BLUES MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON v CHESTER FC

Chester FC kick off a run of six successive away games, all in the space of 17 days, this weekend at Darlington.

Calum McIntyre’s side saw their six match winning run halted last Saturday in the FA Cup against York City, but more than held their own in a battling performance against higher league opposition.

Wyll Stanway kept up his impressive clean sheet streak, which now stands at five, and the Blues turn back to the league action looking to secure a fifth straight National League North victory which could move them back into the top seven.

Tom Peers will return to the squad after being cup-tied, while new signing Christian Norton is also expected to feature.

THE OPPOSITION:

Darlington sit bottom of the National League North table with 11 points from their first 16 matches.

Josh Gowling took charge on 19th September following the departure of Alun Armstrong. The former Hereford boss claimed his first win as Manager last Saturday with a 2-1 success at Farsley Celtic. Victory this weekend could move Darlo up a couple of spots in 22nd as they look to escape the drop zone.

FORM GUIDE:

Darlington | W2 D5 L9 | F12 A31 | Pos: 24th

Last Three

vs Spennymoor Town (h) | L 1-2 | Scorer: Jacob Hazel

vs Farsley Celtic (a) | W 2-1 | Scorers: Cameron Salkeld, Will Hatfield

vs Peterborough Sports (a) | L 0-2 | Scorers: None

Chester | W7 D2 L5 | F17 A11 | Pos: 8th

Last Three

vs Scunthorpe United (h) | W 2-0 | Scorers: Charlie Caton, Elliott Whitehouse

vs Southport (a) | W 2-0 | Scorers: George Glendon, Elliott Whitehouse

vs Curzon Ashton (a) | W 1-0 | Scorer: George Glendon

MATCH DETAILS:

Kick off is 3pm at Blackwell Meadows on Saturday.

The address for the ground is: 

Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NR.

After discussions between both clubs and on police advice, the game is segregated and is advance ticket purchase only for away fans.

No away tickets will be available for purchase on the gate.

We have been allocated the open end at Blackwell Meadows with capacity of 770 standing tickets, 50 seated tickets and up to 6 wheelchair spaces + 6 carers available for away supporters.