Vauxhall Motors 0–2 Chester FC: Blues Cruise to Comfy Friendly Win at Rivacre Park

Chester FC recorded a comfortable 2–0 victory over Northern Premier League Division One West side Vauxhall Motors in a preseason friendly on 11 July 2026. The National League North visitors controlled proceedings from start to finish at Rivacre Park.

Match Overview

Chester, under new manager Calum McIntyre, fielded a strong starting eleven and took the lead in the 15th minute. Winger Kurt Willoughby cut inside from the left and curled a fine shot into the far corner. The visitors doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark when striker Tom Peers nodded home a precise cross from right-back Declan Weeks.

Vauxhall Motors, playing a division below, struggled to create clear chances against a well-drilled Chester defence. The second half saw multiple substitutions from both sides, slowing the tempo, but the Blues remained in control without extending the scoreline.

Key Moments

• 15’ – Goal Chester: Kurt Willoughby opens the scoring with a neat finish.
• 28’ – Goal Chester: Tom Peers heads in from Declan Weeks’ delivery.
• 55’ – Vauxhall chance: A rare shot from the hosts is comfortably saved by Chester goalkeeper.

Standout Players

Kurt Willoughby was lively on the left flank and took his goal with real quality. Declan Weeks provided the assist and looked dangerous overlapping. For Vauxhall Motors, midfielder James Murray worked hard but lacked support in the final third.

Preseason Context

Chester will be pleased with a clean sheet and a solid performance as they prepare for the National League North season. Vauxhall Motors will take positives from the fitness gained against higher-level opposition, even if the result was a predictable defeat.