Scunthorpe United took what felt like a big step towards the title with victory over Chester in front of a record crowd for the National League North at the Attis Arena.
Jason Cowley’s strike in the fourth minute of stoppage time against Chester kept Hereford’s National League North play-off hopes well and truly alive.
Chester, who topped the table just a few weeks ago, saw their National League North title hopes slip further through their fingers after this uninspiring match against a Curzon Ashton side who harbour promotion dreams themselves.
Goals from Chorley trio Mike Calveley, George Horbury and Mark Ellis put Chester to the sword after they had led 2-0 with a Tom Peers double.
National League North leaders Chester were frustrated by struggling Needham Market after a 1-1 draw at the Deva Stadium.
