Match Report
Chorley went into the game 15th in the table on 11 points; Chester sat 9th on 14 — a 3-point gap. The last five rounds placed Chester no better than 23rd for form, against 9th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.56/1.78 for Chorley and 1/0.89 for Chester (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Chorley have 2 wins to Chester's 2, with 3 draws, at 2.71 goals per meeting. Where history says 2.71 goals per meeting, the last five say 3.8.
The venue was The Chorley Group Victory Park Stadium, with room for 4,100 spectators. Chester led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Chorley: Elliott Taylor (60') · Chester: M. Bogle-Campbell (26'), Billy Waters (87')
Key stats
Possession: Chorley 39% · Chester 61% · Total shots: 8-14 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 1-5