Match analysis
EnglandNational League - North
Chester vs Merthyr Town — live score & stats
Chester against Merthyr Town in the National League - North (England) on 8th September 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this National League - North clash.
Match Timeline
L. Lucas⚽Form & key stats
Per game
Chester at home vs Merthyr Town away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +120Chester
- Venue edge
- +81Chester
| ChesterHome | Rating | Merthyr TownAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,629 | Overall | 1,509 |
| 1,596 | Match venue | 1,515 |
| 1,596 | At home | 1,502 |
| 1,600 | Away | 1,515 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,498 | Attack | 1,559 |
| 1,615 | Defence | 1,471 |
| 1,489 | Home attack | 1,547 |
| 1,519 | Away attack | 1,555 |
| 1,617 | Home defence | 1,470 |
| 1,576 | Away defence | 1,474 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,668 | Goal environment | 1,688 |
| 1,533 | Home goals | 1,598 |
| 1,635 | Away goals | 1,590 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,601 | Close games | 1,461 |
| 1,631 | Winning margin | 1,515 |
The venue row sets Chester at home against Merthyr Town on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.
Starting XIs
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