Annual Walking Football Christmas fixture ends in a draw
OVER-60s
Chesterfield Senior Spireites Over-60s Team
The over-60s now play in the Matlock over-60s league at Cavendish Fields on the last Wednesday of every month and organise friendlies at other times. Unfortunately, the previous league in Nottingham ceased to exist. The team is managed by Terry Ashley with assistance from Rob Church. If you are interested in playing or would like more information, contact Terry/Rob by email at info@chesterfieldwalkingfootball.co.uk
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Match Day 2 Wed 20/5/26
Game 1 Chesterfield Senior Spireites 2 Derby County 1
A very tight game of few chances until Steve Dallison snook in between 2 defenders to side foot home. Chesterfield added a second shortly afterwards when Manu blasted home the second from close range having been set up by Carl H/T 2-0
The second half Derby started on the front foot and were on top when they scored with a deflected shot in off the post. Chesterfield regained composure after this and held out for the win with the keeper untroubled to the final whistle
Game 2 Chesterfield Senior Spireites 2 Mansfield Town 1
Game 2 started with an early penalty to Mansfield with Paul penalised for encroachment into the Penalty area. The Mansfield player shot low to the keepers left but the agile keeper Rob C saved the penalty This game was very even and tight until Steve Dallison broke the deadlock with a shot that was initially saved by the keeper but trickled over the goal line H/T 1-0
Mansfield scored to equalise very early in the second half with a long range shot that the keeper should have kept out . Within seconds of the restart Carl had restored the goal advantage with a low shot in the bottom corner. After this Chesterfield had control of the game and held on comfortably for the win by keeping possession of the ball for long periods and frustrating the opposition.
" The guys kept possession well, their heads never dropped once, it is clear they trust each other . That makes it 4 from 4 . Furthermore we will have a serious team when we get John Warner back between the sticks" Terry Ashley, Manager
Match Day Wed 29/4/26
Game 1 Chesterfield Senior Spireites 2 Matlock Arc 0
A very tight game of few chances John Quinn opened the scoring with a well placed right foot shot into the bottom corner. Shortly after Shane added a second intercepting a forward pass and firing low giving the keeper no chance
Game 2 Chesterfield Senior Spireites 1 Alfetonians 0
Chesterfield came up against the Alfetonians keeper Jade who was making save after save from Chesterfield's attackers including a save destined for the top corner from Dave Simpson which somehow she magaged to tip over. The deadlock was broken with 3 minutes to go when Dave Simspson intercepted a forward ball and struck a shot in of the post.
"This is going to be a great league run by Dave Walker, it has a good feel about it. The games are going to be tighter than the Nottingham League and it is essential that we are at it from the first whistle The first goal is massive in this league .A great start today Lets go again next month" Terry Ashley, Manager
Latest Cup Reports
The Senior Spireites qualified for the Semi Finals of the Nottingham Power League by beating Rutland Ospreys on penalties and now faced Matlock Arc in mid-March. If they won, they would play in the Final on the same day.
Chesterfield and Matlock Arc were equally matched in the early exchanges of the match however the more clear cut chances fell to Chesterfield. Dave Walker scored the opening goal on 10 mins with a sharp reaction right foot finish.
In the second half Matlock properly went for the equalizer but Chesterfield defended well and in the final minute Manu scored with a shot that went in off the crossbar.
Final Score: Chesterfield Senior Spireites 2 Matlock Arc 0
The Final of the Cup competition was between the Senior Spireites and Bramcote Reds.
In the Final, Bramcote Reds were always in control of the game and scored two early, well taken goals leaving John Warner, in the Chesterfield goal, no chance of being able to save either of them.
In the second half Bramcote Reds played out the game well, keeping possession and limiting Chesterfield to only minor chances.
Bramcote added a third goal when Chesterfield were attacking and ran out well deserved winners.
Final Score: Chesterfield Senior Spireites 0 Bramcote Reds 3
Congratulations to Bramcote Reds and also to the Senior Spireites squad who have competed at a high level all season and to be runners up in the Cup competition is no mean achievement - the Club is very proud of you boys!