Warrington Town AFC 0–2 Chester FC
International Club Friendly – July 18, 2026

Match Overview

Chester FC claimed a comfortable 2‑0 victory away at Warrington Town AFC in their latest pre‑season friendly. The visitors controlled proceedings from start to finish, with two first‑half goals proving enough to secure a professional win as both sides continued their preparations for the upcoming season.

Key Moments

• 14′ – Goal! Chester opened the scoring with a well‑worked set‑piece, the ball nodded home at the near post.
• 35′ – Goal! A swift counter‑attack down the left was finished clinically to double the lead before half‑time.
• 58′ – Save! Warrington’s best chance came just after the hour, but the Chester goalkeeper made a fine save to preserve the clean sheet.

Tactical Story

Chester set up in a compact 4‑4‑2, pressing Warrington’s midfield into rushed passes. Their wingers stayed wide, stretching the home defence and creating space for central runners. Warrington struggled to build sustained pressure and rarely tested the visiting keeper after the break.

Standout Players

• Chester’s No.7 – Scored the second goal and was a constant outlet on the right flank.
• Chester centre‑back – Dominant in the air and started both attacks from the back.
• Warrington’s No.8 – Worked tirelessly in midfield but lacked support going forward.

Season Impact

For Chester FC, this result builds momentum after a series of positive friendly results. Warrington Town will look to sharpen their finishing ahead of league action, but defensive organisation appeared improved in the second period.