The Spireites could go ten games unbeaten on Saturday as they face a long away trip down to Maidstone, looking to bounce back from a ‘sluggish’ performance against Yeovil. Paul Cook has decisions to make all over the park when it comes to selecting his squad as the gaffer will be looking to get a better performance out of the lads.
Here’s all you need to know…
Match details
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
Kick-off: 3pm
Competition: National League
Opponents: Maidstone United
Location: Gallagher Stadium
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: Maidstone United
Nicknames: The Stones
Founded: 1992
Stadium: Gallagher Stadium
Capacity: 4,200
Manager: Hakan Hayrettin
On Maidstone United
Maidstone have spent their short footballing history in the non-league pyramid. They were first promoted to the National League in 2016 but were relegated after three seasons in the National League.
Last season they were crowned champions of the National League South and regained their National League status. Maidstone were without a stadium of their own from their creation until 2012 when the Gallagher Stadium, located near Maidstone town centre, was opened at the start of the 2012/13 season where they have been ever since.
Maidstone have started the season reasonably well, sitting in 15th position. The club will be hoping to get back to winning ways after a recent drop in form over the past few games. This season the club will be hoping to sustain their National League status and then push on in future seasons.
One to watch
Sam Corne is an English-born midfielder who has a wealth of experience in the non-league pyramid. The 25-year-old began his career at Welling United and has had a number of clubs since, such as Braintree and Greenwich.
He joined the club in 2019 and this season has made seven appearances, scoring three goals. Corne will be hungry for more goals and appearances this season to work his way up the footballing pyramid whilst also achieving success for the Stones.
Recent Form
Chesterfield FC: W/W/D
Maidstone United: L/D/L
Last time we met
The last time the two sides met was back in April 2019, with the Spireites recording a 4-1 victory at the Technique Stadium.
Team news
Akwasi Asante and Armando Dobra will both be hoping they can come back into the squad on Saturday after the pair have missed out in recent weeks through injury.
Jez Uchegbulam could be knocking on the door for a place in the starting XI after making an impact last time out and scoring his first professional goal.
Lucas Covolan will be hoping to keep his place between the sticks, with Ross Fitzsimons waiting in the wing.
Gary Roberts’ thoughts:
“They are a really hard-working team. They have a way of playing. They look to stick to it. They’ve conceded a couple of goals. They’ve got threats as every team in this division does. We’ve got to concentrate fully on ourselves.”
