Wrexham Evening Leader

No change of venue for derby

09 December 2005

Small GroundTHE Football League has blocked Stephen Vaughan's plans to switch Chester's big derby with Wrexham to Widnes's Halton Stadium.

The all-ticket game, which kicks off at the controversial time of 12 noon on a working day, will definitely take place at The Saunders Honda Stadium on December 28.

The League said it would be | 'inappropriate' to switch the game with Vaughan saying: "I understand their viewpoint and we accept it."

Vaughan hasn't ruled out a move to the Widnes Viking ground, but says that he is exploring other options if he doesn't receive more assistance from the local authorities.

Tickets for the derby clash are now being printed and the club will make an announcement about ticket details next week.