Recap: Chesterfield's play-off hopes take another blow after defeat to Stockport County
The Spireites dropped to seventh in the table after losing 4-2 at Bromley on Saturday and desperately need a win to maintain their play-off position.
The Hatters’ lead at the top of the division has been cut to just one point after three defeats from the last four and second-placed Wrexham are breathing down their necks.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Stockport County: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 0 v 1 Stockport County (3pm KO)
- Paddy Madden scores penalty after Calvin Miller handball
- Four changes as Gunning, Miller, Oyeleke and Kellermann replace Maguire, Whittle, McCourt and Khan
- Loach; Williams, Gunning, Grimes; King, Oyeleke, Weston, Kellermann, Miller; Mandeville, Denton. Subs: Maguire, McCourt, Khan, Rowe, Asante.
- Danny Rowe makes the bench after not playing since October
Grimes is down
The defender appears to have taken a knock to the head. The physio is on.
He is back on his feet and is going to continue.
Phew.
And we’re off!
Chesterfield are in their traditional home strip, while Stockport are wearing white shirts and black shorts and socks.
Here we go!
COYB!
Here come the teams!
This has the feel of a game which should be being played much higher up the football pyramid.
Ridiculous atmosphere.
What an atmosphere
Some noise here at the Technique as we edge closer to kick-off.
It’s the battle of the drums with both sets of fans making a right racket.
It is very close to a sell-out, including 2,600 Stockport fans.
The teams will soon be with us.
Chesterfield team news confirmed - four changes
Four changes as Gavin Gunning, Calvin Miller, Manny Oyeleke and Jim Kellermann replace Laurence Maguire, Alex Whittle, Jak McCourt and Saidou Khan.
Danny Rowe is on the bench after not playing since October.
It looks like 3-5-2 with Mandeville playing up top/just behind Denton. Packed out midfield. Gunning and Oyeleke strengthen the spine. No Whittle, Whelan or Tyson, who were all in the squad against Bromley on Saturday.
Loach; Williams, Gunning, Grimes; King, Oyeleke, Weston, Kellermann, Miller; Mandeville, Denton.
Subs: Maguire, McCourt, Khan, Rowe, Asante.