RUFC – Head-to-Head v Chesterfield

Rotherham make the short journey to Saltergate, home of Chesterfield this Saturday, here’s a look at the history of this fixture.

Our stats man, Zipadeedoodah has been finding out about the Millers v Chesterfield

Millers fans are well aware of the abysmal record against close rivals Chesterfield, but the sickening chants of ‘You’ll never beat the Spireites’ are becoming rarer than Rotherham losing on penalties, following 4 wins from our last 7 meetings dating back to 2004.

Last time at Saltergate was on 5th December 2007, with Rotherham looking for a 7th straight League victory.
A very strong wind that Wednesday night didn’t deter 1,500 Millers fans making the short trip to swell the gate to 5,417, and we were rewarded with the first goal after just 8 minutes.
A 20 yard strike from Chris O’Grady was only parried by Spires keeper Barry Roche, and Derek Holmes was on hand to knock the loose ball over the line.
10 minutes after the interval and the Millers doubled the lead.
Peter Holmes knocked the ball in from the left, O’Grady was supplier again, as he headed the cross down for Chesterfield old boy Mark Hudson to control on his chest and volley home for 2-0.
This victory left Rotherham in 3rd place in League 2, level with Darlington, albeit a far inferior goal difference, and just 2 points away from leaders MK Dons.
The League double over Chesterfield, the first in 80 years was achieved when we beat the Spireites 2-1 in March 2008.
Peter Holmes and Marc Joseph netting late first half goals for the Millers and Jamie Ward getting a 75th minute consolation for the visitors.

Teams at Saltergate…5th December 2007
Chesterfield
1 Roche
6 Gray
2 Kovacs
11 Robertson
4 Lowry
13 Bastians
8 Niven
19 Leven
7 Ward
20 Rooney
10 Fletcher
Substitutes
18 O’Hare
15 Downes
5 Picken (Bastians 64)
22 Allison
9 Smith (Rooney 64)

Rotherham
1 Warrington
5 Sharps
25 Mills
12 Joseph
11 Brogan
6 Coughlan
4 Harrison
10 Hudson
20 Taylor
15 O’Grady
9 Holmes, D
Substitutes
27 Annerson
3 Hurst
2 Tonge (Holmes 82)
8 Holmes, P (Taylor 36)
17 Newsham

The blast from the past comes from 12th April 1972, this was the last Millers win at Saltergate prior to the ‘Victory in the rain’ in August 2005.
Rotherham had lost 4 days previous to Chesterfield at Millmoor courtesy of a 2nd half goal from young Scottish striker Samuel Ferris and went to the home of the Spireites looking to exact revenge.
The Millers achieved this in front of 7,140 at Saltergate with a first half goal from Bradford born, 5 foot 5 inch striker, Bobby Ham.
This win moved Rotherham into 6th place in Division 3, but still 10 points adrift of 2nd placed Brighton.
Aston Villa were sat proud at the top of Division 3 that day while Chesterfield lie in 11th position.

Teams
Chesterfield
1. Ron Tilsed
2. Albert Holmes
3. Ken Tiler
4. David Pugh
5. Keith Stott
6. Albert Phelan
7. John Archer
8. Ernie Moss
9. Kevin Randall
10. Dave Wilson
11. Phil Cliff
12. Ray McHale (Holmes)

Rotherham
1. Roy Tunks
2. Dennis Leigh
3. John Breckin
4. Dave Bentley
5. Ray Mielczarek
6. Eddie Ferguson
7. Norman Whitehead
8. Bobby Ham
9. Carl Gilbert
10. Rod Johnson
11. Trevor Phillips
12. Trevor Womble (Whitehead)

Total History
Home….P 29 W 7 D 6 L 16 GOALS 23-37
Away….P 29 W 5 D 4 L 20 GOALS 30-59
Cups….P 12 W 2 D 2 L 8 GOALS 13-25
Totals…P 70 W 14 D 12 L 44 GOALS 66-121

League Records
English League Two
15.03.2008 Rotherham United 2-1 Chesterfield
05.12.2007 Chesterfield 0-2 Rotherham United

English League One
13.01.2007 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
09.09.2006 Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham United
25.02.2006 Rotherham United 0-4 Chesterfield
13.08.2005 Chesterfield 0-1 Rotherham United

English Division Two
18.02.1997 Chesterfield 1-1 Rotherham United
10.09.1996 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
24.02.1996 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
16.09.1995 Chesterfield 3-0 Rotherham United

English Division Four (old)
02.05.1992 Rotherham United 1-1 Chesterfield
12.10.1991 Chesterfield 1-1 Rotherham United

English Division Three (old)
27.02.1988 Rotherham United 1-1 Chesterfield
03.10.1987 Chesterfield 3-2 Rotherham United
07.02.1987 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
16.09.1986 Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham United
28.12.1985 Rotherham United 1-2 Chesterfield
27.08.1985 Chesterfield 2-0 Rotherham United
04.11.1980 Rotherham United 0-0 Chesterfield
07.10.1980 Chesterfield 2-0 Rotherham United
09.02.1980 Chesterfield 3-0 Rotherham United
22.09.1979 Rotherham United 2-0 Chesterfield
28.04.1979 Chesterfield 1-0 Rotherham United
09.12.1978 Rotherham United 1-0 Chesterfield
27.03.1978 Chesterfield 0-0 Rotherham United
26.12.1977 Rotherham United 1-2 Chesterfield
09.04.1977 Chesterfield 1-0 Rotherham United
28.12.1976 Rotherham United 1-0 Chesterfield
27.03.1976 Chesterfield 1-0 Rotherham United
06.12.1975 Rotherham United 2-0 Chesterfield
03.03.1973 Rotherham United 1-0 Chesterfield
07.10.1972 Chesterfield 3-2 Rotherham United
12.04.1972 Chesterfield 0-1 Rotherham United
08.04.1972 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
10.04.1971 Chesterfield 1-1 Rotherham United
26.12.1970 Rotherham United 1-2 Chesterfield

English Division Three (North)
04.04.1936 Rotherham United 0-0 Chesterfield
11.01.1936 Chesterfield 5-0 Rotherham United
29.12.1934 Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham United
25.08.1934 Rotherham United 2-2 Chesterfield
17.03.1934 Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham United
04.11.1933 Rotherham United 1-3 Chesterfield
17.01.1931 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
13.09.1930 Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham United
26.12.1929 Chesterfield 2-1 Rotherham United
25.12.1929 Rotherham United 1-1 Chesterfield
13.04.1929 Chesterfield 1-2 Rotherham United
01.12.1928 Rotherham United 2-0 Chesterfield
27.12.1927 Chesterfield 2-5 Rotherham United
26.12.1927 Rotherham United 1-2 Chesterfield
12.02.1927 Chesterfield 5-2 Rotherham United
25.09.1926 Rotherham United 0-4 Chesterfield
26.12.1925 Chesterfield 6-1 Rotherham United
25.12.1925 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
02.05.1925 Rotherham United 1-3 Chesterfield
30.03.1925 Chesterfield 3-2 Rotherham United
26.12.1923 Rotherham United 1-2 Chesterfield
25.12.1923 Chesterfield 3-1 Rotherham United

Cup Results
English League Cup
24.08.2004 r1 Rotherham United 2-1 Chesterfield
18.08.1998 r1-2 Chesterfield 2-0 Rotherham United
11.08.1998 r1-1 Rotherham United 0-1 Chesterfield
17.08.1976 r1-2 Rotherham United 3-0 Chesterfield
14.08.1976 r1-1 Chesterfield 3-1 Rotherham United

English LDV Vans Trophy
05.12.2000 n.r1 Rotherham United 3-4 Chesterfield
English Auto Windscreens Shield
11.01.2000 n.r2 Rotherham United 1-4 Chesterfield
18.10.1994 n.r1g4 Rotherham United 1-1 Chesterfield
English Freight Rover Trophy
05.02.1985 n.r1-2 Chesterfield 1-0 Rotherham United
22.01.1985 n.r1-1 Rotherham United 1-1 Chesterfield

English Division Three North Cup
13.02.1935 r2 Chesterfield 3-0 Rotherham United
14.02.1934 r2 Chesterfield 4-1 Rotherham United