The introduction to A Fine Line, Matthew Rhodes's book about Chesterfield's 1996/97 FA Cup run, is now available to read for free on The Spireite Herald.
03.08.26Features
Welcome to our list of the 'Top 100 Leicester City players of all time'. From 1884-2026 we have formed THE definitive list. Let's take a look at the players who position 54th to 50th on our list.... which includes two Premier League winners, a scorer of some of the most famous City goals of all time and a legendary goalkeeper.
05.06.26History
The FA Cup run is over after a 2-1 defeat in extra time to Southampton. It was a battling performance, though it was littered with the mirror mistakes that continue to frustrate us as Foxes fans. Andy takes a look at five things we learned from the match this weekend.
16.02.26Matchday
Brighton were knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool in convincing fashion on Saturday evening.
15.02.26News
City face Southampton for the second time this week, hoping to bounce back from the disastrous 4-3 defeat with a win in the FA Cup. Rob Hayes consider five things to look out for on Saturday.
12.02.26Matchday
ANALYSIS: It was hard to escape the sense of frustration and disappointment at the end of the match. From financial, morale and sporting points of view, this loss hits hard.
21.01.26Matchday
Look closely at the context of this game, and what is at stake, and its profile increases by several orders of magnitude. The age-old football cliché insists that every game is the biggest game. This one actually is.
19.01.26Matchday
The Foxes navigated a potential banana skin tie with an air of comfort, as they beat League Two's Cheltenham Town 2-0 to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
12.01.26Matchday
From a sporting perspective, the reward for the Town players is obvious – the chance to share a pitch with Erling Haaland and the rest. From a financial perspective, the reward is just as significant.
12.01.26News
Brighton reached the next round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Manchester United.
12.01.26Features
Brighton will take on Darren Fletcher's Manchester United in the FA Cup this weekend.
09.01.26Features
As Leicester City prepare to face Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup Third Round on Saturday lunchtime, there’s a strong feeling of trepidation around this potential banana skin of a fixture. Rob Hayes highlights five things to think about ahead of the game.
08.01.26Matchday
Welcome to our list of the 'Top 100 Leicester City players of all time'. From 1884-2026 we have formed THE definitive list. A list which we are sure will produce controversy, discussion and maybe even the odd nod in agreement. Let's get started with how we formed the greatest list of the greatest players who played for the greatest football club.
01.01.26History
Town’s players, staff and fans were dreaming of a trip to a big Premier League side, the prospect of a giant visiting the County Ground, or at least a local derby. Instead, it’ll be a trip to Salford City.
08.12.25News
Are Swindon teams actually allowed to be like this? Surely a display of such unmitigated effort, energy, creativity and class comes with an FA charge? An EFL points deduction?
07.12.25Matchday
For the fans, the cup might be about dreams – regardless of whether they are being made or shattered. For the club, however, it is just as much about the dough.
05.12.25News
Holloway is able to name up to nine substitutes for the fixture, under competition rules, though it is entirely possible he will not fill up his allocation given the situation.
The Robins have had to deal with a considerable number of player absences in recent weeks, and the flurry of issues is set to continue this weekend.
Additional speakers for the public address system and some safety barrier work still remains outstanding. However, Anthony Hall is confident this will have been completed in time for the visit of Bolton.
06.11.25News
The game is scheduled for the weekend of December 6 and 7. It could be chosen for live TV coverage. If not, it will be a 3pm kickoff on Saturday, December 6.
03.11.25News
Drinan will be missing for league matches against Tranmere Rovers, Fleetwood Town and Grimsby Town. The Irishman will be a considerable absence for Swindon.
02.11.25News
MACHEL HEWITT: Another week, another horrific call from the officials. How do you explain the decision to chalk off Omar Sowunmi’s equaliser?
02.11.25Matchday
MACHEL HEWITT: In 2019, when these sides locked horns in two pulsating first-round ties, it was seen as one of the FA Cup’s romantic David versus Goliath stories. But times have changed.
01.11.25Matchday
On the eve of Wycombe Wanderers' 2025/26 FA Cup campaign, we relive their most famous story.
31.10.25History
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