Recap: Midfielder Ollie Banks play an hour in net as Chesterfield hold on for draw 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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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.
Chesterfield team news confirmed
(4-2-3-1) Covolan, King, Williams, Grimes, Horton; Oldaker, Banks; Mandeville; Dobra, Asante, Quigley.
Subs: Sheckleford, Maguire, Whelan, Clarke, Gyasi.
No Clements, Cook, Jones, Cooper, Uchegbulum, Tshimanga or Rowe.
Today’s officials
Referee: Wayne Cartmel
Assistant referee: Charlies Martland
Assistant referee: Christopher Myatt
Fourth Official: Joe Lamping
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No stone left unturned - how Spireites have prepared for tricky trip to Dorking on 3G pitch
Chesterfield have left no stone unturned in preparation for Saturday’s curtain-raiser at Dorking Wanderers.