LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: The Chesterfield team celebrate during the Johnstone's Paint trophy Final between Swindon Town and Chesterfield at Wembley Stadium on March 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

Retro: 14 great pictures from when Chesterfield FC tasted victory at Wembley

There’s no better feeling than winning at Wembley, perhaps even more so when you’re a lower league or non-league club.

By Stephen Thirkill
Tuesday, 7th December 2021, 7:30 am
Updated Monday, 14th March 2022, 4:24 pm

It was a feeling Chesterfield enjoyed on 25th March 2012 following a 2-0 win over Swindon Town in JP Trophy final.

Swindon's Oliver Risser turned Alex Mendy's cross into his own goal before Craig Westcarr netted in injury time to seal victory for John Sheridan's men.

Here’s just some of the pictures we took that day. If you have pictures from that occasion you would like to share with us, email [email protected]

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1. Pressure from James Hurst

James Hurt closes Alan Connell down.

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2. Alex Mendy watches his man

Simon Ferry is tracked by Alex Mendy.

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3. Drew Talbot

Drew Talbot makes his way to the thousands of Chesterfield fans.

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4. A prayer from Paolo

Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio appeals for divine help during his side's defeat to Spireites.

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