The SMH Group Stadium plays host to a big game as the top of the table Spireites take on second-placed Barnet.
A win for Paul Cook’s side will open up a five-point lead with a game in hand, whereas Dean Brennan’s side could move to the top of the National League table with a victory.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Match Details
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Opponents: Barnet
Kick-off: 3pm
Competition: Vanarama National League
Location: SMH Group Stadium
Tickets
Tickets are available for the fixture here: https://tickets.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/en-gb/categories/match
Live Radio Commentary
Our in-house radio station, 1866 Sport, will provide exclusive full match commentary on the game, as well as pre and 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
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It is also available via Alexa.
Our dedicated matchday show is sponsored by National Windscreens and will see commentator Phil Tooley joined by a special co-commentator.
Social Media
You can follow the action on our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/ChesterfieldFC), where we will provide regular updates.
Key news and moments will also be posted onto our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Pre/post-match interviews and highlights will be posted to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hnRkCdElagLJlOqlgukPA) throughout the weekend.
The Opposition
Name: Barnet Football Club
Nickname: The Bees
Founded: 1888
Stadium: The Hive
Capacity: 6,500
Manager: Dean Brennan
Honours:
Conference Premier Champions | 1990/91, 2004/05 & 2014/15
Southern League Division One Champions | 1965/66 & 1976/77
Conference League Cup Winners | 1988/89
Southern League Cup Winners | 1971/72
FA Amateur Cup Winners | 1945/46
On Dean Brennan
Dean Brennan began his managerial career in 2010, whilst still playing for Hemel Hempstead Town, taking caretaker charge of the club. He became permanent manager after his playing career ended in 2012, spending six years with the Tudors. Spells at Billericay Town, Kingstonian and Wealdstone followed before the Irishman became manager of Barnet in 2021. With the club struggling at the time of his appointment, Brennan has since turned the Bees around with them mounting a very strong promotion push.
One to watch
Everyone is aware of the threat that Nicke Kabamba offers Barnet but very few clubs are able to stop him. After a great season last term, scoring 19 goals, the striker has continued his blistering form into this year – as he looks on course to beat his tally in the 2022/23 season.
This season in numbers:
Appearances – 21
Goals – 15
Assist – 0
Yellow Cards – 0
Red Cards – 0
Minutes Played – 1,747
Played for both
Curtis Weston joined Barnet from Gillingham back in 2012. Despite relegation at the end of that season, Weston and the Bees bounced back in tremendous style, winning the Conference title in 2015. The midfielder spent another three years with the club, leaving following relegation back to the fifth tier in 2018.
Weston subsequently followed Martin Allen and joined Chesterfield in the summer of 2018. A tough year or two followed with the Spireites struggling to adapt to life in the National League. However, the veteran emerged as a leader and a fans’ favourite thanks to his battling performances. Following the 3-1 defeat to Solihull Moors in the 2021/22 National League play-offs, Weston left the club after his contract expired.
View from the dugout
Danny Webb said: “Barnet have scored the second number of highest goals behind us and a lot of them have come through Kabamba, so we’re going to have to keep him quiet.
“It’ll be a great occasion. It will be tough, no doubt. I say it every week but we’ll be ready for them, focusing on ourselves and looking for three points.”
