The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield

Everything an away end needs at SMH Group Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Chesterfield guide

Selected date

Sat 12 Dec

12:30 · v Grimsby

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League Two fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

SMH Group Stadium

Capacity 10,600

Away end

East Stand (east side)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Chesterfield

25–35 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at Chesterfield

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Chesterfield v Grimsby

Saturday 12 December 2026 · 12:30 · SMH Group Stadium

Kick-off 12:30
Drive to the groundWalk from ChesterfieldWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    07:00

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    10:00

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    11:30

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    12:10

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

From YouTube

Chesterfield v Grimsby: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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From YouTube

Away days at SMH Group Stadium

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Chesterfield

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Chesterfield

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of SMH Group Stadium in Chesterfield
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Getting there

  • Bus from Chesterfield station — Local buses run out to Whittington Moor and the stadium area, quicker than the walk.
  • Walk from town centre — About 25 minutes via Sheffield Road, past the famous crooked spire church.
  • Driving — M1 J29 then follow signs; the stadium has a large official car park.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Portland, town centre — Spacious pub near the station, popular with away fans before the walk out. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Sheffield Road takeaways — A stretch of chippies and cafés on the route to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Stadium concourse — Modern facilities with a good range for a club of this size. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Chesterfield Crooked Spire

The famously twisted church spire in the town centre, an easy landmark to visit before the game.

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Chesterfield Market

One of the largest open-air markets in the country, running several days a week.

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Queen's Park

Riverside park near the town centre, pleasant for a pre-match walk.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Rutland Arms

    Traditional town-centre pub slightly off the main matchday route.

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  • Tapton Lock visitor centre

    Small canal-side café and heritage spot near the river, quiet and little-known to away fans.

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  • Holmebrook Valley Park

    Green space near the stadium good for stretching legs before kick-off.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Chesterfield; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The stadium is a distance from the town centre — plan the bus if you're not up for the walk both ways.

Ground note · unverified

Market days in the town centre can make parking and buses busier than usual.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Chesterfield

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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