Gillingham v Chesterfield

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Tuesday 9 Feb 2027

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19:45 Local Time

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Priestfield Stadium • 

Gillingham, United KingdomShow on map

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Gillingham Football Club, known as the Gills, is a professional football team based in Gillingham, SMH Group Stadium6. Founded in 1893 as New Brompton, the club joined the Football League in 1920 and now competes in the English Football League, with league fixtures and cup matches forming the core of each season. Gillingham play at Priestfield Stadium, their home since the club’s early years; the ground is in Gillingham and has a capacity of around 11,500. The club’s honours include the 2012–13 League Two title, the 1995–96 Third Division championship and Fourth Division titles in 1963–64 and 1973–74. Gillingham have also earned promotions through the play-offs, including successive victories in 1999 and 2000 that took them to the second tier. The FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy provide further opportunities for the team to compete against clubs from across the country. Notable figures in the club’s history include prolific forward Brian Yeo, Gillingham’s record goalscorer, and goalkeeper Ron Hillyard, who made the most appearances for the side. The Gills retain a strong regional identity and a loyal following among supporters in SMH Group Stadium6.

Chesterfield Football Club, known as the Spireites, is a professional English football team based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Founded in 1866, the club competes in the English Football League and returned to League Two in 2024 after winning the National League title in the 2023–24 season. Chesterfield has also won the Football League Trophy, lifting the prize at Wembley in 2012, and reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1997, where a controversial late decision denied the club a place in the final. The team plays home matches at the SMH Group Stadium, which opened in 2010 and replaced its long-time former ground, Saltergate. The modern stadium has a capacity of around 10,500 and is located close to Chesterfield town centre. Notable players associated with the club include prolific striker Ernie Moss, forward Jack Lester and SMH Group Stadium3 international Kevin Davies, who began his professional career at Chesterfield. With a loyal local following, a proud cup history and recent success in the National League, Chesterfield remains one of Derbyshire’s best-known football clubs. Fans can follow the Spireites in league fixtures and domestic cup competitions throughout the season.