CHESTER FC will kick off their 2019-2020 pre-season schedule with a home game against Wigan Athletic.

The Sky Bet Championship side will field a full strength side when they visit the Swansway Chester Stadium on Saturday July 6 for a 3pm kick off.

Manager Paul Cook’s men finished 18th last year with 52 points to their name following promotion from League One the season before.

A spokesperson for the club said: "Chester FC and Chester FC Community Trust are delighted to confirm this additional pre-season game has been designated as a fundraiser for King George V Sports Hub with all proceeds going towards this exciting community project.

"The Community Trust is working in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council to develop the £1.6 million sports hub in Blacon which will feature a floodlit 3G pitch, grass pitches and clubhouse, creating a top class facility for the community and Chester FC.

"We are grateful to Wigan Athletic for agreeing to this fixture in support of King George V Sports Hub and encourage Latics fans to attend on the day and help make this scheme a reality."

UPDATED PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

vs WIGAN ATHLETIC (h) SATURDAY 6 JULY, 3PM

vs DULWICH HAMLET (h) FRIDAY 12 JULY, 7.45PM

vs CARLISLE UNITED (h) TUESDAY 16 JULY, 7.15PM

vs COLNE (a) SATURDAY 20 JULY, 3PM

vs 1874 NORTHWICH (a) TUESDAY 23 JULY, 7.45PM

vs TRAFFORD (a) SATURDAY 27 JULY, 3PM

vs FC UNITED (a) TUESDAY 30 JULY, 7.45PM