In 2007–08, Chester finished the season in 22nd place, only one spot above the relegation zone, on just 47 points from the 46 matches.
Bournemouth had both been deducted 17 points for rules violations before the start of the season, and Luton Town faced a 30-point penalty.
A poor start to 2008–09 saw Davies sacked in November 2008 with the club out of all cup competitions and struggling in League Two.
[3] Mark Wright returned for his third spell as manager on a non-contract basis.
[4] Beset by an ongoing transfer embargo,[5] Chester continued to struggle throughout the remainder of the campaign, and a 2–1 home defeat by Darlington on the final day of the season sealed Chester's demise and a return to non-league football after five years back in The Football League.