Chesterfield moved into the League Two play-off places after producing an impressive performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
Goals from Louie Marsh and Lee Bonis sealed all three points for the Spireites, who dominated large spells of the contest despite manager Paul Cook beginning a three-match touchline ban.
Chesterfield made a positive start and took a deserved lead in the 24th minute. Ryan Stirk picked out Sheffield United loanee Marsh, who drove towards goal before firing a superb angled effort from around 15 yards beyond goalkeeper Brad Young.
The visitors continued to look the more dangerous side, leaving Rovers manager Steve Evans to make a double substitution before half-time in an attempt to change the direction of the game.
Bristol Rovers enjoyed more possession after the break but struggled to break down a well-organised Chesterfield defence.
The hosts came closest to an equaliser in the 72nd minute when substitute Bobby Kamwa delivered a cross for Ellis Harrison, whose close-range header was brilliantly kept out by Zach Hemming.
That save proved crucial, as Chesterfield doubled their advantage just five minutes later.
Bonis capitalised on a misplaced pass from Shaq Forde, intercepting the ball before keeping his composure to slot past Young and secure the victory.
The result moves Chesterfield up to seventh in the League Two table and into the play-off positions, while Bristol Rovers’ winless league run extends to seven matches.
It was a disciplined and clinical display from the Spireites, who took their chances and defended resolutely to come away from the Memorial Stadium with a valuable three points.
Chesterfield starting line-up
Zach Hemming; Remeao Hutton, Kyle McFadzean, Jack Simpson, Lewis Gordon; Tom Naylor (captain), Ryan Stirk; Liam Mandeville, Louie Marsh, Josh Koroma; Lee Bonis.
Substitutes: Dylan Duffy, Alfie Pond, George McEachran, Dilan Markanday, Kiano Dyer, Joel Randall and Tom Pearce.
Manager: Paul Cook (serving the first match of his three-game touchline ban).
