Chesterfield have lost key player Armando Dobra to Leyton Orient, but have moved quickly to sign defender Junior Eccleston from Sutton United and former Swindon man George McEachran from Grimsby Town.

What happened?

The transfers have continued to flow in League Two this week, with a number of promotion contenders building out their squads. Chesterfield's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 1W-2D-2L in their last 5 games, and they currently sit 6th in League Two, 8 points behind leaders Bromley.

Why it matters for Chesterfield

Losing Dobra is a big blow, but the signings of Eccleston and McEachran will help to bolster their squad. Chesterfield's goal difference of +15, with 71 scored and 56 conceded, will need to improve if they are to challenge for promotion.

What comes next?

The new season is just around the corner, and Chesterfield will be looking to get off to a strong start, following their last result, a 0-0 draw with Notts County on 2026-05-15. Other League Two teams have also been busy, with Salford City signing Will Aimson and Will Norris, and Bristol Rovers adding Ciaran Kelly and Bobby Kamwa to their squad. Chesterfield will need to be at their best if they are to compete with these teams and achieve their promotion goals.