Football

Nantwich Town continue charge to play-offs with another win

Nantwich Town continue charge to play-offs with another win

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town continued their excellent form with a 4-2 win over Stalybridge Celtic at the Swansway Stadium.

Courtney Meppen-Walters and Perry Bircumshaw returned to the Dabbers side after missing the game against Hednesford.

April 7, 2024
Nantwich Town hosts successful Easter kids tournament

Nantwich Town hosts successful Easter kids tournament

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s annual ‘Easter Cup’ kids football tournament was a roaring success over the Easter weekend.

It took place on Good Friday and Easter Saturday on the new FIFA grade 3G pitch at the Swansway Stadium.

April 3, 2024
Nantwich Town snatch vital win with last kick against Hednesford

Nantwich Town snatch vital win with last kick against Hednesford

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town scored with the last kick of the game to claim a 4-3 win over Hednesford Town at The Swansway Stadium on Easter Monday, writes Liam Price.

Defender Troy Bourne was able to turn the ball home from a corner in the dying seconds to snatch victory.

April 2, 2024
George & Dragon beat Willaston in Presidents Cup quarters

George & Dragon beat Willaston in Presidents Cup quarters

George and Dragon continued their winning streak with a 4-0 victory over Willaston WS in the quarter-final of the Presidents Cup.

An own goal was supplemented by goals by Matthew Birchall, Jaymie Roberts and Steven Hughes.

April 1, 2024
Malbank School and Nantwich Town to launch new academy

Malbank School and Nantwich Town to launch new academy

Malbank School and Sixth Form are partnering up with Nantwich Town to launch a new footballing academy.

The academy for boys and girls aged 16-18, will be led by current EFL defenders Rod McDonald and Kelvin Mellor.

March 30, 2024
Nantwich Town earn point away at high-flying Runcorn Linnets

Nantwich Town earn point away at high-flying Runcorn Linnets

Nantwich Town’s unbeaten league run has continued after a hard fought point away at third-placed Runcorn Linnets on Good Friday.

The draw and point keeps the Dabbers in the hunt for a play-off place as they sit seventh in Northern Premier League West.

March 30, 2024
FEATURE: What does the future hold for Chester FC?

FEATURE: What does the future hold for Chester FC?

Chester FC is one of those football clubs that keeps on battling.

Throughout its history, the Cheshire club has experienced a lot of turmoil and has had to fight for survival.

March 29, 2024
Tributes paid after death of Nantwich referee Keith Curzon

Tributes paid after death of Nantwich referee Keith Curzon

Football teams in the Crewe Regional Sunday League have paid tribute after the sudden death of popular referee Keith Curzon.

Keith, who was in his early 70s, lived in Nantwich and had been with the league since 2003.

March 25, 2024
Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

In today’s games in the Premier Division, Faddiley took the lead in their game against Sandbach Town with a Chris Robaszek free kick.

The visitors have found goals hard to come by this season, but they fought back well to win 1-4 with strikes from Connor Taylor, Jacob Swale, Nathan Harmston and Jake Tew.

March 24, 2024
Nantwich Town beat Mossley to record four straight league victories

Nantwich Town beat Mossley to record four straight league victories

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town held on to defeat Mossley 2-1 at the Swansway Stadium and record four straight league wins for the first time in four years.

There was just one change to the Dabbers side with Akiel Raffie coming in for Tom Pratt, who has returned to his parent club Guiseley and played the last 20 minutes for them on Saturday in the NPL Premier.

March 24, 2024
Nantwich Town Women lose last league match of season

Nantwich Town Women lose last league match of season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women lost their final league game of the season 1-4 to AFC Crewe.

Meg Rowley scored the only goal for the Dabbers as they were defeated in the final league fixture of the season in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

March 22, 2024
Nantwich Town earn third successive win beating Chasetown 3-0

Nantwich Town earn third successive win beating Chasetown 3-0

By Liam Price
Nantwich made it three league wins in a row for the first time in two years with a 3-0 win away at Chasetown on Saturday.

A coming together in the Chasetown box in the very first minute brought fleeting shouts for a Nantwich penalty.

March 19, 2024
Round-up: Crewe Regional Sunday league latest

Round-up: Crewe Regional Sunday league latest

George & Dragon moved to the top of the table in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after a 6-0 win against Faddiley.

Their goals came from a Jordan Johnson hat-trick, two from Matt Birchall and one from Steve Hughes.

March 18, 2024