Chesterfield FC is a professional football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, currently competing in English Football League Two, the fourth tier. The Spireites, nicknamed for the town's famous crooked church spire, play their home games at the Technique Stadium. Founded in 1866, they are one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club has a proud history, including a famous run to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1997 and several seasons in the second tier (now the Championship) during the 1990s. Their traditional blue and white stripes are iconic in lower-league football. After a period of decline that saw them drop out of the Football League briefly, the modern Chesterfield, under ambitious ownership, has rebuilt strongly. Winning the National League title in 2022-23, they returned to the EFL with a vibrant, attacking team and now aim for back-to-back promotions. The fan base is famously passionate, filling the Technique Stadium with unwavering support. Chesterfield is a historic club on a determined upward trajectory, seeking to reclaim its place higher up the English football ladder.