Recap: Chesterfield continue winning start to National League season against Wealdstone
Chesterfield got off to a winning start at Aldershot last weekend and they will be aiming for three more points on home turf this afternoon.
The Stones took four points off the Blues in the last campaign but they lost their opening game at home to Woking.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the Technique Stadium and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
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Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 2 v 0 Wealdstone (3pm KO)
- Saidou Khan scores on first start after five minutes
- George Carline heads in second late on
- XI (3-4-1-2): Loach; Kerr, Gunning, Maguire; King, Weston, Khan, Miller; Clarke; Rowe, Tshimanga. Subs: Carline, Grimes, McCourt, Mandeville, Payne.
- Three changes for Chesterfield as Kerr, Khan and Clarke replace Grimes, Oyeleke (not in squad) and Mandeville.
- Spireites’ first home game of new season
- Stones lost at Woking last weekend
Board appointments
It has been confirmed that Mike Goodwin will remain as chairman for the next three years, with Martin Thacker as vice-chairman. The other board members, Jane Cooper, Dave Simmonds, Dr Paul Stankard and Terry Ward will also continue in their roles.
Liam’s pre-match thoughts
Now then.
It’s Saturday, Town are at home and the sun is (expected) to be out - it feels good, right?
So many have you waited a long time to return to the Technique and finally the day has arrived. Yes, we got a taster against Dagenham at the end of last season but this time there’s no social distancing and no masks (although you can still wear one if you want to).
I can’t see anything other than a Spireites win and if they can take six points over this bank holiday weekend then it will have been a tremendous start to the season.
But, like James Rowe said yesterday in his pre-match press conference, it is important they don’t get carried away and just focus on Wealdstone first before thinking about King’s Lynn.
And let’s not forget that the Stones held Chesterfield to a 0-0 draw at the Technique not that long ago so they should not be underestimated.
However, with the fans behind them, a good win last week and plenty of attacking talent, I think Rowe’s men will have enough to take all three points today so I’m going for a 2-0 home win.
Wealdstone team news
From Wealdstone’s official club website: “Zach Dronfield could make his Stones debut after returning from suspension following his pre-season red card against Hungerford Town.
Connor Stevens remains absent as he recovers from a foot injury.
Danny Parish will continue his return to match fitness at Billericay Town, as he has been loaned there for a month.”
What a record
Stats: James Rowe's impressive record as Chesterfield manager in first nine months in charge
James Rowe’s first words when he was appointed Chesterfield manager focused on bringing the ‘fun’ back to the Spireites.