National League North

Chorley lost against Curzon Ashton on Saturday (photo: David Airey)

Chorley lose top-of-the-table clash

George Horbury

Chorley boss Andy Preece has warned his men not underestimate FA Trophy opponent...

Chorley boss Andy Preece says the club and town must stand together to achieve future goals (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

How much do we want a Football League club? Chorley boss Andy Preece throws down...

Danny Ormerod hit the winner for Chorley (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Farsley Celtic 0, Chorley 1: Ormerod strikes sends the Magpies back to top of t...

Kole Hall

Injured quintet expected to miss Magpies' trip to Chester

Macauley Wilson sidefoots home a penalty against Chorley (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Trophy performances can be springboard for Bamber Bridge in the league

Chorley boss Andy Preece, right, with fans after the 2-1 win at Spennymoor (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Remarkable milestone is one Chorley boss Andy Preece will cherish

Tom Carr, right, congratulates Momodou Touray after scoring (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley handed home tie against Warrington Rylands in FA Trophy after Marine win

Mike Calveley celebrates with fans after scoring the winner against Spennymoor Town earlier this season (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Ever-present Mike Calveley is Chorley's Mr Dependable

Chorley’s George Horbury, right, in the thick of the action against Marine (photo; David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies look to bounce back against play-off rivals Leamington

Mike Calveley, right, celebrates his winning goal against Spennymoor Town last weekend (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Injury-hit Magpies are battling against the odds

Chorley's Momodou Touray (photo: David Airey)

Victory sends Chorley top of National League North

Chorley has to withstand a physical test from Alfreton Town (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley aim to bounce back against Darlington after defeat to Alfreton Town

Craig Hewitt celebrates after finishing off a 12-pass move against Oxford City (photo: David Airey/ dia_images)

The Magpies can hurt teams in many different ways

Andy Preece shows his disappointment after South Shields' late equaliser Photo: DAVID AIREY / @dia_images

Dropped points against South Shields irritate boss Andy Preece

Kole Hall scores at South Shields (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

South Shields 3, Chorley 3: Late goal denies Chorley all the points in thriller ...
Chorley were forced to settle for a point after South Shields scored a late equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the National League North.
Pete Tscherewik

Andy Evans (photo: Jack Taylor)

Morecambe youngster heads out on loan

Chorley were 3-0 winners over Mossley in the FA Cup last weekend (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies are eager to make up further ground on the leaders in National League No...

Kole Hall celebrates his late equaliser at Scunthorpe United (photo: David Airey/ dia_images)

There’s more to come despite Magpies’ fine start to season

Chorley boss Andy Preece (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley boss Andy Preece very keen to maintain winning record against old pal - ...

Craig Hewitt fires home the equaliser (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Oxford City 2, Chorley 2: Magpies fight back to earn a point

Mark Ellis (No.3) celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Southport on Monday (photo: David Airey/dia images)

Preece says Chorley are on a run of season’s toughest away trips

Mark Ellis was on target twice for the Magpies (photo courtesy of James Harrison)

Chorley 4 Southport 1: Happy bank holiday weekend for Preece's men

Kole Hall celebrates scoring for Chorley at Scunthorpe United (photo: David Airey)

Chorley pick up a point at Scunthorpe United

Chorley boss Andy Preece is content with four points from the first two games of the season (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley boss Andy Preece is happy after unbeaten start to season

Chorley's Mark Ellis is fouled inside the area which hands the visitors a penalty against Peterborough (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Boss Preece dreams of league title success

Chorley boss Andy Preece (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Peterborough Sports 0, Chorley 1: Touray's spot-kick earns the Magpies an openin...
Chorley opened their National League North campaign with a tight, well-earned 1-0 victory at Peterborough Sports.
Pete Tscherewik

Craig Hewitt in action for Chorley in pre-season against Manchester City (photo:David Airey/dia_images)

New-look Magpies ready for challenge which lies ahead

Jack Hazlehurst right (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Burton Albion move is a dream come true for Chorley's Jack Hazlehurst

New Magpies striker Kole Hall (photo:David Airey/dia_images)

Kole has got Hall-marks of being top Magpies striker: Chorley swoop for striker

Chorley goalkeeper celebrates after saving a penalty in the shoot-out against Curzon Ashton (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies shot stopper Matty Urwin has agreed a new Victory Park deal

Steve Cowell

Ex-PNE kit man Steve Cowell lands job at fellow Lancashire club

Justin Johnson celebrates scoring against Banbury United (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Johnson has new ambitions after leaving Chorley for Silkmen

Adam Blakeman is Chorley's free-kick specialist (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley stalwart Adam Blakeman signs new contract to remain a Magpie

Bamber Bridge are favourites against Colne (photo: Ruth Hornby)

Bamber Bridge are favourites for Lancashire Challenge Trophy success against Co...

Chorley's players were inconsolable at the final whistle after losing 1-0 to Brackley Town in the play-off semi-final (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley have no regrets despite play-off disappointment

Phil Brown was once in charge of Preston North End. He will now be managing in England’s sixth tier. (Image: Getty Images)

Two-year contract for ex-Preston boss after relegation to sixth tier

Carlton Ubaezuonu slots home a penalty when Chorley defeated Curzon Ashton 4-0 in December (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Unique atmosphere of Victory Park can be crucial for Chorley in play-off encoun...

Chorley enjoyed a 3-0 win over Peterborough Sports in the final game of the normal season and now face Curzon Ashton in the play-offs preliminary round (photos: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies hope recent history is repeated in the play-offs

Carlton Ubaezuonu heads Chorley into a 3-0 lead against Peterborough Sports (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley all set for the play-offs - Magpies face Curzon Ashton on Wednesday

Justin Johnson celebrates scoring against Banbury United (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies targeting a special finale to a memorable season

Andy Preece during Saturday's 3-0 Victory Park triumph over Banbury United (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

It’s about playing the numbers game now for Chorley boss Preece

Chorley's Adam Henley heads home against Blyth Spartans (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Andy Preece’s Magpies will keep pushing on to higher ground as they aim for sec...

Justin Johnson is brought down inside the penalty area (photo: David Airey/@dia_images)

Chorley 2, Blyth Spartans 0: Magpies brush aside Blyth to maintain top-three sp...

Carlton Ubaezuonu, left, and Jack Hazleshurst have scored 26 goals between them this season (photos: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies’ goals for column is a great source of pride for boss Andy Preece

Chorley enjoyed a 3-0 win over Scarborough last weekend (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies could have been title challengers in another year

Chorley enjoyed a fine 4-1 win over Bishop's Stortford (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies are targeting second successive win on their travels when they head to H...

Scott Laird netted for Preston North End against Man United. He has now joined a club in the sixth tier of English football.(Image: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Preston North End promotion winner scores hat-trick at 35 on his debut

Mike Calveley could not find an equaliser against Brackley Town (photo: David Airey dia_images)

The majority of clubs will be envious of Magpies' lofty position in National Lea...

Carlton Ubaezuonu celebrates his goal against Tamworth (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Fighting-fit Magpies aim to press home their advantage when they face Brackley ...

Chorley's Mike Calveley, right, and Adam Henley in action against Southport (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Boss Andy Preece convinced Magpies won’t be Lambs to slaughter against leaders T...

Chorley enjoyed an excellent win over Spennymoor Town (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley 2, Spennymoor Town 1: Magpies fight back to go fourth in National League...

Chorley boss Andy Preece (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Chorley looking to move back into a play-off position with victory over Spennymo...

Magpies must take bull by the horns in pursuit of promotion

Jack Sampson, centre, is pictured with the fans of Chorley and Farsley Celtic on Saturday (photo: David Airey/dia_Images)

Chorley launch appeal to help support striker’s wife Hannah