Preview: Scunthorpe United (h)

    Chester look to further build on recent fantastic form, welcoming promotion favourites Scunthorpe United to the Leap76 Stadium.

    Last weekend’s magnificent 2-0 away win at National League side Hartlepool United made it five wins in the last six for Calum McIntyre’s side and secured an FA Cup Round One tie with York City.

    Charlie Caton was on the scoresheet for the third successive round in the cup, his sixth goal in nine games, as was midfielder Elliott Whitehouse – who is set to face his former side this Saturday.

    THE OPPOSITION

    Scunthorpe are looking to bounce back from relegation at the first attempt and have made a strong start to life in the National League North.

    Jimmy Dean’s men sit in fourth having lost just two of their opening 11 matches, and could end the weekend top of the table if results go their way.

    LAST TIME OUT

    FORM GUIDE

    Chester | W4 D2 L5 | F12 A11 | Pos: 16th

    Last Three

    vs Blyth Spartans (h) | W 2-1 | Scorers: Charlie Caton, Elliott Whitehouse (pen)

    vs Boston United (a) | L 0-1 | Scorers: None

    vs Peterborough Sports (h) | W 3-2 | Scorers: Charlie Caton, Adam Thomas, Reece Daly

    Scunthorpe | W6 D3 L2 | F21 A11 | Pos: 4th

    Last Three

    vs Chorley (a) | D 1-1 | Scorer: Danny Elliott

    vs Buxton (h) | L 0-3 | Scorers: None

    vs Brackley Town (h) | W 1-0 | Scorer: Jacob Butterfield

    MATCH DETAILS

    Kick off is 3pm on Saturday afternoon at the Leap76 Stadium. The postcode for the ground is CH1 4LT.

    TICKETS

    Supporters are advised that while the temporary capacity reduction is in place, matchday admission will not be available at turnstiles, meaning tickets will have to either be purchased online at chesterfc.ktckts.com or at the Ticket Office.

    It is unlikely that tickets will be sold on matchday for this fixture, so supporters are advised to purchase in advance via the below link.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!

    BLUES PLAYLIST

    Boost the Budget pledger Rhodri Lloyd selected the Blues Playlist for this fixture – here’s what will be played over the PA!

    WHAT’S ON

    Plenty happening at the Leap76 Stadium this weekend as we host Scunthorpe United!

    We will be showing our support for Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity, and encourage fans to ‘Wear it Pink’.

    CLICK HERE TO READ OUR WHAT’S ON GUIDE!

    PROGRAMME

    The Cestrian Programme will be available at the game, including the thoughts of Manager Calum McIntyre, a look at our Wear it Pink fixture and much more. The 40-page publication costs £2.50 at the ground.

    Sales will also be available online: CLICK HERE

    MATCH COVERAGE

    • We will have full, FREE match commentary on Seals Live from 2.40pm on Saturday. Tune in by visiting our new look Match Centre: CLICK HERE

    There is also updates from the ground on our social media channels throughout the day, including…

    • Match Updates on our Twitter page. CLICK HERE
    • HT/FT Updates on Facebook and Instagram. CLICK HERE
    • A full time match report on ChesterFC.com. CLICK HERE
    • A post match interview with Calum on Chester FC TV. CLICK HERE