Chesterfield made a winning start to the new campaign as Dilan Markanday's first-half goal earned them a 1-0 victory over Barrow.
After a quiet start, the hosts grew into the contest and found the breakthrough just before the interval, then held firm to take all three points.
Hosts Find Their Range
Chesterfield's Armando Dobra made a strong run before firing wide in the first meaningful attack of the game. Will Grigg then put a tame header on target which was comfortably saved by Wyll Stanway.