Chester FC away – Saturday 15th August
Bit of déjà vu for our first away game of the new season — Chester was also our final away game of last season.
Thankfully this time it is a rather more civilised 3pm kick-off, rather than the 12:30 start we had in April.
There is a supporters coach for this one. The minimum number has been reached, so the coach is confirmed as running and the remaining seats are now available to buy for £30. Depart time is 9am.
https://kingslynnfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/supporters_coach_travel_vs_chester__buy_now
For anyone making their own way, Chester play at the Deva Community Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT. ([1])
The following places to eat/drink and travel information have been generated by AI as usual (and where it found the information).
TL;DR plan
* Coach: easiest option obviously. If there is enough time after arriving, Chester city centre has considerably more choice than around the ground itself.
* Drivers: there is a large car park at the ground and Chester currently list parking at £5. ([2])
* Train: Chester railway station is around 2.5 miles from the stadium, so allow for a bus, taxi or a decent walk. ([2])
* Tickets: away supporters are normally seated in the West Stand (South corner). Adult admission for the West Stand is £22. ([3]) ([4])
* Best straightforward pub/food option: Town Crier, directly opposite Chester railway station. It opens at 9am on Saturdays and serves food all day. ([5])
* Best pub if beer is more important than breakfast: The Cellar on City Road, opening from 12 noon on Saturdays. ([6])
* Another good food/pub option: Old Harkers Arms, a canalside pub opening from 10:30am, with brunch followed by its main food menu. ([7])
Tickets
Chester's prices have gone up slightly for the 2026/27 season.
Away supporters are normally housed in the West Stand (South corner), entering through turnstile 7. Seating at the Deva is allocated. ([3])
Current West Stand prices are:
* Adult – £22
* Concession – £19
* 18–21 – £15
* 14–17 – £6
* Under 14 – £3. ([4])
Concessions include Over 65s, students, unemployed and Armed Forces, with proof potentially required. Under-14 tickets must be purchased with a paying Adult or Concession and, under the new National League rules, supporters aged 13 and under must attend with a responsible adult. ([4])
Chester encourage supporters to buy online. They also say tickets can normally be bought at the stadium, including contactless payment at turnstile 7 for away supporters. ([3])
Tickets:
https://chesterfc.com/tickets/
Car parking
This is one thing that is different from our visit in April.
For that game, parking had to be pre-booked because part of the normal parking area was occupied by a circus and a big crowd was expected.
That was a special arrangement for that fixture.
Chester's current visiting-supporters information says there is a large car park at the stadium costing £5. ([2])
So unless Chester announce something different specifically for Saturday, drivers should be able to use the normal £5 stadium parking.
It is probably still worth arriving reasonably early — first home game of the season against a side that brought a decent following there only a few months ago could make it busier than a normal Saturday.
Pubs & food
Unlike our last visit, with its 12:30 kick-off, there should be plenty of time for a proper pre-match stop.
Town Crier
City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
Probably the easiest option, particularly for anyone travelling by train. It is directly opposite Chester railway station, opens at 9am on Saturday and food is served from 9am until 9pm.
It is very much a sports pub, with plenty of screens, and does breakfast as well as the usual burgers, pub food etc. ([5])
Old Harkers Arms
1 Russell Street, Chester, CH3 5AL
A better choice if you fancy something a little less chain-pub-ish.
It is a well-known canalside pub near the city centre, opening at 10:30am. Brunch is available from opening, with the main menu from midday. ([7])
Good option for food and a couple of drinks before heading out towards the stadium.
The Cellar
19–21 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
For anyone more interested in good beer than a big lunch, The Cellar is another option near the station.
It opens at 12 noon on Saturdays and describes itself as an award-winning beer bar. ([6])
Blues Bar – at the ground
Chester have a bar at the front of the Main Stand called The Blues Bar.
However, their own away-fan guide says whether away supporters are admitted can vary from fixture to fixture, so I would not rely on it without checking first. ([2])
Food inside the ground
If you do not bother going into Chester beforehand, food is available inside the stadium. Away-ground guides list the usual pies, burgers and hot dogs in the away end. ([8])
Coach travellers
As the coach will drop us at the ground, the slight catch is that the stadium isn't in Chester city centre.
If there is a decent amount of time before kick-off and a few want to go into town, a taxi is probably the simplest option. Chester railway station is about 2.5 miles from the ground, which gives a reasonable idea of the distance involved. ([2])
If time is tighter, staying around the ground and seeing whether away supporters are being allowed into the Blues Bar may make more sense.
Travelling by train
Chester railway station is about 2.5 miles from the Deva. ([2])
From the city centre, Chester say the 10A bus passes Bumpers Lane, leaving approximately a half-mile walk to the stadium. ([2])
Otherwise a taxi from the station/city centre is probably the easiest option, particularly if there are a few of you to split the fare.
For anyone travelling by train, Town Crier → match looks like the simplest pub plan as the Town Crier is opposite the station.
For drivers
The address for sat nav is:
Deva Community Stadium
Bumpers Lane
Chester
CH1 4LT
Chester's recommended approach is via the M56 → A494 → A548, then Sovereign Way towards the stadium. ([2])
Simple matchday plans
Coach
1. Coach to the Deva.
2. If arrival time allows, taxi into Chester for Town Crier / Old Harkers Arms / The Cellar.
3. Taxi back to the ground in plenty of time.
4. Away entrance is normally turnstile 7. ([3])
Car
1. Head straight for the Deva Stadium.
2. Use the £5 stadium car park. ([2])
3. Either stay around the ground or taxi/walk into the city if arriving early.
4. Head for the West Stand away section. ([3])
Train
1. Arrive at Chester station.
2. Walk across the road to Town Crier, or try Old Harkers/The Cellar nearby.
3. Bus or taxi to the Deva.
4. Same again after the game.
Best options at a glance
* Easiest pub: Town Crier.
* Best food/pub combination: Old Harkers Arms.
* Best for beer: The Cellar.
* Ground parking: £5.
* Adult away ticket: £22.
* Away section: West Stand, usually turnstile 7.
* Ground bar: Blues Bar, but check whether away supporters are admitted.
A bit strange going back to the same place for our first away game that we visited for our last away game of 2025/26 — hopefully a better result this time!
[1]: https://chesterfc.com/matches/2026-27/32262/chester-vs-kings-lynn/ "Chester v King's Lynn Town – 15 August 2026"
[2]: https://chesterfc.com/visiting-fans/ "Chester FC – Visiting Fans"
[3]: https://chesterfc.com/matchdayinformation/ "Chester FC – Matchday Information"
[4]: https://chesterfc.com/admissionprices/ "Chester FC – 2026/27 Admission Prices"
[5]: https://www.greatlocalpubs.co.uk/town-crier-chester/opening-times "Town Crier – Opening & Food Times"
[6]: https://www.thecellarchester.co.uk/contact "The Cellar – Chester"
[7]: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/old-harkers-arms-chester-137108 "Old Harkers Arms – CAMRA"
[8]: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/conference/conference-north/chester-deva-stadium.html "Deva Stadium – Football Ground Guide"
Bit of déjà vu for our first away game of the new season — Chester was also our final away game of last season.
Thankfully this time it is a rather more civilised 3pm kick-off, rather than the 12:30 start we had in April.
There is a supporters coach for this one. The minimum number has been reached, so the coach is confirmed as running and the remaining seats are now available to buy for £30. Depart time is 9am.
https://kingslynnfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/supporters_coach_travel_vs_chester__buy_now
For anyone making their own way, Chester play at the Deva Community Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT. ([1])
The following places to eat/drink and travel information have been generated by AI as usual (and where it found the information).
TL;DR plan
* Coach: easiest option obviously. If there is enough time after arriving, Chester city centre has considerably more choice than around the ground itself.
* Drivers: there is a large car park at the ground and Chester currently list parking at £5. ([2])
* Train: Chester railway station is around 2.5 miles from the stadium, so allow for a bus, taxi or a decent walk. ([2])
* Tickets: away supporters are normally seated in the West Stand (South corner). Adult admission for the West Stand is £22. ([3]) ([4])
* Best straightforward pub/food option: Town Crier, directly opposite Chester railway station. It opens at 9am on Saturdays and serves food all day. ([5])
* Best pub if beer is more important than breakfast: The Cellar on City Road, opening from 12 noon on Saturdays. ([6])
* Another good food/pub option: Old Harkers Arms, a canalside pub opening from 10:30am, with brunch followed by its main food menu. ([7])
Tickets
Chester's prices have gone up slightly for the 2026/27 season.
Away supporters are normally housed in the West Stand (South corner), entering through turnstile 7. Seating at the Deva is allocated. ([3])
Current West Stand prices are:
* Adult – £22
* Concession – £19
* 18–21 – £15
* 14–17 – £6
* Under 14 – £3. ([4])
Concessions include Over 65s, students, unemployed and Armed Forces, with proof potentially required. Under-14 tickets must be purchased with a paying Adult or Concession and, under the new National League rules, supporters aged 13 and under must attend with a responsible adult. ([4])
Chester encourage supporters to buy online. They also say tickets can normally be bought at the stadium, including contactless payment at turnstile 7 for away supporters. ([3])
Tickets:
https://chesterfc.com/tickets/
Car parking
This is one thing that is different from our visit in April.
For that game, parking had to be pre-booked because part of the normal parking area was occupied by a circus and a big crowd was expected.
That was a special arrangement for that fixture.
Chester's current visiting-supporters information says there is a large car park at the stadium costing £5. ([2])
So unless Chester announce something different specifically for Saturday, drivers should be able to use the normal £5 stadium parking.
It is probably still worth arriving reasonably early — first home game of the season against a side that brought a decent following there only a few months ago could make it busier than a normal Saturday.
Pubs & food
Unlike our last visit, with its 12:30 kick-off, there should be plenty of time for a proper pre-match stop.
Town Crier
City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
Probably the easiest option, particularly for anyone travelling by train. It is directly opposite Chester railway station, opens at 9am on Saturday and food is served from 9am until 9pm.
It is very much a sports pub, with plenty of screens, and does breakfast as well as the usual burgers, pub food etc. ([5])
Old Harkers Arms
1 Russell Street, Chester, CH3 5AL
A better choice if you fancy something a little less chain-pub-ish.
It is a well-known canalside pub near the city centre, opening at 10:30am. Brunch is available from opening, with the main menu from midday. ([7])
Good option for food and a couple of drinks before heading out towards the stadium.
The Cellar
19–21 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
For anyone more interested in good beer than a big lunch, The Cellar is another option near the station.
It opens at 12 noon on Saturdays and describes itself as an award-winning beer bar. ([6])
Blues Bar – at the ground
Chester have a bar at the front of the Main Stand called The Blues Bar.
However, their own away-fan guide says whether away supporters are admitted can vary from fixture to fixture, so I would not rely on it without checking first. ([2])
Food inside the ground
If you do not bother going into Chester beforehand, food is available inside the stadium. Away-ground guides list the usual pies, burgers and hot dogs in the away end. ([8])
Coach travellers
As the coach will drop us at the ground, the slight catch is that the stadium isn't in Chester city centre.
If there is a decent amount of time before kick-off and a few want to go into town, a taxi is probably the simplest option. Chester railway station is about 2.5 miles from the ground, which gives a reasonable idea of the distance involved. ([2])
If time is tighter, staying around the ground and seeing whether away supporters are being allowed into the Blues Bar may make more sense.
Travelling by train
Chester railway station is about 2.5 miles from the Deva. ([2])
From the city centre, Chester say the 10A bus passes Bumpers Lane, leaving approximately a half-mile walk to the stadium. ([2])
Otherwise a taxi from the station/city centre is probably the easiest option, particularly if there are a few of you to split the fare.
For anyone travelling by train, Town Crier → match looks like the simplest pub plan as the Town Crier is opposite the station.
For drivers
The address for sat nav is:
Deva Community Stadium
Bumpers Lane
Chester
CH1 4LT
Chester's recommended approach is via the M56 → A494 → A548, then Sovereign Way towards the stadium. ([2])
Simple matchday plans
Coach
1. Coach to the Deva.
2. If arrival time allows, taxi into Chester for Town Crier / Old Harkers Arms / The Cellar.
3. Taxi back to the ground in plenty of time.
4. Away entrance is normally turnstile 7. ([3])
Car
1. Head straight for the Deva Stadium.
2. Use the £5 stadium car park. ([2])
3. Either stay around the ground or taxi/walk into the city if arriving early.
4. Head for the West Stand away section. ([3])
Train
1. Arrive at Chester station.
2. Walk across the road to Town Crier, or try Old Harkers/The Cellar nearby.
3. Bus or taxi to the Deva.
4. Same again after the game.
Best options at a glance
* Easiest pub: Town Crier.
* Best food/pub combination: Old Harkers Arms.
* Best for beer: The Cellar.
* Ground parking: £5.
* Adult away ticket: £22.
* Away section: West Stand, usually turnstile 7.
* Ground bar: Blues Bar, but check whether away supporters are admitted.
A bit strange going back to the same place for our first away game that we visited for our last away game of 2025/26 — hopefully a better result this time!
[1]: https://chesterfc.com/matches/2026-27/32262/chester-vs-kings-lynn/ "Chester v King's Lynn Town – 15 August 2026"
[2]: https://chesterfc.com/visiting-fans/ "Chester FC – Visiting Fans"
[3]: https://chesterfc.com/matchdayinformation/ "Chester FC – Matchday Information"
[4]: https://chesterfc.com/admissionprices/ "Chester FC – 2026/27 Admission Prices"
[5]: https://www.greatlocalpubs.co.uk/town-crier-chester/opening-times "Town Crier – Opening & Food Times"
[6]: https://www.thecellarchester.co.uk/contact "The Cellar – Chester"
[7]: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/old-harkers-arms-chester-137108 "Old Harkers Arms – CAMRA"
[8]: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/conference/conference-north/chester-deva-stadium.html "Deva Stadium – Football Ground Guide"