Chester Women to be based at the Deva Stadium

Chester FC Women will be playing at the Deva Stadium next season
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Chester FC Women will be playing at the Deva Stadium next season with ticket sales contributing to the club’s female programme.

Fixtures for the new season in the North West League will be released next month.

Manager Martin Fitzsimons told chesterfc.com: “This is a huge statement from our club. It marks a turning point in how women’s football in seen in our city.

“During my time at the club, everyone has worked really hard across every aspect to make things like this possible. Last year we were awarded an ETC licence for our youth players, and now we have a permanent home at the Deva.

“It is a fantastic opportunity and the challenge for us now is to encourage supporters and families to come and be part of this new chapter, support the team and enjoy the matchday experience.”

Mike Vickers, Chair of Chester FC Community Trust said: “The support of Cheshire West & Chester Council, Football Foundation, and the Westminster Foundation for the King George V Community Sports Hub project men’s the Deva Stadium is no longer used for training, which has helped make this step possible.

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