Chester and District Standard | Chester FC https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/chester_fc/ Chester and District Standard Chester FC en-gb Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:04:02 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:04:02 +0000 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Chester and District Standard | Chester FC https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/chester_fc/ Connor is spot-on as Chester leave it late to claim away day success https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26709781.woods-late-penalty-confirms-chesters-away-day-triumph/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:05:53 +0000 bfdba972d7c67a3971ec9d301b3dc0dc shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester players will improve their quality through the season says Parkinson https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26702121.away-day-next-chester-brackley-match-up/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000 79a10035029b2a704796f42aca679303 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson applauds display as Chester suffer narrow home defeat https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26688253.chester-slip-play-off-places-hednesford-defeat/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:25:05 +0000 5c96406fbb1e44751c6278525a0e776e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson anticipates tough test as Blues welcome Hednesford https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26681881.chester-looking-forward-second-home-match-week/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 42d0cf95de6bb00dc706d8cc14babea5 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Manager Parkinson delighted as Chester battle back to gain three points https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26677545.foley-abreu-target-chesters-win-marine/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:50:54 +0000 bc76e5c2e8dcb9204b155d828b9ea641 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson is keen to see belief growing amongst the Chester ranks https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26673686.chester-back-home-league-encounter-marine/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:06:22 +0000 5e42c246b712f862ac68f8bad1c7068f shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson left unhappy with his side's defeat at South Shields https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26668289.parkinson-reflects-chesters-league-loss-south-shields/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:12:38 +0000 03712bae6b1ff2e41fd1cfcd2f25d842 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Manager Parkinson's update on injured players as Chester return to action https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26661361.chester-off-south-shields-return-league-action/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100 16d2a772e5adefb64b2bca9ca1ac4651 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson will utilise a strong squad as Chester focus on cup https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26653225.chester-back-action-following-break-cup-clash/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:48:37 +0100 b2c723442cacfd7626661230d9461722 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson full of praise for players as Moore fires Chester to victory https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26626326.moore-comes-late-winner-chester-home-clash/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:50:55 +0100 b1e993b4d9d8a5f0987bc664471d78db shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson says Chester must learn lessons from their FA Cup exit https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26619724.chester-return-home-crucial-bedford-league-encounter/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100 788ab54c3b96612265b4742fd000964e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson apologises after Chester are humbled by Spennymoor in FA Cup https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26605705.chesters-fa-cup-hopes-ended-big-away-day-defeat/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:10:17 +0100 5a4961b303eddd3f1115e648c1491892 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson shines the spotlight on club's younger players https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26598557.chester-travels-next-round-fa-cup/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100 9039a6cd419a6e230483347138afcb14 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It's Waters at the double in Chester's big National League North win https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26585507.boss-parkinson-delighted-chesters-home-triumph/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:40 +0100 f321b70a35cecf3d2412b9962828307c shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson looking at the positives as Chester return to league action https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26578714.positives-focus-chester-ahead-home-game/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100 698dced4f46395af382e9c3249dde369 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Tributes paid to Chester FC director Ben Duggan after shock death announcement https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26575277.chester-fc-announces-death-club-director-ben-duggan/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:25:12 +0100 23b32288ef345cef7e083d58b675812d barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Chester handed another away day in the third qualifying round of FA Cup https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26567980.away-lads-chester-next-round-fa-cup/?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:27:55 +0100 875158efdc728442ede5e903aa783dc6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It’s brilliant Butt at the double as Chester progress in FA Cup https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26566007.butt-scores-twice-chester-go-fa-cup/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:40:46 +0100 825afbd094db8c8a50932d59c35e8d22 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson excited about Chester's attacking prospects as season develops https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26559614.chester-set-away-day-enter-fa-cup/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100 350da27cb5b06556e56653eb2c81a6ef shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester FC fan of 50 years wins dedicated seat for 26/27 season https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26556361.chester-fc-fan-wins-dedicated-seat-health-journey/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:46:35 +0100 a6192aab5bad01638f1d82b6c83ec239 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Manager Parkinson left disappointed as Chester lose out at Buxton https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26546146.boss-parkinson-reflects-chesters-league-loss-buxton/?ref=rss Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:43:33 +0100 076fbe09761f704cee67df648693a4c6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Testing National League North spell continues for Chester with Buxton trip https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26539378.buxton-away-day-next-chester-league/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7c5f47f06fd5c278435ad3391ff02e97 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson feels his side deserved more from Merthyr match https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26536642.boss-parkinson-reflects-chesters-league-loss-merthyr/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:13:32 +0100 92a1b254b6e23b4615fdeaac66884976 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester slip to a National League North defeat at home to Merthyr https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26533656.merthyr-pick-three-points-trip-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:12:41 +0100 cd27f107800f2d61372982a610ded0b3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson demands improvement as Chester prepare for Merthyr test https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26532436.clash-home-merthyr-town-next-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:09:16 +0100 5523885a9892d1021f3181f1af8652b3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester are handed an away tie in FA Cup second qualifying round https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26529079.away-day-store-phil-parkinsons-chester-fa-cup/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0100 4a203a02093a6ba99bdac2a92d8edcdd shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester FC official walking football team presents sponsor opportunity for new season https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26529196.chester-fc-walking-football-team-inviting-sponsors/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:01:12 +0100 1fcda2dd466b0e6adf6c4020bc11acb4 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Chester weren't at their best in National League North draw at Hebburn https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26526198.boss-parkinson-reflects-chesters-drawn-game-hebburn/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:18:29 +0100 2818f75eb5db2837d48b183db67a6110 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson asks Chester supporters to trust what team is trying to do https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26518474.tough-spell-continues-chester-national-league-north/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 ce08a29659bac3a939c8c464cab53969 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Phil Parkinson felt his side deserved Morecambe point https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26512714.chester-boss-parkinson-reflects-defeat-morecambe/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:46:25 +0100 36010b9abddd5eca7eb1489b034314f6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Morecambe's Lewis scores in the second half as Chester are beaten for first time https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26509675.chester-suffer-national-league-north-loss-campaign/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:18:59 +0100 ff42235bd49613fc7590ec93c38033a3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It's the battle of the Billys as Chester hit back for a point at Hereford https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26507876.waters-pops-leveller-chester-make-point/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:43:50 +0100 09fc650bdcf585eada7ce86e4482f657 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester have enjoyed their break ahead of hectic spell in league https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26502430.busy-spell-horizon-in-form-chester-outfit/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0100 aca6ba3ac21d724a9651e50430f0c1e6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies University students and alumnus put Chester FC players through pre-season paces https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26499958.university-students-help-chester-fc-pre-season-training/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:37:38 +0100 1952fdff5ddce08940a03bb7e3694467 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Dan's the man as he fires league leaders Chester to fourth win in a row https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26488382.wards-late-late-goal-preserves-chesters-perfect-start/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:21:16 +0100 96d484adf3494eacaf8e9793222ebfa8 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies National League North front-runners Chester looking for fourth win in a row https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26481031.parkinsons-chester-gunning-fourth-consecutive-win/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 83e1a0c3b9e88413f0305c55df3884ae shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Three wins out of three for Chester after positive outcome at Darlington https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26478833.phil-parkinson-chester-fc-made-three-three/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:49:09 +0100 b29579eb3a99573f16394abec88f8bde shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester heading north as they look to make it three wins out of three https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26473476.chester-aim-stretch-fine-start-head-darlington/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:57:51 +0100 5edb0152a7913715f7998c7f10c82ec1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies FANS GALLERY: Chester supporters see victory in first home match https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26472227.gallery-fans-chester-win-first-home-match/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:48 +0100 b53bc9d0f2292fdf2d916c3670e342a1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester FC through the lens as they record second league win of the season https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26469024.gallery-chester-defeat-kings-lynn-town-go-top/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:44:31 +0100 ae10ae443ad0285f53f62135ea3b8539 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies It's Peers and Campbell on the scoresheet as Chester move into pole position https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26468848.home-victory-moves-chester-top-league-standings/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:36 +0100 3bbc56008b5745d06bb9602da74e7c1d shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson hails Campbell ahead of first home game of season https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26461309.chester-preparing-first-home-match-campaign/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100 9099b5ba87c702da15716deb115cf2b6 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boost defensive options with addition of ex-Port Vale player Lomax https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26454983.former-port-vale-defender-signs-one-year-deal-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:51 +0100 5c55ebcd8864920a025122d6ef23bb86 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies FANS GALLERY: Chester supporters out on force for match at Chorley https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26451791.photo-gallery-chester-fc-fans-travel-chorley-victory/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:14 +0100 458edb3b35545eef87b0bb64bee5d088 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Plans approved for padel and pickleball courts at Chester FC site https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26449688.padel-pickleball-plans-approved-chester-fc-site/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:12:20 +0100 f407bc357a8ffe003f1681d3be0e225e matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty GALLERY: Chester open their campaign with fine away day triumph https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26448912.gallery-chesters-win-chorley-start-season/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:36:38 +0100 eb02a21503fad00bc7d1a4fe8a8ae8b1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Waters' timely strike seals opening day National League North win for Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26448891.waters-scores-late-seal-chesters-opening-day-success/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:23:06 +0100 3173a1070762d4d6b7d7945ac85c5159 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson hoping to buck the trend and have positive start with Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26442254.away-day-chorley-first-chester-league/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 8695093ebb2b85c6bbaadac9624d432e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Debut Tranmere goal for Davies and Chester complete pre-season programme https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26429868.latest-round-up-tranmere-rovers-chester-camps/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:42:04 +0100 90eced1f4884f8e85f662ce2ac542ddb shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Three-year stand deal signed between Chester FC and It company Layer 4 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26428982.chester-fc-confirms-commercial-deal-layer-4/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:23:53 +0100 ccdd0a859083fbe898b57760d582f024 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White