Recap: Chesterfield pegged back twice by Southend United as visitors score late equaliser
The Spireites are second in the table, three points behind leaders Stockport County.
Southend are 12 points off the play-offs but are in great form after going 11 games unbeaten in the league.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the match and will provide you with all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
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Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 2 v 2 Southend United (3pm KO)
- Substitute Fraser Kerr scores own goal on 88 minutes to hand Southend a point
- Jeff King scores stunner from distance on 10 minutes; Sam Dalby scores penalty after half-time; Calvin Miller heads Town back in front on 78 minutes
- One change for Chesterfield as Curtis Weston replaces Saidou Khan
- (4-3-2-1) Loach; King, Grimes, Maguire, Whittle; Weston, Kellermann; Mandeville, Whelan, Miller; Asante. Subs: Minter, Williams, Kerr, Rowley, Quigley.
ANALYSIS
Another late goal and more injuries - Chesterfield lose ground in title race after Southend draw
Chesterfield slipped five points behind league leaders Stockport County after conceding a late equaliser against Southend United.
OPPOSITION VIEW
'We were better team in second-half' - Southend United boss reacts to draw against Spireites
Southend United boss Kevin Maher praised his spirited side as they twice came from behind to earn a deserved draw against Chesterfield.
RATINGS
Liam Norcliffe's Chesterfield player ratings from draw against Southend United
Chesterfield had to settle for a point against Southend United after conceding an equaliser two minutes from the end of normal time.
REACTION
SOUTHEND REACTION: Paul Cook: 'It could prove to be a good point at end of season'
Paul Cook says Chesterfield’s draw against Southend United could prove to be a ‘good point’ despite conceding a late equaliser.
Big chance!
For Chesterfield.
King delivers a great free-kick from the right, not sure who got the final touch but the header goes just over.