Match Preview: King’s Lynn Town (h)

    After almost a month away from CH1, the Seals return to the Deva Stadium as we host King’s Lynn Town.

    Calum McIntyre’s side go into the weekend’s action with the best home record in the National League North, with 23 points collected from 11 matches.

    However, tomorrow’s opponents will pose a stern test. King’s Lynn Town sit in second position and trail league leaders Curzon Ashton by two points, albeit having played two games more.

    It is our final home game of 2024 with our next match at the Deva coming on New Year’s Day against Southport.

    There are unique circumstances as both teams last match was away to Brackley Town.

    THE OPPOSITION

    The Linnets have made a stark improvement from last season as they have emerged as title contenders.

    Adam Lakeland’s side had a turbulent and underwhelming 2023/24 campaign as they finished only five points clear of the relegation spots.

    A huge reason behind their recent success is their defensive record as they haven’t conceded in five matches.

    During that impregnable run, they have picked up 13 points from five outings including narrowly beating Brackley during the week.

    King’s Lynn Town have been in the National League as recently as the 2021/22 season where a two year stint in the fifth tier came to a disappointing end.

    THE GAFFER

    Adam Lakeland has been in charge at the Walks since September 2023.

    The 40-year-old has vast experience at this level having previously managed Curzon Ashton and Farsley Celtic.

    While with the latter, Lakeland guided the Yorkshire-based club to two promotions including winning the Northern Premier League Premier Division in 2019.

    The UEFA A licensed coach started his career in women’s football before taking up the assistant manager role at Curzon.

    ONE TO WATCH

    Kyle Callan-McFadden has been at heart of King’s Lynn Town’s resolute defence, including contributing offensively.

    The 29-year-old scored the winner in midweek as he bundled in the decisive goal from a corner away to Brackley.

    The Linnets haven’t conceded in almost 500 minutes of football and Callan-McFadden has played every second of that impressive patch of form.

    The Irishman made two appearances for Norwich City in his earlier years before having a brief stint in America with Orlando City B.

    Callan-McFadden then made over a century of appearances for Sligo Rovers in his native Ireland before moving to King’s Lynn Town in 2020.

    Jonathon Margetts is also one to keep an eye on, as the forward has netted on seven occasions in the National League North.

    LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

    King’s Lynn Town | W12 D4 L6 | F27 A19 | Pos: 2nd

    Last Three

    Scarborough Athletic (H) | W 1-0 | Scorers: Greg Taylor

    Alfreton Town (H) | D 0-0 | Scorers: N/A

    Brackley Town (A) | W 1-0 | Scorers: Kyle Callan-McFadden

    Chester FC | W9 D5 L6 | F25 A21 | Pos: 10th

    Last Three

    Oxford City (H) | W 3-1 | Scorers: Tom Peers x3

    Warrington Town (A) | D 1-1 | Scorers: Harrison Burke

    Brackley Town (A) | L 2-1 | Scorers: Charlie Caton

    Match Preview by Jude Deedigan.

    MATCH DETAILS

    Kick off is 3pm at The Deva Stadium on Saturday. 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 from midday on Saturday, until kick off and then post match, full stocked with a full selection of alcohol and soft drinks as well as showing all of the action.

    Inside the ground, the Kiosks will be serving their wider variety of Cottoms pies during the new 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.

    FESTIVE FIXTURES

    With Saturday being our final game before Christmas, we have some festive treats for our young Blues at the Deva Stadium this weekend as we host King’s Lynn Town.

    Prior to the game outside the ground, we will be joined by Santa and his sleigh thanks to the Saughall Rotary Club.

    Then at half time, Santa will be walking around the pitch handing our some goodies to our youngsters.

    We also have a bucket collection inside the stadium before the game, with all funds going directly to our Academy setup.

    Saughall Rotary Club run a number of fund raising events throughout the year which help them to support Local and National charities as well as many community groups and good causes.

    For more information on Saughall RC: CLICK HERE

    MATCHDAY COVERAGE

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