Recap: Chesterfield grind out narrow win at Hartlepool United

Hartlepool United v Chesterfield - live updates. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Chesterfield return to league action today away at Hartlepool United after a two-week break.

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

Hartlepool United 0 v 1 Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES (3pm)

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:26 BST

Chesterfield subs - 70

Horton off, Freckleton on.

Banks off, Berry on.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:24 BST

Tyrer booked

The referee felt he was time-wasting with a goal-kick. Gone a bit card-happy, Aaron Bannister.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:22 BST

Chance!

Dobra does ever so well to drive into the box, he finds Banks, who manages to squeeze a shot in on goal but Dixon was behind it.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:21 BST

Oldaker booked

For showing his frustration at the referee.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:20 BST

Mattock booked

For bringing down Banks.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:17 BST

Close!

Mandeville delivers a deep corner and Grimes meets it but it goes into the side-netting.

Chesterfield on top in this first 15 minutes of the second-half.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:15 BST

Booking

For Brennan for a foul on Dobra, who is playing ever so well. The ball is stuck to his foot.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:11 BST

Goal ruled out for Town

Banks challenged in the air with keeper Dixon, the ball fell to Dobra who slotted in, but a foul was given. It looked pretty clear. No major complaints from the visitors.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:09 BST

Good start

Chesterfield have won four corners in this first five minutes. But they haven't been able to make any of them count.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:02 BST

Back underway

No changes for either side as the second-half starts.