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
2 mins - chance
First chance of the game goes to Chesterfield as Rowley curls one over the bar from the edge of the box after good play by McCourt
TEAM NEWS
Spireites: Loach; Miller, Maguire, Grimes, King; Kahn, McCourt, Rowley, Mandeville;Triallist, Payne.
Still awaiting team news
With it being a friendly we may not get a team sheet but we’ve still got 30 minutes to kick-off yet.
Midfielder leaves
Midfielder leaves Chesterfield after just seven months to join League Two club
Midfielder Martin Smith has left Chesterfield and joined newly-promoted League Two side Hartlepool United.