Chesterfield vs Notts County Preview & Prediction

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Paul Cook’s Chesterfield hosts Notts County in the first of this two-legged semi-final with only a point separating the two clubs across the regular League Two season.

Kick-off date/time: 10 May 2026 at 6:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Paramount+

Chesterfield vs Notts County prediction

Whilst Paul Cook has achieved plenty of success across his managerial career, he is yet to be promoted via the play-offs. Last season, Chesterfield were beaten comfortably across two legs by Walsall and Notts County are looking to do the same in 2025-26. However, when it comes to previous fixtures between these two sides, it’s Chesterfield who have enjoyed the upper hand.

The hosts recorded a double over the Magpies across the regular season and four of the last five games that have seen these teams face off (all of which were in League Two) have ended in Chesterfield winning. This gives them a big psychological advantage going into this first leg. They know what is needed to beat Notts County and with a packed home crowd roaring them on, backing Chesterfield to secure an aggregate lead ahead of the second leg warrants consideration.

Chesterfield vs Notts County tip: Chesterfield to win