Chesterfield Football Club has confirmed its official 2026/27 squad list, submitted to the English Football League following the summer transfer window's closure. The club reported the registration of its 22-man squad, as required by EFL regulations, to Chesterfield FC's official channels this week.
League rules stipulate that clubs can name a maximum of 22 outfield players aged 21 or over who are eligible for League Two matches until the January transfer window in 2027. Goalkeepers are exempt from this limit, and players under the age of 21 are eligible to play without needing to be included in the senior list. Chesterfield's current league standing provides immediate context for the squad's composition, with the team sitting 16th in League Two with 4 points from 4 games, recording one win, one draw, and two losses.
The senior group features defenders Kyle McFadzean, Tom Pearce, Remeao Hutton, Lewis Gordon, Jack Simpson, and Alfie Pond. The midfield contingent is built around Tom Naylor, George McEachran, Ryan Stirk, Joel Randall, and Dilan Markanday.
In attack, Chesterfield has registered forwards Ruel Sotiriou, Louie Marsh, Liam Mandeville, Josh Koroma, Dylan Duffy, and Lee Bonis. The list also includes Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Fraser Bryden. Connor Cook is included on the senior list with an asterisk, denoting his status as a club-developed player despite being under 21. The team's offensive output so far this season stands at 3 goals scored and 4 conceded, resulting in a minus-one goal difference.
Several promising talents under the age of 21 are eligible to feature for Chesterfield without occupying a senior squad place. This group includes Alex Whitney, Gunner Elliott, Junior Eccleston, Rafiq Lamptey, Kiano Dyer, and Danny Anisjko. Their availability provides manager Paul Cook with additional options and flexibility throughout the campaign, especially during a busy schedule of league and cup fixtures detailed on the club's fixtures page.
These younger players can be called upon as needed, allowing the coaching staff to manage the workload of the senior players while developing future first-team talent. Their integration will be important as Chesterfield looks to climb the standings from their current mid-table position.
The confirmed squad represents the group that will attempt to improve upon Chesterfield's early-season form, which shows a recent pattern of DLWL. With the transfer window now closed, this is the group tasked with turning performances into points. The squad has a blend of experience, with seasoned professionals like McFadzean and Naylor, and younger attacking threats such as Koroma and Sotiriou.
Manager Paul Cook now has clarity on his options until January. The challenge is clear: the Spireites currently find themselves five points behind early leaders Bristol Rovers. Building consistency will be key, and the depth of the squad will be tested across multiple competitions. Fans can track the contributions of each player through the season on the club's stats hub.
The EFL's squad registration system is designed to ensure competitive balance and encourage youth development. Clubs must submit their lists after each transfer window, with the next opportunity for changes coming in January 2027. The rule excluding goalkeepers means Chesterfield can carry as many shot-stoppers as it wishes without them counting toward the 22-man limit.
The inclusion of Connor Cook as a club-developed player highlights the rules that incentivise teams to produce their own talent. These players can be named on the senior list without being subject to the over-21 age restriction, rewarding clubs for their academy investments. The full breakdown of the playing staff is always available for supporters on the official squad page.
Chesterfield's next match is a League Two fixture against Crawley Town at the Technique Stadium on Saturday, September 12th.
