Spireites come from behind to draw
01/25/2025 12:01 PM
Debutants Jack Sparkes and Kyle McFadzean impressed at the SMH Group Stadium in this afternoon's 1-1 draw with Darren Moore's promotion-pushing Port Vale. Armando Dobra's second-half goal cancelled out Jayden Stockley's early opener. Paul Cook made three changes to the starting XI that drew 1-1 with Grimsby last time out. New-signings Sparkes and McFadzean started, to make their debuts, Janoi Donacien made his first start for the Spireites and Jenson Metcalfe returned to the bench from a long-term injury. Liam Mandeville made his 250th Spireites appearance, in all competitions, in this game. Port Vale started the game on the front foot and took the lead in the second minute. A throw-in into a crowded area was controlled by Stockley, his snapshot, on the turn, squeezed past Max Thompson and found the far-bottom corner. A tribute to Ernie Moss, in the form of a minute-long applause, took place in the eighth minute. All four stands of the SMH Group Stadium rose to their feet to pay their respects. The Spireites looked certain to score, in the 22nd minute, after Ben Amos parried Liam Mandeville's ball across the box and Naylor followed up with an effort from close range, but the Valiants' […]
