Chorley FC News

​​Andy Preece admitted it felt ‘horrible’ to once again see his side concede in the final five minutes for the second match running.

The Magpies were left heartbroken as two late goals saw South Shields snatch avictory from the Magpies at the Wolf Competitions Stadium.

By Garry King SOUTH SHIELDS 2 CHORLEY 1 LAST season’s beaten play-off finalists South Shields have hit the ground running with two narrow...

South Shields came from a goal down to see off National League North rivals Chorley on Saturday.

​Chorley boss Andy Preece sees no reason why striker Elliot Taylor cannot be a goal machine in the National League North.

Chorley manager Andy Preece remains optimistic despite a narrow 2-1 loss to Chester, with hopes for a strong comeback in upcoming matches.

CHESTER supporters certainly enjoyed themselves on the opening day of the new season.

Go Behind the Seals and enjoy our 2-1 win over Chorley.

Phil's thoughts after our 2-1 win at Victory Park.

By Pete Tscherewik CHORLEY 1 CHESTER 2 STAR MAN: Elliot Taylor (Chorley) ENTERTAINMENT: ★★★★★ CHESTER secured the points, Ma’kel Campbell and Billy...

Phil Parkinson’s first game as Chester boss ended in a well-deserved victory over Chorley!

Three points to the start the campaign!

Chester FC's new era begins today with a trip to Chorley this afternoon to kick off the Enterprise National League North season.

A new era begins.

Striker Anjola Popoola and goalkeeper Li-Bau Stowell have signed for Chorley on the eve of tomorrow’s NL North opener against Chester at Victory...

​Andy Preece has told his Chorley players to prove just how good they are when the new season kicks off this weekend.

Neil's pre-match thoughts ahead of our season opener against Chorley.

We're off to Chorley on Saturday!

​Goalkeeper Li-Bau Stowell is looking to take his career to the next level after signing a season-long loan deal with Chorley.

Chorley rounded off their 2026/27 pre-season with an impressive victory over Manchester City’s Under-21s at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium on...

Chorley rounded off their 2026/27 pre-season with an impressive victory over Manchester City’s Under-21s at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium on...

By Neil Turner CHESTER 0 CREWE ALEXANDRA 0 CHESTER manager Phil Parkinson took plenty of positives after his troops rounded off their pre-season...

West Ham United have hired former Southampton Head of Scouting Ben Chorley. Six weeks into the transfer window and yet to sign a new player, West...

West Ham United’s recruitment department has another new face as former Southampton scout Ben Chorley joins Nils Koppen at the London Stadium. As...

The Magpies suffered a defeat to Trafford in their latest pre-season outing as a late goal condemned Andy Preece’s side to defeat at Shawe View.

West Ham’s transfer strategy this summer has yet to bear fruit despite the addition of first Nils Koppen as Head of Recruitment and just this week...

By Kris Gonzo | Senior West Ham Columnist (Follow on X) ExWHUEmployee has today confirmed Claret & Hugh’s exclusive report from yesterday revealing...

By Kris Gonzo | Senior West Ham Columnist (Follow on X) West Ham United have added another member of staff to the recruitment team in an effort to...

MICHAEL Clegg has added to his Hyde United squad with the signing of experienced striker Tom Walker. Starting his career at Bolton Wanderers Walker...

CHORLEY have snapped up free-scoring striker Elliot Taylor – just a month after he joined Step 4 side Burscough. Taylor, 24, was widely regarded as...

Ella Toone has taken on a new off-pitch role to help shape the future of Chorley Women Football Club.

Manchester United forward Ella Toone has earned plaudits after a heartwarming gesture geared towards saving historic club Chorley Women FC. The...

Chorley deliver disciplined defensive performance in goalless draw against Altrincham

A continued inspiration on and off the pitch, United Women no.7 Ella Toone has today been announced as creative and strategic advisor to Chorley...

We're off to Victory Park on the opening day!

​Chorley continued their preparations for the new season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Ashton United at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium.

Chorley were edged out by Bury in an entertaining pre-season encounter at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium.

Chorley were edged out by Bury in an entertaining pre-season encounter at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium.

​Chorley will kick off their 2026/27 campaign on home soil, with Chester the visitors to Victory Park on August 8.

Chorley are having to be careful when it comes to their strikers’ availability.

​Billy Bould’s first-half strike proved to be the difference as Bamber Bridge edged out Chorley 1-0 at Irongate.

​Chorley are giving their supporters the opportunity to boost their chances next season.

Chorley were stunned when hosts Squires Gate scored a late equaliser and then went on to win the Children's Charity Cup game 5-4 in an exciting...

Forward plays first game in a year after recovery from unspecified medical condition

​​Chorley eased to a 5-0 victory in their first outing of the season at Longridge Town in the George Melling Cup,.

Andy Preece reflects on his time with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

ASHTON United boss Steve Cunningham believes he has signed one of the “standout players” in the region in Justin Johnson. The 29-year-old Dutch...

With no official fan zones announced in and around Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, fans headed to the pub.

By Matt Badcock CHORLEY boss Andy Preece enjoys this time of the year because he gets an idea of what everyone’s got in their budget – even if it...

CHORLEY boss Andy Preece has completed his second signing of the summer by bringing in highly-rated striker Lewis Salmon. The 24-year old striker...

The PNE youngster spend last season on loan with the Magpies

Former Swindon Town Director of Football Ben Chorley has departed his role at Southampton following the end of a dramatic season

Former Pompey captain and defender Ben Chorley has stepped down from his high-power job at Southampton and owners Sport Republic

​​Central defender Max Hunt has become Chorley FC's first summer signing.

Chorley’s Bermuda striker missed the entirety of last season though illness

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

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

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...

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...

Chorley have lost 12 league games this season by a single goal margin

Chorley stalwart goalkeeper Matty Urwin will play his final game for the club this weekend against Worksop Town at Victory Park

Boss Andy Preece felt the draw at King’s Lynn Town on Saturday was a snapshot Chorley’s 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...

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

Chorley’s preparations for next begin as stalwart trio commit their futures

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

A Chorley football club has seen its facilities receive a huge upgrade thanks to a new nationwide campaign.

​Chorley boss Andy Preece admits his team are lacking creativity in the final third of the pitch.

​Stalwart goalkeeper Matty Urwin has announced that he will be leaving Chorley at the end of the season.

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

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.

​Chorley boss Andy Preece has urged his players to finish a difficult season strongly.

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

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

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...

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

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...

A lack of strength in depth has been Chorley’s Achilles heel this season.

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