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Southport manager Jim Bentley.

Southport boss 'embarrassed' by heavy defeat to Town

Chesterfield beat Southport 6-1 in the FA Trophy. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Much-changed and youthful Chesterfield put six past Southport - report

Harley Curtis scored in the 6-1 win against Southport. Picture: Tina Jenner

'Dream debut' - our player ratings from thumping win against Southport

Chesterfield v Southport - live updates.

Live Recap: Chesterfield hit Southport for six in FA Trophy

Spireites academy manager Neil Cluxton.

Spireites academy coach 'proud as punch' as youngsters shine in trophy win

Youngsters are being encouraged to take up table tennis.

Youngsters encouraged to play table tennis

Football

Billy Fewster of Alfreton Town heads the ball whilst under pressure from Liam Gordon of Walsall. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

​Alfreton take Walsall to FA Cup replay

Martin Carruthers says the postponements will give players a chance to recover from injury.

​Mixed feelings for Carruthers after call-offs

Chesterfield are flying high at the top of the National League.

The contract status of each Chesterfield player going into 2024

Spireites fans at Ebbsfleet on 4th Aug 2018.

Do you feature in this gallery of Spireites fans in the National League years?

James Rowe is pictured here arriving at Chesterfield Magistrates Court on November 7 2022.

Trial of ex-Chesterfield FC manager James Rowe delayed

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Chesterfield have won 45 points at the 60 minute mark this season.

Where Spireites would be in the National League if games only lasted 60 minutes

James Rowe, pictured here arriving at Chesterfield Magistrates Court on November 7 2022.

Trial of ex-Chesterfield FC manager James Rowe set to begin

Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium was covered in snow on the morning of their FA Cup win against Leyton Orient. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

TV pundits make optimistic claim about Spireites

Duffield Dynamos in Lubrizol kit

Derbyshire company helps keep football clubs scoring goals

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Hamza Ibrahim (left) Mohammud Ibrahim (right) were in fine form for Arrows.

​Arrows put in impressive display

Chesterfield Queens park sports centre playscheme. Table tennis, Hlooie Dooher, Bethany Renshaw, Katie Murray, Ella Webb, Ella Kirk and Isabelle Bates.

Take a look at these pictures showing Chesterfield's sports scene over the years

Seb Perez on the Roger Albert Clark Rally in the Lancia Stratos. Photo: Andy Crayford – Cradfordmedia.com

Last stage agony for Perez in RAC Rally

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Class Winners Richard Holdsworth and Harry Walshaw

Mid-Derbyshire Motor Club members competing and winning

Providing vital support: (Left-right): Christine Aves, Julie Wheelhouse, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Stroke Centre, Mike Aves, Chesterfield Golf Club Captain, Debbie Newton, Centre Manager of Derbyshire Stroke Centre, and Liz Day.

Derbyshire Stroke Centre gets help after flooding

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook. Picture: Tina Jenner.

'Ridiculously tough' - Cook reacts to Watford FA Cup draw

Ryan Colclough. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Chesterfield winger set for short spell on sidelines

Danny Webb.

'Emotional' Chesterfield coach reacts to 'dream day' after win against Orient

Will Grigg in action. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Chesterfield cause another FA Cup upset by beating Leyton Orient - report

Chesterfield beat Leyton Orient to progress to the FA Cup third round. Picture: Tina Jenner.

'Thundered into tackles' - our player ratings from FA Cup win

Chesterfield v Leyton Orient - live updates.

Live Recap: Town book FA Cup third round clash against Watford after beating Orient

Richie Wellens, manager of Leyton Orient. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

'Disgrace' - Orient boss hits out at performance against Town

Watford's Vicarage Road. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chesterfield's potential FA Cup third round opponents revealed

Players of Alfreton Town warm up prior to the Emirates FA Cup Second Round match between Alfreton Town and Walsall at Impact Arena. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Alfreton Town's big FA Cup tie postponed before kick-off

Jake Day in action against Worthing in the FA Cup first round tie.

Alfreton Town aim to make history in the FA Cup

Chesterfield fans before the 1-0 FA Trophy first round defeat to Notts County on 14th Dec 2019. Who can you spot?

See who you know in our latest gallery of Spireites fans

Chesterfield have had two red cards this season

Here's where Spireites sit in the National League fair play table

Joe Quigley has signed a new contract with Chesterfield to the summer of 2025.

Joe Quigley signs new contract at Spireites

Action from the HKL Division One clash between Bridge Inn (tangerine) and Boythorpe. Photos by Martin Roberts.

​Doe Lea consolidate lead at the top

Boss pleased with Matlock victory

Tom Cruttenden on the charge for Matlock. Photo by Colin Baker.

Matlock RUFC edged out by Long Eaton

Nathan Whitehead opened the scoring for Matlock in Manchester.

​Demidh at the double for Matlock

Dion Donohue played 56 times for Chesterfield, before his ill-fated spell at Mansfield. He arrived not fully recovered from injury and was subbed at half time on his debut in the EFL Cup against Morecambe. His contract was terminated two weeks later for a breach of club discipline.

Here's 18 players who played for both Mansfield Town and Chesterfield

Gold medalist Imogen Clark poses with the medal won in the Womens Open 50m Breaststroke final at the British Swimming Championships in 2017. She won a silver in the same event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Made in Chesterfield: Just some of the stars who put our great town on the map

Chris Marples, pictured centre holding the Canon League Division Four championship trophy, in May 1985, after the last game of the season.

How many of these Spireites payers do you remember from 40 years ago?

Chesterfield lengthened their lead at the top of the National League to 11 points thanks to a second-half brace from Ollie Banks and a 12th goal of the season from top marksman, Will Grigg.

Chesterfield moving 11 points clear is “Cracking” according to Danny Webb

Chesterfield v Eastleigh

Double from Banks sees Spireites extend lead to 11 points

Queen's Park will again host the Festival of Cricket in 2024. Photo: Getty.

Derbyshire to face Yorkshire again at Chesterfield