Phil Kirk Who Owns Chesterfield FC Died at the Age of 59

Phil Kirk, who own Chesterfield FC with his brother Ashley, died at 59 after losing his life to inoperable cancer. The sad news about the demise of the Chesterfield FC owner was shared on the official Twitter handle of the League Two team, Chesterfield, in the morning. The news has shocked the football world and the loyal fans of the team that was making good progress in League Two.

Both Ashley and Phil Kirk bought the Chesterfield-based club in the year 2022 and since they acquired the local club, they have been seen progressing in their domestic league year by year. Their planned investments made the club win the National League trophy, which promoted the club to League Two of the English football pyramid. At the time of the passing of their owner, the team sits in the second spot in League Two.

Who Was Chesterfield FC Owner Phil Kirk and What Illness Was He Suffering From?

In March 2025, the club announced that Phil Kirk is battling Cancer, saying it could not be treated, but the treatment is expected to give more years to Phil Kirk. Despite all this, Phil Kirk attended the fan forum, showing his character and his love for the sport of football. In August 2025, the club announced that ongoing treatment had no effect on the owner and he was then shifted to palliative care.

From time to time, the passionate fans of Chesterfield FC have shown their love for the owner, one such incident includes fans applauding in the 58th minute in a match against Newport County.

What's Next for Chesterfield FC

Chesterfield will now go through a period of transition after the demise of club owner Phil Kirk. The team is already doing well in League Two and must focus on maintaining the same form moving ahead in the 2025/26 season. The demise of the co-owner of Chesterfield will now play as a motivating factor for players. For Chesterfield fans, nothing short of promotion will now be acceptable. A promotion to League One would be the best tribute the players of Chesterfield can give to the visionary man who came and changed things for the old club in just 3 years.

Ashley, brother and co-investor in Chesterfield, still owns a set amount of shares in the club and will look forward to a smooth transition. The next big task for the club would be to find a suitable owner who can continue the legacy of Phil Kirk and ensure the team that won 5 out of their last 6 matches without conceding a single defeat to maintain the momentum going forward.

We at Sportsdunia stand in solidarity with the family and friends of Phil Kirk during this time of grief.