Recap: Chesterfield suffer play-off heartache against Solihull Moors

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Chesterfield travel to Solihull Moors in the National League play-off semi-final today (12.30pm KO).

Solihull finished third in the table so they have home advantage in this one-legged tie at the Armco Arena.

The Spireites, who finished seventh, beat Halifax 2-1 in midweek in the elimination round to book their place in the semi-finals.

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The winner will play Grimsby Town, who beat Wrexham in a thriller on Saturday, in the final on June 5 at the London Stadium.

The match will go to extra time and penalties if needed.

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

Solihull Moors v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES

Key Events

  • FT: Solihull Moors 3 v 1 Chesterfield (12.30pm KO)
  • Solihull will play Grimsby Town in final on June 5
  • Spireites led 1-0 through Joe Quigley
  • Goals from Andrew Dallas, Alex Gudger and Callum Howe turn it around
  • (4-2-3-1) Loach; King, Williams, Grimes, Maguire, Kellermann, Whelan; Mandeville, Khan, Miller; Quigley. Subs: Whittle, McCourt, Rowley, Denton, Tyson.

GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! 0-1

QUIGLEY!!!

The striker fires Chesterfield in front after just eight minutes. Mandeville got down the right and squared the ball for Quigley who blasted in. Bedlam in the away end. Against the run of play but we’ll take it!

Outstanding save from Loach!

To claw out Hudlin’s header on target, which again came from Boyes beating Maguire down Town’s left. The Blues have got to stop the crosses.

And it comes inside the first minute.

The ball gets play out wide to Boyes on the ride, he beats Maguire and stands up a cross to the far post where Hudlin was lurking. But thankfully the ball went over the striker’s head and Town cleared.

Chesterfield are wearing their home strip this afternoon, while Solihull are wearing yellow shirts, blue shorts and yellow socks.

We are underway.

COYB!

Hold onto your hats!

How are the nerves?

Both sets of players have now completed their warm-ups and have gone back to the dressing rooms.

The 575 Town fans on the far side are in full voice.

Nine minutes to kick-off.

Mariners manager in attendance

Grimsby Town boss Paul Hurst is here. A bit more of a relaxing afternoon for him today.

Have just had a big embrace and been deep in conversation for a good five minutes right in front of the press box. They have a lot of respect for each other and will have a drink at the end of the match no matter what the outcome.