Chester FC hit the road for the first time this National League North season as they take on Curzon Ashton this evening.
Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley's Blues side began their season with a 0-0 home draw with Spennymoor Town on Saturday, a game that Johnson said after showed his side as a 'work in progress'.
Curzon Ashton come into the clash buoyed by a 2-1 win at Darlington at the weekend and will be full of confidence for the visit of the Blues at the Tameside Stadium.
With the rest of the league playing tomorrow night, Chester would go top of the league with a win, if only for 24 hours, while a point for the home side would lift them to the summit.
We'll be live from the Tameside Stadium to bring you all the action as it happens.
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Match report
HERE is Dave Powell’s verdict on a 3-0 away win for Chester at Curzon Ashton.
A job well done.
Full time: Curzon Ashton 0 Chester FC 3
Get in! Three deserved points. We are top of the league!
Just wide
Curzon sub McKenzie lets rip from 20 yards and his effort flashes just wide of Shenton’s left-hand post.
GOAL! Curzon Ashton 0 Chester 3
Dom Smalley’s cross finds John Pritchard whose far post effort deflects on its way in. 59 mins.
Half time: Curzon Ashton 0 Chester FC 2
Goals from Simon Grand and Anthony Dudley have the Blues 2-0 up here at the break.
Way over
Chester’s Dan Mooney tries his luck from distance but his left footer scoops high and wide.
GOAL! Curzon Ashton 0 Chester 2
Great ball from Gary Roberts over the top and Anthony Dudley races on to it before driving an angled effort beyond Mason. 37 minutes.
Warning signs
Steve Howson forced to stab clear a dangerous Dan Morton cross as the home side look to find a way back
Better
After being second best for the opening 20 minutes, Chester have a spring in their step now after the goal.
GOAL! Curzon Ashton 0 Chester 1
Simon Grand nods home from close range from a Pritchard corner after Stopforth effort had been saved close range. 23 mins.
Hard going
Curzon on top at present and Blues look vulnerable to the long ball. Home side first to everything at the moment.