City ran out 7-0 winners on a lovely evening at Oaklands Park in the match played every year in memory of a college student – who had links to both clubs – who died in a road accident just over 20 years ago.
The annual match helps raise awareness for the Steve Bernard Foundation, a charity run by Steve’s family.
See pictures from the match by David Richardson and Martin Denyer on this page and those linked, or all on the single page if you are on the Observer app.

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Chichester City v Christchurch, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHRDSON : David Richardson / Martin Denyer

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Chichester City v Christchurch, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHRDSON : David Richardson / Martin Denyer

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Chichester City v Christchurch, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHRDSON : David Richardson / Martin Denyer

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Chichester City v Christchurch, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHRDSON : David Richardson / Martin Denyer

