After three top - four finishes , Chesterfield were elected to the Second Division of the Football League for the 1899 -- 1900 season .
They continued in the Sheffield leagues until joining the Midland Football League in 1896 .
After three top - four finishes , Chesterfield were elected to the Second Division of the Midland Football League   for the 1899 -- 1900 season .
They continued in the Sheffield leagues until joining the Midland Football League in 1896 .