The SMH Group Stadium was opened in 2010 and can facilitate up to 10,600 people. The HTM (Main) Stand and Midlands Co-operative Community Stand run along either side of the pitch whilst the Printability and Karen Child Stands are behind the goals. The West Stand includes conference rooms and banqueting rooms, one of which has been named the Legends Lounge. All Stands have an unobstructed all seater view of the playing area and are of similar size.
Away fans are situated in the North stand although additional space is provided in the East stand if there's enough demand. Leg room is very spacious and facilities such as toilets and refreshments have been built to a high standard. The view is unrestricted and the seats aren't wooden (like the old stadium) so comfort is most certainly improved.
SMH Group Stadium seating plan:
For a detailed look into the best and worst places to sit at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium, check out their team page on 'Where To Sit?' which features plenty of information and photos submitted by fans with views from their seats - Best Places To Sit at the SMH Group Stadium
The Rose and Crown is just around the corner from the ground and is open to both home and away fans and has a very good atmosphere before games. A little further afield is the Hare and Hounds Inn situated about 5 minutes walk down Sheffield Road toward the train station next door to a bookies and a chip shop. For those that fancy a bite to eat, there is a KFC on site and next door to the stadium is a Tesco supermarket so you have a few options.
Parking is very limited in the surrounding streets. However, if you arrive early enough it is available. There are also a few car parks in the local vicinity charged at reasonable prices. At the stadium there are a few spaces available but need to be booked in advance.
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The nearest / closest train station to Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium is Chesterfield. From the station follow the path that leads past the Chesterfield Hotel and over the footbridge. After 500 yards you'll reach Newbold Rd. Take a right turn here and bear right to continue onto Sheffield Road. The ground is situated approximately 1 mile further along on the right hand side.
Rivals - Mansfield, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United
Away supporters are usually accommodated in the East Stand, primarily in block E1, with additional East Stand blocks available when a larger allocation is required.
The arrangement can change depending on the game, so supporters should check the details for their specific fixture before travelling.
Chesterfield railway station is the nearest mainline station, although the SMH Group Stadium is north of the town centre and requires an onward journey.
Chesterfield moved to the stadium in 2010 after leaving Saltergate.
Stadium parking is generally reserved for permit holders on matchdays, with limited alternative parking available in the surrounding area.
Yes, the stadium has a separate ticket office for visiting supporters near the away section.
Yes, the SMH Group Stadium is an all-seater football stadium.
Yes, accessible seating and facilities are available, and visiting disabled supporters are accommodated with the visiting support.
The stadium is at Whittington Moor, north of Chesterfield town centre.
Travel: I drove to Chesterfield and rented a driveway online near the town centre before travelling. The booking process was simple and removed any concerns about finding parking. From there, it was an easy walk to the stadium, with plenty of supporters heading in the same direction.
Refreshments: Before entering the ground, I stopped at The Derby Tup. I had both food and drink, choosing pie, chips and a pint. The pub had a traditional football atmosphere and was packed with supporters discussing the afternoon’s game.
Impressions: The SMH Group Stadium looked impressive from the outside, particularly the newer stands. Inside, the stadium felt modern while still retaining a strong connection to the club’s history. The views were excellent, and the steep stands helped create a strong sense of involvement in the action.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was excellent as Chesterfield produced an attacking performance to win 4-1. Home supporters were in great voice throughout, while the travelling Newport fans kept singing despite the scoreline. The match provided plenty of entertainment and generated a lively atmosphere.
Exit: Getting away was simple. The walk back to the driveway took only a few minutes and traffic cleared fairly quickly. The parking arrangement worked perfectly and allowed me to avoid the busiest areas around the stadium after full time.
Enjoy: I enjoyed the trip despite the heavy defeat. The stadium combines modern facilities with plenty of character, and the atmosphere was impressive. It is one of the better away grounds in League Two and offered a very enjoyable matchday experience overall.
Travel: I hate driving to Chesterfield from the west, because its so rural and foggy! Approaching the new ground from the west seems to be a good thing though, because there is a ton of free street parking around Chantrey Avenue and virtually no traffic getting out again!
Refreshments: Unlike a lot of new grounds, Chesterfield have at least got the location spot on, with a ton of places to go on Sheffield Road. Plenty of pubs, takeaways, even minus the obligatory retail park stuff. Couldn't be better than most new grounds really.
Impressions: The ground itself is pretty dull to be honest, think Shrewsbury and Colchester again! Four near enough identical stands with open corners, the usual really.
Atmosphere: Seemed to be built slightly better for atmosphere though, as it was pretty steep in the stands, and even though Northampton didn't have many there, I could hear them pretty loud and clear even from the far end of the ground. Unfortunately that wasn't often enough as I was sat 3 seats across from Chesterfield's drummer...
Enjoy: Its no Saltergate. As pointed out though, it at least has a good location.
Ground Name: SMH Group Stadium
Capacity: 10,600
Address: 1866 Sheffield Rd, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ
Main Tel No.: 01246 809765
Team Nickname: The Spireites or Blues
Year Ground Opened: 2010
Site: www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk
