A Fine Line – How The Spireites (Almost) Reached the F.A. Cup Final

A nostalgic celebration of one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in F.A. Cup history. which revisits Chesterfield FC's remarkable 1996/97 cup run, exploring not only how it unfolded but how it affected both the town and the club at a time when following your team felt very different than today.

Drawing on interviews with those who were there – Spireites players, lifelong supporters, sports journalists and one of the most iconic referees in the English game – the book is filled with personal memories and behind-the-scenes insight.

A Fine Line is a feel-good chronicle of a classic giant-killing adventure, perfect for Spireites fans and FA Cup romantics alike. Published in 2026.

Size: 142mm x 223mm – 237 pages.