The 2015-16 campaign was a turbulent season of inconsistency for Chesterfield, with The Spireites ultimately finishing 18th in League One and struggling to find stable form. Amid the drama of a mid-season managerial change that saw Dean Saunders depart and Danny Wilson return, the attack was anchored by loanee Lee Novak, whose crucial 14 league goals proved vital in securing their third-tier status. The season's undeniable highlight remains the spectacular 7-1 New Year's Day demolition of rivals Shrewsbury Town, a massive victory that provided a necessary jolt in a year defined by the challenge of consolidation.