Ethan Fitzhugh scored the only goal and Chester missed a late penalty as The Bucks picked up all 3 points at The Deva Stadium.
Chester started brightly, with Charlie Caton delivering an early cross into a dangerous area, only to be cleared by a sliding challenge from Kieran Burton.
Former Buxton player Dylan Mottley-Henry registered the first shot on target, his effort safely gathered by Manchester City loanee True Grant.
Despite Chester’s early pressure, it was Buxton who took the lead. In the 14th minute, Fitzhugh, a late replacement for the injured Archie White, unleashed a powerful strike from distance, finding the back of the net to make it 1-0.
Buxton nearly doubled their advantage just two minutes later. Cian Coleman attempted to chip Elyh Harrison, but his shot, under pressure, drifted just wide of the post.
Chester continued to threaten, with Caton again involved. His effort seemed destined for the far corner, but Grant was equal to it with a fine save.
After enduring a spell of Chester pressure, Buxton countered, with Fitzhugh winning the ball back and linking up with Josh Popoola. Popoola beat his man before firing a 20-yard shot that went just wide.
Iwan Murray’s low header provided the last chance of the half, but it missed the target as Buxton held a narrow lead at the break.
Chester came out in the second half with a point to prove, and within just 30 seconds, George Glendon’s header was tipped onto the crossbar by Grant.
Murray nearly set up Harrison Burke from a corner, but Burke fired over the bar from close range.
Glendon then combined with Mottley-Henry again, this time with his header going straight into the hands of the Buxton goalkeeper.
In the 78th minute, Chester’s Tom Peers was taken down in the box by Burton, and the referee didn’t hesitate to point to the spot. Kurt Willoughby stepped up to take the penalty, but his shot rocketed against the post as Buxton maintained their lead.
Despite late pressure and possession from Chester, Buxton held on to secure a much-needed three points and a clean sheet.
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