The Spireites will be looking to close the gap on league leaders Notts County when they face them at the Technique Stadium today in a 5:20pm kick-off. It’s arguably the biggest game of the season for both sides and the winner will take plenty of confidence into their future games.
Here’s all you need to know…
Match details
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023
Kick-off: 5:20pm
Competition: National League
Opponents: Notts County
Location: Technique Stadium
TICKETS: https://tickets.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/
Matchday Coverage
Live radio commentary
Our in-house radio station, 1866 Sport, will provide full match commentary on the game, as well as pre-match/post-match analysis.
Don’t forget that 1866 Sport is on air 24-hours a day, seven days a week!
You can download the app from the Apple Store here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/1866-sport/id1580041321
If you’re an Android user, you can download the app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radio.ma57501030
Alternatively, you can listen online here: https://streaming.radio.co/s47db4a4f3/listen
It is also available via Alexa.
Commentary is provided by Phil Tooley. It is sponsored by National Windscreens.
Social media
Our official Twitter page (https://twitter.com/ChesterfieldFC) will provide regular updates on the match. It is also the place to find our exclusive goal GIFs, which are used when a player scores a goal.
Key news will also be posted on our Facebook page, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/ChesterfieldFC.
Our official Instagram page will keep you posted with key moments and content throughout the day on our stories: https://www.instagram.com/chesterfieldfc/?hl=en.
The post-match interview with manager Paul Cook will be posted to our YouTube Channel soon after the game is finished: https://youtube.com/user/OfficialChesterfield.
Highlights of the game will also be posted to our YouTube Channel.
The Opposition
Fact file
Name: Notts County
Nicknames: The Magpies
Founded: 1862
Stadium: Meadow Lane
Capacity: 19,841
Manager: Luke Williams
On Notts
The club was founded all the way back in 1862, making them one of the oldest football clubs in the world. They have been around the football pyramid for years and have floated up and down the leagues over their existence.
Notts County’s first known colours were amber and black hooped shirts, dating from the 1870s. This was followed by short spells playing in amber, then chocolate and blue halves. In 1890, the club adopted black and white striped shirts, and have played in these colours for most of the rest of their history.
This season they sit top of the league and will be looking to sustain their momentum until the end of the season and finally regain their Football League status.
One to watch
Macaulay Langstaff is a 22-year-old striker who signed for the club in the summer from Gateshead. He has scored an impressive 22 goals in 26 appearances this season, making him the league’s top scorer. Known for his hot finishing, the English-born man is certainly a handful for any defence.
Recent Form
Chesterfield FC: W/D/L
Notts County: W/D/L
Last time we met
The last time the two sides met was in back in August, as the Spireites failed to hold on to a two-nil lead, drawing the game 2-2 in the end at Meadow Lane.
Danny Webb’s thoughts
Speaking to the media, he said: “I don’t think it’s a six-pointer necessarily, no.
“It’s a massive game and we can’t shy away from that, if they win the gap gets bigger and if we win the gap gets smaller so both teams will benefit from the result if it favours them.
“You can’t say it’s ‘just another game’ though, it is more than that.
“A local rivalry and a packed house with two teams desperate for promotion, it’s a big game.
“We won’t approach the game any different to any other. It’s a big game for us and the supporters but we have to approach the game in the same way as we do any other.
“We know if we win it will get everyone a lift, that’s for sure. We’re buzzing for it.”
