The Spireites face their biggest game of the season this evening, when they travel to The Shay to take on FC Halifax Town in a National League play-off eliminator. Paul Cook has backed the boys to get a result and says there is “no reason” why the Blues can’t go on to win promotion back to the Football League. However, with the squad currently thin on numbers, it’s set to be tough game and a tricky selection for the gaffer.
Here’s all you need to know…
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Competition: National League
Opponents: FC Halifax Town
Where: The Shay
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased here: https://tickets.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/en-gb/categories/away
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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 iDeal Flooring – check out their website here: https://www.chesterfieldcarpets.com
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.
Manny Oyeleke will be unavailable for this fixture, as Paul Cook has ruled him out for the play-offs due to a knee injury.
Luke Croll could be back in contention for a place in the squad. The defender has been out since February with a knee injury but could be set to make a return to the bench.
Akwasi Asante will be hoping that he can pass a fitness test ahead of the fixture. The striker has been struggling with a calf problem but will be hoping he is back in contention for a place in the side. Joe Quigley will also be hoping for a place in the squad.
Meanwhile, Kabongo Tshimanga will not feature in this fixture. Despite hope that the striker could return for the play-offs, the gaffer has since ruled that out.
Fact file
Name: FC Halifax Town
Nicknames: The Shaymen
Founded: 2008 (reformed)
Stadium: The Shay
Capacity: 14,061
Manager: Pete Wild
On FC Halifax Town
Huge tax debts buried Halifax Town AFC after almost 100 years as a football club. The club was then reformed as FC Halifax Town in 2008 and they have been fighting their way back up the football pyramid ever since.
Halifax have been floating in and around the National League for several years and have endured several campaigns fighting for promotion. They went close in the 2019/20 season, finishing in the play-offs, but subsequently losing to Boreham Wood in the semi-finals.
One to watch
Jordan Slew is a former Spireites striker, renowned for his lightning quick pace. He played for the Spireites back in 2016, making seven appearances. He signed for FC Halifax Town in 2021, and has made 25 appearances and scored 10 goals so far. His former clubs include Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers, and Rotherham United.
The Spireites’ last three: (L/L/D)
Lost – Chesterfield 0-1 Stockport – National League
Lost – Torquay 2-0 Chesterfield – National League
Drew – Chesterfield 0-0 Woking – National League
The Shaymen’s last three: (W/D/L)
Won – Eastleigh 1-2 Halifax – National League
Drew – Aldershot 1-1 Halifax – National League
Lost – Stockport 2-0 Halifax – National League
The Spireites lost 2-0 at The Shay last time out back in April 2022.
