Magpies ponder switch to artificial surface at Victory Park, but boss Andy Preece prefers grass

The prospect of the playing surface at Victory Park becoming artificial maybe something Chorley will have to seriously consider in the future.
LEP.CO.UK May 12

Magpies ponder switch to artificial surface at Victory Park, but boss Preece prefers grass

The prospect of the playing surface at Victory Park becoming artificial maybe something Chorley will have to seriously consider in the future.
LEP.CO.UK May 12

Urwin’s memorable send-off was well deserved, says Chorley boss

Chorley boss Andy Preece said goalkeeping club legend Matty Urwin’s farewell to the Magpies could not have gone better than Saturday's 2-1 win over...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 27

Chorley 2 Worksop Town 1: Three points conclude the Magpies’ campaign

Chorley brought the 2025/26 season to a close with a 2-1 victory over Worksop Town at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium, on an afternoon that...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 26

Magpies have been on the wrong side of the fine margins this season, says boss Andy Preece

Chorley have lost 12 league games this season by a single goal margin
LEP.CO.UK Apr 24

"I don't think I could have achieved any more" -Matty Urwin set for final game of Chorley career

Chorley stalwart goalkeeper Matty Urwin will play his final game for the club this weekend against Worksop Town at Victory Park
LEP.CO.UK Apr 23

​Late goal woe is a story of Chorley's season, says Andy Preece

Boss Andy Preece felt the draw at King’s Lynn Town on Saturday was a snapshot Chorley’s season.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 20

2025-26 Phil Carder Goal Of The Season

Watch the goals here then cast your vote. GOAL 1 Sonny Hilton v Bedford H GOAL 2 Ben Collins v AFC Fylde H GOAL 3 Atrhur Gnahoua v Chorley H GOAL 4...
SOUTHPORT FC Apr 20

​King’s Lynn Town 1 Chorley 1: Ubaezuonu comes back to haunt Magpies

Chorley were left frustrated as they were held to a draw by King’s Lynn Town in their final away game of the season.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 19

Big boost for Magpies as trio sign new deals

Chorley’s preparations for next begin as stalwart trio commit their futures
LEP.CO.UK Apr 18

​Magpies still have work to do to ensure safety

Chorley boss ​Andy Preece admits he wants to see his men break down the door and march through the gateway to survival.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 18

'A real boost' - Facilities at Euxton Villa FC get a free energy upgrade thanks to England Football & E.ON

A Chorley football club has seen its facilities receive a huge upgrade thanks to a new nationwide campaign.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 15

​Magpies are lacking that creative spark in attack

​Chorley boss Andy Preece admits his team are lacking creativity in the final third of the pitch.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 14

Stalwart Chorley goalkeeper Matty Urwin will leave club at the end of season

​Stalwart goalkeeper Matty Urwin has announced that he will be leaving Chorley at the end of the season.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 13

Chorley 0, Curzon Ashton 1: Magpies slip to disappointing home defeat

​​The season cannot end sooner enough for the punchless Magpies who slipped to another disappointing defeat against struggling Curzon Ashton at...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 11

​Jack Sampson is a major doubt for Curzon Ashton clash after limping off against Marine

Chorley are counting the cost of the hectic Easter period after talisman Jack Sampson limped off injured on Monday in the 2-1 defeat at Marine.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 10

​Magpies looking to end a tough season on a high as they prepare to host Curzon Ashton

​Chorley boss Andy Preece has urged his players to finish a difficult season strongly.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 10

Bitesize Prediction: Marine vs Hereford – 08/04/26

Competition: National League North Market: Marine win Odds: 8/11 @ Pribet Looking to make it consecutive National League North victories on...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Apr 7

Marine 2 Chorley 1: German's goal only a consolation for 10-man Magpies

​Chorley were beaten 2-1 by Marine on Easter Monday in a game shaped by key moments at both ends of the pitch.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 7

DISMISSALS PUT FYLDE IN BOTHER

CHORLEY 2 AFC FYLDE 0 By Mike Nield CHORLEY recorded a victory over local rivals AFC Fylde in a game that was heavily influenced by two early red...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

Chorley 2, AFC Fylde 0: Nine-man Coasters succumb to defeat in derby

​Nine-man AFC Fylde put in a spirited display but fell to a 2-0 defeat away at Chorley on Good Friday.
LYTHAMSTANNES EXPRESS Apr 3

Chorley 2, AFC Fylde 0: Magpies earn derby day bragging rights

Goals from Sam Bird and Mark Ellis ensured Andy Preece’s side claimed all three points against a Fylde team reduced to nine men following two...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 3

Chorley boss Andy Preece believes his squad has been stretched to the limit this season

A lack of strength in depth has been Chorley’s Achilles heel this season.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 2

​Magpies are looking to wreck Fylde’s title bid

​Chorley have the opportunity to put a spanner in the works of arch rivals AFC Fylde's title – and automatic promotion – aspirations.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 2

Alfreton Town 1 Chorley 0: Magpies beaten by Cummings' strike

​Chorley were left frustrated as they fell to a narrow defeat at Alfreton Town on Tuesday evening.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 1

Friendly fixture with Juventus would be the dream after Magpies announce collaboration with iconic Italian club

​​A friendly fixture against Italian giants Juventus would be the dream scenario for Chorley boss Andy Preece.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 30

Dutch Seadogs liven up Boro's grim goalless draw at home to Chorley

Honours were even, as Boro played out a grim goalless draw with Chorley on a cold and blustery Saturday afternoon in Bridlington, a seventh draw in...
WHITBY GAZETTE Mar 28

Boro play out grim goalless draw at home to Chorley

Honours were even, as Boro played out a grim goalless draw with Chorley on a cold and blustery Saturday afternoon in Bridlington, a seventh draw in...
THESCARBOROUGHNEWS.CO.UK Mar 28

Scarborough Athletic 0, Chorley 0: Magpies earn a battling draw at play-off hopefuls

Chorley came away from the North East with a point against National League North play-off hopefuls Scarborough Athletic in a game that lacked a...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 28

Magpies boss Andy Preece has challenged his men to win their remaining seven games

​Chorley boss Andy Preece insists his team has not given up hope of achieving a play-off place this season.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 28

​Magpies boss Andy Preece is full of praise for overachievers Scarborough

​Chorley boss Andy Preece admits he is full of admiration for the work done by Scarborough Athletic manager Jonathan Greening.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 27

Chorley announce exciting collaboration with Italian giants Juventus

Chorley Football Club have announced an exciting collaboration with legendary Italian club Juventus.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 24

​Magpies boss Andy Preece was left frustrated by defeat to Oxford City

​Frustrated Chorley boss Andy Preece felt his men had weathered the storm before two lapses in concentration condemned them to defeat at Oxford...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 23

Oxford City 2 Chorley 0: Magpies fall flat on the road

​The Magpies suffered defeat on the road against Oxford City on Saturday in a game in which they were second-best.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 22

HOOPS DANCING TO THE DJ’S BEAT

OXFORD CITY 2 CHORLEY 0 By Patrick Lock OXFORD CITY secured back-to-back wins to boost their survival hopes as they beat Chorley. While the first...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 21

Chorley's National League embargo has been lifted - club able to sign players once again

Chorley are no longer operating under an embargo imposed by the National League, it has been revealed
LEP.CO.UK Mar 19

Non-league round-up: Defeat for Kidderminster Harriers as Rushall Olympic reach cup final

Play-off chasing Kidderminster Harriers suffered a 2-1 defeat at Chorley to end their eight-match unbeaten run in the National League North.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 18

Chorley 2 Kidderminster Harriers 1: Smith delivers deserved three points

The Magpies delivered a superb performance to claim a deserved victory over Kidderminster on Tuesday night.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 18

​Boss is pleased by hard work as Bucks win at Chorley

​Buxton boss John McGrath was a happy man after seeing his side win 2-1 at Chorley on Saturday.
BUXTON ADVERTISER Mar 17

Buxton win on the road again as Chorley are beaten

Second-half goals from Cian Coleman and Johnny Johnston secured a first win at Chorley in nearly 20 years as Buxton’s good form on the road...
BUXTON ADVERTISER Mar 16

Chorley 1 Buxton 2: Visitors battle back to claim three points

Chorley let slip a hard-won interval lead in losing a rough-and-tumble National League North battle on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 15

Bucks keep the play-off dream alive

CHORLEY 1 BUXTON 2 By Pete Tscherewik CHORLEY let a half-time lead slip on home soil as Cian Coleman and Johnny Johnston took full advantage for...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 14

​Magpies buoyed by display against leaders as they face Buxton next

​Chorley boss Andy Preece believes his team can draw great confidence from their performance against title favourites South Shields on Tuesday.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 12

Chorley 1 South Shields 1: Sampson earns Magpies deserved point against leaders

​Chorley produced a strong performance as they held league leaders South Shields FC to an entertaining draw on Tuesday night.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 11

Magpies showed steel then silk to beat Macclesfield - now for the leaders South Shields

​Boss Andy Preece admitted his Chorley team lived dangerously at times before completing a dramatic, last-gasp victory over Macclesfield at Moss...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 10

Macclesfield 1 Chorley 2: Calveley is Magpies' hero

Chorley produced an unbelievable performance to secure all three points in dramatic fashion, claiming victory away at Macclesfield thanks to a...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 8

MAGPIES SWOOP THROUGH CALVELEY

MACCLESFIELD 1 CHORLEY 2 By Ben Leah CHORLEY inflicted defeat on Macclesfield at the Leasing.com Stadium. The Silkmen dominated the ball in the...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 7

Pop group Boyzone has cut formal ties with the Magpies

Pop group Boyzone are no longer formally involved with Chorley although they continue to maintain an interest in the club’s fortunes.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 6

​Magpies not given up hope of play-off push

Boss ​Andy Preece insists a small swing in results could put Chorley back in play-off contention in the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 6

Popo group Boyzone has cut formal ties with the Magpies

Pop group Boyzone are no longer formally involved with Chorley although they continue to maintain an interest in the club’s fortunes.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 5

Non-league clubs Chorley and Morecambe placed under a National League embargo

Morecambe and Chorley have been placed under embargo by the National League for reported non-compliance with league financial regulations.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 5

Spennymoor Town 1 Chorley 0: ​Ramshaw’s early goal the difference

Chorley were left disappointed at the Brewery Field as Spennymoor Town claimed a narrow victory.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 25

Magpies target big response against Spennymoor after Bedford loss

​Chorley were second best in an abject game of football at Bedford Town on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 23

Bedford Town 2 Chorley 0: A goal in each half gives the hosts three points

Goals from Josh Castiliogne and substitute Carl Mensah saw Chorley beaten in a game that Andy Preece and his players will quickly want to forget...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 22

EAGLES’ WEEKEND IS OFF TO A FLYER

BEDFORD TOWN 2 CHORLEY 0 By Roger Worsley BEDFORD won at home for the first time on a Saturday in the league this season. A fairly even match...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 21

Doncaster Rovers Belles switch attentions to Chorley after Leeds United call-off

Following the midweek postponement of their home game against Leeds United due to an unfit pitch, Doncaster Rovers Belles resume their quest to...
DONCASTER FREE PRESS Feb 20

Mixed feelings for Telford boss Kevin Wilkin as stand-in striker shines in top scorer's absence

AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin admitted mixed feelings after his side gave up a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to Chorley on Tuesday.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Feb 20

"Two goals is never enough" - Kevin Wilkin frustrated after AFC Telford United throw away two-goal lead

Boss Kevin Wilkin was left “frustrated” after his play-off hopefuls AFC Telford United squandered a two-goal lead to draw with Chorley.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Feb 18

AFC Telford United 2 Chorley 2: Magpies fight back to earn a deserved point

​Chorley earned a hard-fought and well-deserved point at AFC Telford United on Tuesday evening.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 18

"For THAT goal, you will always be a Buck" - AFC Telford United confirm departure of play-off final hero

AFC Telford United have confirmed the departure of defender Jahdahn Fridye-Harper ahead of their game with Chorley this evening.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Feb 17

AFC Telford United preview: Play-off chasing Bucks host Chorley looking to regain top seven spot

AFC Telford United return to league and will look to continue their play-off charge with a home match against Chorley action this evening.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Feb 17

​Magpies need to add a bit of quality to change their fortunes

​Andy Preece takes his Chorley team to Telford on Tuesday evening desperate for three points to stay in touch with the National League North...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 16

Chorley 0 Radcliffe 1: Magpies undone late on

A stunning strike by Kian Scales in the 84th minute settled an otherwise undistinguished game in the visitors’ favour.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 15

Scales weighs in to boost boss Morley

By Pete Tscherewik CHORLEY 0 RADCLIFFE 1 KIAN SCALES struck late to secure all three points for Radcliffe, a first win as sole manager for Bernard...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 14

​Magpies playing catch up in pursuit of play-offs in National League North

​Chorley boss Andy Preece accepts his men have not got much margin for error in their pursuit of a play-off place in the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 12

Stalemate With Peterborough Sports

Recent Signing Ashton Mee Was Voted The Man of the Match By The Sponsors Goal-less draws can be dull and lifeless yet Buxton's first of the season...
BUXTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Feb 11

Post Match With Neil After Chorley Defeat

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SOUTHPORT FC Feb 11

Chorley 4 Southport 2: Dominant Magpies' derby triumph

Chorley ran riot in front of goal as Adam Blakeman starred in their win over Southport at Victory Park.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 11

Chorley 4 Southport 2

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SOUTHPORT FC Feb 11

Chorley boss Andy Preece thrilled by remarkable win against Merthyr - now wants to build on it against Southport

​Andy Preece admits he feared the worst on Saturday after his Chorley team slipped 2-0 behind at promotion hopefuls Merthyr Town inside the opening...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 10

Merthyr Town 2, Chorley 3: Tom Carr nets dramatic late winner as Magpies stage remarkable comeback

​​Tom Carr scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Chorley staged a remarkable comeback to beat National League North promotion contenders Merthyr...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 9

Chester 3, Chorley 3: ​Magpies fight back three times to earn point

​​Chorley showed tremendous resilience as they came from behind on three separate occasions to earn a deserved 3–3 draw away at Chester on Saturday...
LEP.CO.UK Jan 18

Magpies snatch late point from a thriller

By Tom Bird CHESTER 3 CHORLEY 3 A 94TH-MINUTE own goal saw Chorley earn a point from an end-to-end thriller. Calum McIntyre’s Chester promised down...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 17
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