Match analysis
EnglandNational League - North
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League - North fixture.
Chester got the job done on Saturday 8 November 2025, winning 2-1 away at Buxton (National League - North). At the break it was 1-1.
For Buxton, T. Sodje (45+3') was on target. The goals for Chester came from J. Bainbridge (21', 67').
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BuxtonHome | Rating | ChesterAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,573 | Overall | 1,590 |
| 1,548 | Match venue | 1,562 |
| 1,548 | At home | 1,605 |
| 1,528 | Away | 1,562 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,566 | Attack | 1,526 |
| 1,544 | Defence | 1,562 |
| 1,506 | Home attack | 1,514 |
| 1,560 | Away attack | 1,516 |
| 1,553 | Home defence | 1,628 |
| 1,521 | Away defence | 1,535 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,610 | Goal environment | 1,658 |
| 1,537 | Home goals | 1,540 |
| 1,573 | Away goals | 1,618 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,517 | Close games | 1,558 |
| 1,595 | Winning margin | 1,591 |
Match venue compares Buxton at home with Chester away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In ten meetings since September 2022, Buxton have won three, Chester have taken five and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Buxton vs Chester prediction page.