Chesterfield move into play-off spots with win over Bristol Rovers
The visitors moved into seventh place.
Louie Marsh and Lee Bonis goals propelled Chesterfield into the League Two play-off zone as the Spireites eased to a 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
The visitors moved into seventh place after making light of the start of manager Paul Cook’s three-match touchline ban by dominating the Gas from the off.
Sheffield United loanee Marsh made early superiority count on 24 minutes with a classy finish, picking up Ryan Stirk’s pass before driving an angled 15-yard shot beyond Brad Young’s dive.
Rovers manager Steve Evans made a double substitution before half-time in a bold move to reverse fortunes and while they enjoyed more possession after the break, Chesterfield’s defence held firm.
Ellis Harrison went closest to equalising on 72 minutes but his close-range header from fellow substitute Bobby Kamwa was well saved by Zach Hemming.
Northern Ireland striker Bonis had the final say on 77 minutes, intercepting Shaq Forde’s wayward pass before coolly slotting home as Rovers’ winless League Two run stretched to seven games.