Recap: Laurence Maguire scores twice as Chesterfield complete stunning comeback against Notts County
The second-placed Spireites recorded their first victory in five on Saturday against Yeovil Town.
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Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will provide all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Notts County: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 3 v 1 Notts County (7.45pm KO)
- Elisha Sam scores excellent opener on 40 minutes for Notts County
- Laurence Maguire heads equaliser on 60 minutes and then scores again on 86 minutes
- Spireites stay 2nd after win but cut gap to leaders Stockport to three points
- Akwasi Asante scores late penalty after Liam Mandeville fouled
- One change for Chesterfield as Saidou Khan replaces Joe Quigley
- (4-2-3-1) Loach; King, Grimes (C), Maguire, Whittle; Kellermann, Whelan; Mandevile, Khan, Miller; Asante. Subs: Minter, Kerr, Williams, Rowley, Quigley.
RATINGS
Liam Norcliffe's Chesterfield player ratings from thrilling comeback win against Notts County
Two goals from Laurence Maguire and an Akwasi Asante penalty secured a thrilling second-half Chesterfield comeback against rivals Notts County.
REACTION
NOTTS COUNTY REACTION: Chesterfield's stunning comeback was memorable night for Paul Cook
Chesterfield’s stunning second-half comeback against Notts County was one of Paul Cook’s most memorable moments in his two spells at the Spireites.
It’s all over!
FT: Chesterfield 3 v 1 Notts County
A brilliant comeback from the Spireites. Deserved win in the end.
Reaction coming up.
GOOOOOAAALLL!!! 2-1
MAGUIRE AGAIN!!!
Loz is at the double with a scrambled effort.
Chesterfield lead 2-1 with four minutes remaining.