The Spireites can take a big step towards securing third place with a victory over Torquay United this evening at the Technique Stadium.
Chesterfield have only lost once in ten games whilst Torquay are on a five-game winning streak.
Here’s all you need to know…
Match details
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Opponents: Torquay United
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Competition: Vanarama National League
Location: Technique Stadium
Tickets
TICKETS: https://tickets.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/
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 and 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 a member of the management team 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 on Wednesday.
The Opposition
Fact file
Name: Torquay United Football Club
Nicknames: The Gulls
Founded: 1899
Stadium: Plainmoor
Capacity: 6,200
Manager: Gary Johnson
On Torquay United
Torquay United Football Club were formed in 1899 by a bunch of school- leavers before playing their inaugural match against Upton Cricket Club XI.
1927 brought election to the Football League for the first time in the club’s history in which they stayed for 80 years.
It didn’t take long for the Gulls to return to the promised land – beating Cambridge United 2-0 at Wembley in the Conference play-off final.
Another relegation followed in 2014 and once more in 2019, which saw Torquay drop into the National League South.
One season is all it took for Gary Johnson’s side to reclaim their place in the fifth tier of English football.
A promotion looked on the cards in 2021 but they had to settle for the play-offs. Goalkeeper Lucas Covolan scored in the play-off final defeat to Hartlepool United.
One to watch
In what has been a tough season for Torquay United, Aaron Jarvis has singled himself out as the club’s standout player. He started his career out at Basingstoke United, scoring 14 goals in his first season as a senior player. After stints at Luton Town, Boreham Wood, Sutton United and Scunthorpe United, Jarvis made the move to the English Riviera in 2022. Despite the fact that Torquay sit in the relegation zone, the 25-year-old has bagged15 goals and two hat-trick this campaign – the most recent hat-trick coming in the 3-2 victory over York City.
Recent Form
The Spireites’ last three: (L/W/W)
Lost – Chesterfield 1-3 York City – Vanarama National League
Won – Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Chesterfield – Vanarama National League
Won – Chesterfield 3-2 Eastleigh – Vanarama National League
Torquay’s last three: (W/W/W)
Won – Torquay United 2-0 Eastleigh – Vanarama National League
Won – Maidenhead United 1-3 Torquay United – Vanarama National League
Won – Torquay United 3-2 York City – Vanarama National League
Last Time We Met
The Spireites travelled to Plainmoor in November with a point to prove. Jamie Grimes’ early goal was cancelled out by Dillon De Silva. However, Paul Cook’s side turned up the heat in the second half. Darren Oldaker, Bailey Clements, Jesurun Uchegbulam and Kabongo Tshimanga all scored as Chesterfield made their way back to north Derbyshire with a 5-1 win.
Team News
Ryheem Sheckleford will both miss the game due to his ongoing hamstring issue.
Eyes will be looking at Armando Dobra, who could find his way back to the bench after his hamstring injury.
From the dugout
Danny Webb said: “We expect a team in form with a lot of confidence. They’ve got one of the best strikers in the league in Aaron Jarvis.
“They’ve got two centre-forwards up front that will certainly put themselves about.We will have to be ready for that challenge and fight.”
