Match Report
Chester, 16th on 47 points, faced a 47-point deficit to Gateshead (1st, 94). Chester had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.36/1.12 for Gateshead and 1.67/1.69 for Chester (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
Gateshead International Stadium in Gateshead staged the fixture, a ground that holds 11,800. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 2-2 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-3.