Chester City

Wycombe 1-0 Chester
Kevin Betsy bagged the only goal of the game as Wycombe saw off Chester to record their fourth successive win. Betsy struck just before the half-hour mark, heading home Scott Golbourne's inviting cross from six yards. Wycombe had already been reduced to 10 men with Anthony Grant sent off for two bookings, a second dismissal this term. Chester had started the brighter of the two teams and Ricardo Batista was forced to save long-range shots from Kevin Sandwith and Stephen Vaughan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wycombe: Batista, Stockley, Williamson, Antwi, Golbourne, Grant, Torres, Oakes, Betsy, Mooney (Bloomfield 44), Easter (Dixon 82). Subs Not Used: Young, Fernandez, Christon. Sent Off: Grant (26). Booked: Grant, Bloomfield. Goals: Betsy 28. Chester: Danby, Linwood, Westwood, Artell (Holroyd 66), Sandwith, Stephen Vaughan, Martinez, Hand, Wilson, Walters (Marples 76), Broughton (Blundell 58). Subs Not Used: Palethorpe, Allen. Booked: Artell, Hand. Att: 4,277. Ref: D Whitestone (Northamptonshire).

Boston target Vaughan loan deal
Boston United boss Steve Evans wants to sign Chester City midfielder Stephen Vaughan on loan to bolster his squad. Evans targeted Vaughan after facing the prospect of having just 14 fit players for Tuesday night's game at Barnet. Evans told Boston's website: \"I spoke to Chester City on Sunday and we will see where it goes. \"If the loan deal goes ahead and Stephen does well we will certainly look to make it permanent because he is good in a number of positions.\"

Chester v Notts County
Alan White and Matt Somner return for Notts County after one-match suspensions, placing Stephen Hunt's and Ian Ross's places under threat. Midfielder Tom Curtis could also return after recovering from a back injury which kept him out for three games. Chester will be without striker Jon Walters, who picked up an ankle injury in the defeat at Wycombe. Dean Bennett still has a back problem, defender Phil Bolland (shoulder) and midfielder Glenn Cronin (foot) are out.

Boston fail to land Chester man
Boston have failed in their loan bid for Chester full-back Stephen Vaughan. Pilgrims boss Steve Evans wanted to sign the 21-year-old City skipper to cover for an injury crisis. Vaughan told Chester's website: \"I am Chester City through and through. I want to be a part of the progress we will make this season. \"While the results in the last few games haven't gone for us, when this new squad gels it will be a force to be reckoned with.\"

Chester 0-0 Notts County
Notts County were held to a goalless draw after striker Lawrie Dudfield wasted two excellent chances to wrap up the three points. Dudfield sliced wide from close range on 19 minutes and headed over when unmarked after 41 minutes. City's Laurence Wilson and Dave Artell tried their luck from long range, while Ashley Westwood should have done better with an effort inside the area. Drewe Broughton looked to have scored for City but was ruled offside. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chester: Danby, Linwood, Westwood, Artell, Marples, Stephen Vaughan, Martinez, Hand, Wilson, Blundell (Holroyd 83), Broughton. Subs Not Used: Sandwith, Hessey, Rutherford, Palethorpe. Notts County: Pilkington, Gleeson, White, Edwards, McCann, Pipe, Somner, Martin, Parkinson, Dudfield (Mendes 66), Lee (Ross 77). Subs Not Used: Deeney, Hunt, N'Toya. Booked: Gleeson, Dudfield, Lee. Att: 1,818 Ref: R Shoebridge (Derbyshire).

Chester v Grimsby
Chester have a doubt over striker Jon Walters (ankle) and midfielder Dean Bennett is doubtful with a back injury. But wing-back Kevin Sandwith, who has recently returned after hamstring trouble, could be back in the side after he was on the bench in midweek. Grimsby expect to have teenage striker Peter Bore available despite going off at half-time at Rochdale in midweek because of an Achilles injury. Ciaran Toner also took a knock at Rochdale but hopes to be fit.

Chester v Bristol Rovers
Chester defender Paul Linwood has have a late fitness test on a knee injury while striker Jon Walters could start after recovering from an ankle injury. Defenders Sean Hessey (hamstring) and Phil Bolland (shoulder) are getting closer to a return but midfielder Glenn Cronin (foot) is still sidelined. Bristol Rovers could hand a full debut to on-loan striker James Walker, who could start instead of Lewis Haldane. Defender Robbie Ryan, who has had ankle surgery, is their only injury absentee.

Rochdale v Chester
Rochdale defender Gary Brown is a major concern as he has a calf injury. Midfielder John Doolan is suspended while Mark Jackson is likely to be out for several more weeks with heel and thigh injuries. Chester defenders Phil Bolland (shoulder) and Sean Hessey (hamstring) could be available for selection. Defenders Paul Linwood (knee) and Ashley Westwood (hamstring) have a chance of making the squad while Stephen Vaughan (hamstring) is a doubt.

Rochdale 0-0 Chester
Rochdale and Chester cancelled each other out in a dour draw at Spotland. Chester had the best of the chances in a scrappy first half as Lawrence Wilson blasted over the bar while Dave Artell headed onto the woodwork. Morike Sako wasted a host of chances for Rochdale after the break, first he shot straight at Chester keeper Jon Danby and then fired into the netting. Substitute Clive Moyo-Modise failed to end the home side's frustration when his late effort was blocked. Rochdale: Gilks, Ramsden, Stanton, Sharp, Goodall, Jones, Crooks, Cooksey, Barker (Moyo-Modise 64), Sako (Clarke 78), Dagnall. Subs Not Used: Boardman, Rundle, Thompson. Booked: Stanton, Goodall. Chester: Danby, Marples, Artell, Westwood (Bolland 86), Sandwith, Bennett, Martinez, Hand, Wilson (Hessey 90), Blundell (Broughton 71), Walters. Subs Not Used: Palethorpe, Holroyd. Booked: Blundell, Hand, Walters. Att: 3,149 Ref: P Joslin (Nottinghamshire).

Chester v Hartlepool
Chester have no injury worries ahead of the visit of Hartlepool. Defenders Ashley Westwood, Sean Hessey and Phil Bolland have shaken off knocks while Jamie Hand's one-match suspension does not begin until next week. Hartlepool could be without Ali Gibb and Joel Porter after both picked up minor injuries against Rotherham. Defender Darren Williams (calf) is still out, as are long-term absentees Tony Sweeney and Michael Proctor, who both have knee injuries.

Chester 2-1 Hartlepool
Chester fought back from a goal down to beat Hartlepool, who suffered from having Jon Daly sent off on 17 minutes. Pools had taken the lead on only nine minutes when Joel Porter fired the ball low past John Danby from 12 yards out. But then Matty Robson was forced off injured and Daly saw red after making a violent challenge on David Artell. Pools' keeper Dimitrios Konstantopoulos gifted Ashley Westwood an equaliser on 45 minutes and he later fumbled again and Jonathan Walters hit the winner.

Chester target Steele and Willock
Chester City boss Mark Wright has identified Leyton Orient's Lee Steele and Callum Willock of Brentford as potential striking targets. Wright is hopeful of pursuing a deal with at least one of the players in the next few days as he looks to increase his side's goal output. Steele, 32, has been at Orient since May 2004, following earlier spells with Shrewsbury, Brighton and Oxford. Ex-Fulham man Willock, 24, previously played under Wright at Peterborough. He moved to Brentford in January, and has scored three times in 25 appearances for the Bees - which have mostly come from the substitutes' bench. Steele helped the O's to promotion from League Two last season, and has already found the net four times this season.

Barnet v Chester
Barnet boss Paul Fairclough is missing several key players while Simon King (hand) remains doubtful. Liam Hatch (knee), Ian Hendon (thigh), Anthony Charles (knee), Giuliano Grazioli (Achilles) and Jason Norville (hamstring) are all out of action. Chester midfielder Jamie Hand misses the trip to Barnet as he is serving a one-match suspension. Striker Jon Walters is a doubt with an ankle problem but Chester boss Mark Wright has no other new concerns.

Barnet 1-0 Chester
Barnet claimed only their second league win at Underhill this season thanks to Dean Sinclair's first-half penalty. Chester were made to pay for a Jon Walters miss in the 28th minute Sinclair converted a penalty after he was brought down by Kevin Sandwith. Barnet were awarded a second penalty when Ismail Yakubu was fouled but John Danby kept out Nicky Bailey's effort. The visitors finished the game with 10 men after Roberto Martinez was sent off late on for a second bookable offence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barnet: Flitney, Devera, King, Yakubu, Nicolau, Puncheon (Graham 90), Bailey, Hessenthaler, Sinclair, Vieira (Warhurst 76), Kandol. Subs Not Used: Gross, Cogan, Jaimez-Ruiz. Booked: Flitney, Kandol, Hessenthaler. Goals: Sinclair 29 pen. Chester: Danby, Marples, Westwood, Artell (Linwood 46), Sandwith (Holroyd 73), Bennett, Stephen Vaughan (Bolland 46), Martinez, Wilson, Walters, Blundell. Subs Not Used: Hessey, Palethorpe. Sent Off: Martinez (85). Booked: Martinez, Blundell, Westwood. Att: 2,301. Ref: R Lee (Essex).

Chester v Stockport
Chester midfielder Roberto Martinez is unavailable for the Trophy tie as he serves a one-match after getting sent off at Barnet. Jamie Hand could come straight in for the Spaniard as he returns from a suspension of his own. Stockport will definitely be without striker Adam Le Fondre (leg) and defender Gareth Owen (hamstring). Keith Briggs (thigh) is a doubt. Adam Griffin, Michael Raynes and Adam Proudlock remain sidelined.

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