Recap: Injury-hit Chesterfield throw away lead against Bradford City

Bradford City v Chesterfield - live updates.

Chesterfield will be hoping to bounce back from their Boxing Day defeat when they make the short trip to Bradford City today (3pm).

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you all the build-up, team news and updates.

FT: Bradford City 2 v 1 Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES (3pm)

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024, 08:42 GMT

Chesterfield have won five, lost five and drawn one of their 11 away games so far, giving them the sixth best record in the division.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024, 08:40 GMTUpdated 08:41 GMT

Bantams form

Today’s opponents are 10th in the table, three points behind the Spireites in sixth.

Bradford beat second-placed Port Vale 2-1 on Boxing Day so they should be full of confidence.

Before that, however, they lost 3-0 at Notts County.

They are unbeaten in their last three at home. Overall, they have the third best home record in the league with six wins, three draws and just one defeat.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024, 08:36 GMT

Match officials

Referee: Adam Herczeg

Assistant referee: Stephen Wade

Assistant referee: Danny Jarvis

Fourth official: Bradley Hall

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024, 08:35 GMT

The odds

Bradford: 6/5

Draw: 11/5

Chesterfield: 19/10

(Sky Bet)

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024, 08:34 GMT

We go again!

It’s a quick turnaround for Chesterfield following their Boxing Day defeat to Fleetwood Town.

Today they make the short trip to Valley Parade to take on Bradford City.

Stay tuned!