Chesterfield claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Burton Albion in a tightly contested English Football League Trophy group stage match at the Technique Stadium. The solitary goal was enough to secure all three points for the Spireites and shake up the group standings. In a game of few clear-cut chances, Chesterfield's decisive moment came midway through the second half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score from close range. Burton pushed for an equalizer in the final stages, but Chesterfield's defense held firm to preserve the clean sheet and the win. This result threw Group H wide open, setting up a fascinating final round of matches to determine qualification.