8 March 2026
CONNELL’S WINNING START
Fin Shrimpton grabbed a 98th minute winner as Chester defeated promotion chasing Darlington 2-1 in an entertaining game at Deva Stadium on Saturday. Dylan Mottley-Henry had given the Blues a tenth minute lead, following up to score from close range after a Connor Woods shot was blocked by Quakers ‘keeper Rory Watson. The visitors drew level in the 64th minute as Toby Lees headed home from a corner. In a dramatic finale Shrimpton netted the winner after good approach play by substitute Scott Burgess.

Fittingly the last action of the match saw Kevin Roberts, playing his final game before retirement, throwing himself into a tackle to block a final Darlington effort and preserve the three points.

• League table after Darlington victory

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6 March 2026
CARSON RETURNS
Defender Haydon Carson has returned for a second loan spell. The Salford City defender, previously with Wolverhampton Wanderers, has signed until the end of the season.

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2 March 2026
CONNELL IN CHARGE
Connell Rawlinson has been named the interim first team manager for the remainder of the season.

Rawlinson takes over from Calum McIntyre who left the club at the weekend. He has been helping out with the coaching staff this season having only made five appearances this season, last year he made 37+1 appearances.

Rawlinson began his career as an Academy player at Chester in 2009 before returning to the club in the summer of 2024 after a career that saw him play for The New Saints, Port Vale and Notts County.

• Previous Chester Manager’s

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