Why Swindon Town had to give Chesterfield fans the Stratton Bank... and how it could come at a financial cost
23.04.26, 12:54 Updated 23.04.26, 12:54 3 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
Chesterfield fans will occupy the Stratton Bank for what could be a critical final game of the campaign, with Swindon Town reluctantly having to open the away end for the clash.
The two teams are due to meet at the County Ground on May 2, in a game which could well determine which of the sides ends up in the League Two playoffs.
Unsurprisingly, given the profile of the fixture, the visitors witnessed higher-than-usual levels of interest in making the trip.
The Spireites quickly sold out their initial block of 1,100 tickets, which is the current capacity of the away section in the Arkell’s Stand.
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