Where is Chester football ground?
Deva StadiumChester F.C. / Arena/Stadium
Deva Stadium is an association football stadium which is the home of Chester F.C., the effective successor club to the liquidated Chester City. The stadium straddles the England-Wales border at Sealand, on the outskirts of Chester.
What is the oldest city in PA?
Chester
Chester is the oldest City in Pennsylvania. In 1681, William Penn acquired the colonial settlement as a safe haven for Quakers. One year later he landed on the ship Welcome and renamed the settlement Chester, after the city in England.
Why is Dover not playing?
The club’s lowly position is the result of a punishment from league bosses, after it refused to play since February amid concerns about spiralling costs of fulfilling fixtures without paying spectators.
Who owns Chester City FC?
City Fans United
Chester F.C.
| Full name | Chester Football Club |
|---|---|
| Ground | Deva Stadium |
| Capacity | 6,500 (4,170 seated) |
| Owner | City Fans United |
| Manager | Steve Watson |
Is Chester FC ground in Wales?
Located outside the city centre in the Sealand Road Industrial Estate, the stadium is notable for straddling the England-Wales border. The pitch itself is in Wales (Flintshire), with the front gates and main office in England.
What happened to Chester City’s old stadium Sealand Road?
When a new owner took over Chester City in March 1990, plans were announced to sell its Sealand Road stadium for redevelopment as a supermarket and build a new stadium at nearby Bumpers Lane. While the new stadium was being built they played at Moss Rose stadium in Macclesfield, 45 miles to the east.
What is the history of Chester’s new stadium?
The stadium straddles the England-Wales border at Sealand, on the outskirts of Chester. The stadium opened in 1992, two years after the closure of Chester City’s Sealand Road stadium; in the intervening two seasons the club had played at Macclesfield Town ‘s Moss Rose stadium.
Why is Chester City’s Stadium called Deva?
The name Deva comes from the original Roman name for the fort Deva Victrix, which became the city of Chester. When a new owner took over Chester City in March 1990, plans were announced to sell its Sealand Road stadium for redevelopment as a supermarket and build a new stadium at nearby Bumpers Lane.
What is there to do in Chester?
Chester is a very historic town and has some great looking black and white timbered buildings in it’s centre. It is well worth getting there a bit earlier and having a wander around the centre, having a couple of drinks and some lunch before the game. Official Web Site: www.chesterfc.com