Saturday 29th April 2023 will be a game that both Gloucester City and Chorley FC fans will not forget in a hurry. Following their 4-3 victory on the day, City headed to the playoffs and the Magpies were left to rue what might have been. There has been a lot of water under the bridge since then and, having fallen at the first hurdle away at Brackley Town in the playoffs, much change both on and off the TigerTurf surface has happened.
This season has been a difficult one to say the least for City fans with their club currently occupying the relegation spots – in 22nd – and four points from safety. A recent mini-renaissance saw City pick up six points from six and two away wins to boot, with a midweek victory away at Banbury United, 1-2 and away at Bishop Stortford, 1-4, on January 27. Saturday’s defeat 1-2 at home to King’s Lynn Town – who occupied a relegation spot at that point – would have been a significant blow but, if they can be buoyed by their recent away win in midweek, then they can make the long journey north with hopes to repeat the feat. Chorley will be looking to bounce back after failing to build on the excellent midweek victory at home to Alfreton Town. Saturday’s defeat to Warrington Town saw the Magpies struggle to create any real cutting edge and ultimately get punished on the counter in the second half, the hosts running out 2-1 victors. Tonight is a real opportunity to get back on track.
Head 2 Head:
Saturday 29th April 2023 – Gloucester City 4-3 Chorley
Saturday 07th October 2023 – Gloucester City 0-2 Chorley
Gloucester City’s record in the National League North for 2022-23 was:
7th. Played: 46. Won: 19. Draw: 11. Loss: 16. Goals for: 75. Goals against: 68. Points: 68.
Incoming:
Tyrone Duffus – 26 years old, midfielder. Signed from Swindon Supermarine.
Spencer Hamilton – 28 years old, centre back. Previously with Chippenham Town.
Elliott Durrell – 34 years old, midfielder. Previously with Grantham.
Louis McGrory – 26 years old, midfielder. Played for City before, previously with Hungerford Town.
Danny Wright – 39 years old, centre forward. Previously with Havant & Waterlooville.
Harry Pinchard – 22 years old, midfielder. Signed from Hereford.
Felix Miles – 19 years old, midfielder. Previously with Cinderford Town.
Joe Hanks – 28 years old, midfielder. Re-joined City in the summer since leaving for Chippenham Town in 2020.
Ben Richards-Everton – 32 years old, centre back. Previously with Yeovil Town.
Ioan Richards – centre back, 23 years old. Previously with Redditch United.
Harry Emmett – midfielder, 22 years old. Previously with Cinderford Town.
Kartell Dawkins – 19 years old, midfielder. Previously with Bromsgrove Sporting.
Brandon Smalley – 25 years old, midfielder. Previously with Bromsgrove Sporting and Yate Town.
Zach Jeacock – 22 years old, goalkeeper. On loan from Birmingham City.
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â€Stats and information compiled by Martin Ramsbotham are correct at the time of publishing.
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â€Trust Matchday Information:
We are looking forward to welcoming the fans of Gloucester City, and we hope they have a pleasant trip to Victory Park.
We have a comprehensive matchday Visitor Guide which can be consulted here.
At our matchday headquarters we sell:
- Trust Membership - It's just £10 per year, or you can purchase online.
- 50/50 tickets - These can also be purchased online here.
- Golden Goal – Today’s Golden Goal sponsor is: MDC Autos
- Pin Badges – Also available online here.
Visit our online store to see what else we can offer.
We’d like to express our gratitude to MDC Autos for sponsoring tonight's Golden Goal draw. If you enjoy your match day experience, tell your friends and bring them next time. If you don’t, tell us and we will do our best to make sure your next visit is what you would have expected the first time.
Part of our role is to ensure the supporters are happy around Chorley Football Club and Victory Park.
Enjoy the game.
