Bradford vs Chesterfield: A Yorkshire Rivalry Renewed

For football fans in Yorkshire, there are few rivalries that can match the passion and intensity of the one between Bradford City and Chesterfield. The two clubs have met over 100 times in their history, and the matches have always been fiercely contested.
In recent years, the rivalry has been somewhat diminished, as Bradford have spent much of the time in the lower divisions while Chesterfield have established themselves as a League Two club. However, the two sides are set to meet again in the FA Cup this weekend, and it is sure to be a memorable occasion.
The history of the Bradford-Chesterfield rivalry dates back to the early days of the Football League. The two clubs first met in 1892, and they have been playing each other regularly ever since. The rivalry is particularly intense because the two clubs are so close geographically. Bradford is just 25 miles from Chesterfield, and the two towns have a long history of sporting rivalry.
The most famous match between the two clubs was the FA Cup semi-final in 1911. Bradford won the match 1-0, and they went on to win the FA Cup that year. The match is still remembered as one of the most famous FA Cup semi-finals of all time.
In recent years, the rivalry between Bradford and Chesterfield has been less intense. However, the two clubs are still fierce rivals, and the FA Cup match this weekend is sure to be a passionate and exciting affair.
Here are some of the key moments in the history of the Bradford-Chesterfield rivalry:

1892: The two clubs first meet in the FA Cup. Bradford win 1-0.

1911: Bradford beat Chesterfield 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final. Bradford go on to win the FA Cup that year.

1921: Chesterfield beat Bradford 2-1 in the FA Cup.

1956: Bradford beat Chesterfield 3-1 in the FA Cup.

1982: Chesterfield beat Bradford 2-0 in the FA Cup.

2014: Bradford beat Chesterfield 2-1 in the FA Cup.

2019: The two clubs are set to meet again in the FA Cup.
The Bradford-Chesterfield rivalry is one of the most passionate and intense in Yorkshire. The two clubs have met over 100 times in their history, and the matches have always been fiercely contested. The FA Cup match this weekend is sure to be another memorable occasion.