MATCH PREVIEW | Chester vs Chorley
The Blues host the league leaders tomorrow at the Swansway Chester Stadium – looking to build on Wednesday’s 1-0 victory at Darlington.
A massive psychological boost it was, ending the North East hoodoo courtesy of Simon Grand’s fourth goal of the season just before half time. It was a well worked move too – as you can see below!
📹 All part of the plan…👀
⚽️ Here's the brilliantly worked winning goal from last night's victory away at Darlington.
Can anyone else hear @amjonno in this clip? "That was hours and hours and hours" 😂👊 pic.twitter.com/KpYNeGZXuM
— Chester FC (@ChesterFC) March 28, 2019
The victory on Wednesday lifted the Blues back up to 9th place in the table, and keeping touch with the play-offs. It makes tomorrow’s game against the table toppers all the more massive. Captain Scott Burton missed the victory through injury, and George Green didn’t feature as he looks to get back to full fitness. Gary Stopforth’s incredible comeback from injury could possibly be complete by next week; but he will be unable to feature this Saturday.
Our visitors have a massive six games to go in the hunt for the Championship. In fact, such a difficult end it is for them, Chester are the lowest placed side they have to face between now and April 27th! But their destiny is in their own hands as they look to break into the fifth tier. They’ve bolstered their squad with a familar name ahead of the game, signing striker Shaun Tuton on loan from Spennymoor. Tuton left Chester in August to sign for the Moors.
Last Time We Met
Form Guide – The Last Five (National League North)
Chester FC | Played 5, Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 2
Bradford PA (a) | Lost 0-2 | Scorers: None
Blyth Spartans (h) | Won 2-0 | Scorers: Craig Mahon, George Waring
Altrincham (a) | Lost 0-4 | Scorers: None
Leamington (h) | Draw 1-1 | Scorer: Ben McKenna
Darlington (a) | Won 1-0 | Scorer: Simon Grand
Chorley | Played 5, Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 0
Nuneaton (h) | Won 2-0 | Scorers: Alex Newby, Adam Blakeman
Darlington (a) | Draw 1-1 | Scorer: Josh Wilson
Kidderminster (h) | Won 3-0 | Scorers: Josh Wilson (2), Marcus Carver
Boston (a) | Won 2-0 | Scorers: Marcus Carver, Elliot Newby
Leamington (h) | Won 3-0 | Scorers: Marcus Carver (2), Louis Almond
Blues Playlist (As chosen by Ben McKenna!)
Matchday Programme
The Cestrian programme remains packed with content – and costs just £2.50! This issue includes…
- The thoughts of Bern and Jonno
- KGV Sports Hub
- Match cartoons of recent Blues action
- An exclusive interview with Ben McKenna
…and lots more!
Match Details
Kick off at the Swansway Chester Stadium tomorrow is 3pm. For Sat Nav users, our postcode is CH1 4LT.
Ticket prices for the game are as follows…
(Standing) Harry McNally Terrace: Adult £12 Concessions* £10 18-21 £10 5-17 £3 Under 5s FREE
*Senior citizens / Student card holders / Unemployed with proof of unemployment / Armed Forces
(Seating) The Red Insure Stand and Swettenham Chemists Community Stand: Adult £15 Concessions* £12 18-21 £10 5-17 £3 Under 5s FREE
*Senior citizens / Student card holders / Unemployed with proof of unemployment / Armed Forces
Please note supporters aged 5-17 and 18-21 should pay on turnstiles as normal, however are requested to have proof of identity or age if asked by the turnstiles operator.
Disabled supporters’ carers will be admitted free of charge.
Students, unemployed and Armed Forces concessions tickets should be purchases from the Ticket Office prior to the game.
FAMILY ZONE in Swettenham Chemists Community Stand: 5-11 £1 Under 5s FREE
Tickets can be purchased pay on the gate.
Live Coverage
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