The Spireites will look to bounce back from the draw at Maidenhead United with a victory against fourth-placed Bromley this evening.
A win would put Paul Cook’s side ten points ahead of Bromley, Gateshead and others in and around the play-off spots.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Match Details
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2023
Opponents: Bromley
Kick-off: 7:45pm
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: 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 Woodman
Andy Woodman played over 400 games as a goalkeeper with long spells at Northampton Town, Brentford and Oxford United. He turned to coaching after retirement and bagged his first managerial spell at Whitehawk in 2017. Despite a difficult spell with the Hawks, Woodman became manager of Bromley in 2021 and has established himself as one of the best managers in the National League.
One to watch
Everyone in the National League knows how dangerous Michael Cheek is in front of goal. Spells at Braintree Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, Ebbsfleet United and now Bromley have meant that the striker is the highest scorer in National League history. Last season, despite a slow start, Cheek bagged 17 goals as Bromley reached the play-off semi-finals.
This season in numbers:
Appearances – 12
Goals – 6
Assist – 0
Yellow Cards – 0
Red Cards – 0
Minutes Played – 1,076
Played for both
Goalkeeper Grant Smith joined the Spireites in January 2021 after leaving Wealdstone the previous October. The shot-stopper only spent six months in north Derbyshire but quickly established himself as a fans’ favourite.
After a spell at Yeovil Town, Smith joined Bromley this summer. He has played 12 games for the Ravens so far this campaign, keeping four clean sheets.
View from the dugout
Danny Webb said: “They’ve built a real defensive structure and they’ve got a real tactical style they play.
“Both teams want to get out of the league. They will want to avenge the play-off defeat. They’ve got some good players and play some good football.”
