Who's playing?

Chester FC v Wrexham – Vanarama National League

When and where?

Saturday, October 3 (2pm) at Vauxhall Lookers Stadium.

What has Steve Burr had to say about it?

The Blues boss told The Chronicle: “We’ve had a couple of tough results recently at Welling and Bromley and there is no better place than this weekend to get back on track.

“To be honest, I wish I was putting on my boots again this weekend. The win over Wrexham last season in front of the cameras was amazing. Hopefully this one will be another cracker.”

Any team news?

Luke George remains Chester's only absentee as he continues his recovery from a pulled thigh muscle picked up during the Blues home defeat by Forest Green Rovers on September 5.

Tom Shaw and John Rooney are expected to line up in the centre of midfield to compensate for his absence, while youngster Sam Hughes could also be in contention for a starting role.

Tell me about Wrexham...

They hardly need an introduction...

But in terms of league form, Gary Mills' side have regrettably been one of the in-form teams so far with their 23-point haul so far seeing them sit in fifth place behind Bromley, who beat the Blues 3-0 last weekend.

Wrexham recovered from an opening-day defeat at Bromley in style with five consecutive wins to emerge as one of the early pacesetters, but they have won just twice across their last seven games.

James Gray is their top scorer with five goals having arrived from League Two outfit Accrington Stanley in the summer.

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

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What happened the last time the two sides met?

The Reds secured their first cross-border derby win since 2008 in March earlier this year when Kieron Morris' early strike separated the sides at the Racecourse Ground.

But it was a win apiece for the two teams last season, with Chester coming out on top in the first meeting of the season with a thrilling 2-1 home win.

Blaine Hudson handed the visitors the lead in the opening period but Burr's men hit back through Craig Hobson to level 15 minutes from time before Ben Heneghan scored a dramatic late winner.

What are the match odds (bet365)?

Chester 13/5, Draw 5/2, Wrexham Evens.

What's the weather expected to be like?

Mist and fog slowly clearing through the morning to leave a dry albeit cloudier day than of late with highs of 13°C.

Feeling warm in any sunshine for the time of year (according to the Met Office).

What are people saying on Twitter ahead of the game?

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