Spireites waiting on Hurst

Chesterfield will check on the fitness of James Hurst ahead of the visit of local rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

Hurst missed the 1-1 draw at Bury in midweek with an ankle knock and the on-loan West Brom defender will continue to be monitored ahead of the Saturday lunchtime kick-off.

Mark Allott had not sufficiently recovered from a thigh problem to be considered on Tuesday night but the experienced midfielder is expected to be available against the Owls.

French midfielder Jimmy Juan is progressing well as he bids to overcome a calf injury but this game is likely to come too soon for him.

The match is at the B2net Stadium and chief executive Chris Turner said: "We can expect a cracking atmosphere for the first visit by the Owls to our new stadium.

"We hope that everyone has an enjoyable afternoon for what will be our biggest crowd of the season."