Chesterfield – Exeter City

Chesterfield host Exeter City in what promises to be a tightly contested clash, with the Spireites sitting 12th on the table on eight points from six games (two wins, two draws and two defeats, a balanced 8‑8 goal tally). Exeter, languishing in 19th place with just five points (one win, two draws and three losses, scoring four and conceding five), will be desperate to close the gap to safety. Both sides have identical numbers of draws, but Chesterfield’s superior goal difference and recent unbeaten run give them a slight edge heading into the fixture. The encounter could prove pivotal for Exeter’s survival hopes while offering Chesterfield a chance to climb further up the mid‑table.