The Pilgrims succumbed to Declan Weeks’ long-range drive five minutes into additional time.

It followed a determined and resolute away performance from the Pilgrims, who were well worth a point on the border.

Manager Ian Culverhouse had named an unchanged starting XI for the first time during his tenure as United boss. Jake Wright was back on the bench after injury.

Chester enjoyed plenty of possession throughout, but United defended resolutely, restricting the high-flying hosts to half chances at best.

Cameron Gregory turned a first half effort from Weeks wide of the post, before getting behind Darren Stephenson's swerving effort towards the break.

United's only real chance fell to Jordan Burrow in the 66th minute - with home keeper Harry Tyrer all the way behind his instinctive 30-yard volley.

Chester enjoyed plenty of late territory but their breakthrough did not look set to arrive - until WEEKS picked his spot in the fifth minute of added time to break United hearts.

Chester (4-2-3-1): Harry Tyrer; Kieran Coates, Matty Williams, Liam Edwards, Ollie Heywood; Declan Weeks, Kevin Roberts; Adam Thomas (Charlie Canon 78), Rhys Hughes (Anthony Dudley 71), Darren Stephenson; Kurt Willoughby. Subs (not used): Jamie Morgan, Alex Brown, Iwan Murray.

Boston (3-4-3): Cameron Gregory; Jo Cummings, Luke Shiels, Ben Pollock; Tom Nixon, Zak Mills, Tom Platt, Ethan Sephton (Will Atkinson 61); Billy Chadwick (Tre Mitford 83), Jordan Burrow, Zak Goodson (Jake Wright 71). Subs (not used): Luther Munakandafa, Lirak Hasani.

Referee: Gareth Thomas.

Attendance: 2,266 (84 visitors).

PIC: Chris Bray.