Recap: Chesterfield cause FA Cup upset against Salford City to progress into third round
The Spireites are top of the National League and today’s opponents are 11th in League Two after a recent upturn in form.
There will be a replay if the sides cannot be separated after 90 minutes.
Winners of second round ties receive £34,000 in prize money.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will bring you everything you need to know.
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Key Events
- FT: Salford City 0 v 2 Chesterfield (5.15pm KO)
- Liam Mandeville gives Town lead with stunning strike on 28 minutes
- Jim Kellermann doubles lead on 86 minutes
- (3-4-2-1) Loach; Kerr, Grimes, Croll; Whittle, Weston, Oyeleke, Miller; Kellermann, Mandeville; Tshimanga. Subs: Minter, McCourt Clarke, Khan, Tyson, Payne.
- FA Cup second round tie
- Spireites top of National League, Ammies 11th in League Two
- Jack Clarke in squad for first time since September
Opening minutes
Whittle is on the left for Town and Miller is on the right.
The visitors have made a steady start to this one so far after five minutes.
And we’re off!
Chesterfield are in all blue, Salford wearing red shirts and white shorts and socks.
COYB!
Here we go!
The warm-ups and done and the teams are in the tunnel.
The Town fans are bouncing behind the goal.
Stay tuned for all the big talking points over the next 90 minutes.
Jack Clarke
Is involved in the squad for the first time since September when he suffered a serious hamstring injury.
Chesterfield team news
(3-4-2-1) Loach; Kerr, Grimes, Croll; Whittle, Weston, Oyeleke, Miller; Kellermann, Mandeville; Tshimanga.
Subs: Minter, McCourt, Clarke, Khan, Tyson, Payne.
So Jack Clarke is involved in the squad for the first time since September following a hamstring injury. He is among the subs with Saidou Khan.
Manny Oyeleke starts despite being a supposed doubt for this one with a calf problem.
Calvin Miller comes straight back into the line-up after his three-match ban.
Fraser Kerr returns from illness with Tyrone Williams cup-tied.
Melvin Minter has played in goal in the last two previous rounds but it is Scott Loach who gets the nod today.
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