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Scunthorpe United 3-1 Chester: Record crowd as Iron close in

Scunthorpe United took what felt like a big step towards the title with victory over Chester in front of a record crowd for the National League North at the Attis Arena.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
23 March 2025

Scunthorpe United

By Chris Sumpter

SCUNTHORPE U 3
Roberts 36, Kelly 57, Fadera 87

CHESTER 1
Willoughby 90+1
Scunthorpe United took what felt like a big step towards the title with victory over Chester in front of a record crowd for the National League North at the Attis Arena.
More than 8,200 fans saw goals from Callum Roberts, Michael Kelly and Mo Fadera secure the Iron a crucial three points.
Th attendance surpassed the previous regular-season best of 7,511, which was set when the same teams met last season.
A perfectly-struck free-kick from substitute Kurt Willoughby gave what remained of the 1,400 trav...

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