Chesterfield Reserves got back to winning ways with a deserved 2-1 win away against a strong Birmingham City reserves side.

Despite falling behind after 25 minutes from a lucky ricochette following a Birmingham corner, the Spireites crucially equalised on the stroke of half-time.

Jordan Bowery ran onto a through ball to slot the ball under the body of the diving 'keeper in some style.

Chesterfield were always in contention despite being up against a strong Birmingham line-up with six first teamers, including Kevin Phillips, Lee Carsley and  Gary McSheffery.  

What proved to be the winning goal came five minutes from time when a patient seven man passing move was finished coolly by Lloyd Kerry's shot into the back of the net.  

Goalkeeper Mark Crossley played his first full 90 minutes since the opening league game of the season at Torquay United to ensure he keeps in trim should he be called up on, and made at least three crucial saves to keep the Spireites in the game.

After the match coach Mark Crossley said: "It was another good solid performance by the lads and good to win as we are trying to breed a winning mentality at all levels of the club."  

Spireites line-up:  Mark Crossley, Trialist, Dan Gray, Kevin Austin, Alan Goodall, Terrell Lewis, Scott Boden, Lloyd Kerry, Darren Currie, Martin Gritton, Jordan Bowery.

Subs not used: Matt Malak, Jake Handbury, Shamus Beaglehole, Jordan Edridge

Result;  Birmingham Reserves 1 Chesterfield Reserves 2

Goalscorers:  Jordan Bowery, Lloyd Kerry

Played at Birmingham City's Wast Hill training ground on Wednesday 28 October 2009