SportsMall previews Saturday's League Two clash between Chesterfield and Notts County, including predictions, team news and possible line-ups.
The title cuts to the chase Notts County SMH will travel to the Group Stadium where they will take on the promotion hopefuls Chesterfield Saturday in their 10th contest of 2024-25 League Two Propaganda.
The hosts are 12th with 14 points after 10 games and just two points off seventh-placed Fleetwood Town, who occupy the division's final promotion playoff spot, while the visitors are fifth with 18 points and a point off first-placed Walsall.
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Chesterfield have drawn their last two matches 2-2, most recently against league leaders Walsall on October 5.
The Blues could count themselves lucky to take a point against Walsall, who didn't create big chances while conceding five men.
Danny WebbWho is the Assistant Manager? Paul CookAfter his side's draw he said he was pleased with the way the team showed their defensive ability in the penalty area.
The hosts have proved difficult to beat in recent times as they are unbeaten in their last four games and have lost just twice in their 11 most recent matches, winning five and drawing four.
Chesterfield's record at home has been mixed, with Cook's side winning 4 and drawing 4 in the six matches played at the SMH Group Stadium.
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As for the visitors, they come into Saturday's clash having lost 1-0 in their last two matches, including their most recent league game against Port Vale on October 5.
boss Stuart Maynard He said he believed Laurent DolageThe winner for Port Vale in the 23rd minute should have been ruled out for offside, but he will have been concerned that his side conceded three big chances despite 72% possession.
Magpies Lost 2-0 Against Northampton Town in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, Maynard praised his team and went so far as to say his young players were the best on the night.
Of the 24 clubs in League Two, Notts County have averaged the highest number of possessions, conceded the third most goals per match and conceded the fourth fewest goals.
Before losing their last two games, Notts County had won six, drawn one and lost one in their previous eight matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding seven times.
The Magpies' form away from home has been impressive in recent weeks, with Maynard's side winning four and drawing one of their five most recent matches on the road.
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Chesterfield will assess Before TantonHe has missed the last two games due to injury, as well as the midfielder John Fleck.
The hosts could name a similar XI to the one that drew with Walsall, so expect the goalkeeper Max Thompson Begin behind center back Chew Dunkley And Harvey Araujo.
Darren Oldaker And Tom Naylor Can be selected to play at double center Will Crick Likely to lead from the front.
Meanwhile, Notts County will be without a winger Jody Jones As a result of a broken tibia bone.
Alex Bass There is a chance to start in goal and he can be covered by the centre-backs Lewis Machary, Matthew Platt And Jacob Pedo.
Elsewhere, Daniel Crowley, Sam Austin And Alasana Jatta However, may be selected to lead the attack Josh Martin Could be an option to appear off the bench in the forward line.
Chesterfield Possible Starting Lineup:
Thompson; Mandeville, Dunkley, Araujo, Gordon; Naylor, Oldaker; Markande, Banks, Dobra; Crick
Notts County probable starting line-up:
bass; Macari, Blatt, Pedo; Gordon, Robertson, Palmer, Sarolla; Crowley, Austin; Jatta
We say: Chesterfield 1-1 Notts County
Considering Chesterfield have drawn four of their six home games this season, it's hard to see them losing on Saturday.
However, the hosts are yet to keep a clean sheet at the SMH Group Stadium, and Notts County will no doubt have their own chances in front of goal.
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