Ten-man Chesterfield held on for a 2-1 win over promotion-chasing Bury at Gigg Lane.

Bury slump to second straight defeat

Ten-man Chesterfield held on for a 2-1 win at Gigg Lane to condemn promotion-chasing Bury to a second straight defeat. The Spireites stunned the hosts with a second-minute opener from Aaron Downes before Jack Lester scored a superb second in the 40th minute. Bury were handed a lifeline when Chesterfield boss Lee Richardson saw Gregor Robertson sent off in the 42nd minute. Top scorer Andy Bishop pulled one back with a 60th-minute penalty but the Shakers were unable to avoid their first home defeat in nine. Chesterfield took an early lead from a long throw-in by Dan Gray and defender Downes could barely believe his luck as he stabbed the loose ball home from close range. Lester latched onto Kerry's pass to set off on a run round two defenders before slotting past Mark Tyler. Robertson saw red just two minutes later for a late lunge on Elliott Bennett and Bishop gave the hosts hope after Gray brought down Mike Jones in the box.