MATCH PREVIEW | Chester vs Southport
The Blues kick off 2019 back at the Swansway Chester Stadium tomorrow – facing the National League North’s in form side, Southport.
Getting back to winning ways, and also revenge, will be on the agenda for Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley’s side. On Boxing Day in the reverse fixture, Southport ran out convincing 3-0 winners.
A brace from Captain David Morgan and a Bradley Bauress strike sealed the win for Liam Watson’s team on the 26th. They followed it up with a 2-1 win over Alfreton on Saturday.
Chester had a much different festive period, being stretched by injuries to key players, they have lost back to back matches against the Sandgrounders and Hereford respectively.
Nevertheless, tomorrow is a time to take eyes off the away form and focus on fortress Swansway. Just one home loss this season and the best home record in the NLN aides the Blues tomorrow afternoon.
They could remain without Danny Livesey and Gary Stopforth tomorrow. Akwasi Asante has also been sidelined for the last two, but the Hereford game was the last of his loan spell as the club chase a permanent deal.
Form Guide – The Last Five (National League North)
Chester FC | Played 5, Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 2
Darlington (h) | Won 3-1 | Scorers: Akwasi Asante (3)
Stockport (a) | Draw 1-1 | Scorer: Akwasi Asante
AFC Telford (h) | Won 2-1 | Scorers: Akwasi Asante, Anthony Dudley
Southport (a) | Lost 3-0 | Scorers: None
Hereford (a) | Lost 2-0 | Scorers: None
Southport | Played 5, Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 0
Boston (a) | Won 2-1 | Scorers: Jack Sampson, Ryan Astles
Bradford PA (a) | Draw 2-2 | Scorers: Dean Winnard, Bradley Bauress
Ashton (a) | Won 2-1 | Scorers: Jack Sampson, David Morgan
Chester (h) | Won 3-0 | Scorers: David Morgan (2), Bradley Bauress
Alfreton (h) | Won 2-1 | Scorers: Jason Gilchrist, Jack Sampson
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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.
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