Recap: Chesterfield come from behind against Southend United to book place in FA Cup second round
The Spireites are going well in the National League and are third, while the Shrimpers are struggling and are fourth bottom.
Town beat Southend 4-0 last month but today’s visitors have a new manager in Kevin Maher and they beat Dover 4-1 in midweek.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will provide all the team news, build-up, match updates and reaction so stay with us throughout the day.
Chesterfield v Southend United: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 3 v 1 Southend United (3pm KO
- Rhys Murphy opens scoring for Southend on four minutes, Saidou Khan equalises on six minutes
- Luke Croll puts Town 2-1 on 14 minutes with debut goal
- Kabongo Tshimanga makes it 3-1 in second-half just four minutes after coming on
- Sam Dalby misses a penalty in injury-time for Southend
- Calvin Miller and Zak Brunt sent off late on after scuffle
- Minter; Kerr, Croll, Whittle; King, Oyeleke, McCourt, Miller; Mandeville, Khan; Payne. Subs: Loach, Weston, Kellermann, Tyson, Tshimanga.
- FA Cup first round tie
Interesting move
Former Chesterfield defender Josef Yarney 'thrilled' to complete surprise move abroad
Former Chesterfield defender Josef Yarney has signed for Indian I-League club RoundGlass Punjab FC.
Rowe previews today’s match
What James Rowe said is of 'utmost importance' for Chesterfield against Southend in FA Cup
Spireites boss James Rowe is keen for new partnerships to start developing in Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Southend United.
‘Actively looking'
James Rowe 'actively looking' in transfer market as Chesterfield's injuries hit 'crisis point'
James Rowe says he has been ‘actively looking’ to bring in some defenders this week as Chesterfield’s injury situation reaches ‘crisis point.’
Injury latest
Chesterfield receive bad news on Gunning and Maguire but positive updates on Asante and Clarke
Chesterfield defenders Gavin Gunning and Laurence Maguire have both been ruled out for between six to eight weeks as the Spireites’ injury woes continue.