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.
Salford City v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES
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
‘Free hit'
James Rowe hints at change in style for 'free hit' FA Cup tie against Salford City
This weekend’s FA Cup tie against Salford City is a ‘free hit’ for Chesterfield, says manager James Rowe.
Team news
BARE BONES: Chesterfield set to have 12 players missing for Salford City FA Cup tie
Chesterfield are set to be without 12 players when they head to Salford City in the FA Cup on Sunday.
It’s FA Cup day!
Hello everyone and welcome to our live matchday blog as Chesterfield travel to League Two Salford City in the FA Cup second round today (5.15pm KO).
Stay with us for all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
COYB!