Both sides were forced into changes before Walsall and Chesterfield met at Fellows Park today. The home side gave Hadlington a debut at inside-right, while the visitors introduced 20-year-old Albert Worthy, of Pilsley, at right-back in place of the injured Saxby. #CFC100
October 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Both sides were forced into changes before Walsall and Chesterfield met at Fellows Park today. The home side gave Hadlington a debut at inside-right, while the visitors introduced 20-year-old Albert Worthy, of Pilsley, at right-back in place of the injured Saxby. #CFC100
the home side; The Spireites controlled the rest of it to emerge 1-0 winners.
Staveley Town knocked the “A” Team out of the Derbyshire Senior League Benevolent Cup, winning 3-1. With the reserves having no game, Chesterfield’s team was a curious mixture of 2nd XI players and triallists. #CFC100
Staveley Town knocked the “A” Team out of the Derbyshire Senior League Benevolent Cup, winning 3-1. With the reserves having no game, Chesterfield’s team was a curious mixture of 2nd XI players and triallists. #CFC100
October 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
the home side; The Spireites controlled the rest of it to emerge 1-0 winners.
Staveley Town knocked the “A” Team out of the Derbyshire Senior League Benevolent Cup, winning 3-1. With the reserves having no game, Chesterfield’s team was a curious mixture of 2nd XI players and triallists. #CFC100
Staveley Town knocked the “A” Team out of the Derbyshire Senior League Benevolent Cup, winning 3-1. With the reserves having no game, Chesterfield’s team was a curious mixture of 2nd XI players and triallists. #CFC100
With the wind now driving rain into their faces Walsall were gradually forced back. With 17 minutes gone Hopkinson got away for Chesterfield and found the well-positioned Cookson with a cross. Jimmy made no mistake, notching his twelfth goal in ten games. This knocked the stuffing out of #CFC100
October 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
With the wind now driving rain into their faces Walsall were gradually forced back. With 17 minutes gone Hopkinson got away for Chesterfield and found the well-positioned Cookson with a cross. Jimmy made no mistake, notching his twelfth goal in ten games. This knocked the stuffing out of #CFC100
Chesterfield met Luton Town in a friendly on the Recreation Ground today and ran out 4-1 winners. Both clubs put out strong-looking teams but Chesterfield had the edge in their forwards’ teamwork. Crockford scored twice to add to goals from Abbott and Fisher. 1/3 #CFC100 #Spireites
November 15, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Chesterfield met Luton Town in a friendly on the Recreation Ground today and ran out 4-1 winners. Both clubs put out strong-looking teams but Chesterfield had the edge in their forwards’ teamwork. Crockford scored twice to add to goals from Abbott and Fisher. 1/3 #CFC100 #Spireites
Bert Ralphs was tried in the problem right-half position.
Walsall, with the twin advantage of the wind and the slope had the better of the first half but Birch stood up to the task, Hadlington missed a sitter and The Saddlers hit the bar twice before half time arrived with the score at 0-0. #CFC100
Walsall, with the twin advantage of the wind and the slope had the better of the first half but Birch stood up to the task, Hadlington missed a sitter and The Saddlers hit the bar twice before half time arrived with the score at 0-0. #CFC100
October 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Bert Ralphs was tried in the problem right-half position.
Walsall, with the twin advantage of the wind and the slope had the better of the first half but Birch stood up to the task, Hadlington missed a sitter and The Saddlers hit the bar twice before half time arrived with the score at 0-0. #CFC100
Walsall, with the twin advantage of the wind and the slope had the better of the first half but Birch stood up to the task, Hadlington missed a sitter and The Saddlers hit the bar twice before half time arrived with the score at 0-0. #CFC100
but could not conjure an equaliser. Chesterfield will travel to Accrington in the next round.
The reserves beat Halifax’s 2nds 3-1 at Saltergate. Norman Whitfield got two, and the debutant John Addenbrooke got the third. 3/4 #CFC100
The reserves beat Halifax’s 2nds 3-1 at Saltergate. Norman Whitfield got two, and the debutant John Addenbrooke got the third. 3/4 #CFC100
November 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM
but could not conjure an equaliser. Chesterfield will travel to Accrington in the next round.
The reserves beat Halifax’s 2nds 3-1 at Saltergate. Norman Whitfield got two, and the debutant John Addenbrooke got the third. 3/4 #CFC100
The reserves beat Halifax’s 2nds 3-1 at Saltergate. Norman Whitfield got two, and the debutant John Addenbrooke got the third. 3/4 #CFC100
Chesterfield’s first public practice match of the 1925-6 season finished 2-2, with Norman Whitfield and Sam Hopkinson scoring for the Blues, while new men Ted Roseboom and Cis Baker replied for the Reds. The teams are pictured here. #CFC100
August 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Chesterfield’s first public practice match of the 1925-6 season finished 2-2, with Norman Whitfield and Sam Hopkinson scoring for the Blues, while new men Ted Roseboom and Cis Baker replied for the Reds. The teams are pictured here. #CFC100
Chesterfield’s 3-1 win over Wigan Borough today was not quite as straightforward as it seemed, for all the Spireites’ goals came in a 15-minute first-half spell when Wigan were temporarily down to ten men. The Spireites were generally superior throughout, however, 1/3 #CFC100
November 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Chesterfield’s 3-1 win over Wigan Borough today was not quite as straightforward as it seemed, for all the Spireites’ goals came in a 15-minute first-half spell when Wigan were temporarily down to ten men. The Spireites were generally superior throughout, however, 1/3 #CFC100
Jimmy Cookson scored a hat-trick in eight minutes as Chesterfield overwhelmed Accrington Stanley today by a 7-2 scoreline. The Spireites coped better on a heavy Saltergate pitch that was partially covered in snow. 1/3 #CFC100
January 16, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Jimmy Cookson scored a hat-trick in eight minutes as Chesterfield overwhelmed Accrington Stanley today by a 7-2 scoreline. The Spireites coped better on a heavy Saltergate pitch that was partially covered in snow. 1/3 #CFC100
but two goals from Bradford’s Ken McDonald turned the game around until Chesterfield's late, spirited comeback. When Fisher netted, his team-mates all surrounded him and carried him back to the centre-circle in celebration. #CFC100
October 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
but two goals from Bradford’s Ken McDonald turned the game around until Chesterfield's late, spirited comeback. When Fisher netted, his team-mates all surrounded him and carried him back to the centre-circle in celebration. #CFC100
Ground improvements. Electric lighting was installed in The Recreation Ground for the first time in the summer of 1926. £18.10/- was spent on lighting up the dressing rooms, referee’s room and board room and stand. Additionally, a hot water supply and bath was fitted in the referee’s room. #CFC100
June 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Ground improvements. Electric lighting was installed in The Recreation Ground for the first time in the summer of 1926. £18.10/- was spent on lighting up the dressing rooms, referee’s room and board room and stand. Additionally, a hot water supply and bath was fitted in the referee’s room. #CFC100
The “A” Team played yesterday, beating Bolsover Colliery 3-2 in the Derbyshire Senior League Benevolent Cup, with goals from Harry Cousins, Arthur Keightley and Fred Dickens. A trip to Staveley in the second round awaits. #CFC100
September 25, 2026 at 7:54 AM
The “A” Team played yesterday, beating Bolsover Colliery 3-2 in the Derbyshire Senior League Benevolent Cup, with goals from Harry Cousins, Arthur Keightley and Fred Dickens. A trip to Staveley in the second round awaits. #CFC100
Bradford (Park Avenue) looked like holding their 2-1 lead until late goals from Jimmy Cookson (83) and Jacky Fisher (85) saw Chesterfield extend their unbeaten run to eight games at Saltergate today. Jimmy Moore gave the Spireites a 10th-minute lead #CFC100
October 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Bradford (Park Avenue) looked like holding their 2-1 lead until late goals from Jimmy Cookson (83) and Jacky Fisher (85) saw Chesterfield extend their unbeaten run to eight games at Saltergate today. Jimmy Moore gave the Spireites a 10th-minute lead #CFC100
Chesterfield went to lowly Walsall today and came back with a point from a goalless draw. On a quick, hard surface both sides came up with some neat approach play, but neither could find a finishing touch. Whitfield had three efforts, and Dennis diverted 1/3 #CFC100
April 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Chesterfield went to lowly Walsall today and came back with a point from a goalless draw. On a quick, hard surface both sides came up with some neat approach play, but neither could find a finishing touch. Whitfield had three efforts, and Dennis diverted 1/3 #CFC100
In the boardroom, it was reported that Steel, of Arthurlie, was having problems securing his Scottish League transfer. The Midland Railway are to put on a special train to Accrington, and the players will travel on that, if the times were suitable and the company provides a dining car. 4/4 #CFC100
November 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM
In the boardroom, it was reported that Steel, of Arthurlie, was having problems securing his Scottish League transfer. The Midland Railway are to put on a special train to Accrington, and the players will travel on that, if the times were suitable and the company provides a dining car. 4/4 #CFC100
The veteran centre-half Herbert Tyler, without a club since leaving Chesterfield in 1924, made a second debut, having been persuaded out of retirement to add experience. The Spireites’ goal came from a triallist named Albert Kemp, who plays for Hartshead in the Sheffield City League.
3/3 #CFC100
3/3 #CFC100
November 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The veteran centre-half Herbert Tyler, without a club since leaving Chesterfield in 1924, made a second debut, having been persuaded out of retirement to add experience. The Spireites’ goal came from a triallist named Albert Kemp, who plays for Hartshead in the Sheffield City League.
3/3 #CFC100
3/3 #CFC100
The experiment that saw right-back Jimmy Cookson play at centre-forward at Tranmere today was an unqualified success. The Spireites won 4-0 to claim their first away points of the season, with Cookson performing the “hat-trick.” Cookson played a strong bustling game, 1/3 #CFC100
October 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The experiment that saw right-back Jimmy Cookson play at centre-forward at Tranmere today was an unqualified success. The Spireites won 4-0 to claim their first away points of the season, with Cookson performing the “hat-trick.” Cookson played a strong bustling game, 1/3 #CFC100
A healthy “gate” was the home club’s reward for halving admission prices for the unemployed, and striking miners.
Thomas Cable, QPR's England amateur international centre-half, has been invited to join the club, with the promise of his release at any time he should desire it. 4/4 #CFC100
Thomas Cable, QPR's England amateur international centre-half, has been invited to join the club, with the promise of his release at any time he should desire it. 4/4 #CFC100
August 28, 2026 at 7:49 AM
A healthy “gate” was the home club’s reward for halving admission prices for the unemployed, and striking miners.
Thomas Cable, QPR's England amateur international centre-half, has been invited to join the club, with the promise of his release at any time he should desire it. 4/4 #CFC100
Thomas Cable, QPR's England amateur international centre-half, has been invited to join the club, with the promise of his release at any time he should desire it. 4/4 #CFC100
The reserves, walloped 6-2 at Nottingham Forest on Friday, had to go to Grimsby today, and were beaten 3-0.
Around 750 spectators came to The Rec today to watch the Chesterfield Rugby Club take on Sheffield. The football club’s share of the gate amounted to £5.3/1. 3/3 #CFC100
Around 750 spectators came to The Rec today to watch the Chesterfield Rugby Club take on Sheffield. The football club’s share of the gate amounted to £5.3/1. 3/3 #CFC100
October 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The reserves, walloped 6-2 at Nottingham Forest on Friday, had to go to Grimsby today, and were beaten 3-0.
Around 750 spectators came to The Rec today to watch the Chesterfield Rugby Club take on Sheffield. The football club’s share of the gate amounted to £5.3/1. 3/3 #CFC100
Around 750 spectators came to The Rec today to watch the Chesterfield Rugby Club take on Sheffield. The football club’s share of the gate amounted to £5.3/1. 3/3 #CFC100
As ever, Cup success is counted in money made. Chesterfield will keep £342 of the £921 gate, having made £260 from the games with Wath and Worksop. However, league games against Wigan and Coventry had to be postponed, and around £100 will have to be paid in compensation for that. 3/3 #CFC100
January 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
As ever, Cup success is counted in money made. Chesterfield will keep £342 of the £921 gate, having made £260 from the games with Wath and Worksop. However, league games against Wigan and Coventry had to be postponed, and around £100 will have to be paid in compensation for that. 3/3 #CFC100
Only 3,160 braved the cold and wet to see the game.
The reserves were involved in a high-scoring game too, although all five goals in their game at Stockport went into the Spireites' net. 3/3 #CFC100
The reserves were involved in a high-scoring game too, although all five goals in their game at Stockport went into the Spireites' net. 3/3 #CFC100
January 16, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Only 3,160 braved the cold and wet to see the game.
The reserves were involved in a high-scoring game too, although all five goals in their game at Stockport went into the Spireites' net. 3/3 #CFC100
The reserves were involved in a high-scoring game too, although all five goals in their game at Stockport went into the Spireites' net. 3/3 #CFC100
with goals from Arthur Keightley, Eric Harrison and Parker. Staveley perhaps had the better of the play but had several players the wrong side of 30 and their nippy, youthful opponents came to dominate in the later stages. 3/4 #CFC100
August 28, 2026 at 7:49 AM
with goals from Arthur Keightley, Eric Harrison and Parker. Staveley perhaps had the better of the play but had several players the wrong side of 30 and their nippy, youthful opponents came to dominate in the later stages. 3/4 #CFC100
The Spireites’ 3-1 win at Southport that lifted them to 6th in the table today was a triumph of good, all-round teamwork. The defence and halfbacks worked with a unity of purpose that negated the opposing attack, and the forwards were smart and sharp. Cookson combined well with his wings
1/3 #CFC100
1/3 #CFC100
November 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The Spireites’ 3-1 win at Southport that lifted them to 6th in the table today was a triumph of good, all-round teamwork. The defence and halfbacks worked with a unity of purpose that negated the opposing attack, and the forwards were smart and sharp. Cookson combined well with his wings
1/3 #CFC100
1/3 #CFC100
With a game in hand, the team are two points behind leaders Stoke, who lost 5-0 at New Brighton.
The reserves lost 4-2 at Bradford, while Reuben Bradley, the Stonegravels amateur, had a debut to forget in goal for the “A” Team, beaten 6-2 at Mansfield Town Reserves. #CFC100
The reserves lost 4-2 at Bradford, while Reuben Bradley, the Stonegravels amateur, had a debut to forget in goal for the “A” Team, beaten 6-2 at Mansfield Town Reserves. #CFC100
October 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
With a game in hand, the team are two points behind leaders Stoke, who lost 5-0 at New Brighton.
The reserves lost 4-2 at Bradford, while Reuben Bradley, the Stonegravels amateur, had a debut to forget in goal for the “A” Team, beaten 6-2 at Mansfield Town Reserves. #CFC100
The reserves lost 4-2 at Bradford, while Reuben Bradley, the Stonegravels amateur, had a debut to forget in goal for the “A” Team, beaten 6-2 at Mansfield Town Reserves. #CFC100