Spireites Fightback Earns Draw In Dublin
24.07.26, 21:51 Updated 25.07.26, 11:27 3 Minute Read
Paul Fisher
Goals from Dilan Markanday and Lee Bonis earned Chesterfield a 2-2 draw against a Bohemians XI side at Dalymount Park in the Spireites' latest pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
It was a fast start for the hosts as Douglas James-Taylor squared the ball to Zane Myers to slot home from around 12 yards out after only five minutes played. Ryan Boot was then forced into action as Chesterfield were cut apart through the middle which saw Connor Parsons' effort saved by the Spireites goalkeeper.
The first opportunity for Chesterfield fell after 16 minutes when Liam Mandeville’s through ball for Lee Bonis saw the Northern Irishman’s shot saved by Kacper Chorzka. Bohemians doubled their advantage shortly before the midway point of the first half, after Dayle Rooney’s corner kick was easily headed home by Cian Byrne. Myers almost bagged his brace before the interval, but saw his shot whistle past the post.
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Paul Fisher Paul Fisher is a freelance sports reporter and commentator with very strong links to Chesterfield. He is best known for his commentary work for Spireites games on BBC Radio Sheffield and is a very familiar name amongst the Chesterfield fan base. Paul also runs The Peakite, a CounterPress Media site devoted to Derbyshire County Cricket Club.