Recap: Liam Mandeville scores second-half winner against Aldershot Town
The Spireites drew 2-2 at Dorking Wanderers last weekend, while the Shots lost 4-1 at home to Solihull Moors.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the Technique Stadium and will bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Aldershot Town: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 1 v 0 Aldershot Town (3pm KO)
- Liam Mandeville scores winner on 64 minutes
- Two changes as Ross Fitzsimons makes his debut and Michael Gyasi gets his first start, replacing Akwasi Asante.
- Fitzsimons; King, Williams, Grimes, Horton; Oldaker, Banks; Mandeville, Dobra; Gyasi, Quigley. Subs: Maguire, Cooper, Jones, Clarke, Tshimanga.
- First home game of new season for Spireites
- Aldershot lost 4-1 against Solihull Moors last week
Unexpected, but welcome news
Chesterfield win 'mistaken identity' appeal against defender's suspension
Branden Horton has won an appeal against his one-match ban and will therefore not be suspended for this Saturday’s game against Aldershot Town.
He’s not changing his mind
Why Chesterfield manager Paul Cook will continue to not select a goalkeeper on bench
Paul Cook says he will continue to not select a goalkeeper on the bench despite having to play for more than an hour with midfielder Ollie Banks in net against Dorking Wanderers after Lucas Covolan was sent off.
No more chances
'It is quite simple' - Paul Cook reiterates Lucas Covolan warning after keeper sees red on debut
Paul Cook has reiterated that goalkeeper Lucas Covolan won’t play for Chesterfield again if he can’t be ‘trusted.’
Still got more business to do
'Active at both ends of market' - Chesterfield boss Paul Cook on latest transfer activity at Spireites
A couple more new signings would make Chesterfield a ‘much stronger’ side, believes boss Paul Cook.
He’s back in training
Spireites striker could be loaned out to improve fitness after long time out
Danny Rowe could be loaned out to help improve his fitness after a long time on the sidelines.
Can Chesterfield take advantage today?
'Frailties' - Aldershot manager makes interesting comments ahead of Chesterfield visit
Aldershot Town manager Mark Molesley says their heavy opening day defeat to Solihull Moors highlighted ‘frailities’ as they get ready to face Chesterfield this weekend.