Bedford Town vs Chester: result 1-2 and analysis
National League - NorthNorth - 31Kick-off on February 7, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)The New Eyrie, Cardington, Bedfordshire
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What was the result of Bedford Town vs Chester?
Chester won 1-2 on February 7, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 31′J. CastiglioneBedford Town
- 87′P. CrokerChester
- 90′F. ShrimptonChester
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bedford Town have 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats; Chester have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Curzon Ashton(away) | 2-2 | National League - North |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Macclesfield(away) | 1-2 | National League - North |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Kidderminster Harriers(home) | 0-0 | National League - North |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Alfreton Town(away) | 2-1 | National League - North |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Southport(home) | 2-3 | National League - North |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Radcliffe(home) | 1-3 | National League - North |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Marine(away) | 1-2 | National League - North |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Peterborough Sports(away) | 0-3 | National League - North |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Spennymoor Town(away) | 2-1 | National League - North |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Chorley(home) | 3-3 | National League - North |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 1 Bedford Town win, 0 draws, 0 Chester wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | Chester 1-2 Bedford Town | National League - North |
Last archived meeting: Chester vs Bedford Town on Oct 25, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Bedford Town score 1.4 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Chester score 1.3 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Town | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
| Chester | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Bedford Town sit 7th in National League - North (22 points from 13 matches) and Chester sit 5th (23 points from 13 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Chester | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 23 |
| 7 | Bedford Town | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 22 |
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