Chesterfield – Gillingham

The fixture at the Recreation Ground ended in a 1‑1 stalemate, leaving both sides still jostling for a higher league position. Chesterfield, currently 12th with eight points from two wins, two draws and two defeats, saw their goal difference remain neutral at 0 after matching Gillingham’s tally. The visitors, perched one place above in 11th with nine points, improved their record to two wins, four draws and a single loss, tightening their goal difference to +2. The draw also maintained the season’s head‑to‑head record between the clubs – their only previous meeting also ended level. Both teams now head into the next round of matches still within reach of the top half of the table.