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
Booking
For Grimes for a blatant foul on the edge of the box. Can’t have many complaints. Dangerous position for a free-kick for the hosts.
Hosts claim for a pen
A diagonal ball catches Kerr out and Quigley gets the wrong side of him. The striker goes down but the referee says there was nothing it. Phew.
Nice start by Town. Tshimanga drove into the box and had a shot blocked in the opening couple of minutes.
Before that, King headed wide from distance.
Almost time
Less than 15 minutes to kick-off here at Edgeley Park.
I’m stating the obvious here but there is a ‘big game’ feel to this one inside the stadium. You can smell the anticipation.
Nothing will be won or lost tonight but the result could have a big say on the title race.
Town fans are slowly making their way into the uncovered terrace - around 2,000 of them have made the journey this evening.
Stay with us for all the big talking points from this top-of-the-table clash.