How we rated every Chesterfield player in vital win against Sutton United
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Jonathan Smith struck the winner on 50 minutes, finishing a low cross by Mike Fondop with his left foot from inside the box.
Here are our player ratings from the match:
Shwan Jalal 8
A save pair of hands throughout. Took the pressure off by collecting a couple of corners and made two excellent saves including one from a Harry Beautyman header late on.
Robbie Weir 6
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Hide AdSteady performance playing out of position at right-back, moved into midfield in the second-half for a short spell before being subbed with 25 to go. Has been struggling with illness.
Won the majority of his headers and tackles and was better on the ball than in previous weeks. Should boost his confidence.
Haydn Hollis 7
Gave possession away a few times in the first-half but was always there to cover behind Evans and cleared his lines well.
David Buchanan 8
Excellent. Played in his more natural position at left-back and did not put a foot wrong. Solid defensively and got forward as well.
Curtis Weston 7
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Hide AdChesterfield’s most consistent performer in recent months. As always he battled well and showed great energy to get up and down the pitch. Looked after the ball well in the second-half.
Jonathan Smith 7
Looked more comfortable in central midfield and arrived late in the box to score a lovely winner on 50 minutes.
Sam Wedgbury 7
Back in the team after not being selected under John Sheridan. Looked a bit rusty in the first-half but improved after the break.
Liam Mandeville 6
Tried to play the killer pass when the simple ball was on but kept things ticking over in midfield nicely. Subbed on 61 minutes for Jamie Sharman.
Scott Boden 7
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Hide AdWorked his socks off the team and ran the channels well. No clear goalscoring opportunities.
Mike Fondop 8
A top performance. Put a one-on-one over the bar in the first-half but occupied the Sutton defence all afternoon. Downside is he was sent off after the final whistle for violent conduct and will miss the next three games.