Why Chesterfield's Jeff King will be suspended for National League clash against Eastleigh

Chesterfield will be without Jeff King for Saturday’s trip to Eastleigh.
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The wing-back collected his fifth yellow card of the season against Aldershot Town and, as a result, he has been handed a one-match ban.

FA records show the 26-year-old was booked in the first-half for ‘adopting an aggressive attitude’.

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Saturday was the cut-off point for five yellows so had King avoided going into the referee’s book he would not have been suspended.

Jeff King has received a one-match ban.Jeff King has received a one-match ban.
Jeff King has received a one-match ban.

King has scored two goals and claimed one assist in his last three games so he will be a big miss for the Blues. His absence could mean Tyrone Williams moves to right wing-back and Fraser Kerr could come into the back three.

Curtis Weston was another player on four yellows and at risk of suspension but he was not booked.

The cut-off point for 10 yellows and a two-match ban is 37 games. Striker Stefan Payne, who has seven yellows, is the closest to reaching that mark.