Recap: Danny Rowe's late penalty against Dagenham and Redbridge keeps Chesterfield's play-off hopes alive
The Blues are in the last play-off spot in seventh on goal difference, while the Daggers are 11th and four points behind.
Around 3,000 Town supporters will be inside the Technique to cheer their team on.
Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will have all the build-up, team news updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Dagenham & Redbridge: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 2 v 1 Dagenham & Redbridge
- Spireites remain 7th and keep play-off hopes alive with late win in front of returning fans
- Danny Rowe scores two, including 86th minute penalty
- Liam Gordon gave Daggers lead after half an hour, Rowe equalised before half-time
- Dagenham's Jones sent off for second yellow with 12 minutes to go
- Three changes for Chesterfield as Gunning, Taylor and Weston replace Yarney, McCourt and Yussuf.
- (3-4-2-1): Montgomery; Evans, Gunning, Maguire; Carline, Weston, Oyeleke, Taylor; Mandeville, Clarke; Rowe. Subs: McCourt, Whelan, Rowley, Tyson, Yussuf.
Today’s other National League fixtures
Aldershot Town v Bromley
Altrincham v Yeovil Town
Eastleigh v Boreham Wood
Maidenhead United v FC Halifax Town
Notts County v Weymouth
Stockport County v Woking
Torquay United v Barnet
Wealdstone v Solihull Moors
Wrexham v King’s Lynn Town
Dangerous duo
RED HOT: Daggers boss makes big claim about strikers ahead of crucial Chesterfield clash
Chesterfield face two of the best attackers in the National League when they face the division’s in-form team Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday in what is the biggest game of the season.
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Liam’s pre-match thoughts
First of all, what a feeling to have fans back!
It is a 3,000 sell-out and what a game for supporters to return to after 14 months away.
Who would have thought this fixture would have so much riding on it at the top end of the table back in November?
I am sure the supporters will make a racket today and I’m convinced they will make a difference and give Town an extra spring in their step. They looked a bit sapped of energy against Wealdstone so hopefully they can feed off the crowd’s enthusiasm. A fast start and an early goal and the place will be rocking.
A month ago it didn’t look like Dagenham would have much to play for at this stage but they are the form side in the league and they know they have to win to keep their play-off hopes alive.
The fact the Daggers still have something to play for may or may not work in Chesterfield’s favour, but we’ll soon find out.
For me the game will hinge on whether Town have Gavin Gunning, Curtis Weston and Alex Whittle available, the team will be lacking leadership and balance if not.
As the week has gone on my confidence levels have increased so I’m going for a 2-1 home win.
Injury news
It sounds like Gavin Gunning, Curtis Weston and Alex Whittle will all be assessed ahead of this one which is no real surprise given that has been the case for the last few weeks.
We will have the official team news at around 2pm.
Opposition view
'It can bring pressure' - Dag & Red boss on return of Chesterfield fans for HUGE game for both teams
Dagenham and Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon says Chesterfield are a ‘very good side’ as the two teams prepare to meet in what is a must-win game for both.
‘Must-win'
'We've run out of lives' - James Rowe admits Daggers game is 'must-win' if they want to make play-offs
Chesterfield’s match against Dagenham and Redbridge is ‘must-win’ because they have ‘run out of lives’ in their bid to secure a play-off place, says boss James Rowe.