Words: Ryan Jacobs, Images: David Airey
FOLLOWING our midweek exit from the LFA Trophy, the Magpies return to the Vanarama National League North with a trip to 10th-place Chester this Saturday.
Tom Carr celebrates his goal against Bamber Bridge in midweek (David Airey)
The Opponents
The Seals have had an up and down run of late in all competitions in recent weeks.
Exiting the Isuzu FA Trophy last Saturday to Gainsborough Trinity in a 1-0 defeat away, Chester have registered only two wins in their previous eight league games.
Their last league game was a 1-0 away win at Needham Market, thanks to Harrison Burke.
Charlie Caton is the Club's top goalscorer this season, scoring an impressive nine goals so far this season for the Blues.
Caton has been a key man for Chester this season and will be essential for the Seals this Saturday.
As for the player who is creating the most chances for the Seals, it is Declan Weeks, who has four assists so far and is one player who certainly should be kept an eye on this weekend.
The Manager
Calum McIntyre is the manager in charge of the Seals.
Having taken over in the 2021/22 season, McIntyre has led Chester on some impressive campaigns.
Guiding the Seals to third place in the Vanarama National League North in only his second season in management.
The 31-year-old would then lose the play-off semi-finals to Brackley Town.
McIntyre would also be crowned Vanarma National League North Manager of the Season for 2022/23.
In that season, the Seals went on an impressive 21-match unbeaten away streak and had the best defensive record in the league.
A word from Preecy
“Make no mistake, this is going to be a really, really tough game. It’s always a tricky affair at Chester and although they’re not on the best run of late, we know the threats they pose and will have to be at our absolute best to get the right result on Saturday.”
Ticket information
All matches at the Deva Stadium are segregated. Visiting supporters have been allocated seating in the West Stand and tickets can be purchased up until kick-off via the link below.
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures/Index?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=279
Advance ticket prices are £19 adults, £16 concessions, £13 18-21s, £4 12-17s and FREE for U12s with paying adult. Advance prices end 24 hours before the scheduled kick-off time.
Standard admission prices are £20 adults, £17 concessions, £14 18-21s, £5 12-17s and £3 for U12s.
*Under 12 tickets free with full paying Adult only (maximum two tickets).
**Carer ticket free with any paying ticket (proof may be required).
***Concessions classify as Over 65’s, Students, Unemployed and Armed Forces (proof may be required).
Chester strongly encourage spectators to buy online to reduce queues, however contactless payments will be available at the turnstile and, for supporters who wish to pay cash, tickets can be purchased from the ticket office.
You can also call Chester's ticket office on 01244 371376 to buy tickets.
