Match ends, Chester FC 1, Luton Town 1.
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Luton ended a run of six successive away games with a draw against Chester at the Deva Stadium.
The Hatters' preparation was not ideal as their team coach got stuck in traffic, forcing kick-off to be delayed by around 15 minutes.
However, they did not let it affect them and went in front thanks to Andre Gray's clever turn and powerful strike.
The hosts equalised through Gareth Seddon's long-range effort and despite pressing for a winner Luton held on.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Luton boss John Still told BBC Three Counties Radio:
"I'm delighted. We've had a difficult day against a team that was really up for it.
"I think as long as everyone gives everything that they've got, I'm always going to be happy.
"I'm really pleased with what we've put in to the game, I'm really pleased with our effort, I'm really pleased with our determination, but more important than anything, I'm really pleased that we just didn't stop going.
"I have to give the other team credit, they've worked their socks off today. I just spoke to one of their lads and he said that's the best they've played."
Line-ups
Chester
- 1Danby
- 17Higginbotham
- 27Killock
- 12Turner
- 8Jarrett
- 21MahonSubstituted forHeathat 90+3'minutes
- 16WilliamsSubstituted forKayat 90+1'minutes
- 14McIntyre
- 32Lester
- 11Lindfield
- 19Seddon
Substitutes
- 5Linwood
- 30Wilkinson
- 2Kay
- 3Heath
- 7Reed
Luton
- 1Tyler
- 25Henry
- 12Griffiths
- 5McNulty
- 30Lacey
- 14Parry
- 7LawlessSubstituted forWhalleyat 82'minutes
- 4SmithBooked at 30mins
- 21GuttridgeSubstituted forHowellsat 71'minutes
- 27Gray
- 26BensonSubstituted forCullenat 66'minutes
Substitutes
- 22Whalley
- 11Howells
- 16Justham
- 28Stevenson
- 13Cullen
- Referee:
- Darren Handley
- Attendance:
- 3,291
Match Stats
Home TeamChesterAway TeamLuton
- Possession
- Home54%
- Away46%
- Shots
- Home5
- Away9
- Shots on Target
- Home2
- Away3
- Corners
- Home0
- Away0
- Fouls
- Home7
- Away14
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Chester FC 1, Luton Town 1.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. Joe Heath replaces Craig Mahon.
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Foul by Shaun Whalley (Luton Town).
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Danny Higginbotham (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. Michael Kay replaces Ashley Williams.
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Attempt missed. Jonathan Smith (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
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Corner, Luton Town.
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Foul by Shaun Whalley (Luton Town).
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Ashley Williams (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
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Corner, Luton Town.
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Foul by Ashley Williams (Chester FC).
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Jake Howells (Luton Town) wins a free kick.
Substitution
Substitution, Luton Town. Shaun Whalley replaces Alex Lawless.
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Attempt blocked. Scott Griffiths (Luton Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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Corner, Luton Town.
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Foul by Mark Cullen (Luton Town).
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Danny Higginbotham (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
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Corner, Luton Town.
Substitution
Substitution, Luton Town. Jake Howells replaces Luke Guttridge.
