Football: The last game at Saltergate

Chesterfield fan Charlie Clayton, with his cape flying in the wind, approaches Saltergate for the last time Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

The fixtures board is in use for the last time Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

Some fans leave their own emotional message Photograph: Fabio De Paolo for the Observer

Special commemorative t-shirts are on sale outside the ground Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

As are commemorative programmes Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

The Chesterfield players shake hands with the Bournemouth players Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

The home side are on the attack, but they went in at half time 1-0 down after Drew Talbot turned a Warren Cummings cross into his own net Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

A rare view at football grounds these days Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

Chesterfield continue to press in the second half Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

The Chesterfield fans look worried as the game grinds on and they are still behind...
Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

...yet this young fella is still having a great time
Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

Relief for the Chesterfield fans in the 80th minute when Jack Lester lashes in the equaliser Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

Deep into injury time Derek Niven (right) popped up to score and give Chesterfield a 2-1 victory. Unfortunately the win wasn't enough to put Chesterfield into the play-offs as results elsewhere went against them, but at least they ended 139 years of football at Saltergate with a win Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

Some people are on the pitch... they think it's all over... Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

Wonder if the steward is having flashbacks to Wembley Stadium 1977 and the England v Scotland match Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer

The fans say their final goodbyes and take photos to help them savour the memory of this emotional day Photograph: Fabio De Paola for the Observer