THERE was a battle of the Billys as Chester’s perfect start to the National League North campaign came to an end.
The Blues managed to keep their unbeaten record intact, though, thanks to a 1-1 outcome at Hereford.
Chester levelled five minutes prior to half time at Edgar Street with Billy Waters’ second goal of the campaign, after Billy Phillips came up with the opening goal of the afternoon for Hereford in the 26th minute.
Manager Phil Parkinson told Chester FC TV: “Delighted that we showed character to come back.
“I felt on chances, we should have gone on to win the game. I think their keeper’s made maybe three-or-four really top drawer saves.
“We’ve worked their 18-yard box far more than they have against us. But, listen, it was a nip-and-tuck game... I’m talking about chances here on the state of play.
“They’ll probably feel they’ve had a good foot-hold in the game. But, for me, I’ll always judge it on chances created and we created the better chances today.”
Heavy rain meant South Shields’ match at Brackley was abandoned in the first half.
Other results: Bedford 3 Spennymoor 1; Darlington 1 Macclesfield 2; Hebburn 4 King’s Lynn 2; Marine 2 Radcliffe 0; Merthyr 1 Chorley 1; Scarborough 5 Southport 1; Spalding 3 Worksop 1; Hednesford 2 Harborough 1; Morecambe 2 Telford 1; Oxford City 2 Buxton 3.
In a quick turnaround, Chester will be looking to make the most of home comforts tomorrow afternoon.
Parkinson’s charges are back at the Deva Stadium against Morecambe.
There was a Friday night encounter for Morecambe, who have had a few additional hours than their hosts to prepare for the match-up.
Having gathered 13 points from their opening five matches, Chester are in a good place and Parkinson is hoping to maintain the positive vibes.
He said: “We’re ready for the test. If we can get maximum points Monday, then it’s been a fantastic weekend and a brilliant start to the season.”
Hebburn Town, who have taken over at the top on goal difference from the Blues, are headed to third-placed Macclesfield in the pick of tomorrow’s encounters.
Hereford make the trip to Southport.
Other fixtures: AFC Telford v Bedford; Buxton v Merthyr; Chorley v Brackley; Harborough v Marine; King’s Lynn v Scarborough; Radcliffe v Darlington; South Shields v Spalding; Spennymoor v Hednesford; Worksop v Oxford City.
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