Harrogate Town v Chesterfield

Harrogate vs Chesterfield Preview

Harrogate Town slumped to a third defeat on the trot in League Two last Saturday when they were dealt a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to bottom placed Morecambe, while Chesterfield's previously solid eight-match unbeaten sequence was brought to an end by a heavy 3-0 loss at home to Accrington Stanley last weekend.

Harrogate Town have now dropped down the English fourth tier standings to 20th place where the Yorkshire club hold a four-point cushion above the relegation zone and recent losses at the hands of Port Vale, Notts County and Morecambe suggest this upcoming clash against Chesterfield could prove to be another tough assignment for Simon Weaver's side.

The Yorkshire hosts have managed to capture just four wins throughout this fourth tier campaign to date having collected victories over the likes of Colchester United, Doncaster Rovers, Bradford City and Newport County respectively, but The Sulphurites have also been dealt eight defeats as well.

The bigger picture shows Harrogate Town have won just these four games within their previous 18 league matches in the English fourth tier, slipping to a total of nine losses in the process.

Chesterfield will no doubt be eager to set the record straight at the Exercise Stadium in North Yorkshire on Saturday afternoon after being handed a heavy and disappointing 3-0 defeat at home by Accrington Stanley last weekend.

The Spireites had previously put together a solid if not stubborn unbeaten run of eight league matches which consisted of three wins along with five draws; wins secured against Doncaster Rovers, Newport County and Morecambe, the latter a 5-2 thrashing of The Shrimps at their Mazuma Stadium should still give the visitors reason to be upbeat about their chances here.

Chesterfield have made themselves a tough outfit to beat so far in this season's League Two campaign as the Derbyshire side have suffered just three defeats within their opening 15 league matches this term along with five wins and being involved in no fewer than seven stalemates as well.

The visitors had struggled to gain results away from home in League Two for some time but recent form has picked up as Chesterfield have collected three wins from their last four outings on the road, while goals could be set to feature in this upcoming clash as no fewer than eight out of Chesterfield's last 10 away games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored.

Harrogate Town v Chesterfield Verdict

Harrogate Town have won the last two meetings on the trot but recent form suggests Chesterfield may well turn the tables on their upcoming hosts and avenge these defeats on their way to collecting all three points which in turn could lift The Spireites up into the play-off pack.

Therefore, our main bet will be Chesterfield win @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Chesterfield win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.75

Correct Score: Chesterfield 2-1 @ 7.50