In the summer of 2009, Chester City was placed into administration with debts of £7million, although it was saved from going into immediate receivership after creditors agreed to a rescue package from the club's owners.
I sommeren 2009 blev Chester City sat under administrationen med en gæld på £7 million, selv om de blev reddet fra at gå i umiddelbar betalingsstandsning efter kreditorer blev enige om en redningspakke fra klubbens ejere.