Match Report
17 points separated the sides: Maidstone United 19th on 54, Chester 23rd on 37. The last five rounds placed Maidstone United 9th in the league for form — higher than their 19th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.91/1.72 for Chester and 1.13/1.39 for Maidstone United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
Maidstone United had not won in 8 games.
Lookers Vauxhall Stadium in Chester staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,400. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Maidstone United led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-3.


