Recap: Chesterfield thrash Curzon Ashton to book place in FA Cup first round
Both of these teams are going well in their respective leagues so it could be an entertaining clash at the Tameside Stadium.
Curzon are fifth in the National League North, while the Spireites are fourth in the division above.
Town are expected to make changes with the league clearly being their main priority.
Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you everything you need to know.
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Key Events
- FT: Curzon Ashton 0 v 4 Chesterfield (3pm KO)
- Jeff King heads opener on 22 minutes
- Nathan Tyson adds second on 41 minutes
- Liam Mandeville gets third on 75 minutes
- Stefan Payne gets fourth on 85 minutes from penalty spot
- Eight changes for the Spireites
- FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie
- Curzon fifth in National League North
- 3-4-1-2: Minter; Kerr, Grimes, Maguire; King, McCourt, Oyeleke, Whittle; Mandeville; Tyson, Payne. Subs: Loach, Miller, Kellermann, Rowe, Tshimanga.
Liam’s pre-match thoughts
There has not been much for Chesterfield fans to cheer about in cup competitions in the last few years so it would be nice to make it into the next round where a big League One club could be waiting.
However, we all know the league is the priority and with the injuries mounting up a cup run could stretch the squad even further.
The last thing the Spireites need today is a replay, especially with the likes of Boreham Wood, Eastleigh and Dagenham and Redbridge coming up in the league.
Town will no doubt make several changes (see my predicted line-up below) but I think there is enough quality in the side to win the game.
I think we could be in for a decent cup tie today with goals at both ends. I’ll go for Chesterfield to get the job done and win 2-1.
Tickets
A bumper crowd is expected at the Tameside Stadium today with just a handful of seated tickets left.
The Nash Bar will be open for home supporters and a special ‘fan zone’ will be created for away supporters.
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