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.
Stockport County v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES
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
It’s back on...
On, off, back on again: Paul Cook back in talks with Spireites about return as manager
It was on, then it was off, and now it could be back on again.
He would be a miss for the hosts
Stockport County sweating over fitness of key midfielder for Spireites match
Stockport County are sweating over the fitness of key man Antoni Sarcevic for the big game against Chesterfield on Tuesday night.
Early team news
TEAM NEWS: Chesterfield to assess three players ahead of big Stockport County clash
Chesterfield will assess a trio of players ahead of Tuesday night’s trip to league leaders Stockport County.
‘They will be wary of us'
'They will be wary of us and we will be wary of them' - Webb previews exciting Stockport clash
Chesterfield’s top-of-the-table clash at Stockport County is the ‘biggest game of the season so far,’ says Spireires caretaker boss Danny Webb.
This is a shame
Chesterfield striker Nathan Tyson suffers 'bad' injury on loan at Alfreton Town
Nathan Tyson has suffered a ‘bad’ knee injury while on loan at Alfreton Town.
Transfer gossip
Danny Webb comments on Chesterfield's reported interest in goalscoring midfielder
Chesterfield have been linked with a move for Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Sam Austin – but caretaker boss Danny Webb says that it is the ‘first’ he has heard of it.
In-depth look at the Hatters
'Biggest game of the season so far' - Stockport County journalist gives insight into Spireites' next opponents
It’s set to be a special atmosphere under the lights at Edgeley Park on Tuesday night as second-placed Chesterfield take on league leaders Stockport County in a huge clash at the top of the National League.
He will be in charge again tonight
'No pressure' - Danny Webb 'on-board' with 'day-to-day' brief at Spireites ahead of Stockport clash
Caretaker manager Danny Webb says he is ‘on-board’ with his ‘day-to-day’ brief at Chesterfield and that there is ‘no pressure’ from him for more clarity on the situation as they prepare for a top-of-the-table clash at leaders Stockport County on Tuesday night.
Hold onto your hats!
This one has been described as the ‘biggest game of the season so far’ by both camps - and it’s difficult to argue otherwise!
There are going to be around 2,000 Spireites fans in the away end tonight and tickets in the home stands have all been snapped up so we should be in for a crackling atmosphere.
Stay with us throughout the day and night for everything you need to know before, during and after the game.