Recap: Danny Rowe's late penalty against Dagenham and Redbridge keeps Chesterfield's play-off hopes alive

Chesterfield’s hopes of making the play-offs are likely to hinge on today’s crunch clash against Dagenham and Redbridge (3pm KO) as Spireites fans return to the Technique Stadium for the first time in 14 months.
Danny Rowe made it 1-1.Danny Rowe made it 1-1.
Danny Rowe made it 1-1.

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.

Rowe on the return of fans

Liam’s predicted line-up

Hello everyone and welcome to our live matchday blog as we bring you everything you need to know before, during and after Chesterfield’s crunch clash against the Daggers today.

Stay tuned throughout the day as our man Liam Norcliffe brings you al the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.

COYB!