Chesterfield – Rotherham

Chesterfield host Rotherham in what could be a pivotal clash for both sides, with the Spireites sitting 12th on 8 points after two wins, two draws and two defeats, their goal tally perfectly balanced at eight each. Rotherham, languishing in 16th place with six points from one victory, three stalemates and two losses, have conceded one more than they have scored, sitting at nine for and ten against. The encounter offers Chesterfield a chance to widen the narrow gap to the mid‑table, while Rotherham will be desperate to close the two‑point deficit and climb out of the relegation‑watch zone. Their head‑to‑head this season has been tightly contested, and the result could prove decisive for the shaping of the table in the weeks ahead.