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Recap: Chesterfield's wait for promotion goes on after defeat to Halifax

Chesterfield will clinch the National League title and promotion to the EFL if they avoid defeat to Halifax tonight (7.45pm KO).

By Liam Norcliffe

Published 20th Mar 2024, 13:04 BST

Updated 20th Mar 2024, 21:59 BST

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FT: Halifax 4 v 2 Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES (7.45pm)

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:42 BST

Grigg

Has hobbled off down the tunnel. He was booked on his way. We will ask about hi at full-time.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:38 BST

Palmer heads towards goal

But Johnson saves.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:38 BST

Attendance:

4,127 (2,304 Spireites fans).

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:36 BST

Six minutes added

4-2.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:33 BST

Close!

Pinball in the Halifax box, there was a couple of blocks on the line, but the hosts escape! Chesterfield throwing the kitchen sink at them now.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:29 BST

Final sub - 82

Hobson off, Quigley on.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:27 BST

GOAL! 4-2

BERRY!

4-2. A glimmer of hope for Chesterfield. Sub Berry runs through and slots in. 10 minutes to go.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:22 BST

Second Spireites sub - 75

Palmer replaces Williams, who looked to have picked up a slight injury.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:18 BST

Big chance for Grigg

He goes through one v one but Johnson makes the save. It's not going to be Chesterfield's night.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 21:13 BST

Goal for Halifax: 4-1

Chesterfield had thrown men forward and Halifax countered, and Cosgrave applied the finish. The hosts have been clinical.

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