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Chesterfield 0-0 Carlisle
Colin Larkin missed a glorious late chance to make it two wins out of two for Chesterfield as battling Carlisle held on for a goalless draw. The striker raced clear six minutes from time but drove his shot against the legs of keeper Kieron Westwood. It was one of the few clear-cut opportunities of a game that was tense but never boring. Mark Allott hit the outside of the post for the home side in a frantic finale before Larkin's miss. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Hazell, Downes, O'Hare, Allott, Niven, Hurst (Folan 86), Hall, Shaw (Allison 43), Larkin. Subs Not Used: Jordan, Kovacs, Bailey. Booked: Allott, O'Hare, Hazell. Carlisle: Westwood, Raven, Gray (Arnison 71), Murphy, Aranalde, Lumsdon, Billy, Paul Murray (Hackney 69), Hawley, Bridges, Gall (Holmes 83). Subs Not Used: Williams, McDermott. Booked: Bridges. Att: 4,525 Ref: K Woolmer (Northamptonshire).

Chesterfield 5-1 Millwall
Millwall's new-look side were taken apart by Chesterfield who achieved their first home victory since January. Paul Hall started the rout in the 14th minute after mistakes in the visitors' defence and Wayne Allison scored from close range in the 25th minute. Caleb Folan ran through unchallenged to score again in the 33rd minute and Hall made it four in the 51st. Allison got his second after more poor marking, while Kevin Braniff's smart finish was Millwall's only reply. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Downes, Hazell, O'Hare, Hall, Niven, Allott, Hurst (Jackson 90), Folan, Allison (Bailey 70). Subs Not Used: Jordan, Kovacs, Smith. Booked: Picken. Goals: Hall 13, Allison 24, Folan 32, Hall 51, Allison 65. Millwall: Pidgeley, Phillips, Shaw, Whitbread (Robinson 52), Craig (Braniff 45), Hackett (Hubertz 40), McInnes, Elliott, Williams, Morais, Brighton. Subs Not Used: Day, Ardley. Booked: Brighton, Williams. Goal: Braniff 72. Att: 4,136 Ref: S Mathieson (Cheshire).

Spireites glee after thumping win
Chesterfield assistant manager Lee Richardson was full of praise for his side after the big win over Millwall. The Spirietes were 3-0 up at half-time and went on to win 5-1. He told the club website: \"We got off to a good start and penned Millwall in and they were probably a bit shell-shocked after half an hour. \"We got after them and closed them down well, and when we had possession we were bright, quick and effective and created numerous chances.\"

Port Vale v Chesterfield
Port Vale manager Martin Foyle has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from, with striker Nathan Lowndes (Ankle) the only absentee. However, fellow forwards Leon Constantine and new-boy Akpo Sodje scored five goals already for Vale. Chesterfield could be boosted by the return of Colin Larkin who has recovered from a hamstring problem. Paul Shaw (thigh), Steve Blatherwick (back) and Gareth Davies (pelvis) are likely to miss out.

Port Vale 3-2 Chesterfield
Leon Constantine's late stunner ensured Port Vale kept up their 100% record. Chesterfield looked to have secured a point through Caleb Folan's header, but Constantine buried an outstanding 20-yard shot to keep Vale top. Chesterfield had gone ahead when Aaron Downes headed in Kevan Hurst's corner, but Constantine pulled Vale level with a neat side-foot finish. Vale made it 2-1 after the break when skipper George Pilkington headed home following Danny Sonner's free-kick. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Port Vale: Goodlad, Abbey, Pilkington, McGregor, Miles (Walsh 13), Whitaker, Harsley, Sonner, Jeff Smith, Constantine, Sodje (Husbands 81). Subs Not Used: Anyon, Walker, Cardle. Goals: Constantine 44, Pilkington 77, Constantine 87. Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Downes, Hazell, O'Hare, Hall, Niven, Allott, Hurst, Folan, Allison (Larkin 79). Subs Not Used: Jordan, Jackson, Kovacs, Bailey. Booked: Picken. Goals: Downes 23, Folan 85. Att: 5,622 Ref: D Deadman (Cambridgeshire).

Chesterfield v Wolves
Chesterfield striker Paul Shaw could return from the thigh problem that has kept him out since 9 August. The Spireites are likely to be missing midfielder Derek Niven who has failed to shrug off a back problem. Wolves striker Carl Cort will miss out as he completes a three-match ban and Guilherme Finkler is receiving treatment for a hip injury. But striker Jay Bothroyd could return after missing the weekend victory at Burnley with a calf injury.

McFarland salutes Spireites win
Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland feels his side deserved their Carling Cup win over Wolves. The Spireites won 6-5 on penalties after drawing 0-0 and McFarland said: \"We created a lot of chances and their only chance came right at the end. \"We looked the better side. We got the ball in the dangerous areas and were not afraid to make them defend. \"We put ourselves under pressure at times but we have come through and I am proud of the players. They deserve it.\"

Chesterfield seal deal with Kiss
Chesterfield are hoping to tie up the signing of former Hungarian international Gyorgy Kiss. Kiss has been training with the Spireites, who hope to gain international clearance to sign him on an initial monthly contract. The 31-year-old played for Ferencvaros and Budapesti Vasas and Spireites boss Roy McFarland said: \"He's played at the highest level. \"We've agreed a monthly contract to give us a chance to fully assess him.\"

Chesterfield 0-2 Tranmere
Tranmere moved fourth in the table after claiming victory at Chesterfield. Rovers took the lead just before half time when Aaron Downes inadvertently diverted Chris Greenacre's shot into his own net from close range. Gareth Taylor made it 2-0 with a clever lob from 20 yards after John Mullin's pass found him in space on the right. Chesterfield did not force Rovers keeper Gavin Ward into a save until three minutes from time when he easily caught Phil Picken's 25-yard drive. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Hazell, Downes, O'Hare, Hall (Bailey 71), Niven, Allott, Hurst, Larkin (Allison 55), Shaw (Folan 55). Subs Not Used: Jordan, Jackson. Booked: O'Hare. Tranmere: Ward, Stockdale, Goodison, McCready, Sherriff, Shuker (McAteer 90), Mullin, McLaren, Ellison (Tremarco 88), Greenacre, Taylor. Subs Not Used: Achterberg, Davies, Jennings. Booked: Ellison, McLaren, Shuker. Goals: Downes 45 og, Taylor 68. Att: 4,163 Ref: K Hill (Hertfordshire).

Calderwood hails dedicated Harris
Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood says Neil Harris' superb goal in the 4-0 win over Chesterfield is just reward for the hard work he has put in. He said: \"Neil spent last season on loan with Gillingham but told me in the summer that he wanted to give it a real go with Forest and he has done that. \"Even though he was disappointed not to be in the side at the start of the season he didn't let it bother him. \"He just got on with his job and is getting his rewards. I'm delighted.\"

Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham
Rotherham remain rooted to the bottom of League One as Chesterfield got back to winning ways at home. Caleb Folan opened the scoring with a glancing header after eight minutes only for Will Hoskins to pull the Millers level just two minutes later. But Paul Shaw restored the home side's lead, rounding Neil Cutler to poke the ball home after 29 minutes. Rotherham tried to rescue a point by pushing three up front but they did not create a clear-cut chance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Hazell, Downes, O'Hare, Hall, Niven, Allott, Hurst (Smith 88), Folan (Larkin 81), Shaw (Allison 88). Subs Not Used: Jordan, Nicholson. Goals: Folan 8, Shaw 28. Rotherham: Cutler, Worrell, Sharps, Mills, Robertson, Partridge, Bopp, Williamson, Woods (Cochrane 68), Facey (Hibbert 74), Hoskins. Subs Not Used: Montgomery, Wiseman, Hurst. Booked: Cutler. Goals: Hoskins 11. Att: 4,803 Ref: G Laws (Tyne & Wear).

Blackpool v Chesterfield
Blackpool will be without influential captain Michael Jackson, who has yet to recover from a groin strain. Striker Adrian Forbes will also be missing with the groin injury which has kept him of the last two games. Chesterfield manager Roy McFarland has hinted he could make changes to his side despite seeing his side end a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Alex Bailey is still sidelined with a groin injury but is set to resume training later this week.

Blackpool 1-1 Chesterfield
Blackpool wasted several chances to secure a vital win and had to settle for a point against Chesterfield. New Seasiders' signing Claus Jorgensen crossed for youngster Simon Gillett to head home after 33 minutes. Blackpool continued to miss chances and Chesterfield found themselves back in the game on the hour when Paul Hall set up Kevan Hurst to score from 12 yards. Rory Prendergast and Keigan Parker came on in an attempt to force a win for Blackpool, but Chesterfield held out. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blackpool: Evans, Barker, Jackson, Evatt, Coid, Gillett (Parker 77), Jorgensen, Southern, Hoolahan (Prendergast 84), Vernon (Morrell 66), Burgess. Subs Not Used: Edge, Joseph. Booked: Hoolahan, Morrell. Goals: Gillett 33. Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Downes, Hazell, O'Hare (Nicholson 45), Hall, Niven, Allott, Hurst, Shaw (Larkin 58), Folan. Subs Not Used: Jordan, Smith, Allison. Booked: Allott. Goals: Hurst 60. Att: 4,600 Ref: C Webster (Tyne & Wear).

Bristol City v Chesterfield
Bristol City are monitoring the fitness of midfielder David Noble (groin) and keeper Adriano Basso (back). Steve Brooker could be available after his release from prison, while Bradley Orr could also return to the squad having served his sentence too. Chesterfield left-back Alan O'Hare is a major doubt for the trip to Ashton Gate after suffering an ankle injury. Captain Shane Nicholson (knee) could be pressed into action, but Alex Bailey (groin) is not ready to return.

Bristol City 3-1 Chesterfield
Bristol City eased to a comfortable victory over Chesterfield thanks to goals from skipper Louis Carey, Scott Brown and Jennison Myrie-Williams. The home side dominated proceedings and hit the woodwork three times while Chesterfield can have no complaints. Carey, who later picked up a fifth yellow card, opened the scoring with a header before Colin Larkin equalised. Lee Johnson set up Brown's second with a quickly-taken free-kick before Alex Russell set Myrie-Williams free. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bristol City: Basso, Keogh, Carey, McCombe, McAllister, Brown (Murray 79), Russell, Johnson, Myrie-Williams, Brooker (Woodman 86), Jevons. Subs Not Used: Fontaine, Skuse, Federici. Booked: Keogh, McCombe, Carey. Goals: Carey 4, Brown 40, Myrie-Williams 51. Chesterfield: Roche, Picken, Downes, Hazell, Bailey, Hall, Niven, Allott, Hurst, Allison (Folan 63), Larkin (Smith 73). Subs Not Used: Shaw, Jordan, Lowry. Goals: Larkin 21. Att: 10,398. Ref: K Stroud (Hampshire).

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