CHESTER FC has issued a statement condemning the actions of a minority of its supporters who damaged facilities during the club's match with Alfreton Town at the Impact Arena.

The Blues confirmed that they had offered to pay for the damage which the ground sustained following their 2-2 draw on Saturday, August 6.

In a statement, the club said: "Chester FC is deeply disappointed in the actions of a minority of supporters during Saturday’s game at Alfreton Town, who damaged the toilets within the away section of the Impact Arena.

"Our travelling support is among the best in non-league football and your passionate, vocal backing is greatly appreciated by the players, staff and club officials.

"The overwhelming majority of our fans behave impeccably, however, incidents of anti-social and criminal behaviour such as those committed at Alfreton blemish the reputation of our club and supporters.

"We have apologised to Alfreton for the damage and offered to cover the costs of the repairs in full. This unexpected outlay now means these funds will not be available to be used for the benefit of our club.

"From the start of the 2022/23 season, new measures and stronger sanctions have been introduced across the game to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviours.

"We do not want any of our supporters to be issued with club bans or prosecuted and left with a criminal record, but these are the risks for those who choose to commit offences or behave in a manner that is not welcome at our club. We urge you to think before you act.

"We are committed to ensuring that attending Chester FC matches is a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone and will not tolerate any behaviour that undermines this or damages the good name of our club."