Signing off
A bitterly disappointing way for Chester FC to round off 2015. Macclesfield proved to be full value for the three points and the Blues must now look ahead to Saturday when they usher in 2016 with a home clash with Altrincham.
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Macc change
First change for Macc as Tony Diagne replaces Danny Whitehead with 10 minutes to go.
That was the chance!
That was the chance! Higgins’ long throw causes problems and Whitmore blazes over from eight yards. Had to hit the target.
Macc holding strong
Chester are having plenty of possession but are not able to hurt Macclesfield, whose back four have been excellent.
Rooney free-kick
Ironic cheers as the referee gives the Blues a free-kick in range for John Rooney. Rooney takes and bends it on target but Jalal does well to hold onto the bouncing ball.
Tame header
Mahon doing his best to get the Blues going and his chipped cross is flicked goalwards by Hatterseley but keeper Jalal was never troubled.
Chester sub
Second change for Chester as John Rooney replaces Luke George in the centre of the park.
Chance goes begging
Chance! That should be 2-1. Mahon sets up Tom Shaw and his cross finds Ryan Lloyd who steers wide from close range.
What a save!
Jon Worsnop with a stunning one handed stop to keep out a Kristian Dennis header.
First effort on goal
Craig Mahon straight into the action with a shot from 18 yards but it was a tame strike and an easy save for Jala.
Back out
The teams have emerged from the dressing room and there has been one change for Chester FC with Craig Mahon replacing Ian Sharps.
Around the National League
Grimsby Town 2-0 Lincoln City FT
Braintree Town P-P Welling United
Cheltenham Town 0-0 Torquay United
Chester FC 0-2 Macclesfield Town
Dover 1-1 Bromley
Eastleigh 1-1 Aldershot
FC Halifax Town 2-0 Wrexham
Forest Green 1-0 Kidderminster
Gateshead 0-0 Guiseley
Southport 1-1 Barrow
Tranmere 1-0 Altrincham
Woking 0-0 Boreham Wood
HT Chester FC 0 Macclesfield Town 2
A 45 minutes to forget for Steve Burr’s men as they trail the Silkmen, who have bossed the contest so far.
Total control
Macc in total control of the game and Blues in danger of conceding again. Steve Burr will be counting down to the half-time whistle.
We're not the only ones 2-0 behind
Kingsley James keeps things sweet for Jim Harvey’s resurgent FC Halifax Town.
Goal! Chester FC 0 Macclesfield Town 2
Corner comes in and a Macc man falls to the floor. Referee points to the spot. No one clear what it was for. Kristian Dennis slots home.
Tranmere take the lead
Ex-Chester City midfielder Gary Brabin aiming to keep the wolves from the door with back-to-back wins.