"Chesterfield are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Signing off their regular-campaign adventure with an eye-catching 2-1 victory away at Swindon, the Spitfires are in the midst of a stellar purple patch. Signing off April with a deserved 2-0 win at home against Crewe, Paul Cook's side will know the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage this weekend. Including another 2-1 win against Grimsby last month, the former Ipswich boss saw his high-flying squad registered 10 points from their final four League Two appearances."
"Likewise, including a three-match winning run on either side of March's international break, Chesterfield are unbeaten in all of their previous eight consecutive outings (six wins, two draws). Landing a thrilling 3-2 victory when they last met Notts County for a fourth-tier battle on March 14th, Sunday's hosts find themselves pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend."
"As for the visitors, while Notts County might have wrapped up their own play-off ticket with time to spare, it is fair to say that Martin Paterson's men have shown some recent inconsistencies. Last seen eventually settling for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Bristol Rovers, the Magpies could only muster a single victory from any of their final four regular-season showdowns."
"With their recent issues highlighted by a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Cambridge on April 11th, Sunday's guests have also shown some worrying defensive issues. Including a disappointing 2-1 loss at home against Barnet last month, Notts County have mustered just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous nine outings."
Chesterfield host Notts County at the SMH Group Stadium with a focus on gaining a first-leg advantage. Chesterfield ended their regular campaign with a 2-1 win away at Swindon and followed with a 2-0 home victory over Crewe, plus a 2-1 win against Grimsby. They have earned 10 points from their final four League Two matches and are unbeaten in their previous eight outings, including six wins and two draws. Notts County have secured their playoff place but have been inconsistent, winning only once in their final four regular-season games. They drew 1-1 with Bristol Rovers, suffered a 4-0 loss to Cambridge, and have managed only two clean sheets in nine outings.
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