Recap: Midfielder Ollie Banks play an hour in net as Chesterfield hold on for draw against Dorking Wanderers

Chesterfield open their 2022/2023 National League season away at Dorking Wanderers today (3pm kick-off).
Lucas Covolan was sent off for Chesterfield against Dorking Wanderers.Lucas Covolan was sent off for Chesterfield against Dorking Wanderers.
Lucas Covolan was sent off for Chesterfield against Dorking Wanderers.

The Spireites have never played the hosts and it has the potential to be a tricky opening game for Paul Cook’s men.

But the Blues will be backed by a big away following so we should be in for a lively atmosphere.

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Dorking won promotion from the National League South through the play-offs last season so they should be full of confidence.

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the match and will bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction so stay tuned throughout the day.

Dorking Wanderers v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES

Key Events

  • FT: Dorking Wanderers 2 v 2 Chesterfield (3pm KO)
  • Akwasi Asante gives Town lead on 18 minutes; Armando Dobra adds second on 40 minutes
  • Lucas Covolan sent off after 30 minutes; Ollie Banks goes in goal with no sub keeper on bench
  • Dorking score twice in second-half to claim a point in first game of new season
  • Spireites: (4-2-3-1) Covolan, King, Williams, Grimes, Horton; Oldaker, Banks; Mandeville; Dobra, Asante, Quigley. Subs: Sheckleford, Maguire, Whelan, Clarke, Gyasi.

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A nice boring match to start the season...

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Strong words from Cook

A point for the Spireites on the opening day despite playing for more than an hour with 10-men and with midfielder Ollie Banks in net after Lucas Covolan was sent off. Town finished with NINE men after Horton’s second yellow. Madness.

Horton is shown a second yellow for taking too long with a throw. Just seconds left, Chesterfield have nine-men.

Final sub - 83 minutes

Oldaker is replaces by Gyasi.

For Mandeville. Looked like he won the ball. Dangerous area for a free-kick.

Dorking equalise: 2-2

Moore sweeps in a cross from around the penalty spot. No chance for Banks.

12 minutes remaining.

Take a point now!