Cardiff 2-1 Chesterfield

Robert Earnshaw fires home a penalty for the Bluebirds

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Cardiff recorded their first home win since September, but were forced to hang on after a dream start as they beat Chesterfield.

Robert Earnshaw gave the Bluebirds the lead from the penalty spot after only two minutes and Leo Fortune-West doubled their advantage midway through the first half.

Daniel Gabbidon tangles with Thomas Hitzlesperger

David D'Auria pounced in first-half stoppage time to reduce the deficit and the goal seemed to knock Alan Cork's side out of their stride as Chesterfield dominated after the break.

Luke Beckett struck a post on the hour as the visitors pressed for a what would have been a deserved equaliser.

Cardiff: Alexander, Gabbidon, Prior, Young, Legg, Boland, Hamilton, Kavanagh, Brayson, Earnshaw, Fortune-West. Subs: Maxwell, Low, Bonner, Weston, Collins.

Chesterfield: Abbey, Booty, Breckin, Edwards, Payne, D'Auria, Hitzlsperger, Ingledow, Ebdon, Reeves, Beckett. Subs: Willis, Richmond, Jones, Parrish, Williams.

Referee: P Rejer (Tipton)