League-position context
Eastleigh rank19th
Chesterfield rank7th
Eastleigh points46
Chesterfield points74
Eastleigh: #19 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -22
42 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chesterfield: #7 ยท 74 pts ยท GD +18
14 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.