The Spireites welcome Woking to the SMH Group Stadium this evening and they will be bidding to equal a landmark figure.
A win for Paul Cook’s side will match the record of 17 successive home victories, set back in 1929/30.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Match Details
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Opponents: Woking
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
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.
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: Woking Football Club
Nickname: The Cardinals
Founded: 1887
Stadium: The Laithwaite Community Stadium
Capacity: 6,036
Manager: Michael Doyle
Honours:
National League South Champions | 2011/12
Isthmian League Champions | 1991/92
Isthmian League Division Two South Champions | 1996/97
FA Trophy Winners | 1993/94, 1994/95 & 1996/97
Conference League Cup Winners | 2004/05
Isthmian League Cup Winners | 1990/91
FA Amateur Cup Winners | 1957/58
On Michael Doyle
The former Coventry City, Sheffield United, Notts County and Republic of Ireland midfielder has made his first foray into management with the Woking job. Following his retirement in 2002, Doyle left his position of assistant head coach at Notts County to join manager Ian Burchnall at Forest Green Rovers. Darren Sarll’s departure in November opened the door for Doyle to take his first managerial job.
One to watch
Despite only playing 15 times so far this season, Reece Grego-Cox is currently top of Woking’s scoring charts with seven goals. He also put up good numbers last season with reduced game time. Since the game against the Spireites in November, the attacker has scored twice in three games.
This season in numbers:
Appearances – 15
Goals – 7
Yellow Cards – 3
Red Cards – 0
Minutes Played – 598
Played for both
Manny Oyeleke joined the Spireites in 2021 from EFL side Port Vale. His two years in North Derbyshire was unfortunately marred by injuries. The midfielder missed the entirety of the 2022/23 due to injury.
He joined Woking in the summer of 2023 with the hope of being able to get back into full-time playing. Oyeleke has played a handful of times since joining the Cardinals but unfortunately suffered an injury against Aldershot Town on New Year’s Day.
View from the dugout
Danny Webb said: “They have a new manager since we last played them and he’s a fantastic person.
“I’m sure he’ll be looking to change the style of the team and try and get the team to safety. They’ll be fighting for sure.”
