Match Preview: Chester FC vs South Shields FC

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South Shields FC travel to Chester to face Chester FC in the Vanarama National League North.

Previously, South Shields faced Buxton at the 1st Cloud Arena, a match in which they came away with 3 points thanks to an Aidan Rutledge header just off the stroke of halftime.

Last season, the Mariners took 3 points from Chester FC when they faced the Seals away from home. However, in the reverse fixture, they fell short with a 1-0 defeat at the 1st Cloud Arena.

Chester FC currently ranks 10th in the Vanarama National League North, having won three of their first seven games against Radcliffe, Scarborough Athletic, and Peterborough Sports.

Elliott's thoughts

"We know that our game v Chester FC will be another good test for us as a team."

"Our results have been really positive in recent weeks and we are hoping that we can continue with our good run."

"We have shown that as a team we can play some good football, but we have improved our dealing with the physical side of the game which we will need to be very good with again tomorrow v Chester."

Matchday Information

Chester FC play their home fixtures at the Deva Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT.

ADMISSION PRICES

Supporters will benefit from a saving when purchasing before matchday via the Fanbase app or at chesterfc.com/tickets – with advance prices now ending 24 hours before kick-off!

2024/25 Admission Prices are as follows:

Stand	Category	Advance Admission Price	Regular Admission Price
Harry McNally Terrace	Adult	£16	£17
	Concession	£14	£15
	18-21 yo	£11	£12
	12-17 yo	£4	£5
	Under 12*	FREE	£3
East and West Stands	Adult	£19	£20
	Concession	£16	£17
	18-21 yo	£13	£14
	12-17 yo	£4	£5
	Under 12*	FREE	£3

*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)

ENTRY INTO THE STADIUM

Away supporters tend to be housed in the West Stand (South corner) and entry is via turnstile 7.

There are four ways to gain entry to Chester FC league matches:

1. Scanning your Season Ticket (physical card or digital copy)

2. Scanning your Matchday Ticket (printed or digital)

3. Paying Cash at the Ticket Office (you will then receive a Matchday Ticket)

4. Paying via Card on our Contactless Devices at the Turnstile
   

Please only queue for the Ticket Office window for a ticket if you need to. We strongly advise supporters to gain entry through their designated turnstile as early as possible to avoid queues close to kick-off – this may result in you missing some of the game.

Entry via turnstiles is as follows:

WEST STAND (AWAY FANS)

Matchday Tickets and Contactless Payments

INSIDE THE STADIUM

From the 2024/25 season onwards, seating is allocated if you have a ticket. Please sit in the seat Block/Row/Number provided to you on your ticket. For those that pay contactless at the gate, please avoid sitting in any seats marked ‘Season Ticket Holders’ or ‘Reserved’.

If you encounter any seating issues once inside the ground, we strongly advise supporters to speak to the nearest steward who will be able to assist.

The Deva Stadium is strictly a no-smoking and no-vaping ground.

Anyone aged 12 and over can enter the stadium unaccompanied.

Anyone under the age of 12 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult. 

Information for Travelling Supporters

The M62 near Rochdale will be closed both ways between junctions 18 and 20 between 21:00 Friday to 06:00 Monday.

Alternative routes to get to the M6 would be A69 to Carlisle or A66/A685 from Scotch Corner.