The National League North sees Darlington 1883 take on Chester on Tuesday 18 August, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Blackwell Meadows. Darlington 1883 are 22nd with 12 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Chester sit 8th on 26 points (in the top half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Darlington 1883's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Bedford Town 3–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Chester's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat King's Lynn Town 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chester arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.3 for Darlington 1883 and 1.7 for Chester. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 63%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Darlington 1883 1–1 Chester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Darlington 188330%fair 3.32 · @3.00
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.45
Chester49%fair 2.03 · @2.10
3.01Expected goals
1.29Darlington 1883 xG
1.73Chester xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Darlington 1883 1.3 – 1.7 Chester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chester to win✓
49%
2.03
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.81
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.35
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.55
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chester / FT Chester✗
29%
3.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.61
–
Form
Darlington 1883 – last 6
WLLLLW
15 Aug
@ Bedford Town
3–2
W
8 Aug
vs Worksop Town
1–2
L
28 Jul
vs Rotherham
0–2
L
21 Jul
vs Carlisle
2–4
L
18 Jul
@ Newcastle
0–3
L
6 Apr
@ South Shields
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chester – last 6
WWDWWL
15 Aug
vs King's Lynn Town
2–0
W
8 Aug
@ Chorley
2–1
W
1 Aug
vs Crewe
0–0
D
28 Jul
@ Nantwich Town
3–0
W
24 Jul
@ Hyde United
1–0
W
21 Jul
vs Stoke City
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Darlington 1883 and Chester.
What is the prediction for Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
On our numbers Darlington 1883 have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chester 49%.
How many goals will there be in Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
Our predicted score is Darlington 1883 1–1 Chester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
Darlington 1883 vs Chester (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Blackwell Meadows.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
