Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 73 apiece, Chester 7th and Buxton 5th. Chester's recent output outran their position: 2nd on form over five rounds, 7th in the table. Against a league average of 1.53 goals per team per game, Chester ran at 1.43 scored and 1.39 conceded, Buxton at 1.8 and 1.33.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 5 Chester wins, 2 for Buxton, 0 draws, at 3.29 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 29% of meetings won. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 71% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 57%.
The venue was Lookers Vauxhall Stadium, with room for 5,400 spectators. J. Allsopp officiated: 24 games logged, averaging 2.1 yellow cards each. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Chester: Dylan Mottley-Henry (87')
Key stats
Possession: Chester 67% · Buxton 33% · Total shots: 13-2 · On target: 3-0 · Corners: 3-1