The Leader | Chester FC https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/chester_fc/ The Leader Chester FC en-gb Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:04:11 +0100 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:04:11 +0100 https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Leader | Chester FC https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/chester_fc/ Manager Parkinson left disappointed as Chester lose out at Buxton https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26546146.boss-parkinson-reflects-chesters-league-loss-buxton/?ref=rss Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:43:33 +0100 076fbe09761f704cee67df648693a4c6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Testing National League North spell continues for Chester with Buxton trip https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26539378.buxton-away-day-next-chester-league/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7c5f47f06fd5c278435ad3391ff02e97 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson feels his side deserved more from Merthyr match https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26536642.boss-parkinson-reflects-chesters-league-loss-merthyr/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:13:32 +0100 92a1b254b6e23b4615fdeaac66884976 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester slip to a National League North defeat at home to Merthyr https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26533656.merthyr-pick-three-points-trip-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:12:41 +0100 cd27f107800f2d61372982a610ded0b3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson demands improvement as Chester prepare for Merthyr test https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26532436.clash-home-merthyr-town-next-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:09:16 +0100 5523885a9892d1021f3181f1af8652b3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester are handed an away tie in FA Cup second qualifying round https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26529079.away-day-store-phil-parkinsons-chester-fa-cup/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0100 4a203a02093a6ba99bdac2a92d8edcdd shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester weren't at their best in National League North draw at Hebburn https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26526198.boss-parkinson-reflects-chesters-drawn-game-hebburn/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:18:29 +0100 2818f75eb5db2837d48b183db67a6110 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson asks Chester supporters to trust what team is trying to do https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26518474.tough-spell-continues-chester-national-league-north/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 ce08a29659bac3a939c8c464cab53969 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Phil Parkinson felt his side deserved Morecambe point https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26512714.chester-boss-parkinson-reflects-defeat-morecambe/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:46:25 +0100 36010b9abddd5eca7eb1489b034314f6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Morecambe's Lewis scores in the second half as Chester are beaten for first time https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26509675.chester-suffer-national-league-north-loss-campaign/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:18:59 +0100 ff42235bd49613fc7590ec93c38033a3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It's the battle of the Billys as Chester hit back for a point at Hereford https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26507876.waters-pops-leveller-chester-make-point/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:43:50 +0100 09fc650bdcf585eada7ce86e4482f657 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester have enjoyed their break ahead of hectic spell in league https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26502430.busy-spell-horizon-in-form-chester-outfit/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0100 aca6ba3ac21d724a9651e50430f0c1e6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Dan's the man as he fires league leaders Chester to fourth win in a row https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26488382.wards-late-late-goal-preserves-chesters-perfect-start/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:21:16 +0100 96d484adf3494eacaf8e9793222ebfa8 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies National League North front-runners Chester looking for fourth win in a row https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26481031.parkinsons-chester-gunning-fourth-consecutive-win/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 83e1a0c3b9e88413f0305c55df3884ae shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Three wins out of three for Chester after positive outcome at Darlington https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26478833.phil-parkinson-chester-fc-made-three-three/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:49:09 +0100 b29579eb3a99573f16394abec88f8bde shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester heading north as they look to make it three wins out of three https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26473476.chester-aim-stretch-fine-start-head-darlington/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:57:51 +0100 5edb0152a7913715f7998c7f10c82ec1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies FANS GALLERY: Chester supporters see victory in first home match https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26472227.gallery-fans-chester-win-first-home-match/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:48 +0100 b53bc9d0f2292fdf2d916c3670e342a1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester FC through the lens as they record second league win of the season https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26469024.gallery-chester-defeat-kings-lynn-town-go-top/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:44:31 +0100 ae10ae443ad0285f53f62135ea3b8539 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It's Peers and Campbell on the scoresheet as Chester move into pole position https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26468848.home-victory-moves-chester-top-league-standings/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:36 +0100 3bbc56008b5745d06bb9602da74e7c1d shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson hails Campbell ahead of first home game of season https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26461309.chester-preparing-first-home-match-campaign/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100 9099b5ba87c702da15716deb115cf2b6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boost defensive options with addition of ex-Port Vale player Lomax https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26454983.former-port-vale-defender-signs-one-year-deal-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:51 +0100 5c55ebcd8864920a025122d6ef23bb86 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies FANS GALLERY: Chester supporters out on force for match at Chorley https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26451791.photo-gallery-chester-fc-fans-travel-chorley-victory/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:14 +0100 458edb3b35545eef87b0bb64bee5d088 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Plans approved for padel and pickleball courts at Chester FC site https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26449688.padel-pickleball-plans-approved-chester-fc-site/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:12:20 +0100 f407bc357a8ffe003f1681d3be0e225e matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty GALLERY: Chester open their campaign with fine away day triumph https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26448912.gallery-chesters-win-chorley-start-season/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:36:38 +0100 eb02a21503fad00bc7d1a4fe8a8ae8b1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Waters' timely strike seals opening day National League North win for Chester https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26448891.waters-scores-late-seal-chesters-opening-day-success/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:23:06 +0100 3173a1070762d4d6b7d7945ac85c5159 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson hoping to buck the trend and have positive start with Chester https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26442254.away-day-chorley-first-chester-league/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 8695093ebb2b85c6bbaadac9624d432e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Debut Tranmere goal for Davies and Chester complete pre-season programme https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26429868.latest-round-up-tranmere-rovers-chester-camps/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:42:04 +0100 90eced1f4884f8e85f662ce2ac542ddb shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester to conclude pre-season programme at home to League Two Crewe https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26424032.home-clash-crewe-alex-end-chesters-pre-season/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100 30740085c51a8eb108d6e6fb9eca72e1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester make sure of victory from pre-season away day against Nantwich https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26420911.comfortable-victory-chester-nantwich-friendly/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:14:22 +0100 47e2594aaa7cd4f301390f3d8e6959ae shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester set for penultimate friendly ahead of National League North season https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26416958.chester-heading-nantwich-next-pre-season-friendly/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:29:48 +0100 13140c81f284b897fc129cd5d1c9c536 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Midfielder Campbell makes immediate impact with Chester's winner at Hyde https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26410777.new-signing-campbell-nets-goal-chester-win-hyde/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:25:12 +0100 75b36be14a2897c99e0c5b495537509b shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It's yet another two-nil as Chester get the better of Warrington https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26292936.chester-continue-preparations-2-0-away-day-triumph/?ref=rss Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:20:09 +0100 156448efc4aea55bf4222c5462071c98 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Experienced midfielder Foley signs one-year deal to join Chester https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26276340.sams-man-far-chester-boss-phils-concerned/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:55:55 +0100 8de75973c7cb9b08420b6e2e2e1cdd88 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Goal in each half gives Chester friendly win over Vauxhall Motors https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26273293.gallery-chester-start-pre-season-off-away-win/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:21:46 +0100 4cd4ae22f50e9ebb85bb4380080f27c4 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Away day is first up in National League North next season for Chester https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26272841.chester-discover-national-league-north-fixtures-season/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:15:28 +0100 f83d09de01dc133a09dbd5f24dd375ea shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester FC to find out National League North fixtures for 2026-27 today https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26266721.chesters-fixtures-new-season-set-released/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100 5b1fb4326cab314fe6087b6abb78b0e1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Midfielder Ward has made his move to Chester on a two-year deal https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26260711.chester-bolstered-ranks-signing-midfielder-ward/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:24:03 +0100 33c6ffa68d61455c3e76dec487ea625c shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Central defender Griffin becomes Chester's 10th signing of the summer https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26241667.chesters-busy-summer-continues-signing-griffin/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:47:30 +0100 dc1b99db138ee02f99c09f0de2164919 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Manager Parkinson 'absolutely delighted' with start of his Chester tenure https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26208281.phil-parkinson-reflects-opening-spell-chester-boss/?ref=rss Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:48:50 +0100 ede8b39949f20c998c3c5ad2fe2d477d shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Midfielder Murray makes the switch from Chester to Connah's Quay Nomads https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26156509.connahs-quay-nomads-sign-midfielder-murray-chester/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:18:36 +0100 bcb6826d76354008f478407565fda2da shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson makes case for the defence with Burroughs signing https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26135432.defender-burroughs-becomes-chesters-second-summer-signing/?ref=rss Sun, 24 May 2026 18:28:42 +0100 f1e3f89b090bcab6e02e6f92a258fa2e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Hazel makes move to Chester as boss Parkinson strengthens squad https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26135382.striker-hazel-pens-initial-one-year-deal-joins-chester/?ref=rss Sun, 24 May 2026 17:20:43 +0100 20cb8e736682f3af6098a7ca088b88e7 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester striker announces departure as focus already turns to pre-season https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26126862.mottley-henry-turns-new-deal-remain-chester/?ref=rss Thu, 21 May 2026 09:40:58 +0100 733d9facec555be754605b2e9ec26aa7 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester confirm retained list after National League North play-off exit https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26093656.chester-fc-confirm-retained-list-2025-26-campaign/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 16:37:41 +0100 33aa18691596d1a345d8f9145c347582 rich.williams@nwn.co.uk | Richard Williams Phil Parkinson is appointed as new first team manager at Chester https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26077051.chester-appoint-parkinson-new-first-team-boss/?ref=rss Mon, 04 May 2026 17:44:01 +0100 edc4c245ccd7aaa47b1e956f6fe22d12 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester's board thanks fans for 'loyalty, passion, and faith' they've shown https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26075403.chester-board-reviews-season-message-supporters/?ref=rss Sun, 03 May 2026 17:16:28 +0100 8c343146b9b5e0419e094d197e916fb1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Rawlinson thanks his Chester players after promotion dreams are ended https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26068775.rawlinsons-pride-chester-players-macclesfield-loss/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:09:40 +0100 b5862d43b8d2774ebdc702fbf499706d shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies GALLERY: Last gasp heartache for Chester in National League North play-offs https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26065861.gallery-dramatic-chester-play-off-loss-macclesfield/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:24:32 +0100 54d4b829527a208640ef9d6b65f86299 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester heading to Macclesfield for a huge play-off encounter https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26063436.macclesfield-welcome-chester-big-play-off-encounter/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:19:43 +0100 36f9d49db04fd9e4913ff6c25f407666 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Goalless draw at home to King's Lynn makes sure of Chester play-off berth https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26054414.chester-national-league-north-play-offs/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:45:52 +0100 dbfbd2a43c73ec1e3dfd069bc3463d01 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies