Match ends, Chester FC 1, Aldershot Town 0.
Chester 1-0 Aldershot Town
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Chester's latest signing Matty Hughes marked his debut with an 80th-minute winner as Steve Burr's side leapfrogged Aldershot in the Conference table.
For all Chester's domination, the Shots wasted the best first-half chance when on-loan Mark Phillips put a free header wide from Sam Hatton's free-kick.
Craig Mahon had a goal disallowed when he tucked home from close range only for the linesman to rule offside.
But Hughes broke the deadlock when he curled in a low, angled left-foot shot.
| Dream debut |
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| Matty Hughes, who began his career at Everton, only joined Chester on Monday from League One side Fleetwood |
Chester, denied three points by a late Welling equaliser on Saturday, had to survive an almighty late goalmouth scramble before being able to claim a third clean sheet in their last six home games.
The hosts move up to 14th, seven points shy of the play-off spots, a place ahead of Andy Scott's Shots.
Chester manager Steve Burr told BBC Radio Merseyside:
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"It was very pleasing to beat a team who I feel will take a lot of points off other teams in this division this season.
"We played some exciting football and you can be sure that, if I'm feeling excited in the dug-out, then the fans will be.
"On a night game, on a wet pitch, it was made for passing the ball around and we might have taken a few more chances.
"It was nice for Matty Hughes to score on his debut. He gives us a bit of an extra option."
Aldershot Town manager Andy Scott told BBC Surrey:
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"You only deserve to get something if you convert your chances.
"As always, the first goal is crucial and we had some fantastic opportunities.
"We're just lacking in forward areas at the moment.
"It's the same old story. Everyone can see that we're not too far away."
Line-ups
Chester
- 1Worsnop
- 22HeneghanBooked at 51mins
- 4Kay
- 6Charnock
- 3Roberts
- 7MahonBooked at 22minsSubstituted forMenaghat 90+3'minutes
- 10Rooney
- 8James
- 11WinnSubstituted forTourayat 73'minutes
- 16McConvilleSubstituted forHarrisonat 90'minutes
- 27HughesBooked at 81mins
Substitutes
- 5Brown
- 13Roberts
- 14Menagh
- 17Harrison
- 25Touray
Aldershot
- 1Smith
- 2OastlerBooked at 73mins
- 5Wilson
- 20Phillips
- 12Gibbs
- 16ForbesBooked at 58mins
- 14RobertsBooked at 70mins
- 7Hatton
- 4LathropeSubstituted forFitchettat 82'minutes
- 9WilliamsSubstituted forScottat 76'minutes
- 19DerrySubstituted forPlummerat 69'minutes
Substitutes
- 6Barker
- 10Fitchett
- 11Scott
- 13Thomas
- 15Plummer
- Referee:
- Ryan Johnson
- Attendance:
- 1,776
Match Stats
Home TeamChesterAway TeamAldershot
- Possession
- Home53%
- Away47%
- Shots
- Home13
- Away7
- Shots on Target
- Home5
- Away3
- Corners
- Home0
- Away0
- Fouls
- Home7
- Away10
Live Text
Full Time
Second Half ends, Chester FC 1, Aldershot Town 0.
Offside, Chester FC. Matty Hughes tries a through ball, but Matty Hughes is caught offside.
Attempt saved. John Rooney (Chester FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul by Jaydon Gibbs (Aldershot Town).
Matty Hughes (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. Jamie Menagh replaces Craig Mahon.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. Danny Harrison replaces Sean McConville.
Attempt missed. John Rooney (Chester FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Attempt saved. Dan Fitchett (Aldershot Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Offside, Aldershot Town. Mark Phillips tries a through ball, but Mark Phillips is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Mark Phillips (Aldershot Town) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
Foul by Michael Kay (Chester FC).
Josh Scott (Aldershot Town) wins a free kick.
Substitution
Substitution, Aldershot Town. Dan Fitchett replaces Damon Lathrope.
Offside, Chester FC. Matty Hughes tries a through ball, but Matty Hughes is caught offside.
Booking
Matty Hughes (Chester FC) is shown the yellow card.
Goal!
Goal! Chester FC 1, Aldershot Town 0. Matty Hughes (Chester FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner.
Attempt saved. Jordan Roberts (Aldershot Town) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved.
Substitution
Substitution, Aldershot Town. Josh Scott replaces Brett Williams.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. Ibou Touray replaces Peter Winn.
Booking
Joe Oastler (Aldershot Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Joe Oastler (Aldershot Town).
Craig Mahon (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Attempt missed. Sean McConville (Chester FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Booking
Jordan Roberts (Aldershot Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Jordan Roberts (Aldershot Town).
Ben Heneghan (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Substitution
Substitution, Aldershot Town. Tristan Plummer replaces Tom Derry.
Attempt missed. Matty Hughes (Chester FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Foul by Peter Winn (Chester FC).
Jaydon Gibbs (Aldershot Town) wins a free kick.
Foul by Jordan Roberts (Aldershot Town).
Ben Heneghan (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Booking
Kieran Forbes (Aldershot Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Offside, Chester FC. Matty Hughes tries a through ball, but Matty Hughes is caught offside.
Foul by Mark Phillips (Aldershot Town).
Matty Hughes (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Foul by Sam Hatton (Aldershot Town).
John Rooney (Chester FC) wins a free kick.