Chesterfield and Notts County clash in high-stakes League Two play-offs
Chesterfield will face Notts County in the League Two play-off semi-finals this weekend. The two sides finished just a point apart in the final standings, setting up a tightly contested tie. Chesterfield earned promotion from the National League last season and secured fifth place in League Two this year. Their strong finish included an eight-match unbeaten run, enough to claim a play-off spot. Notts County, finishing sixth, will provide stiff competition after narrowly missing out in last year’s play-offs.
The teams last met in March, with Chesterfield winning 3-2 despite Notts County playing most of the game with ten men. The league’s top seven teams were separated by just nine points, making every match unpredictable. Notts County fell short in the 2023 play-offs, losing to Wimbledon, who later won the final 1-0.
The first leg takes place at Chesterfield’s home ground on Sunday evening. Both sides will aim for an advantage before the return fixture at Meadow Lane. A single point divided the two teams in the league, ensuring a close-fought semi-final. The winner will advance to the final, one step closer to promotion. The first leg could prove decisive in determining who progresses.
