Hereford vs Chester: result 5-2 and analysis
National League - NorthNorth - 35Kick-off on February 24, 2026 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Edgar Street Athletic Ground, Hereford, Herefordshire
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What was the result of Hereford vs Chester?
Hereford won 5-2 on February 24, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 5′F. ShrimptonChester
- 17′J. DonawaHereford
- 31′Cormac DalyHereford
- 36′C. WoodsChester (pen.)
- 37′K. MartinHereford
- 75′Cormac DalyHereford
- 80′G. MundayHereford
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hereford have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Chester have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Scarborough Athletic(home) | 1-2 | National League - North |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Darlington 1883(home) | 1-0 | National League - North |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Southport(away) | 1-5 | National League - North |
| Feb 10, 2026 | AFC Telford United(away) | 0-3 | National League - North |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Curzon Ashton(away) | 1-2 | National League - North |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Leamington(away) | 2-0 | National League - North |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Buxton(home) | 1-0 | National League - North |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Alfreton Town(home) | 2-2 | National League - North |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Bedford Town(away) | 2-1 | National League - North |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Radcliffe(home) | 1-3 | National League - North |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Hereford win, 3 draws, 2 Chester wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Chester 1-1 Hereford | National League - North |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Hereford 2-2 Chester | National League - North |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Chester 3-0 Hereford | National League - North |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Hereford 1-1 Chester | National League - North |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Chester 1-2 Hereford | National League - North |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Hereford 1-2 Chester | National League - North |
How many goals should we expect?
Hereford score 1.3 and concede 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Chester | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hereford sit 2nd in National League - North (23 points from 11 matches) and Chester sit 4th (20 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hereford | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 23 |
| 4 | Chester | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 20 |
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