The Spireites travel to Hayes Lane to take on second place Bromley in a big game at the top of the National League.
Andy Woodman’s side can cut the lead down to 20 points, whereas Chesterfield could move closer to the title with a win.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Match Details
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Opponents: Bromley
Kick-off: 3pm
Competition: Vanarama National League
Location: Hayes Lane
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.
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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.
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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: Bromley Football Club
Nickname: The Ravens
Founded: 1892
Stadium: Hayes Lane
Capacity: 5,150
Manager: Andy Woodman
Honours:
FA Trophy Winners | 2021/22
Conference South Champions | 2014/15
Isthmian League Champions | 1908/09, 1909/10, 1953/54 & 1960/61
Athenian League Champions | 1922/23, 1948/49, 1950/51
Spartan League Champions | 1907/08
FA Amateur Cup Winners | 1910/11, 1937/38 & 1948/49
On Andy Wpodman
Andy Woodman has made a name in the past few years as one of the best managers in the National League. The former goalkeeper, who made over 400 appearances in his career, started his managerial journey at Whitehawk. After joining in February 2017, Woodman left at the end of the season after safety in the National League South was secured. He didn’t manage for the next four years until he joined Bromley. The 52-year-old has enjoyed his time at Hayes Lane and has the Ravens in a fight for promotion to the Football League.
One to watch
Michael Cheek is once again in the midst of yet another productive season in the National League. The striker has hit double figures for every season in the last ten years and has continuously set the fifth tier alight. The striker has continued to keep his good form up and could be vital to Bromley’s promotion push.
This season in numbers:
Appearances – 36
Goals – 16
Yellow Cards – 2
Red Cards – 0
Minutes Played – 3,217
Played for both
In October 2018, after leaving Maidstone United, Joe Quigley joined fellow National League side Bromley. His stay at Hayes Lane was a short one as the striker left at the end of the season. He scored once in seven games for the Ravens and also had a couple of loan spells at Eastbourne Borough and Havant & Waterlooville.
Quigley made his first foray up to the north of England in January 2022 when he made the switch from Yeovil Town to Chesterfield. The forward has been a mainstay at the SMH Group Stadium since and has made almost 100 appearances for the Spireites.
View from the dugout
Danny Webb said: “We’ve been training on the surface this week so the lads had a chance to get used to it. However, in reality, we just have to get on with it and play the game.
“There are no excuses on our end, we have to be ready for them. We must turn up and play our game.”
