Chesterfield – Bristol Rovers

Chesterfield host a formidable Bristol Rovers side this weekend, hoping to claw their way out of a 12‑point mid‑table slump. The Spireites sit 12th with eight points from six games – two wins, two draws and two defeats, and a perfectly balanced 8‑8 goal record – while the visitors sit second, having amassed 12 points from six victories and two losses and boasting a healthy +4 goal difference at 12‑8. The last‑time the two clubs met, both teams were evenly matched, a fact reflected in Chesterfield’s identical goals for and against this season. A win for the home side could spark a revival, but Bristol Rovers will be keen to consolidate their promotion push by extending their lead at the top.