MATCH PREVIEW: CHESTER FC v GLOUCESTER CITY

The Blues face Gloucester City this weekend at the Leap76 Stadium in search of their first points of the new year.

Saturday’s defeat at home to Rushall Olympic was a first loss down CH1 since the start of September, and the first goal the Blues have conceded at home since 7th October.

The Blues have more options for selection this weekend, as Nathan Woodthorpe returned from an impressive loan at Marine and is expected to be in the squad.

Forward Zack Clarke is also back from Caernarfon after scoring nine goals in 21 games, although is a slight doubt for the game due to an ankle injury sustained in his last match for the Welsh side.

THE OPPOSITION

Mike Cook’s side currently sit in 22nd place in the National League North table, with five wins so far this term.

They picked up one point from six during their festive double header with high-flying Hereford, before looking to be on course for victory last weekend at home to Southport – as they led 2-0 in the 82nd minute – however conceded twice late on to be held to a draw.

This is the first time the two sides have met this season, having drawn both games 1-1 last campaign as both the Blues and the Tigers made the Play-Offs.

LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

Chester | W11 D6 L8 | F29 A20 | Pos: 11th

Last Three

vs Warrington Town (h) | W 2-0 | Scorers: Declan Weeks, Charlie Caton

vs Warrington Town (a) | L 0-1 | Scorers: None

vs Rushall Olympic (h) | L 0-1 | Scorers: None

Gloucester City | W5 D7 L14 | F27 A38 | Pos: 22nd

Last Three

vs Hereford (h) | L 2-3 | Scorers: Harry Pinchard, Danny Wright

vs Hereford (a) | D 1-1 | Scorer: Ben Beresford

vs Southport (h) | D 2-2 | Scorers: Ben Beresford, Elliott Durrell

MATCH DETAILS

Kick off is 3pm on Saturday afternoon at the Leap76 Stadium.

TICKETS

Supporters are advised that while the temporary capacity reduction remains 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.

You can watch Blues Boss Calum McIntyre's preview of the game here...