Good afternoon.
After the highs of Maidenhead United came the lows of Woking on Tuesday, with new Chester FC boss Marcus Bignot now very much aware of the task he faces to turn around the Blues.
He leads his side into battle at Prenton Park this afternoon against a Tranmere Rovers side who have fallen well below expectations so far in the National League.
We'll bring you all the build-up, match action and reaction from the Wirral.
Full time: Tranmere 0 Chester 0
Great point on the road. Backs to the wall stuff and Alex Lynch the hero. A masterclass in goalkeeping.
Off the post!
Jennings effort deflects off Astles and on to post. LRT hacks clear. How they haven’t scored here is beyond me.
Inspired stuff
Looked like a Tranmere goal there but McDonagh sees effort saved one-on-one from Lynch. Stunning.
Lynch again!
Mottley-Henry header from Buxton cross looks destined for the net but Lynch saves one-handed. He’s been superb!
Just over
Better again from Chester as Akintunde turns his marker before trying his luck from 25 yards. Just over the top of the bar.
Better
Tom Shaw receives pass off LRT and advances into box but effort is blocked. Better, though.
Snuffed out
Tom Shaw sees effort blocked after good work from Akintunde. Rebound falls to LRT but he can’t find a man in the box with cross.
Blocked
Tom Shaw does well to slide in and block Norburn effort from 18 yards. Shaw feeling the effects.
Half time: Tranmere 0 Chester 0
Blues lucky to be level.
Alex Lynch has been in inspired form while Tranmere, particularly James Norwood, have been profligate in front of goal.
Blues simply have to improve after the break as I wouldn’t bank on Rovers continuing to be so wasteful.
Lynch saves...again!
Alex Lynch has been superb so far.
Called into action again to paw away a Jennings effort before Halls hacks clear. Tranmere continue to knock on the door.
