Match Report
Chester, 23rd on 37 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Eastleigh (15th, 56). The last five rounds placed Chester 15th in the league for form — higher than their 23rd in the standings. Against a league average of 1.3 goals per team per game, Chester ran at 0.91 scored and 1.72 conceded, Eastleigh at 1.41 and 1.57.
The venue was Lookers Vauxhall Stadium in Chester, with room for 5,400 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Chester led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-1.