Town led 2-0 at the break but were pegged back by the Spireites and looked like they may have to settle for a point.
However, captain James Bailey had other ideas; scampering into the box to head home Sam Surridge’s cross for just the fourth goal of his career to date.
It was an important one too as Yeovil broke their away day hoodoo – and deservedly so.
Bailey’s header was the first goal scored this term by a Green and White player not regarded as a forward.
Turning their attention straight to this weekend’s match against Colchester United at Huish Park, Town are hoping to extend their unbeaten home run to six, matching that of their best ever start to an EFL season in Somerset.
The U’s are yet to register a victory away from Essex in 2017/18 and won only five last year – a record that ultimately cost them a play-off place.
Key attacker Sammie Szmodics suffered an ankle injury in midweek and will be a loss for the U’s.
Former West Ham United man Kyel Reid, on loan from Coventry City, netted twice in Colchester’s last game, while Mikael Mandron will provide another attacking threat.
Ex-Glovers loanees Sam Walker and Ryan Inniss are likely to be involved.
Head-to-head
Town and Colchester shared one win each last season – both sides winning their respective home fixture.
Tahvon Campbell and Francois Zoko earned the Glovers a 2-1 victory at Huish Park last November.
In all, Yeovil have won six out of 11 home matches against the U’s since 2000 (D2 L3).
Officials
Antony Coggins will be the man in the middle this weekend.
The Oxfordshire-born official has refereed eight games this season, dishing out just 13 yellow cards.
He is in his second campaign of refereeing at a professional level – this his first in the EFL – and has never previously refereed a Yeovil match.
He will be assisted by Justin Amey (Dorset) and Christopher Wade (Hampshire) with Ben Cobb (Dorset) acting as fourth official.
Coverage
Darren Way and Olufela Olomola’s pre-match interviews can be watched in full for free on iFollow Glovers.
On matchday, minute-by-minute updates will be provided on YTFC’s official Twitter account and live matchday centre.
If you’re unable to attend the game, live audio commentary is available via the iFollow Glovers service, with the monthly and season subscriptions offering full-match replays from Sunday.
A full match report will follow on YTFC.net at full-time with post-match reaction from the manager and a member of the playing staff following soon after.
Tickets
Kids can watch for just £1 this Saturday! Fans can still buy tickets in advance in person at the ticket office, online or by phone on 01935 847888. Tickets are available on the day of the game.
Sponsors
Match – Old Mill Chartered Accountants and business advisors
Programme – Sondico
Ball – Colin Perrett
