Who's playing?

Chester FC v Torquay United – Vanarama National League.

When and where?

Saturday, December 19 (3pm) at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium.

What has Steve Burr had to say about it?

"Kevin (Nicholson) has gone in there and he'll be stamping his own authority on the squad and what he can do," said the Blues manager.

"When you look at them last year to where they are now, they have had a lot of problems. But I always think that if we are at our maximum and get the players performing like I know we can then I'm always confident that we can beat teams in this division.

"We're confident after the win at Telford but it's important we build some momentum now going into a busy Christmas period."

Action from Chester FC v Torquay United last season
Action from Chester FC v Torquay United last season

Any team news?

Chester have no fresh injury concerns prior to the visit of the Gulls and Burr could go for the same sline-up that began Saturday's FA Trophy success at AFC Telford United.

Danny Hattersley is once again expected to partner Ross Hannah in a two-pronged attack while teenage midfielder Sam Hughes is back in contention for the Blues having returned from loan spell at Witton Albion.

Tell me about Torquay United...

The Gulls have endured a turbulent season on and off the pitch in the National League this season and find themselves sitting in 22 place, seven points off safety.

Gulls legend Kevin Nicholson was appointed player-manager at Plainmoor following the sacking of Paul Cox in September, and although he has improved the fortunes of the side they are currently on a run of form that has seen them win once in 10 games.

However, they will come into the clash at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium with renewed vigour having progressed to round two of the FA Trophy on Tuesday evening with a 2-0 replay victory over Chesham United.

Striker Alex Fisher is one of their most potent forces going forward, with the striker having notched five times in the league this season. He made a winning return from a short injury lay-off in the win over Chesham, linking up effectively with West Bromwich Albion loanee Andre Wright.

George Thomson netted the winner the last time the two sides met in March
George Thomson netted the winner the last time the two sides met in March

What happened the last time the two sides met?

George Thomson's strike on 29 minutes proved to be decisive as Chester registered a 1-0 win at Plainmoor on Tuesday, March 10 this year.

Thomson latched onto a Brad Abbott pass before firing a low strike past keeper Martin Rice in front of a crowd of just 1,221.

Torquay had chances to get back into the match but Chester held on and moved up to 11 position in the National League.

What does Torquay's form look like over the past 10 games?

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What are the match odds (bet365)?

Chester 7/10, Torquay 15/4, Draw 14/5

What is the weather expected to be like (Met Office)?

Heavy showers forecast which should ease into late afternoon/early evening. Temperatures of around 14°C.