Spireites draw against Notts
10/12/2024 09:28 AM
David McGoldrick's late equaliser denied Chesterfield a memorable win over rivals Notts County at a sold-out SMH Group Stadium as the match finished 2-2. Opposing strikers Paddy Madden and Alassana Jatta scored early goals before substitute Grigg put the Spireites in front, before McGoldrick found the net in the fourth minute of injury time. Paul Cook made three changes from the side that drew 2-2 with Walsall, with Jenson Metcalfe, James Berry and Madden coming in for Chey Dunkley, Ollie Banks and Grigg. Notts County won a corner within the opening minute and Jacob Beadeau's flicked header found the roof of the net. Madden put the Spireites in front after six minutes when Dilan Markanday's shot was deflected into his path and dispatched by the striker for his second goal of the season. The Magpies looked to settle into the game and Chesterfield dealt well with a number of crosses from deep, before Jatta made the pressure pay when he headed past Max Thomspon from George Abbott's well-weighted cross to equalise in the 15th minute. Dan Crowley fired high over the crossbar from range before Thomson saved Matt Palmer's low effort as County continued on the attack. Despite a narrow […]
