The Spireites beat Bradford City 2-1 in midweek and they will be aiming to overcome another League Two side this afternoon.
Port Vale get their campaign underway next weekend so we should see them name a strong line-up.
Town still have three more weeks until the National League season starts.
Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
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Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 0 v 1 Port Vale (3pm KO)
- James Wilson gives visitors lead with great strike on 36 minutes
- Vale goalkeeper Lucas Covolan sent off late on for elbow on Nathan Tyson
- XI: Loach; Kerr, Gunning, Grimes; King, Weston, McCourt, Mandeville, Miller; Rowe, Payne. Subs: Clarke, Khan, Oyeleke, Tyson, Rowley, Carline, trialist x3.
- Minute’s applause for Ernie Moss before kick-off
- Spireites’ National League season starts August 21
- Vale begin League Two campaign August 7
Still goalless
15 minutes played, still 0-0.
Probably an equal amount of possession for each team so far.
No clear-cut chances yet.
10 gone
Still 0-0.
Vale’s Johnson called Loach into action from a set-piece but it was an easy save.
The Spireites have had two corners, with Grimes heading over from one of them.
Early booking
For Chesterfield’s Jeff King after a late challenge on Mal Benning. Two minutes played.
MInute’s applause
We’ve just had a minute’s applause for Ernie Moss, who of course played for both these sides.
And both sets of players have just taken the knee.
We are now underway.
Here we go!
The teams are out and we are about to get underway here at the Technique.
Stay with us for live updates from the next 90 minutes.
COYB!
Here we go!
The teams are out and we are about to get underway here at the Technique.
Stay with us for live updates from the next 90 minutes.
COYB!
No Laurence Maguire today
He went off with blurred vision in midweek so he has probably not been risked.