Blues Match Report: Scunthorpe United 3 - 1 Chester FC

Chester FC were defeated on the road at Scunthorpe United in front of a record attendance of 8,274 at the Attis Arena.

Callum Roberts opened the scoring from close-range in the first half before goals from Michael Kelly and Mo Fadera made the points safe.

Kurt Willoughby grabbed a consolation late on with a fantastic free-kick that beat Ross Fitzsimons in the home goal.

The hosts had plenty of possession in the early stages of the game but failed to pose a threat on Jimmy Storer’s goal.

Kian Scales had the first meaningful attempt of the contest but his long-range strike sailed comfortably wide.

Calum McIntyre’s men fought back though and grew into the contest, and a first opportunity came mid-way through the half but Jack Bainbridge’s shot was blocked after good work from Peers to take the ball past Ross Fitzsimons.

It was a clash full of endeavour in Lincolnshire, as both sides fought in front of a packed crowd.

Scunthorpe took the lead in the 36th minute, as Callum Roberts found himself with space at the back post before he finished with composure past Storer.

Andy Butler’s side remained resolute for the remainder of the opening period and restricted the Seals throughout.

Michael Kelly produced a moment of brilliance to double the Iron’s lead just before the hour mark.

The number three whipped a powerful strike into the top corner from long-range that gave Storer no chance in the Chester goal.

Iwan Murray tried to provide a route back into the contest with a speculative effort that flew over, before Connor Woods went close with a drilled strike that rolled just past the post.

Dylan Mottley-Henry got his head on the head of a well-delivered Declan Weeks free-kick with just under 15 minutes to play but the effort was held by Fitzsimons.

The hosts put the result beyond all doubt late on as Mo Fadera twisted and turned before he slotted a clever finish past Storer.

Kurt Willoughby pulled one back for the Seals in stoppage time with a fantastic free-kick that flew past Fitzsimons into the net.

Calum McIntyre’s side return to action with an important home clash next Saturday when Curzon Ashton travel to the Deva Stadium.

Match Report by Tom Bird.

CHESTER FC: Storer, Roberts, Burke, Rawlinson, Woodthorpe, Bainbridge, O’Kane (Mottley-Henry 54′), Weeks, Murray (Mooney 68′), Woods (Willoughby 80′), Peers.

Subs not used: Lambert, Leak.

Scorers: Willoughby 90+1′

Attendance: 8,274

You can watch the post-match interview with Blues Boss Calum McIntyre here...