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Chesterfield secured a 4-0 victory over Derby County at the SMH Stadium, with goals from Ollie Banks, Will Grigg, and a fine double from James Berry.
This friendly served as a warm-up for their upcoming League Cup clash, and the National League champions demonstrated their potential for a strong season in League Two.
Despite some opportunities for Derby, such as Kayden Jackson’s near-post attempt denied by Ryan Boot, Chesterfield dominated. Banks capitalized on a defensive error to lob over Josh Vickers, followed swiftly by Grigg heading in a second. Derby made changes at half-time, introducing Curtis Nelson, who nearly scored from a rebound. However, Chesterfield extended their lead with Berry’s superb free-kick and a low finish after being set up by Kane Drummond.
It’s essential not to overemphasize pre-season results as the team fielded at Blackburn will differ significantly. Nonetheless, Chesterfield’s sharper performance highlighted areas for improvement for Derby. Paul Warne admitted his embarrassment, stressing the need for more work before the season starts. The focus now shifts to an improved performance against Shrewsbury.
