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

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

Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at The Shay and will bring you all the build-up, team news and updates.

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

Chesterfield team news confirmed - seven changes

Paul Cook makes seven changes from the draw at Oldham Athletic on Saturday.

IN: Mandeville, Williams, Clements, Banks, Dobra, Colclough and Grigg.

OUT: Sheckleford, Palmer, Horton, Jones, Oldaker, Jacobs and Quigley.

No King, Freckleton, Horton, Oldaker and Curtis in the squad.

Tyrer; Mandeville, Williams, Grimes, Clements; Naylor, Banks; Hobson, Dobra, Colclough; Grigg.

Subs: Palmer, Jones, Jacobs, Berry, Quigley.

We understand it's GAME ON, folks.

An official announcement is expected in the next 10 minutes.

Right, the pitch inspection was due to take place at 3.30pm so we should have an update soon for you.

Updated picture, apparently

It didn't look good this morning

Our predicted line-up

We'll take a punt and opt for six changes. Let's face it, it could be anything...

Tyrer; King, Williams, Grimes, Clements; Jones, Naylor; Mandeville, Hobson, Dobra; Grigg.

Subs: Palmer, Oldaker, Colclough, Jacobs, Quigley.

Spireites injury news

The only player missing is Miguel Freckleton (hamstring).

Everyone else is available.

Halifax have announced there will be a pitch inspection at The Shay at 3.30pm to determine whether the match goes ahead.

Check back later to find out the outcome.

Is tonight the night?

All Chesterfield have to do is avoid defeat and they will be National League champions and promoted to the EFL.

COYB!

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