Match Report
The table read 2nd (Scunthorpe United, 90 pts) against 4th (Chester, 87 pts), 3 points apart. On recent form Scunthorpe United sat only 7th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Scunthorpe United ran at 1.65 scored and 0.65 conceded, Chester at 1.59 and 0.98.
The venue was Sands Venue Stadium, with room for 9,088 spectators. On the scoreboard, Scunthorpe United led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Scunthorpe United: Michael Kelly (57'), Mo Fadera (87'), Callum Roberts (36') · Chester: Kurt Willoughby (90')
Key stats
Possession: Scunthorpe United 48% · Chester 52% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 6-1