Head2Head & Team News - Chesterfield (A)

The Millers have only ever won four times in their history at Saltergate, one of those was only two years ago but tonight we're hoping the manager of the month hoodoo and the dreadful luck we have against the Dires comes to an end.

Chessie sit just three points behind Rotherham in the table with a game in hand, last night's results mean if we manage to grab a victory then it could open up a decent gap between the play off pack and the chasers below. Wins for Chester and Peterborough, a late comeback by Hereford to snatch a point at Wycombe and maximum points for MK Dons and Darlington last night add to the significance of the fixture.

The main talking point has been whether Jack Lester will be fit after his ankle injury, well this morning's news is it's still touch and go although I wouldn't be suprised to see the ex Forest man take his place in the side. In Lester's absence though Jamie Ward is still very much a threat for Graham Coughlan and Ian Sharps. Midfield tussles have rarely been mentioned, but for me Maerk Hudson, Danny Harrison and Pablo Mills against Felix Bastians and Derek Niven could be a real key in how the game pans out.

Mark Robins must decide if he goes with a solid 4-4-2 or plays a more attacking formation with 3 up top and continue with Derek Holmes, who made a goalscoring return last time out against Shrewsbury.

Elsewhere Robbo has no new injury worries and a fully fit side to select from, looking to capitalise on his opposite numbers poor home form. Lee Richardson's men have won just twice on home soil so far, picking up six away victories. Gregor Robertson will line up against the Millers for the first time since leaving during the summer.

Here's the dreaded stats from down the years though, cast your eyes over these!

League Two Chesterfield v Rotherham United 05 December 2007, Saltergate, 7.30pm At Chesterfield (29) At Rotherham U. (33) Results Total % Results Total % Chesterfield 21 72.41 Rotherham U. 8 24.24 Rotherham U. 4 13.79 Chesterfield 17 51.52 Draws 4 13.79 Draws 8 24.24 Goals Total Av.pg Goals Total Av.pg Chesterfield 59 2.03 Rotherham U. 30 0.91 Rotherham U. 26 0.90 Chesterfield 43 1.30 On Neutral Ground (0) Overall (62 matches) Results Total % Results Total % Chesterfield 0 0.00 Chesterfield 38 61.29 Rotherham U. 0 0.00 Rotherham U. 12 19.35 Draws 0 0.00 Draws 12 19.35 Goals Total Av.pg Goals Total Av.pg Chesterfield 0 0.00 Chesterfield 102 1.65 Rotherham U. 0 0.00 Rotherham U. 56 0.90 Records Highest Aggregate 7 Rotherham U. 3 - 4 Chesterfield 2000/2001 Highest Chesterfield score: 6 Chesterfield 6 - 1 Rotherham U. 1925/1926 Highest Rotherham U. score: 5 Chesterfield 2 - 5 Rotherham U. 1927/1928 Season Date Home Score Away Competition 2006/2007 Sat 13 Jan Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield League One Sat 09 Sep Chesterfield 2 - 1 Rotherham U. League One 2005/2006 Sat 25 Feb Rotherham U. 0 - 4 Chesterfield League One Sat 13 Aug Chesterfield 0 - 1 Rotherham U. League One 2004/2005 Tue 24 Aug Rotherham U. 2 - 1 Chesterfield League Cup 2000/2001 Tue 05 Dec Rotherham U. 3 - 4 Chesterfield (Associate Members) after extra time, 90 minutes 3-3, Chesterfield won on golden goal rule 1999/2000 Tue 11 Jan Rotherham U. 1 - 4 Chesterfield (Associate Members) 1998/1999 Tue 18 Aug Chesterfield 2 - 0 Rotherham U. League Cup Chesterfield won 3-0 on aggregate Tue 11 Aug Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Cup 1996/1997 Tue 18 Feb Chesterfield 1 - 1 Rotherham U. League Division Two Tue 10 Sep Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Division Two 1995/1996 Sat 24 Feb Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Division Two Sat 16 Sep Chesterfield 3 - 0 Rotherham U. League Division Two 1994/1995 Tue 18 Oct Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Chesterfield (Associate Members) 1991/1992 Sat 02 May Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Chesterfield Fourth Division Sat 12 Oct Chesterfield 1 - 1 Rotherham U. Fourth Division 1987/1988 Sat 27 Feb Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Chesterfield Third Division Sat 03 Oct Chesterfield 3 - 2 Rotherham U. Third Division 1986/1987 Sat 07 Feb Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield Third Division Tue 16 Sep Chesterfield 2 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division 1985/1986 Sat 28 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 2 Chesterfield Third Division Tue 27 Aug Chesterfield 2 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division 1984/1985 Tue 05 Feb Chesterfield 1 - 0 Rotherham U. (Associate Members) Chesterfield won 2-1 on aggregate Tue 22 Jan Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Chesterfield (Associate Members) 1980/1981 Tue 04 Nov Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division Tue 07 Oct Chesterfield 2 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division 1979/1980 Sat 09 Feb Chesterfield 3 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division Sat 22 Sep Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division 1978/1979 Sat 28 Apr Chesterfield 1 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division Sat 09 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division 1977/1978 Mon 27 Mar Chesterfield 0 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division Mon 26 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 2 Chesterfield Third Division 1976/1977 Sat 09 Apr Chesterfield 1 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division Tue 28 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division Tue 17 Aug Rotherham U. 3 - 0 Chesterfield League Cup Rotherham United won 4-3 on aggregate Sat 14 Aug Chesterfield 3 - 1 Rotherham U. League Cup 1975/1976 Sat 27 Mar Chesterfield 1 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division Sat 06 Dec Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division 1972/1973 Sat 03 Mar Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division Sat 07 Oct Chesterfield 3 - 2 Rotherham U. Third Division 1971/1972 Wed 12 Apr Chesterfield 0 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division Sat 08 Apr Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield Third Division 1970/1971 Sat 10 Apr Chesterfield 1 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division Sat 26 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 2 Chesterfield Third Division 1935/1936 Sat 04 Apr Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division (North) Sat 11 Jan Chesterfield 5 - 0 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) 1934/1935 Sat 29 Dec Chesterfield 2 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Sat 25 Aug Rotherham U. 2 - 2 Chesterfield Third Division (North) 1933/1934 Sat 17 Mar Chesterfield 2 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Sat 04 Nov Rotherham U. 1 - 3 Chesterfield Third Division (North) 1930/1931 Sat 17 Jan Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield Third Division (North) Sat 13 Sep Chesterfield 2 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) 1929/1930 Thu 26 Dec Chesterfield 2 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Wed 25 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Chesterfield Third Division (North) 1928/1929 Sat 13 Apr Chesterfield 1 - 2 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Thu 13 Sep Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Chesterfield Third Division (North) 1927/1928 Tue 27 Dec Chesterfield 2 - 5 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Mon 26 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 2 Chesterfield Third Division (North) 1926/1927 Sat 12 Feb Chesterfield 5 - 2 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Sat 25 Sep Rotherham U. 0 - 4 Chesterfield Third Division (North) 1925/1926 Sat 26 Dec Chesterfield 6 - 1 Rotherham U. Third Division (North) Fri 25 Dec Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Chesterfield Third Division (North)