Recap: Chesterfield move 23 points clear at top of National League with win at Barnet

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Leaders Chesterfield take on second-placed Barnet at The Hive tonight (7.45pm).

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you all the build-up, team news and updates.

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Has started this game well. His hold-up play has been very sharp.

0-0 on 25.

A looping header from Pritchard crashes against the crossbar. He got above Clements at the back stick after a cross came in from the left.

Still 0-0.

Both teams have had one effort on goal so far.

A deflected low volley from Brunt from the edge of the box.

A long throw came in from Cropper, Palmer headed it away, but only as far at Brunt who took aim. Comfortable save for Tyrer.

Jacobs drags narrowly wide from inside the area.

Tyrer went long, Quigley flicked it on and then Dobra nudged it on to Jacobs, who struck wide with his left boot.

First chance goes to Town.

Here we go then for this second v first clash in the National League at The Hive.

The Spireites are 20 points clear of the Bees in second but they are winless in three so they will want to end this mini blip tonight.

Chesterfield team news confirmed - five changes

Five changes for Chesterfield tonight.

IN: Palmer, Clements, Jones, Jacobs & Quigley

OUT: Williams, Horton, Oldaker, Mandeville & Grigg

No King, Horton, Oldaker, Freckleton and Colclough in the squad.

Tyrer; Shecks, Palmer, Grimes, Clements; Jones, Naylor; Jacobs, Banks, Dobra; Quigley.

Subs: Williams, Mandeville, Hobson, Berry, Grigg.

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Our Spireites predicted line-up

Tyrer; Sheckleford, Williams, Grimes, Clements; Jones, Naylor; Mandeville, Banks, Jacobs; Grigg.

Subs: Palmer, Oldaker, Berry, Dobra, Quigley.

Spireites injury news

James Berry (hamstring) and Jeff King (heel) will be checked on.

But Ryan Colclough (ankle) and Miguel Freckleton (hamstring) are out.

Key players missing for Bees

Top scorer Nicke Kabamba and key players Dale Gorman and Idris Kanu have all been missing recently.

It remains to be seen whether any of them will be involved this evening.

Barnet's home record

Is the third best in the division.

They have won 11, drawn three and lost two.

They also have the second best defensive home record in the league, conceding just 17 goals, which is bettered only by Southend's 14.

Referee: Andrew Humphries (he was in charge for Chesterfield's 4-3 win at Aldershot Town this season)

Assistant referee: Alex Mathieson

Assistant referee: Ross Murphy

Fourth official: Morgan Conn

Barnet: 11/5

Draw: 13/5

Chesterfield: 19/20

(Sky Bet)

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