Recap: Chesterfield thrash Curzon Ashton to book place in FA Cup first round

A place in the FA Cup first round proper awaits the winner of Curzon Ashton and Chesterfield today (3pm KO).
Curzon Ashton v Chesterfield - live updates.Curzon Ashton v Chesterfield - live updates.
Curzon Ashton v Chesterfield - live updates.

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.

Curzon Ashton v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES

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.

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‘They are going to come for us'

Today is all about the magic of the FA Cup with a place in the first round proper at stake.

Replays are back this year so if the two teams cannot be separated then they will do battle again at the Technique Stadium.

With the league pressures put aside for 90 minutes we could be in for an exciting cup tie.

Stay with us throughout the day as we bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.