Chapell began his career at Sheffield United, making his first team début in the League Cup First Round 2–0 defeat by Hartlepool United at the Victoria Park in August 2010.[2] In January 2011 he agreed a contract extension to keep him with the club until the end of the 2011–12 season.[3] After a successful season in the reserves Chapell was handed another new contract in July 2012 to keep him with United for a further twelve months.[4]
The following season Chapell was on the fringes of the United first team, and in October 2012 he agreed a months loan to Burton Albion to gain more first team experience.[5] Chapell made his Albion début later that evening against Port Vale as a 70-minute substitute, scoring only three minutes after coming onto the pitch.[6] He made his first start for Burton Albion in an FA Cup fixture against Altrincham which resulted in a 3–3 draw.[7] With the Blades suffering injury problems Chapell was recalled early from his loan at the start of December, leaving Burton after having made four appearances and scored one goal.[8] After making his first league appearance for United in December 2012, Chapell was loaned out once more in March, moving to Torquay United until the end of the season.[9] He made his Torquay début a few days later, in a 1–1 draw against Southend United at Roots Hall, providing the assist for Joss Labadie's goal.[10] On 12 April 2013 Sheffield United's caretaker manager Chris Morgan recalled Chapell from his loan spell, and he returned to United having played six times for Torquay.[11] The following June Chapell extended his contract with the Blades once more.[12]
Torquay United
Despite recently agreeing a new deal with Sheffield United, Chapell signed a two-year contract with former loan club Torquay United on 9 July 2013,[13] the Blades allowing him to leave on a free transfer with the promise of a future sell-on payment.[14] Having made his debut in the opening game of the season, Chapell became a regular in the Torquay line up and had scored three goals by the end of August, including two goals in six minutes against Northampton Town.[15]
In July 2015, Chapell signed for Chester.[17] In November 2017 he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan.[18] He scored a hat-trick for the Celts in a 5–2 league victory over Lancaster City.[19] He returned to Chester in February 2018,[20] but left the club by mutual consent one month later.[21]
In June 2018, he signed for Matlock Town.[22] In July 2019, he joined Sheffield FC.[23]
^One appearance in FA Trophy; two appearances two goals in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup; two appearances in Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup