Chesterfield host Port Vale in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening, entering the game on a three-match winning streak. The Spireites are unbeaten in five and have kept clean sheets in two of their last three home outings, including a win over York last Saturday.
That victory, secured by goals from Lee Bonis and Dilan Markanday, helped stays in League Two, where they currently sit eighth. Their recent form is a stark contrast to Port Vale's, who have lost their last three league games without scoring.
Manager Paul Cook is expected to rotate his squad for the Trophy fixture, but the team will be confident. Key striker Lee Bonis, who has goals in appearances this season, provides a constant threat. The full squad list shows the depth available for selection.
Port Vale, managed by Darren Moore, will be looking to stop their slide. They last started in a 3-5-2 formation against Walsall, with Marko Maroši in goal and Ben Garrity in midfield. Chesterfield's last starting eleven featured Ryan Boot between the posts and a midfield anchored by George McEachran and Ryan Stirk.
A win would see Chesterfield take control of their EFL Trophy group. Their focus then quickly returns to the league, with a trip to Cheltenham scheduled for next Saturday.
