Chesterfield travel to face Crawley Town in a League Two fixture this Saturday, a match that could define the future of Crawley manager Colin Kazim-Richards. The Spireites head to The Broadfield Stadium sitting eighth in the table with 14 points, fresh from a 4-2 home victory over Tranmere Rovers.
Crawley Town have struggled this season, taking just four points from their opening seven games, all of which came away from home. Their last four matches have ended in defeat, including a 3-2 loss at Accrington Stanley and a 3-1 home defeat to Cheltenham Town. The pressure is mounting on Kazim-Richards, with only a handful of players remaining from last season's squad after the summer departure of former captain Jay Williams to Colchester United.
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Chesterfield's confidence is high after their emphatic win against Tranmere, where goals from Dilan Markanday, Louie Marsh and a Josh Koroma brace secured the points. Lee Bonis, the club's top scorer this season with 13 goals, will be a key threat. The team's recent form shows three wins, one draw and one loss from their last five outings.
Crawley's last starting lineup featured a 4-4-2 formation with players like Jude Robertson and Pele Arganese-McDermott in defence. Chesterfield are expected to field a similar side to the one that beat Tranmere, with Ryan Boot in goal and a midfield anchored by Ryan Stirk and George McEachran.
This away trip presents a clear opportunity for Chesterfield to climb the standings and close the two-point gap to leaders Salford City. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, 10 October.
Manager Paul Cook confirmed the team's approach after the 4-2 win over Tranmere. "We dominated the ball and created the chances to win," he said. Verified live data shows Chesterfield had 65.9% possession and 25 total shots in that match. The Spireites, currently 8th with 14 points, now prepare for their trip to face Crawley Town on Saturday.
