Chesterfield have released their retained list in the wake of the 2025/26 season, with National League promotion winner Jamie Grimes and experienced defender Janoi Donacien among the players being let go.

The club is also parting ways with Paddy Madden, Freddie Ladapo, Ashton Rinaldo, Adam Lewis, Liam Jessop, Vontae Daley-Campbell, John Fleck and Bailey Hobson.

Another player out of contract, centre-half Kyle McFadzean, is still in negotiations over a new deal.

Sam Curtis, Sil Swinkels, Sammy Braybrooke and James Berry have returned to their parent clubs.

A total of 17 players remain under contract.

The club has taken up a contract option on Gunner Elliott, the Maltese teenage forward, and offered a second-year pro deal to Alex Whitney.

Also leaving the club is Benjamin Hole, an U18 Academy player who is technically on professional terms.

List in full:

Under contract: Zach Hemming, Ryan Boot, Malik Owolabi-Belewu, Chey Dunkley, Tom Pearce, Lewis Gordon, Tom Naylor, Ryan Stirk, Luke Butterfield, Connor Cook, Dylan Duffy, Liam Mandeville, Armando Dobra, Dilan Markanday, Will Dickson, Will Grigg, Lee Bonis

In negotiation: Kyle McFadzean

Leaving the club: Ashton Rinaldo, Jamie Grimes, Adam Lewis, Vontae Daley-Campbell, Janoi Donacien, John Fleck, Bailey Hobson, Liam Jessop, Paddy Madden, Freddie Ladapo, Benjamin Hole

Contract option triggered: Gunner Elliott

Returning to parent club: Sam Curtis, Sil Swinkels, Sammy Braybrooke, James Berry

Second-year scholar(s) offered professional contract: Alex Whitney