🎥 Before travelling down to Nottingham for tonight’s game, @bensportstory.bsky.social made a brief stop off at the SMH Group Stadium to preview tonight’s huge League Two play-off semi-final second leg between Notts County and Chesterfield. Kick-off at Meadow Lane is at 8pm. #Spireites

🎥 Final thoughts from the SMH Group Stadium, where Chesterfield trail 1-0 after the first leg of the League Two play-off semi-final against Notts County. Provided by @bensportstory.bsky.social #Spireites

FULL-TIME: CHESTERFIELD 0-1 NOTTS COUNTY If Chesterfield are to make the League Two play-off final, they’ll have to do so from behind and on the road. Lee Bonis’ penalty miss and Jayden Luker’s goal prove the decisive moments of this first leg. 🎥 report to come. #Spireites

90’: SIX added minutes at the end of this first leg! 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

77’: Final Chesterfield changes. ON: Tom Naylor, Will Grigg OFF: Liam Mandeville, Lee Bonis. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

73’: Donacien tees up Sammy Braybrooke on the edge of the area, but he plants his effort high into the stand. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

66’: Almost an rapid impact from substitute Pearce, as he stings the palms of Belshaw from a free-kick. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

65’: Nick Tsarroulla is the latest Notts man in the book as he brings an end to a brillliant Dilan Markanday run. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

63’: Another Chesterfield change as Tom Pearce replaces Lewis Gordon. That sub came amid a string of Spireites corners as they look to build back into this game. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

53’: Notts’ goalscorer Jayden Luker is booked. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

46’: The action has resumed at the SMH Group Stadium, where Chesterfield have made a half-time change. ON: Janoi Donacien OFF: Sam Curtis 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

HALF-TIME: CHESTERFIELD 0-1 NOTTS COUNTY It was so nearly a dream start for the Spireites, but since then it’s rather been anything but. Lee Bonis’ early penalty came back off the post, Notts then took the lead through Jayden Luker and star man Armando Dobra has gone off injured. #Spireites

45’: Three added minutes. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

43’: Jodi Jones is booked for Notts County. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

40’: Another blow in this first half for Chesterfield as Armando Dobra is forced off. He had been down injured earlier and is often such a feature in this fixture, but he’s now off for Will Dickson. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

37’: Yellow card for Chesterfield’s Sam Curtis. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

28’: Goal for Notts County. Jayden Luker opens the scoring for the visitors. 🔵⚪️ 0-1 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

Lee Bonis’ penalty comes back off the post. 🔵⚪️ 0-0 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

6’: PENALTY CHESTERFIELD! 🔵⚪️ 0-0 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

KICK-OFF: Visitors Notts County get things going in this League Two play-off semi-final! 🔵⚪️ 0-0 🟢⚪️ #Spireites

🚨Chesterfield name an UNCHANGED team to face Notts County in today’s League Two play-off semi-final first leg 🚨 XI: Boot; Curtis, McFadzean (C), Swinkels, Gordon; Braybrooke, Stirk; Markanday, Mandeville, Dobra; Bonis SUBS: Hemming, Donacien, Pearce, Naylor, Berry, Dickson, Grigg.

🎥 Your preview from the SMH Group Stadium, where Chesterfield host Notts County in today’s League Two play-off semi-final first leg (6PM Kick-off.) Provided by @bensportstory.bsky.social #Spireites

🎥 Closing thoughts from the SMH Group Stadium, where Chesterfield have beaten Crewe Alexandra 2-0 at the SMH Group Stadium this afternoon. Provided by @bensportstory.bsky.social #Spireites

FULL-TIME: CHESTERFIELD 2-0 CREWE ALEXANDRA Three particularly big points for the Spireites, secured by a Lee Bonis brace! They return to the top seven with just one game to play, meaning a draw at Swindon Town next weekend will now be enough for the play-offs! 🎥 report to come. #Spireites

90’: Four added minutes have been signalled to end this one, though we may get slightly more with Sam Curtis having received some treatment. 🔵⚪️ 2-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

87’: Final Chesterfield change. ON: John Fleck OFF: Sammy Braybrooke. 🔵⚪️ 2-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

82’: Triple Chesterfield change. ON: Janoi Donacien, James Berry, Will Grigg OFF: Lewis Gordon, Armando Dobra, Lee Bonis. 🔵⚪️ 2-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

80’: A decent chance for Crewe to halve the deficit as a lovely low ball tees up substitute Adrien Thibaut, but his effort is just off target. 🔵⚪️ 2-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

76’: A trademark tricky run from Armando Dobra eventually sees him work room for a shot, but his effort bends just the wrong side of the post. 🔵⚪️ 2-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

68’: GOALLLLLLL CHESTERFIELD!!!! LEE BONIS (AGAIN OLE OLE!!!) It’s a brace for Bonis, who picks up Mandeville’s through ball, races through on goal and lifts it over the ‘keeper!! Welcome breathing room for the Blues! 🔵⚪️ 2-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

63’: Crewe go closer still to levelling the game as Tezgel’s looping header comes back off the crossbar. Alfie Pond then enters the book for a foul on Mandeville. 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

59’: Another chance for Crewe as a headed clearance falls for Matus Holicek on the edge of the area, but he can’t keep his effort down. The visitors having a bit more play to start this second half, and Chesterfield will be keen to regain control. 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

55’: Chance for Crewe as the ball falls for Tezgel, but the connection on his effort isn’t clean and Ryan Boot gathers comfortably. 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

46’: The action has resumed at the SMH Group Stadium! 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

HALF-TIME: CHESTERFIELD 1-0 CREWE ALEXANDRA So far, so good for the Spireites, who lead through a rather unorthodox goal from Lee Bonis! Crewe ‘keeper Ian Lawlor has been busy outside of that too, including to deny Dilan Markanday right before the break. #Spireites

45’: Sammy Braybrooke enters the book for Chesterfield, shortly before five minutes of additional time are signalled at the end of this first half. 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

45’: Dilan Markanday embarks on a threatening run and eventually decides to go for goal alone, and Lawlor has to get down to stop it creeping into the bottom corner. 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

38’: GOALLLLLLLL CHESTERFIELD!!!!! LEE BONIS!!!! Not the cleanest goal you’ll ever see but at this stage of the season the Spireites won’t care one bit, as Bonis bundles in from close range to break the deadlock! 🔵⚪️ 1-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

31’: A brief scare for Chesterfield as Crewe have the ball in the net. The linesman’s flag was pretty swiftly up though, and goalless it remains. 🔵⚪️ 0-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

23’: Slight chance for Crewe as Emre Tezgel bursts in behind the Chesterfield back line. The angle was always tight though, and he can only fire his effort into the side netting. 🔵⚪️ 0-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

16’: Sammy Braybrooke does brilliantly to spot a slipped pass through to Lee Bonis, who forces Lawlor into action with a sharp first-time shot. 🔵⚪️ 0-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

5: A brilliant bending free-kick from Liam Mandeville forces Crewe ‘keeper Ian Lawlor into a full-stretch save. So much did the visiting ‘keeper have to strain that it looked like he’d done himself some damage but after some treatment, he’ll continue. 🔵⚪️ 0-0 ⚫️⚪️ #Spireites

KICK-OFF: Visitors Crewe Alexandra get things going at the SMH Group Stadium this afternoon! 🔵⚪️ 0-0 ⚪️⚫️ #Spireites

🚨Confirmed Chesterfield team to face Crewe Alexandra in League Two this afternoon 🚨 XI: Boot; Curtis, McFadzean (C), Swinkels, Gordon; Braybrooke, Stirk; Markanday (IN), Mandeville, Dobra; Bonis SUBS: Donacien, Pearce, Naylor (OUT), Fleck, Berry, Dickson, Grigg. #Spireites

🎥 Your preview from the SMH Group Stadium, where Chesterfield host Crewe Alexandra in League Two this afternoon. Provided by @bensportstory.bsky.social #Spireites

🎥 Final thoughts from the SMH Group Stadium, where Chesterfield played out a 1-1 with Tranmere Rovers in League Two this afternoon. Provided by @bensportstory.bsky.social #Spireites

FULL-TIME: CHESTERFIELD 1-1 TRANMERE ROVERS Despite Tom Naylor’s opener, it’s just the one point for the Spireites. In fairness,Tranmere had looked bright (and had a penalty saved in the first half) and probably deserved at least the draw secured by Sam Finley. 🎥 report to come. #Spireites

90’: FOUR added minutes! 🔵⚪️ 1-1 🔴🟠 #Spireites

89’: Naylor with a couple of chances to notch his and Chesterfield’s second, but his first header is saved by Marko Marosi and the second drifts wide. 🔵⚪️ 1-1 🔴🟠 #Spireites

85’: Final Chesterfield change. ON: Dylan Duffy OFF: Lee Bonis. 🔵⚪️ 1-1 🔴🟠 #Spireites