Chesterfield to make late fitness assessments ahead of Gateshead clash
The Spireites will go nine points clear and still have two games in hand should they beat the visitors to the SMH Group Stadium on Wednesday night.
Town put in a monstrous shift against the Hornets and there are some knocks in the camp but the extra day of rest that has come with playing on a Wednesday rather than a Tuesday could work in their favour.
“There might be a couple of changes from the game at Watford,” coach Danny Webb said. “That has been the norm hasn’t it in the last few months, knowing that whoever steps in they are more than capable of replacing the person who has been left out.
“Everyone seems to be okay. There is a couple, who I am not going to name, who we will have to assess. But on the whole everyone is good to go.”
Captain Jamie Grimes is definitely unavailable as he completes his three-match suspension but he will be back in contention after Wednesday night.
Gateshead have had a terrific season but they have been rocked by some of their loan players being recalled, injuries and the sale of their second top goalscorer Stephen Wearne to MK Dons. They current sit one place and one point off the play-offs but they also have games in hand.
This fixture was due to take place in October but it was postponed due to flooding.
Chesterfield have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the National League when they host a threadbare Gateshead side (7.45pm KO).
Gateshead didn’t arrive at the stadium until 7pm and didn’t emerge for their warm-up until 7.15.
Let’s see if Chesterfield can catch them cold with a fast start.
Talking of cold, its definitely a big coat and hat night.
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No Freckleton so one of Palmer or Williams will shift across to LCB. Grimes back available after tonight. Frontline freshened up.
