PREVIEW | Chester vs Curzon Ashton

    Tonight sees the Deva have its first unrestricted league crowd for 18 months as Curzon Ashton visit CH1.

    The game was set to be our league opener on the 14th August, but was postponed due to covid-19 protocols. This meant both sides kicked off their National League North campaign over the weekend, and both ended up with a point.

    Curzon drew 1-1 with Guiseley at Tameside Stadium. Alex Curran’s first half strike gave the Nash the lead, before a second half own goal meant it finished all square.

    The Blues meanwhile staged an excellent fightback to get themselves off the mark. Two goals down inside half an hour, match rustiness showed with no game for 14 days. But Bern and Jonno’s side got right into their stride and a George Waring brace ensured a share of the spoils. However, they finished much the stronger and had chances to win the game late on.

    Last season, Chester were victorious over Tuesday’s opponents at the Deva with a 2-1 victory. Skipper George Glendon struck with a stunner ten minutes from time to pick up the win.

    MATCHDAY INFO

    The game this evening is a 7.45pm kick off at The Deva Stadium.

    We recommend buying tickets in advance for the game online. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS!

    Home fans will also be able to pay at the turnstiles using contactless, chip and pin and Apple Pay and Google Pay. 

    The streamlined facility will be available in The Gary Talbot (East) Stand and Harry McNally (North) Terrace initially, with plans to extend this to the Swettenham Chemists’ Community (West) Stand and South Stand in the near future. 

    There will be no change for season ticket holders, who simply need to present their season ticket card at the relevant turnstile to enter the ground. 

    Why are we making these changes? 

    The new facility has been introduced to reduce the need for cash handling and protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers, while also providing greater convenience and an improved matchday experience for supporters. 

    Can supporters still pay cash on the day? 

    Yes, we will continue to accept cash payments on matchdays with sales for all stands being available at the Ticket Office before the game. Cash will no longer be accepted at the turnstiles. 

    Can supporters purchase tickets in advance? 

    Yes, the quickest and easiest way to buy match tickets is via our online ticketing platform at chesterfc.ktckts.com. Online sales will now be available until kick off and you simply need to present your printed ticket or mobile phone to be scanned at the turnstile.  

    How can I buy a ticket for the West Stand? 

    You can purchase match tickets online at chesterfc.ktckts.com to be scanned at the turnstile as normal. If you wish to pay via card or cash then you will need to buy your ticket from the Ticket Office before the match.  

    What is the process for away fans? 

    We encourage visiting supporters to buy their tickets online at chesterfc.ktckts.com in advance. Those wishing to pay via card or cash on matchday will need to obtain a ticket from the Ticket Office before the game. Please note for some fixtures matchday sales may not be available for away supporters but this will be communicated in advance to opposition clubs. 

    CLICK HERE MORE INFORMATION ON CAR PARKING AT THE STADIUM

    MATCH PROGRAMME

    Issue Three of The Cestrian Programme for 2021/22 is on sale tonight! A digital copy costs just £2 and a printed version is £2.50 plus postage. We have 48-pages of Blues news for you in our matchday programme, including…

    • The big interview with Jude Oyibo
    • The thoughts from the dugout and the boardroom
    • The latest from our Academy and Women’s teams
    • …and much, much more!

    CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR PROGRAMME ONLINE!

    For those attending the match, we also will have a limited amount of programmes available to buy from the club shop; as well as being available to buy from our programme sellers in and around the stadium.

    MATCH COVERAGE

    We will have full coverage from the game, including…

    • Free Commentary on Seals Live from 7:35pmpm. CLICK HERE
    • Match Updates on our Twitter page – as well as post match reaction. CLICK HERE
    • HT/FT Updates on Facebook and Instagram. CLICK HERE
    • A full time match report on ChesterFC.com. CLICK HERE