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12/09/2026, Deva Stadium, Chester, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q2
Chester Vs Needham

Chester play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: M Braden (GK) , V Lewis (CB) , M McNicol (CB) , A Lawgoch (RB) , A McCalmont (LB) , D Flaws (CM) , I Llywelyn (CM) , I Space (CAM) , D Goudey (RW) , H Orton (LW) , J Sloan (ST) And the subs are: L Gubay (CB) , E Napier (CB) , I Flynn (CM) , D Ostergard (CM) , M Craddock (ST)

Needham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Burke (GK) , G Coughlan (CB) , N Mewies (CB) , B Hunter (CB) , C McPhearson (RB) , I Brannon (LB) , A Lawgoch (CDM) , C Fairbairn (CAM) , D Hadden (RM) , E McCrary (LM) , J Magowan (ST) And the subs are: I Flanagan (CB) , R Dallas (CB) , R Parry (CM) , M McLoughlin (CM) , L Teague (ST)
Welcome to Deva Stadium in Chester, England where Chester will face Needham Market.  This is round Q2 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 1818.

1' - Chester kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Inigo Llywelyn finds Dave Flaws with a short pass.  Dave Flaws finds Inigo Llywelyn with a short pass.  Inigo Llywelyn chips a long ball to Dave Flaws.  Dave Flaws curves the ball into the box and finds Inigo Space.  Inigo Space is impeded by Cody McPhearson.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Inigo Llywelyn stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! It's a superb goal from Inigo Llywelyn for Chester!  The keeper could not get to the ball!

4' - Needham kick the ball off for the restart.  

6' - Gregor Coughlan slides the ball to Andreas Lawgoch.  Andreas Lawgoch finds Ethan McCrary with a short pass.  Ethan McCrary finds Charles Fairbairn with a long ball.  Charles Fairbairn crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

10' - Harvey Orton tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but its wide!

15' - Inigo Llywelyn slides the ball to Dave Flaws.  Dave Flaws chips a long ball to Inigo Space.  Inigo Space attempts to beat Andreas Lawgoch using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

15' - Inigo Space sees a run from John Sloan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

17' - John Sloan attempts to beat Bryn Hunter using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

19' - Inigo Space tries to use ball skills to beat Ian Brannon.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

20' - Inigo Space tries to use ball skills to beat Bryn Hunter, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Chester.  

21' - Inigo Space places the ball to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, finding John Sloan.  Ian Brannon impedes John Sloan...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Inigo Llywelyn places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot is offtarget!

24' - David Burke finds Charles Fairbairn with a long pass.  With a turn of pace, Charles Fairbairn beats Alex McCalmont.  

26' - Charles Fairbairn plays the ball to Jamie Magowan.  Jamie Magowan attempts to beat Alex McCalmont using his skills, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Alex McCalmont the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Needham.  

28' - Charles Fairbairn prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, finding David Hadden.  David Hadden directs a header down towards the bottom corner...and David Hadden scores!  That's a good goal from the Needham player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

28' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Harvey Orton looks to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

36' - David Burke spots a run from Charles Fairbairn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Charles Fairbairn runs on to the ball.  Charles Fairbairn shoots...but the shot is offtarget!

44' - Gregor Coughlan passes the ball to Charles Fairbairn.  Charles Fairbairn finds Ian Brannon with a long pass.  Ian Brannon sees Jamie Magowan making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Jamie Magowan  is unable to take the ball down!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Needham kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Noel Mewies plays a short pass to Charles Fairbairn.  Charles Fairbairn passes to David Hadden.  David Hadden plays a long ball to Noel Mewies.  Noel Mewies curls in a cross, but opposing player Dave Flaws takes possession.  

48' - Dave Flaws sees a run from Inigo Llywelyn.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

51' - Andreas Lawgoch curls in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Victor Lewis is going to be taken off.  Louis Gubay joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Brannon will come off.  Ian Flanagan joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andreas Lawgoch is going to be taken off.  Robert Dallas joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Dave Flaws sees Inigo Llywelyn making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Inigo Llywelyn has strayed offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Sloan is going to be taken off.  Michael Craddock is going to be brought on.  

59' - Bryn Hunter crosses the ball into the box and finds David Hadden.  Marcus McNicol fouls David Hadden...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Charles Fairbairn stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the top corner...but it hits the upright!  Robert Dallas pounces on the loose ball...Robert Dallas fires a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Robert Dallas for Needham!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marcus McNicol will come off.  Eddie Napier is going to be brought on.  

59' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Gregor Coughlan tackles Dave Goudey and the ball goes loose.  Inigo Space sees Harvey Orton making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jamie Magowan is going to be taken off.  Lee Teague joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Michael Craddock uses his pace to beat Ian Flanagan.  

67' - Michael Craddock sees Harvey Orton making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Harvey Orton runs on to the ball.  Harvey Orton attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but David Burke stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Inigo Space is first to the ball...Inigo Space looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Inigo Space for Chester!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

67' - Inigo Space tries to use ball skills to beat Inigo Space, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

68' - Needham kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - Robert Dallas crosses the ball into the box and finds Ethan McCrary.  Inigo Llywelyn impedes Ethan McCrary...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Charles Fairbairn will take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but Mark Braden stops the shot!  

87' - Alex McCalmont chips a long ball to Alun Lawgoch.  Alun Lawgoch slides the ball to Inigo Space.  Gregor Coughlan successfully tackles Inigo Space and the ball goes loose.  Bryn Hunter plays a long ball to Cody McPhearson.  With a turn of pace, Cody McPhearson beats Inigo Space.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

94' - Louis Gubay passes to Dave Flaws.  Dave Flaws finds Inigo Space with a short pass.  Inigo Space passes a long ball to Alun Lawgoch.  Alun Lawgoch spots a run from Harvey Orton.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Harvey Orton takes the ball.  Harvey Orton attempts the cutback, but Cody McPhearson gets back and intercepts the ball!  

97' - Harvey Orton plays a short pass to Dave Flaws.  Dave Flaws sees a run from Michael Craddock.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Michael Craddock is able to control the ball.  Michael Craddock tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Chester!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

98' - Needham kick the ball off for the restart.  

103' - Lee Teague attempts to beat Eddie Napier using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

104' - Lee Teague sees a run from Ethan McCrary.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Ethan McCrary is caught offside!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Needham kick the ball off for the restart.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Chester 3 - 2 Needham Market.