Recap: Ash Palmer's first Chesterfield goal seals late win against Altrincham

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Chesterfield play in-form Altrincham at the Technique Stadium tonight (7.45pm KO).

The Spireites are fourth, while the Robins, who are unbeaten in 10, are 10th and could climb into the play-offs with a victory this evening.

Both sides had their games called-off at the weekend.

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the match and will bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.

Chesterfield v Altrincham: LIVE UPDATES

Key Events

  • FT: Chesterfield 1 v 0 Altrincham (7.45pm KO)
  • Spireites go third thanks to Ash Palmer’s 88th minute winner
  • Chesterfield XI (4-2-3-1) Covolan; King, Palmer, Grimes, Clements; Jones, Banks; Mandeville, Asante, Dobra; Quigley. Subs: Williams, Akinola, Oldaker, Uchegbulam, Colclough.
  • Paul Cook makes three changes

Struggling to create

Chesterfield are really struggling to create anything here. Too many poor touches, passes and crosses.

Spireites sub - 79 minutes

Mandeville off, Uchegbulam on.

Byrne saves from Banks

Good stop from the away keeper.

Can Town find a winner?

GOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! 1-0

PALMER!!!

What a time to get your first Spireites goal. Palmer glances in King’s corner with two minutes of normal time to go! 1-0.

Final sub - 90 minutes

Akinola on, Dobra off.

Colvolan claims a late corner

FT: Chesterfield 1 v 0 Altrincham

Palmer’s first Spireites goal secures a much-needed late win. Up to third. Not really deserved but they found a way.

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An ugly win but they all count.

Head over to the DT website for more reaction.