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History | Fixtures 1885-2024 | Honours | Records | Colours | Where Are They Now? | Miscellaneous | Latest Articles
CLUB HISTORY
Brief history of Chester FC from its formation back in 1885 as an amalgamation of Chester Rovers and Old King’s Scholars to the present day.
COMPLETE FIXTURES 1885-2002
 Fixtures 1913-2003A complete list
of fixtures with goalscorers and attendances
from the club’s formation in 1885 to the present day; including the war years, cup and friendly matches.		 CLUB HONOURS
The Lancashire CupFrom the Yerburgh Charity Cup to the Nationwide Conference Championship! here’s the complete list.
CLUB RECORDS
Ray Gill - record appearancesLists of the clubs leading scorers, most capped players, record appearances, former managers,
full and semi-pro internationals.		 LATEST ARTICLES We pay tribute to former player Bryn Jones who has recently died.
CLUB COLOURS
Read the history of the club’s colours from the early days of Red and White and take a look back at 39 City shirts here.
MATCH PROGRAMMES
A match programme cover from every season dating back to 1930, plus one or two other rare cup and pre-season issues.		 MISCELLANEOUS
A complete list of articles from the history pages including the club crest, Deva Stadium’s 10th anniversary, match programme covers since the 1930s, and much more.		 WHERE ARE THEY NOW
The most complete list you’ll find of the whereabouts of former City players still involved in the game.
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For enquiries regarding Chester’s history or past players email Chas Sumner – the club historian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
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RETAINED LIST
The club have released their retained list for the 2025/26 season.
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Dates of the pre-season friendlies will be announced when known.
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