Match Preview: Chester FC Women vs Wythenshawe AFC

Both sides battling for the ball in their game earlier in the season. Image via Alison Greenwood.

Chester Women return to league action this Sunday with an away trip to Hollyhedge Community stadium. The Seals will take on Wythenshawe AFC, on the back of their dominant cup win over Ashville FC Ladies.

Momentum will be with Martin Fitzsimons' side after their comfortable win at the Deva stadium on women's football weekend.

After an inconsistent start for the Seals, Sunday's game will be Chester's tenth league game of the season, as they look to get back to winning ways in the North West Womens Regional League - Division One South.

Check out the highlights from Chester's last game in the cup against Ashville.

Chester stats:

Chester have struggled away from home in the league so far this season, with just the one win in five, the last victory being a 2-1 triumph against Liverpool Feds Reserves Women.

Chester currently sit fourth in the table, 11 points behind leaders Salford City FC Lionesses Women. However, the Seals have a game in hand over the leaders.

The Blues slipped to a 2-2 draw against Warrington Wolverines FC after being two goals up at half time, but still remain unbeaten at home.

Ashleigh Bullock in action against Ashville. Image via Alison Greenwood.

Wythenshawe stats:

Wythenshawe are yet to win this season, finding themselves second from bottom in tenth, one point ahead of

Burscough Dynamo First Women who have yet to register a point this season.

Wythenshawe have only played five games this season compared to Chester's nine.

Wythenshawe have a -20 goal difference, with a 14-1 loss at home to Salford, contributing heavily to their total.

Chester Form Guide (League):

D (2-2 vs Warrington Wolverines)

L (6-2 @ Salford City Lionesses)

W (1-2 @ Liverpool Feds Reserves)

L (3-0 @ Curzon Ashton Women)

W (3-1 vs Salford City Lionesses)

Sarah Redman playing a pass in the reverse fixture. Image via Alison Greenwood.

Wythenshawe Form Guide (League):

L (4-2 vs Altrincham FC Ladies)

L (1-14 vs Salford City FC Lionesses Women)

D (3-3 vs Liverpool Feds Reserves Women)

L (4-5 vs Liverpool Feds Reserves Women)

L (6-2 vs Chester FC Women)

The reverse fixture:

Chester triumphed 6-2 last time out at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village with Rachel Lever putting in a player of the match performance. Lever, who is Chester's top goal scorer, added four goals to her tally as Amy Smith and Rachel Kelly also got their names on the score sheet.

The game will be played at 2 pm at the Hollyhedge Community stadium.