Recap: Tom Denton scores after long injury lay-off as Chesterfield lose to Alfreton Town in first pre-season friendly for Spireites
The new National League season starts on August 21 so today will be about getting some important minutes under their belt and improving their sharpness.
Alfreton have already played two friendly games so they potentially could have the edge fitness-wise in what is set to be a scorching day at the Impact Arena.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the match and will bring you all the team news, updates and reaction.
Alfreton Town v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT Alfreton Town 3 v 2 Chesterfield
- Spireites concede in 90th minute to lose first friendly
- Chesterfield use four trialists
- Alfreton led through Mat Rhead’s penalty
- Trialist and Tom Denton put Blues ahead
- Michael Williams and late Shaun Tuton goal win it for hosts
GOALLL: 1-1
Trialist (striker) closes down Alfreton goalkeeper Maris who pings the ball straight at Trialist and the ball rebounds into the net. 1-1. 53 minutes
Three changes at the break
Three changes at HT as Rowley, Payne and Trialist are replaced by two other Trialists and Tyson. Got it?
Another chance
Grimes, who has looked good this half, pings a ball out to King who crosses for Payne but his flicked effort is easily saved.
Almost half-time
Payne almost levels but his close-range effort is blocked. It was a patient move down the right which brought about the chance.
35 mins
The hosts still lead 1-0.
I like the look of Grimes in the middle of the back three, playing well so far.
Goal for Alfreton: 1-0
Khan fouled Reeves in the box and Rhead tucked away the penalty.
It was a clear foul.
25 minutes gone.