Chesterfield F.C. are an English football team currently playing in Football League One. Its home is the Recreation Ground in Saltergate, Chesterfield. The team are nicknamed the Spireites after the famous crooked spire in Chesterfield.
Overview
Chesterfield were formed in 1866 by members of Chesterfield Cricket Club. They were first admitted to the Football League in 1899, when they were elected to the Second Division. Chesterfield have spent most of their history in the lower divisions, and have never played in the top flight. The team's most notable achievement of recent years occurred in 1997, when they reached the semi-final of the F.A. Cup, losing to Middlesbrough in a replay following a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford.
History
- 1896-97 - Joined Midland League
- 1899-00 - Joined Football League Division Two
- 1909 - Failed to be re-elected to the Football League
- 1909-10 - Rejoined Midland League; Midland League Champions
- 1912-13 - Midland League runner-up
- 1919-20 - Midland League Champions (2nd time)
- 1921-22 - Founder member of Football League Division Three North
- 1930-31 - Football League Division Three North Champions; Promoted to Division Two
- 1933 - Relegated to Division Three North
- 1935-36 - Football League Division Three North; Promoted to Division Two
- 1939-40 - Football League programme abandoned due to outbreak of war
- 1951 - Relegated to Division Three North
- 1958-59 - Placed in Division Three upon re-organisation
- 1961 - Relegated to Division Four
- 1969-70 - Football League Division Four Champions; Promoted to Division Three
- 1983 - Relegated to Division Four
- 1984-85 - Football League Division Four Champions; Promoted to Division Three
- 1989 - Relegated to Division Four
- 1989-90 - Qualified for play-offs on goal difference, but not promoted
- 1992-93 - Division Four re-designated Division Three on formation of F.A. Premiership
- 1994-95 - Promoted to Division Two after play-offs
- 1995-96 - F.A. Cup semi-finalists
- 2000 - Relegated to Division Three
- 2000-01 - Nine points deducted for financial irregularities, denying them runner-up spot. Promoted to Division Two after play-offs.
- 2004-05 - Football League Division Two renamed "League One"
Source: Football Club History Database
Honours
- Third Division (North) Champions 1930/31, 1935/36
- Fourth Division Champions 1969/70, 1984/85
Club Records
- Best League position: 7th in Division 2 (level 3), 1995-96
- Best FA Cup performance: Semi-final replay, 1996-97
Honours
- Third Division (North) Champions 1930/31, 1935/36
- Fourth Division Champions 1969/70, 1984/85
Notable Players
External Links
Official club site
Last updated: 10-11-2005 11:41:30
