Chester were formed in 1885 and were a League team for 68 seasons ; from 1931/32 to 1999/00 and from 2004/05 to 2008/09. Their current league is National League North.
Chester were previously known as Chester (until 1983) and Chester City (until 2010).
The highest position that Chester finished in the League was 5th in the Third Division (1977/78).