A hat-trick for Martin Gritton helped seal a convincing 6-2 victory over near neighbours Mansfield Town.

Chesterfield were soon on the goal trail when Jordan Bowery scored in the first five minutes.  His shot was parried by the keeper to provide a simple tap in from the follow-up.

On the half-hour the Spireites scored a second goal which was contested, not be the opposition but by two Chesterfield players.  Whilst Paul Harsley claimed his free kick, which was fumbled by the Stags 'keeper, had crossed the line, Terrell Lewis was equally adamant that he got the final touch to score the goal.

Martin Gritton got on the scoresheet five minutes into the second-half with the goal of the game.  After six or seven passes the ball was played out wide to Terrell Lewis, whose cross provided the chance for Gritts to score with a near post header.

Manfield rallied for a time and pulled a goal back before Lloyd Kerry shot from the edge of the box to score in the bottom corner of the net.

Three minutes later Martin Gritton scored his second goal of the game when his 25 yard shot looped over the stranded 'keeper , hit the underside of the ball to bounce over the line.

Mansfield scored a second goal before Martin Gritton wrapped it all up ten minutes from time.  He got put through 1 on 1 with the 'keeper and after his initial shot was parried he slotted the ball home for the Spireites decisive sixth goal.

Player coach Mark Crossley said: "Once again a great attitude from the players in difficult conditions.  We tried to do the right things and the lads will all benefit from the match experience."

Chesterfield line-up:  Matt Malak, trialist T J Moncur, Ian Breckin (sub Chris Tingay 70), Danny Hall, Kevin Austin (sub Sandy Moller 75), Terrell Lewis, Paul Harsley, Lloyd Kerry, Tendayi Darikwa (sub Sam Smith 70), Martin Gritton, Jordan Bowery.

Played at John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Warsop on Wednesday 27 January 2010