Match Record
Complete record for all Swindon Town senior matches against Chester:
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Penalties | F | A | Win % | SR% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | |||||||||
| All matches | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 32 | 48.28% | 55.17% |
| League | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 29 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| National Cup Competitions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Biggest victories in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 03 SEP 1983 | 
Chester City (Home)
Chester (H)
|
W4 - 0 | G. Nelson, A. Mayes 2 (1 pen), A. Rowland | 2,891 |
| FAC | 24 JAN 1970 | 
Chester (Home)
Chester (H)
|
W4 - 2 | A. Horsfield 2, C. Jones, R. Smart | 21,937 |
| LC | 28 AUG 1979 | 
Chester (Home)
Chester (H)
|
W1 - 0 | A. Mayes | 6,965 |
Biggest defeats in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 01 APR 1987 |
Chester City (Away)
Chester (A)
|
L0 - 2 | - | 2,626 |
| EFL | 30 JAN 1985 |
Chester City (Away)
Chester (A)
|
L0 - 2 | - | 1,700 |
| EFL | 27 SEP 1978 |
Chester (Away)
Chester (A)
|
L0 - 2 | - | 3,311 |
Highest and Lowest Attendances
Highest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAC | 24 JAN 1970 |
Chester (Home)
Chester (H)
|
W4 - 2 | A. Horsfield 2, C. Jones, R. Smart | 21,937 |
| LC | 05 SEP 1979 |
Chester (Away)
Chester (A)
|
D1 - 1
W2 - 1 (Agg.) | A. Mayes | 3,930 |
Lowest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 08 FEB 1984 |
Chester City (Away)
Chester (A)
|
W3 - 0 | G. Nelson 2, P. Batty | 880 |
| EFL | 03 SEP 1983 |
Chester City (Home)
Chester (H)
|
W4 - 0 | G. Nelson, A. Mayes 2 (1 pen), A. Rowland | 2,891 |
All Matches
Players
Most appearances for Swindon Town against Chester:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Andy ROWLAND | 16 |
| Jimmy ALLAN | 15 |
| Ken STROUD | 14 |
| Roy CARTER | 10 |
| Charlie HENRY | 10 |
Most goals scored for Swindon Town against Chester:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alan MAYES | 6 |
| Paul RIDEOUT | 4 |
| Andy ROWLAND | 4 |
| Garry NELSON | 3 |
| David MOSS | 3 |
Highest success % for Swindon Town against Chester (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Dave HOCKADAY | 80.0% |
| Gary EMMANUEL | 75.0% |
| Leigh BARNARD | 64.3% |
| Mike GRAHAM | 58.3% |
| Andy ROWLAND | 56.3% |
Most appearances for Chester against Swindon Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Trevor STORTON | 17 |
| Paul RAYNOR | 13 |
| Alan OAKES | 10 |
| Jim WALKER | 10 |
| Ian EDWARDS | 9 |
Most goals scored for Chester against Swindon Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nigel WALKER | 3 |
| Steve JOHNSON | 2 |
| Ian HOWAT | 2 |
| John THOMAS | 2 |
| Stuart RIMMER | 2 |
Highest success % for Chester against Swindon Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Paul CROSSLEY | 70.0% |
| Jim WALKER | 65.0% |
| Bob DELGADO | 64.3% |
| Gren MILLINGTON | 61.1% |
| Alan OAKES | 60.0% |
Players who represented both clubs:
Video Footage
All available video footage for Swindon Town's matches against Chester:
Newspaper Reports
All available media reports for Swindon Town's matches against Chester:
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CHESTER MAKE TOWN FIGHT FOR CUP PASSFootball Association Challenge Cup
Swindon Town (2) 4
Chester (1) 2
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ANDERSON GOAL IS WIPED OUTFootball League Division Three
Chester (0) 2
Swindon Town (0) 1
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DISMAL DAY FOR UP-DOWN TOWNFootball League Division Three
Chester (0) 2
Swindon Town (1) 1
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STROUD WINNER STIFLES YAWNSFootball League Division Three
Swindon Town (1) 2
Chester (1) 1
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SWINDON FLUFF THE CHANCES AND TOSS AWAY HOME POINTFootball League Division Three
Swindon Town (1) 1
Chester (0) 1
Transfers
Transfers between Swindon Town and Chester:
| Date | Player | In/Out | Transfer Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 NOV 1931 | Alec LAMBIE | IN | |
| 11 NOV 1932 | Sam BROWN | IN | |
| 17 JUL 1933 | Baden HEROD | IN | |
| 08 MAR 1954 | Mick BETTERIDGE | OUT | |
| 24 JUN 1987 | John KELLY | IN | £0 |
| 18 MAR 2005 - 18 APR 2005 | Andy NICHOLAS | OUT | loan |
| 02 MAR 2007 - 06 MAY 2007 | Royce BROWNLIE | OUT | loan |
| 02 MAR 2007 - 06 MAY 2007 | Ashley WESTWOOD | IN | loan |
About Swindon Town vs. Chester
The Swindon vs Chester match in April 1986 was a mouthwatering encounter - the top two sides in Division Four, with the added spice of the Town being able to clinch promotion if the game was won. 12,600 people watched a match that turned into a battle in
In the two seasons prior to that encounter, matches with Chester set a couple of records for the Town. In the final home game of the 1984/85 season, the sides played out a 4-4 draw, equalling the Town's highest scoring draw, and the only occurrence of th