Midland Cup Semi Final News

Last updated : 08 January 2008 By Paul Fisher
from the official website www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk

Chesterfield FC's youth team, sponsored by BMW Stratstone, are through to the semi-final of the Midland Youth Cup and play Lincoln City U18s away at Sincil Bank on Monday 18 February 2008, kick-off 7.00pm.

The youth team booked their place in the semi-final by beating Hinckley United 5-0 in the first round and battling through the second round to beat Cheltenham Town 4-2 on penalties after a heroic display by goalkeeper Dan Whatsize.

The lads now face Lincoln City for a place in the final against the winner of the other semi-final between Walsall and either Shrewsbury Town or Port Vale.

Meanwhile, the postponed Youth Alliance league game at home to Scunthorpe United will now be played at Warminster Road, Sheffield on Saturday 23 February 2008, kick-off 11.00am.