2024–25 Chesterfield F.C. season
| 2024–25 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Phil Kirk and Ashley Kirk |
| Chairman | Mike Goodwin |
| Manager | Paul Cook[1] |
| Stadium | SMH Group Stadium |
The 2024–25 season is the 158th season in the history of Chesterfield Football Club and their first season back in League Two since the 2017–18 season, following promotion from the National League the previous season. The club are participating in League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.
Transfers
[edit]In
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 2024[a] | CM |  Tim Akinola |
 Free agent |
— | [2] |
| 1 July 2024[b] | CF | Kane Drummond |
Macclesfield |
Free | [3] |
| 1 July 2024[c] | CB |  Chey Dunkley |
Shrewsbury Town |
Free | [4] |
| 1 July 2024[d] | LB |  Lewis Gordon |
Bristol Rovers |
Free | [5] |
| 1 July 2024[e] | CF |  Paddy Madden |
Stockport County |
Free | [6] |
| 1 August 2024 | RB | Vontae Daley-Campbell |
Peterborough United |
Free | [7] |
| 10 September 2024 | CM | John Fleck |
Blackburn Rovers |
Free | [8] |
- ^ The transfer was announced on 16 May, and would become official on June 14 once the transfer window re-opens
- ^ The transfer was announced on 9 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Macclesfield contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 6 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Shrewsbury Town contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 31 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Bristol Rovers contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 13 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Stockport County contract expired
Out
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 August 2024 | CF | Joe Quigley |
Forest Green Rovers |
Undisclosed | [9] |
Loaned in
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Date until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2024 | RB |  Devan Tanton |
Fulham |
End of Season | [10] |
| 15 August 2024 | CB | Harvey Araujo |
Fulham |
End of Season | [11] |
| 15 August 2024 | RW | Dilan Markanday |
Blackburn Rovers |
End of Season | [12] |
| 29 August 2024 | GK | Max Thompson |
Newcastle United |
End of Season | [13] |
| 30 August 2024 | CM | Jenson Metcalfe |
Everton |
End of Season | [14] |
Loaned out
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Date until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 August 2024 | CM | Tim Akinola |
Dagenham & Redbridge |
End of Season | [15] |
| 13 September 2024 | AM | Bailey Hobson |
Barnet |
5 January 2025[a] | [16][17] |
| 4 October 2024 | CF | Kane Drummond |
Oldham Athletic |
5 January 2025 | [18] |
- ^ On 18 October, Hobson's loan at Barnet was extended until January
Released / Out of Contract
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Player | Subsequent club | Join date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2024 | CB | Laurence Maguire |
Milton Keynes Dons |
1 July 2024 | [19][20] |
| 30 June 2024 | RW | Harley Curtis |
Needham Market |
7 July 2024 | [19][21] |
| 30 June 2024 | RB | Jeff King |
Swindon Town |
5 August 2024 | [19][22] |
| 30 June 2024 | LB | Bailey Clements |
Hornchurch |
16 August 2024 | [19][23] |
| 30 June 2024 | GK | Luke Chadwick |
[19] |
Pre-season and friendlies
[edit]On 25 April, Chesterfield announced their first pre-season friendly, against Matlock Town.[24] A month later, home fixtures against Sheffield United and Derby County were also confirmed.[25][26] On June 21, a fourth friendly fixture was added, against Scunthorpe United.[27] Three days later, a home fixture versus Nottingham Forest was announced.[28]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 6 July 2024 Friendly | Matlock Town | 0–0 | Chesterfield | Matlock |
| 14:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Causeway Lane |
| 13 July 2024 Friendly | Chesterfield | 0–3 | Nottingham Forest | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 7,368 |
| 16 July 2024 Friendly | Alfreton Town | 1–2 | Chesterfield | Alfreton |
| 19:30 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: North Street |
| 20 July 2024 Friendly | Chesterfield | 0–3 | Sheffield United | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 7,619 |
| 24 July 2024 Friendly | Chesterfield | 4–0 | Derby County | Chesterfield |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium |
| 2 August 2024 Friendly | Scunthorpe United | 0–3 | Chesterfield | Scunthorpe |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Glanford Park |
Competitions
[edit]League Two
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Doncaster Rovers | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 16 | +4 | 26 | Qualification for League Two play-offs |
| 5 | Crewe Alexandra | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 24 | |
| 6 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 22 | |
| 7 | Bradford City | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 22 | |
| 8 | Milton Keynes Dons | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 21 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 October 2024. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[29]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[29]
Results summary
[edit]| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | +12 |
Last updated: 26 October 2024.
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.[30]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 9 August 2024 1 | Chesterfield | 1–1 | Swindon Town | Chesterfield |
| 20:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 9,262 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 17 August 2024 2 | Crewe Alexandra | 0–5 | Chesterfield | Crewe |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 5,626 Referee: Scott Tallis |
| 24 August 2024 3 | Chesterfield | 1–1 | Salford City | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 3,334 Referee: Richie Watkins |
| 31 August 2024 4 | Gillingham | 1–0 | Chesterfield | Gillingham |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 6,954 Referee: Charles Breakspear | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[31] | ||||
| 7 September 2024 5 | Chesterfield | 2–1 | Grimsby Town | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 9,325 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 14 September 2024 6 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Chesterfield | Burslem |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 7,976 Referee: Neil Hair |
| 21 September 2024 7 | Chesterfield | 1–1 | Cheltenham Town | Chesterfield |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 7,652 Referee: Ross Joyce | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[31] | ||||
| 28 September 2024 8 | Doncaster Rovers | 0–3 | Chesterfield | Doncaster |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Eco-Power Stadium Attendance: 10,790 Referee: James Bell |
| 1 October 2024 9 | Bromley | 2–2 | Chesterfield | Bromley |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Hayes Lane Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 5 October 2024 10 | Chesterfield | 2–2 | Walsall | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 9,035 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 12 October 2024 11 | Chesterfield | 2–2 | Notts County | Chesterfield |
| 12:30 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Referee: Matthew Corlett | |
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[32] | ||||
| 18 October 2024 12 | Newport County | 0–3 | Chesterfield | Newport |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 4,570 Referee: Thomas Parsons | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 19 October, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[32] | ||||
| 22 October 2024 13 | Chesterfield | 1–1 | Colchester United | Chesterfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 7,465 Referee: Dale Baines |
| 26 October 2024 14 | Morecambe | 2–5 | Chesterfield | Morecambe |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Mazuma Mobile Stadium Attendance: 7,366 Referee: Tom Reeves | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[32] | ||||
FA Cup
[edit]Chesterfield were drawn at home to Horsham in the first round.[33]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 1–4 November 2024 First round | Chesterfield | v | Horsham | Chesterfield |
| TBC GMT | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium |
EFL Cup
[edit]On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Chesterfield being drawn away against Derby County.[34]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 13 August 2024 First round | Derby County | 2–1 | Chesterfield | Derby |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 8,358 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
EFL Trophy
[edit]In the group stage, Chesterfield were drawn into Northern Group G alongside Grimsby Town, Lincoln City and Manchester City U21.[35][36]
| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Chesterfield (A) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Lincoln City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | ACA | Manchester City U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Grimsby Town (E) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 October 2024. Source: EFL
(A) Advances to a further round; (E) Eliminated
(A) Advances to a further round; (E) Eliminated
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 20 August 2024 Group stage | Cheserfield | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Manchester City U21 | Chesterfield |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 2,446 Referee: Elliot Bell | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 3 September 2024 Group stage | Lincoln City | 0–1 | Chesterfield | Lincoln |
| 19:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 2,208 Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
Statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]- As of match played 26 October 2024
Players with no appearances are not included on the list
Italics indicate a loaned in player
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | League Two | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Trophy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | ENG
|
Max Thompson | 6 | 0 | 5+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG
|
Branden Horton | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 4 | MF | ENG
|
Tom Naylor | 14 | 1 | 13+0 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG
|
Jamie Grimes | 8 | 1 | 2+3 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | ENG
|
Harvey Araujo | 11 | 0 | 6+4 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | ENG
|
Liam Mandeville | 12 | 0 | 6+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | ENG
|
Darren Oldaker | 16 | 3 | 13+0 | 2 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 1 |
| 9 | FW |  NIR
|
Will Grigg | 14 | 7 | 9+4 | 7 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | ENG
|
Michael Jacobs | 13 | 0 | 2+8 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | ENG
|
Ryan Colclough | 9 | 0 | 4+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | ENG
|
Tyrone Williams | 4 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 17 | FW |  ALB
|
Armando Dobra | 16 | 4 | 11+3 | 3 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 18 | FW | ENG
|
James Berry | 15 | 6 | 8+5 | 6 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 19 | DF | SCO
|
Lewis Gordon | 15 | 0 | 14+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | ENG
|
Vontae Daley-Campbell | 12 | 0 | 6+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | JAM
|
Chey Dunkley | 11 | 1 | 9+0 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 23 | GK | ENG
|
Ryan Boot | 10 | 0 | 9+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 24 | FW | ENG
|
Dilan Markanday | 13 | 5 | 12+0 | 5 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | ENG
|
Jenson Metcalfe | 10 | 0 | 6+4 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | ENG
|
Ollie Banks | 14 | 0 | 8+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 30 | DF | COL
|
Devan Tanton | 6 | 0 | 5+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 33 | FW | IRL
|
Paddy Madden | 8 | 2 | 4+4 | 2 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 35 | MF | ENG
|
Mike Jones | 4 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 37 | GK |  AUS
|
Ashton Rinaldo | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 38 | DF |  GIB
|
Liam Jessop | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 39 | MF | ENG
|
Ali Mohiuddin | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 40 | MF | ENG
|
Connor Cook | 2 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 |
| Players who featured but departed the club on loan during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 15 | MF | ENG
|
Bailey Hobson | 5 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 16 | MF |  NGA
|
Tim Akinola | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 31 | FW | ENG
|
Kane Drummond | 7 | 0 | 1+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| Players who featured but departed the club permanently during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 27 | FW | IRL
|
Joe Quigley | 5 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Confirmation of Paul Cook's return as manager". Chesterfield FC. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Midfielder Rejoins Spireites". Chesterfield FC. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Forward signs for Spireites". Chesterfield FC. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Spireites Sign Experienced Central Defender". Chesterfield FC. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Defender joins Spireites". Chesterfield FC. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Forward becomes second signing of the summer". Chesterfield FC. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Defender Joins Spireites". Chesterfield FC. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Scotland international midfielder joins Spireites". Chesterfield FC. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Striker's departure announced". Chesterfield FC. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Defender signs on loan from Premier League club". Chesterfield FC. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Young defender captured on loan from Premier League club". Chesterfield FC. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Winger secured on loan". Chesterfield FC. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Keeper arrives from Premier League club". Chesterfield FC. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Young Everton midfielder joins Spireites". Chesterfield FC. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Midfielder goes out on loan". Chesterfield FC. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Hobson moves out on loan". Chesterfield FC. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Hobson's loan extended". Chesterfield FC. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Drummond moves on loan". Chesterfield FC. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Retained list announced". Chesterfield FC. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Maguire moves to Milton Keynes". Milton Keynes Dons FC. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Curtis Switches Blue For Red". Needham Market FC. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Town sign Jeff King". Swindon Town FC. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Welcome Bailey Clements and Kodi Lyons-Foster". Hornchurch FC. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Spireites To Face Matlock Town In Pre-Season". Chesterfield FC. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Spireites to face Blades in pre-season". Chesterfield FC. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Derby County heading to SMH Group Stadium in pre-season". Chesterfield FC. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Scunthorpe friendly". Chesterfield FC. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Spireites to face Forest in pre-season". Chesterfield FC. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "EFL Regulations Section 3 – The League; subsection 9 – Method of Determining League Positions". EFL. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match". British Broadcasting Corporation. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Games selected for live TV coverage". Chesterfield FC. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Fixture Changes Announced". Chesterfield FC. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Made". The Football Association. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed". English Football League. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy". English Football League. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed". English Football League. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.