Match Preview: Spennymoor Town (h)
The Seals welcome Spennymoor Town to the Deva Stadium during midweek as we look to extend our unbeaten run to seven matches.
Calum McIntyre’s side prevailed over Alfreton Town on Saturday afternoon with an accomplished 2-0 win.
Second half goals from the in-form Harrison Burke and Tom Peers earned us our first victory over Billy Heath’s men since 2021.
Another three points at CH1 consolidated our impressive home record, which is the best in the league.
No team in the division has scored more than our 10 league goals in 2025.
THE OPPOSITION
Spennymoor Town currently reside in 13th position but only five points separate them from the playoff positions.
The Moors’ 7-0 victory over Rushall Olympic on the weekend was the joint biggest deficit recorded in the National League North this season.
Glen Taylor and Corey McKeown both netted a hat-trick while Robert Ramshaw grabbed the other goal.
Spennymoor’s position is largely down to their tendency to draw games. No team in the division has recorded more stalemates than their 11 this campaign.
Graeme Lee’s team beat us in the reverse fixture as they ran out 3-0 winners at The Brewery Field on the opening day.
The team hailing for County Durham are in the fifth round of FA Trophy after they knocked out National League South outfit Hampton & Richmond.
THE GAFFER
Graeme Lee has been in charge of Tuesday’s opponents for just over a year after leaving his post at Marske United to join the Moors.
Managing the club was almost the 46-year-old’s destiny as his father, Tony, had been at the helm of the club in the early noughties.
After a tough first month, which consisted of three losses and a draw, Lee made a profound impact at The Brewery Field.
Spennymoor ended up just missing out on the playoffs by a solitary point, after winning 13 out of their last 18 league matches.
Lee’s efforts were rewarded as he was recognised as National League North Manager of the Month for February and March.
In his playing days, the Englishman was a defender and he appeared most notably for Hartlepool United making over 200 appearances for the Pools.
His first role in senior football management was at Hartlepool after a positive spell as Middlesbrough’s Under-23 manager.
ONE TO WATCH
Glen Taylor enters this clash in fine form after netting five times in his last two matches.
A three-goal haul on the weekend against Rushall Olympic took his tally of the season to double figures.
Taylor was also the hero in the FA Trophy as it was his brace that saw the Moors overcome Hampton & Richmond away from home at the start of the month.
At 34-years-old, the Englishman is entering the twilight of a prolific career in Non-League football.
The forward is close to surpassing 400 games for the club after rejoining back in 2015, in which time he has scored over a century of goals.
He has also represented Blyth Spartans, Whitley Bay and Ashington AFC.
LEAGUE FORM GUIDE
Chester FC | W13 D7 L6 | F39 A27 | Pos: 3rd
Last Three
Buxton (A) | W 4-2 | Scorers: Charlie Caton x2, Harrison Burke and Jack Bainbridge
Leamington (A) | W 4-1 | Scorers: Charlie Caton, Tom Peers, Kurt Willoughby and Harrison Burke
Alfreton Town (H) | W 2-0 | Scorers: Harrison Burke & Tom Peers
Spennymoor Town | W8 D11 L6 | F40 A29 | Pos: 13th
Last Three
South Shields (H) | D 1-1 | Scorers: Isaac Fletcher
Scarborough Athletic (A) | D 1-1 | Scorers: Aidan Rutledge
Rushall Olympic (H) | W 7-0 | Scorers: Glen Taylor x3, Corey McKeown x3 and Robert Ramshaw
Match Preview by Jude Deedigan
MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is 7:45pm at The Deva Stadium on Tuesday. The postcode for the ground is CH1 4LT.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
For information on Admission Prices, Entry into the Stadium, Payment Methods, Allocated Seating and much more – visit chesterfc.com/matchdayinformation.
Tickets: Available online – CLICK HERE! Contactless card payments are available at the turnstile, with cash payments available at the Ticket Office.
The GWG Street Food Van will be open prior to the game, serving Burgers, Salt and Pepper Fries and of course – our Footy Scran favourite – loaded fries!
The Cestrian Bar will be open, fully stocked with a wide selection of alcohol and soft drinks.
Inside the ground, the Kiosks will be serving their wider variety of Cottoms pies during the campaign, including Cottage Pies!
Matchday Programmes will be available to purchase from the Club Shop and our volunteer sellers around the ground, costing £3. If you are unable to get a programme on the day, they are available to buy online – CLICK HERE.
25% DISCOUNT ON TICKETS!
We are offering all supporters 25% discount and all tickets purchased online via Fanbase for this fixture!
How do I claim my 25% discount on my tickets?
- Head to chesterfc.com/tickets or CLICK HERE
- Select your tickets for the Spennymoor fixture in the relevant stand and for the relevant age category
- Click ‘Checkout‘
- In the section marked ‘Do you have a promo code?‘ click this and then enter the code CFC25 and click ‘Apply‘
- Make your payment and your tickets will be sent to you via email!
Please note, discount is strictly one order per account. Discount is available online via Fanbase or if you purchase at the ticket office, where our volunteers can apply the discount for you. Full prices still apply if you are paying contactless at the turnstile.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS AND ENJOY 25% OFF!
If supporters have any issues with the process please email albert.davies@chesterfc.com.
MATCHDAY COVERAGE
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