The managers J. Ainsley and J. Vermiglio are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Vanarama National League North league table.
It's no vacation for neither Spennymoor Town nor Chorley as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Spennymoor Town form and stats
The story so far for Spennymoor Town at their home stadium (The Brewery Field) is 10 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats. Spennymoor Town has recorded two wins in a row here at The Brewery Field, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.Spennymoor Town are returning here after visiting York City in a Vanarama National League North game and winning with a 3-2 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Spennymoor Town won a home game hosting Brackley Town (2-1).
The Spennymoor Town fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 37 goals in 20 matches. 25 goals have been conceded.
Chorley form and stats
As the visiting team Chorley have produced an overall stat of 9-6-5 so far.The supporters enjoyed Chorley's previous game versus Stockport County, a Vanarama National League North 2-0 win played at home. A 3-5 defeat away at Altrincham before that.
The travelling fans enjoy Chorley's attacking play in away games, having scored 38 goals in 20 away matches. As opposed to that, Chorley have seen the ball go into their own net 25 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Chorley - Spennymoor Town 1-2 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Spennymoor Town won 3 games, 0 matches ended with a draw and Chorley has 1 win.Top Goalscorers
 G. Taylor 23 goals |   M. Carver 13 goals |  J. Wilson 13 goals |
Spennymoor Town missing players
Chorley missing players
| Spennymoor Town | Chorley | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 40 | 20 | Played | 20 | 40 |
| 72 | 37 | Scored | 38 | 80 |
| 48 | 25 | Conceded | 25 | 38 |
| 95% | 95% | Over 0.5 | 95% | 95% |
| 85% | 85% | Over 1.5 | 80% | 80% |
| 55% | 55% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 50% |
| 32% | 40% | Over 3.5 | 35% | 32% |
| 18% | 20% | Over 4.5 | 25% | 20% |
| 55% | 55% | Both teams to score | 55% | 45% |
| 32% | 35% | Clean Sheet | 35% | 48% |
| 18% | 15% | Failed To Score | 15% | 12% |
| 4.4 | 4.7 | Corners For (avg) | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| 3.9 | 3.1 | Corners Against (avg) | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| 1.5 | 1.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 4 | 1 | Red Cards (total) | 3 | 3 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Chorley | 40 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 80 | 38 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 25 | 42 | 78 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 40 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 72 | 36 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 18 | 36 | 76 |
| 3 | Brackley Town | 40 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 71 | 40 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 43 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 21 | 31 | 73 |
| 4 | Spennymoor Town | 40 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 72 | 48 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 70 |
| 5 | Altrincham | 40 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 83 | 54 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 69 |
| 6 | Bradford Park Avenue | 40 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 68 | 55 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 31 | 13 | 65 |
| 7 | AFC Telford United | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 64 | 54 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 33 | 10 | 64 |
| 8 | Blyth Spartans | 40 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 70 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 30 | 10 | 63 |
| 9 | Chester | 40 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 58 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 35 | -2 | 60 |
| 10 | Kidderminster Harriers | 40 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 65 | 58 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 27 | 7 | 59 |
| 11 | Southport | 40 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 55 | 51 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 52 |
| 12 | Boston United | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 58 | 59 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 29 | -1 | 52 |
| 13 | York City | 40 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 54 | 62 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 35 | -8 | 52 |
| 14 | Leamington | 40 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 53 | 59 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 34 | -6 | 50 |
| 15 | Darlington | 40 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 55 | 60 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 40 | -5 | 49 |
| 16 | Alfreton Town | 40 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 51 | 65 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 37 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 28 | -14 | 49 |
| 17 | Curzon Ashton | 40 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 44 | 64 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 36 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -20 | 49 |
| 18 | Hereford | 40 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 55 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 26 | -9 | 48 |
| 19 | Guiseley | 40 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 43 | 59 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 30 | -16 | 38 |
| 20 | United of Manchester | 40 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 48 | 79 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 44 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 35 | -31 | 34 |
| 21 | Ashton United | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 41 | 83 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 41 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 42 | -42 | 34 |
| 22 | Nuneaton Town | 40 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 38 | 90 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 48 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 42 | -52 | 19 |
