Recap: Laurence Maguire scores twice as Chesterfield complete stunning comeback against Notts County

Chesterfield v Notts County - live updates.

Chesterfield are gunning for back-to-back wins as they host promotion rivals Notts County tonight (7.45pm KO).

The second-placed Spireites recorded their first victory in five on Saturday against Yeovil Town.

The Magpies, meanwhile, jumped into the play-off places with a 2-0 success at Woking.

Notts could close the gap on Town to just three points with a win in Derbyshire this evening.

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.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 20:10 BST

First Spireites sub - 24 minutes

Whittle is coming off. He took a knock earlier and he can’t continue. Such a shame because he’s in great form. Quigley replaces him. Miller moves to left-back.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 20:08 BST

Whittle is down again

Looks like the full-back is struggling from that earlier challenge. The physio is on.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 20:04 BST

Chance for Notts

Whittle gives away the ball in a dangerous position, Richardson gets to the byline and hangs up a threatening cross. Sam is well positioned six yards out but his header is soft and Loach collects.

18 gone, 0-0.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 19:57 BST

Kellermann heads over

From King’s deep free-kick from wide on the right after Mandeville was fouled.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 19:53 BSTUpdated 19:54 BST

Booking

For Whittle after a late tackle near the touchline in front of the dugouts. Whittle took a knock during the incident as well and was down for a couple of minutes but he is okay now.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 19:49 BST

Decent start

From the Blues in the first three minutes.

Kellermann has just hit a first-time half-volley well over the bar from the edge of the area.

Some noise from both sets of fans.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 19:44 BST

And we’re off!

COYB!

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 19:40 BSTUpdated 19:41 BST

Here come the teams!

Deafening noise!

This really should be a Football League fixture.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 19:36 BST

Countdown to kick-off

Notts County’s players have just finished their warm-up and received a very loud reception from the visiting fans who have packed out the away end.

The home fans respond with a chorus of ‘We’re all Town aren’t we.’

Just under 10 minutes until kick-off.

Stay tuned for all the big talking points from another big game in the National League.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022, 18:52 BST

Chesterfield team news confirmed - one change

One change for Chesterfield as Saidou Khan replaces Joe Quigley.

Tom Denton (ankle) misses out.

(4-2-3-1) Loach; King, Grimes (C), Maguire, Whittle; Kellermann, Whelan; Mandevile, Khan, Miller; Asante.

Subs: Minter, Kerr, Williams, Rowley, Quigley.