Alex Whittle’s first-half effort proved the difference as Chesterfield won 1-0 at Aldershot

A Spireites counter-attack in the 27th minute saw Jack Clarke cross from the right and Whittle fire the ball beyond Mitch Walker.

The home side were thwarted by a fine Grant Smith save in first-half stoppage time as he kept out a volley from Toby Edser.

Chesterfield moved up a place to 10th in the Vanarama National League table, two points behind seventh-placed Bromley.