Recap: Promotion-chasing Chesterfield record much-needed win against Maidenhead United
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The Spireites are second in the table but have fallen seven points behind leaders Stockport County after recording just two wins from their last seven fixtures.
The Blues are unbeaten in their last four but they have conceded late equalisers in each of their last two games.
Today’s opponents are fifth from bottom but are 13 points clear of the drop zone.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe will bring you everything you need to know from the match.
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Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 1 v 0 Maidenhead United (3pm KO)
- Sub Akwasi Asante scores winner on 76 minutes
- Spireites stay 2nd in National League
- Paul Cook names an unchanged line-up from the draw at Boreham Wood
- (4-2-3-1) Loach; King, Grimes, Maguire, Whittle, Kellermann, Whelan; Mandeville, Khan, Miller; Quigley. Subs: Gunning, Williams, Weston, Rowley, Asante.
Opposition view
Maidenhead United boss Alan Devonshire felt they deserved draw against Spireites
‘Disappointed’ Maidenhead United manager Alan Devonshire felt his side did not deserve to lose against Chesterfield.
RATINGS
Liam Norcliffe's Chesterfield player ratings from win against Maidenhead United
Chesterfield recorded a much-needed victory against a well-organised Maidenhead United to stay second in the National League.
REACTION
MAIDENHEAD REACTION: 'It is all about winning', says Spireites coach after scrappy victory
Spireites coach Danny Webb said it is ‘all about winning’ at this stage of the season as Chesterfield recorded a narrow victory against Maidenhead United.
GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! 1-0
ASANTE!!!
The substitute gives Chesterfield the lead on 76 minutes, firing low past Ashmore at his near post.