MATCH PREVIEW | Chester vs Alfreton Town

Friday 26 October 2018

It’s been a 25 day wait, but finally the Blues get back to National League North action tomorrow.

Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley’s side will be looking to pick up where they left off in the league, the 3-0 victory over Hereford on 2nd October made it seven unbeaten in the division.

In the Blues’ absence, they have dropped to 8th place. However, with sides above dropping points this month, they could go as high as 2nd if games in hand are capitalised upon.

In midweek, a steady performance shook off rustiness in the Cheshire Senior Cup – as the Blues ran out 2-1 winners over Witton Albion. Gary Roberts and Craig Mahon got the goals, on a night where a bulk of players returned from injuries which offers real encouragement going into an action packed few weeks.

Be aware, Alfreton represent a tough task tomorrow afternoon. Whilst they have lost all of their last four games in the NLN, they have recruited strongly this week with incomings such as Reece Styche, David Lynch and Sam Hird.

With a Manager like Billy Heath also on board, who has been promoted from this division before with FC Halifax, they represent challenging opposition at the Swansway Chester Stadium.

Our Last Match

Form Guide – The Last Five (National League North)

Chester FC | Played 5, Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 0

FC United (h) | Draw 0-0 | Scorers: None

Boston United (a) | Won 2-0 | Scorers: Steve Howson, Dan Mooney

Kidderminster (h) | Won 3-1 | Scorers: Anthony Dudley, Matty Hughes (2)

Chorley (a) | Draw 0-0 | Scorers: None

Hereford (h) | Won 3-0 | Scorers: Matty Hughes, John Pritchard, Deane Smalley

Alfreton Town | Played 5, Won 1, Drawn 0, Lost 4

Darlington (a) | Won 1-0 | Scorer: Bobby Johnson

Guiseley (h) | Lost 0-1 | Scorers: None

Chorley (a) | Lost 3-1 | Scorer: Bobby Johnson

Bradford PA (h) | Lost 0-1 | Scorers: None

Altrincham (a) | Lost 3-1 | Scorer: Richard Peniket

Blues Playlist (As chosen by Joint Manager Anthony Johnson!)

What’s going on before the game?

We are delighted to confirm the Army will be attending the fixture to raise awareness ahead of Remembrance Day and provide free interactive activities for supporters of all ages. Members of The Mercian Regiment and The Queen’s Own Yeomanry will have reconnaissance vehicles and displays positioned at the south east corner of the ground from 1pm onwards.
Members of the Fan Engagement Working Group who will be promoting City Fans United memberships in the Community Trust gazebo so if you need to renew or have not yet signed up, pop along and become a co-owner of your football club.
Our Shop will be open before the game to get all the latest replica Chester FC Merchandise.
YOUTH CUP GAME – Legends Lounge hospitality tickets and donation opportunities for the Senior Blues Youth Foundation will also be available in the Blues Bar prior to tomorrow’s game.
Christmas Raffle 2018 Tickets will be available for collection to be sold! Come to the ticket office to collect your ticket books