Recap: Curtis Weston scores stunning late volley against Eastleigh to send Chesterfield second in National League
As everybody will know by now, manager James Rowe has been suspended over misconduct allegations and an investigation is ongoing.
The Spireites, led by first-team coach Danny Webb today, will be hoping they can forget about that for 90 minutes at least and get back to winning ways in the National League.
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Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the Silverlake Stadium and will bring you everything you need to know before, during and after the game.
Eastleigh v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Eastleigh 0 v 1 Chesterfield (5.20pm KO)
- Spireites move back up to second with late win
- Weston scores stunning volley on 89 minutes
- Danny Webb in charge; James Rowe suspended over misconduct allegations
- Four changes for Chesterfield as Kerr, Kellermann, Whittle and Mandeville replace King (suspended), Miller, Khan and Asante.
- 3-4-1-2: Loach; Kerr, Croll, Maguire; Williams, Weston, Kellermann, Whittle; Mandeville; Quigley, Tshimanga. Subs: Grimes, Miller, Khan, Asante, Denton.
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You can’t beat a last-minute winner!
It wasn’t pretty but that could be a huge, huge three points.
Back up to second in the league.
Enjoy your weekend!
RATINGS
Liam Norcliffe's player ratings from Chesterfield's dramatic late win at Eastleigh
Curtis Weston’s brilliant late volley snatched all three points for Chesterfield at Eastleigh to keep them in touch with leaders Stockport County at the top of the National League.
REACTION
EASTLEIGH REACTION: Chesterfield's performance in crucial late win was 'mature' and 'streetwise'
Chesterfield put in a ‘mature’ and ‘streetwise’ performance in a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Eastleigh, says first-team coach Danny Webb.
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FT: Eastleigh 0 v 1 Chesterfield
Curtis Weston’s stunning 89th minute volley secures a vital three points for the Spireites in what has been a rough week.
How crucial could that be? WESTYYYYY!!!!
GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!!! 0-1
WESTON!!!!
OMG! A stunning 89th minute volley from Weston flys into the top corner. GET IN!!!