Recap: Chesterfield secure National League play-off place after victory at Halifax

So here we go...
Chesterfield secured their place in the play-offs with a 2-1 win at Halifax.Chesterfield secured their place in the play-offs with a 2-1 win at Halifax.
Chesterfield secured their place in the play-offs with a 2-1 win at Halifax.

After eight months and 41 matches the National League play-off race comes down to the final day.

Chesterfield know a win against Halifax today (12.30pm KO) will guarantee them a place in the play-offs and a shot at promotion to League Two.

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The Spireites have their fate in their own hands but today’s opponents Halifax, Eastleigh and Bromley are ready to pounce if they slip up.

Liam Norcliffe is at The Shay and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.

Halifax v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES:

Key Events

  • FT: Halifax 1 v 2 Chesterfield
  • Spireites win to secure play-off spot
  • They will face Notts County away next Saturday in play-off elimination round after finishing 6th
  • Mandeville gives Blues lead on 14 minutes, Stephenson equalises after half an hour, Tyson scores winner with 10 to go
  • Spireites unchanged from win against Dagenham
  • 3-4-2-1: Montgomery; Evans, Gunning (c), Maguire; Carline, Weston, Oyeleke, Taylor; Clarke, Mandeville; Rowe. Subs: Whittle, McCourt, Whelan, Tyson, Yussuf.

It’s the big one!

Good morning everyone and welcome to our live matchday blog as Chesterfield take on Halifax knowing a win will secure them a place in the play-offs.

Our man Liam Norcliffe is at The Shay and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.

COYB!