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Chester vs Hednesford Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Chester 2-1 Hednesford Town
ChesterDrawHednesford Town
Over 2.5 goalsYes (62%)
Both teams to scoreYes (59%)
Chester host Hednesford Town at the Deva Stadium on Halloween weekend in what shapes up as a competitive National League North encounter. The hosts sit fifth in the table with 23 points from 13 games, while Hednesford occupy eighth place with 21 points from a game more. Both sides are capable of going forward, but Chester's recent run suggests they have the edge in this fixture.
Team form
Chester
Chester have been in excellent form, winning three of their last five league matches. They beat Darlington 1883 1-0 away, then dispatched King's Lynn Town 2-0 at home before securing a 2-1 victory at Chorley. Over those five outings they scored 8 goals and conceded just 1, a run that reflects genuine attacking threat and defensive solidity. Their season average of 1.31 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game shows they've maintained that balance across the campaign.
Hednesford Town
Hednesford's recent record is more mixed. They claimed a 3-2 win at King's Lynn Town but sandwiched that between a 1-0 home loss to South Shields and draws with Spennymoor Town and AFC Telford United. Over their last five games they've scored 7 and conceded 6, which hints at a side that creates chances but also leaves itself vulnerable. Their season average of 1.64 goals scored against 1.43 conceded suggests they're more attack-minded than Chester, yet less secure at the back.
Head-to-head
The teams last met in 2019, when Chester won 2-1 at home. Their previous encounter ended in a goalless draw away from home. While these meetings are several years old, they show Chester have had the measure of Hednesford when it matters.
Key factors
Chester's defensive record this season is notably tighter than Hednesford's. The hosts have conceded just 13 goals in 13 games compared to Hednesford's 20 in 14, a meaningful difference that suggests Chester are harder to break down. Hednesford do carry a goal threat—they average 1.64 per game—but they'll need to be clinical because Chester's recent form shows a team that punishes mistakes. The Deva Stadium should provide Chester with a home advantage, and their recent winning streak gives them momentum heading into this match.
Prediction
Chester are the favourite here, and rightfully so. They're in better form, have a superior defensive record, and sit higher in the table. Hednesford are capable of scoring—they've hit 23 goals this season—but Chester's recent solidity suggests the hosts should control this game. The balance of play should favour the home side, though Hednesford's attacking intent means they're unlikely to be completely shut out. This looks like a match where Chester edge it without necessarily running away with it.
Back Chester to win. They're in the form to do it, their defence has tightened considerably, and Hednesford's inconsistency away from home works in the hosts' favour. A fairly open game is likely, but Chester should have enough to claim the points.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - North(National League North - 15)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Deva Stadium, Chester
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Chester
W
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Hednesford Town
L
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oxford City | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| 2 |  Hereford | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 3 |  South Shields | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 4 |  Macclesfield | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| 5 |  Chester | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 |  Buxton | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| 7 |  Bedford Town | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| 8 |  Hednesford Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 9 |  King's Lynn Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 10 |  Morecambe | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 11 |  Chorley | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 12 |  Worksop Town | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 13 |  Hebburn Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 14 |  Spalding United | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 15 |  Marine | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 16 |  Harborough Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 17 |  AFC Telford United | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 18 |  Brackley Town | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 19 |  Scarborough Athletic | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 20 |  Merthyr Town | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 21 |  Radcliffe | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| 22 |  Darlington 1883 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 23 |  Southport | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| 24 |  Spennymoor Town | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
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