Dudley joined the club permanently in June 2019 from Salford City. The attacker was Chester FC’s top scorer in 2018-19 whilst on loan from the Ammies, with 11 goals in 38 appearances.

He was named Golden Boot winner and Seals Live Player of the Season at the clubs Annual Awards. Dudley had also scored 11 goals during the 2017-18 campaign as Salford won the National League North title. ‘Duds’ made his football league debut for Bury and also had loan spells at Guiseley and Macclesfield before his move to the Peninsula Stadium.

He made his 100^th appearance for Chester in the 2020/21 campaign and is now into his fifth season at the Deva.