Shrewsbury Town analysis: Salop left wondering what might have been after dominant display ends in defeat

With a record of five wins, five draws and 12 defeats in front of the loyal home faithful it is fair to say things have not gone Town's way much over the last 12 months.

In fact, between February and October they had to watch a run of two draws and 11 defeats from 13 consecutive home matches, a run that was ended with a 2-0 win over Cambridge two months ago.

Since then a run of three wins and two draws had brought some life back into Shrewsbury, who knew a win against the inconsistent Spireites could have taken them five points clear of the drop zone.

Michael Appleton made one change to the side that held League Two leaders Walsall to a 1-1 draw last weekend, with Burnley loanee Tommy McDermott replacing Anthony Scully, who missed out with a knee injury.

In his programme notes, Appleton spoke about the work he and his staff have put into 'getting rid of last season's losing mentality' that was plaguing the squad that he inherited in March, and the first half performance was that of a side full of confidence.

They could have been a goal up inside three minutes after good work from George Lloyd and Ismeal Kabia saw a ball flashed across the Chesterfield box and into the path of Sam Clucas.