Crewe travel to Chesterfield for the Northern Section Semi-Final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Chesterfield overcame League Two Chester on penalties in the last round, but have since won just 2 of their 7 league games. However, Crewe’s dismal form and their home advantage will give the Spireites hope.
Chesterfield Team News:
Defender Alex Bailey could return from injury for tonight’s game, perhaps in place of Jamie Lowry who may be rested following a bout of glandular fever.
Player to watch: Caleb Folan
Folan is Chesterfield’s top scorer this season with 11 goals
Crewe Team News:
David Vaughan is out for the Railwaymen with a broken nose, with his place likely to go to Ryan Lowe. Meanwhile, the only other likely change will see Darren Moss come in for Jon Otsemobor at right back with Otsemobor reporting a tight thigh. Paul Bignot will continue at left back.
Player to watch: Luke Varney
Varney leads the scoring charts for Crewe with 15 and has 6 assists as well
Match Facts & Stats
Crewe’s Top Scorer: Luke Varney – 15
Crewe’s Leading Assistsman: Varney + Vaughan – 6
Chesterfield’s Top Scorer: Caleb Folan – 11
Chesterfield’s Leading Assistsman: Kevan Hurst – 13
Crewe’s Recent Overall Form: LLDLLD
Chesterfield’s Recent Overall Form:
Crewe’s Recent Away Form: LWWLDD
Chesterfield’s Recent Home Form: WDDWDW
Ref Watch:
R Beeby
Match Prediction:
Chesterfield 2-0 Crewe
Well done on softening Chesterfield up for us on Saturday.