Recap: Ten-man Chesterfield hold on for draw against promotion rivals Stockport County in breathtaking National League clash
The Spireites, led once again by caretaker boss Danny Webb, are one point behind the Hatters and have lost just twice in 25 league games.
The hosts are on a remarkable run of ten straight wins, conceding just two goals in that time, and they have recorded six successive clean sheets.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at Edgeley Park and will bring you all the build-up, team news, match updates and reaction.
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Key Events
- FT: Stockport County 2 v 2 Chesterfield (7.45pm KO)
- Draw keeps Chesterfield second, one point behind leaders Stockport
- Tshimanga gives Spireites lead on 16 minutes with superb finish; Asante makes it 0-2 on 21 minutes;
- Spireites down to 10-men as King is shown straight red on 53 minutes; Collar pulls goal back on 56 minutes; Croasdale makes it 22 on 65 minutes
- Spireites XI (3-4-1-2) Loach; Kerr, Grimes, Croll; King, Oyeleke, McCourt, Whittle; Mandeville, Asante, Tshimanga. Subs: Miller, Williams, Kellermann, Khan, Quigley.
- One change for Chesterfield as Oyeleke replaces Khan
- Caretaker Danny Webb in charge of Town again - won his previous two matches
Second Spireites sub - 70 minutes
Oyeleke goes down and is coming off. Kellermann replaces him.
Oyeleke has been excellent as well.
Goal for Stockport: 2-2
Second goal for Stockport. 2-2. Croasdale from distance. Only heading one way, this.
25 to go.
Goal for Stockport: 1-2
Collar strokes home from inside the area.
Going to be a long half, this.
58 minutes played, 1-2.
First Spireites sub - 55 minutes
Tyrone Williams replaces Akwasi Asante. The striker has to come off as the Spireites reshuffle the pack following Jeff King’s red.
Spireites down to 10 men - King sent off
Red card for Jeff King. It was a strong tackle on Ryan Rydel but he clearly got the ball. Spireites lead 2-0 but they are now down to 10-men.
53 minutes on the clock.
Half-time
HT: Stockport County 0 v 2 Chesterfield
Two goals in five minutes from Tshimanga and Asante for the Spireites. They have come under pressure since doubling their lead, but stood up to it well. Got away with Palmer’s header being over the line. Officials booed off by home fans.