Recap: Chesterfield hammer Bradford City in pre-season friendly
The Spireites get their National League campaign underway two weeks today on August 6, while the League Two Bantams start a week earlier on July 30.
This is the only home friendly for Town this summer so it will be a good opportunity for fans to see how Paul Cook’s men are shaping up.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you all the team news, updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Bradford City: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 3 v 0 Bradford City (3pm KO)
- Joe Quigley scores twice and Liam Mandeville grabs a third before 60 minutes
- Spireites: 4-2-3-1: Covolan; King, Williams, Grimes, Horton; Oldaker, Banks; Mandeville, Asante, Dobra; Quigley.
- Pre-season friendly at Technique Stadium
Parking info
Supporters who had a car park permit last season will be eligible to use the car park for today’s game against Bradford City. There will be no matchday permits sold.
Lowdown on the Bantams
Why Chesterfield's next pre-season opponents will arrive full of confidence
Bradford City will arrive at the Technique Stadium on Saturday with a spring in their step after an impressive 2-0 win against Sunderland.
This one is close
Spireites set to sign rapid winger who was at AC Milan as kid and had trials at EFL clubs
Speedy winger Jesurun Uchegbulam is set to sign for Chesterfield from neighbours Matlock Town.
The latest moves
National League transfers round-up as Chesterfield's rivals strengthen and lose key players
The start of the new National League season is edging closer and clubs have been wheeling and dealing in the transfer market.
In case you missed it
The 14 players who have left Chesterfield this summer and who they have signed for
As many as 14 players have departed the Spireites so far this summer.