Recap: Tom Denton scores after long injury lay-off as Chesterfield lose to Alfreton Town in first pre-season friendly for Spireites
The new National League season starts on August 21 so today will be about getting some important minutes under their belt and improving their sharpness.
Alfreton have already played two friendly games so they potentially could have the edge fitness-wise in what is set to be a scorching day at the Impact Arena.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the match and will bring you all the team news, updates and reaction.
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Key Events
- FT Alfreton Town 3 v 2 Chesterfield
- Spireites concede in 90th minute to lose first friendly
- Chesterfield use four trialists
- Alfreton led through Mat Rhead’s penalty
- Trialist and Tom Denton put Blues ahead
- Michael Williams and late Shaun Tuton goal win it for hosts
Analysis
Four talking points as Chesterfield lose to Alfreton Town in pre-season friendly
Tom Denton scored on his first appearance in six months as Chesterfield slipped to a late 3-2 defeat against Alfreton Town in their first pre-season friendly.
It’s all over
FT: Alfreton 3 v 2 Chesterfield.
Entertaining game in sweltering heat.
Chesterfield goals coming from Trialist and Denton.
More subs - 76 mins
Trialist goalkeeper on for Spireites. Khan back on for King also. 14 minutes to go.
GOOOAAALLL: 1-2
Denton powers in a header against his former club from McCourt’s corner just minutes after coming on. Spireites fans behind the goal enjoyed that one. Chesterfield lead 2-1. 70 minutes gone.