Recap: Chesterfield's National League title bid all but over after defeat to Altrincham
The Spireites are second in the National League, seven points behind leaders Stockport County, who have a game in hand.
Paul Cook’s men edged a hard-fought game against Maidenhead United 1-0 on Saturday.
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Hide AdAltrincham are 15th in the table but have won all of their last three home games – with an aggregate score of 12-0! (3-0, 4-0, 5-0).
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you everything you need to know.
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Key Events
- FT: Altrincham 1 v 0 Chesterfield (7.45pm KO)
- Spireites stay 2nd but now trail Stockport by 10 points
- Matty Kosylo opens scoring on 48 minutes
- Two changes for Chesterfield as Joe Rowley and Akwasi Asante replace Calvin Miller and Tom Whelan
- Loach; King, Grimes, Maguire, Whittle; Kellermann, Khan; Mandeville, Asante, Rowley; Quigley. Subs: Gunning, Williams, Weston, Whelan, Miller.
Quigley
Hooks one well over the bar from King’s corner. He was off balance and it was dificult to get anything on it.
24 gone, 0-0.
Has started this game really bright, his ball control and dribbling has been excellent.
18 gone, 0-0.
Frustration
Rowley goes down on the edge of the box after dancing past his man but the referee waves away the appeals, much to the frustration of Paul Cook. Looks a nailed-on foul and it would have been in a great position.
Is occupying the left wing so far and Rowley is on the right.
It looks like Kellermann is sitting deep and Chesterfield are playing 4-1-4-1 here.
Are wearing the colours of Ukraine tonight - yellow shirts, blue shorts and yellow socks.
The Ukrainian national anthem is played as the teams come out.
Here we go.