Harriers started the second half with a big task on their hands against promotion chasing opponents who were looking an impressive, powerful unit.

Clarkson was booked on 55 minutes for a badly mistimed tackle. Ian Clarkson

Harriers boss Molby made a double substitution on 56 minutes in a bid to get back into the game.

Midfielders Bennett and Skovbjerg replaced Durnin and Corbett.

Beckett plodded a shot over the bar on 59 minutes after latching on to Ebdon's smart header from Richardson's long cross.

Chesterfield's lack of a final pass or shot was often letting Harriers off the hook.