BLUES MATCH PREVIEW: Darlington v Chester FC

Chester FC’s record-breaking away run is put to the test once again this weekend, facing fifth-placed Darlington.

It’s a return to the North East for the Blues, seven days after their 2-0 win at Blyth Spartans. Goals from Declan Weeks and Ollie Heywood ensured Calum McIntyre’s men made it 18 league matches unbeaten on the road, ending a record previously set back in 1930/31.

A further boost has been handed to the squad prior to the game, with key defender Matty Williams signing a new contract at the Deva, keeping him at the club for the 2023/24 campaign.

Darlington sat top of the table a few months ago, but one win in ten games has seen them drop to fifth place – eight points behind the Seals.

However, that one win did come in their last game at Blackwell Meadows, a convincing 3-0 victory over Hereford on 18th March.

Kick off on Saturday afternoon is 3pm.

THE FORM GUIDE:

Darlington | 5th in NLN | W17 D11 L11 | F67 A52

Recent League Results:

vs Farsley Celtic (a) | Lost 1-3 | Scorer: Alex Purver

vs Kettering Town (a) | Drew 0-0 | Scorers: None

vs Banbury United (a) | Drew 0-0 | Scorers: None

Chester | 3rd in NLN | W18 D16 L6 | F61 A37

Recent League Results:

vs Peterborough Sports (h) | Lost 0-1 | Scorers: None

vs Scarborough Athletic (h) | Drew 2-2 | Scorers: Kurt Willoughby, Charlie Caton

vs Blyth Spartans (a) | Won 2-0 | Scorers: Declan Weeks, Ollie Heywood