Football

Rain-hit pitches impacts Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Rain-hit pitches impacts Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League, heavy rain during the week resulted in four of the eight scheduled matches being postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

In the Premier Division, Cooper Buckley and Betley met for the second time in eight days, the game being played on Pitch 3 at Barony Park on a difficult surface.

February 12, 2024
Club marks 30th anniversary of Nantwich Town player’s tragic death

Club marks 30th anniversary of Nantwich Town player’s tragic death

Nantwich Town players and staff have marked the 30th anniversary of the tragic death of former star player, Ryan Keen.

On February 6 1994, Ryan died from horrific burns after a prank which went horribly wrong, just hours after scoring the winning goal for the club.

February 7, 2024
Nantwich Town Women win first home match of 2024

Nantwich Town Women win first home match of 2024

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC Women beat Stockport County FC Ladies Development 3 – 0 in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League at the Swansway Stadium.

It was the team’s first home game of 2024, and goals from Hattie Bourne, Abbie Heywood and Poppy Smith secured a comfortable victory.

February 6, 2024
Betley thumped 2-6 in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Betley thumped 2-6 in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Betley were missing several key players for their home game against Cooper Buckley and went down 2-6 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League, Premier Division.

Keiron Duckers netted both goals for the home side, with the Cooper Buckley strikes coming from a Luke Gillan hat-trick, Pavel Abramovic, Jason McMullan and Caine Mellor.

February 5, 2024
Nantwich Town toppled at home by league leaders Leek

Nantwich Town toppled at home by league leaders Leek

By Liam Price
Leek Town maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the PitchingIn NPL West with a 3-1 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers were missing five key players – three through suspension and two through injury.

February 4, 2024
Nantwich Town Women dominate game for away league victory

Nantwich Town Women dominate game for away league victory

Nantwich Town Women beat Congleton Town Ladies 1-0 in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

Keane Harrison notched the winning goal for the Dabbers at Congleton High School yesterday (January 28).

January 29, 2024
The Lions quit Crewe Regional Sunday league

The Lions quit Crewe Regional Sunday league

Another team has had to quit the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

The Lions decided to call it a day, which leaves just nine teams competing in the Premier Division.

January 29, 2024
Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at home to Witton Albion

Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at home to Witton Albion

A Byron Harrison header earned all three points for Nantwich Town at home to Cheshire rivals Witton Albion.

Harrison latched on to a 65th minute free kick to nod home for the Dabbers to secure the victory.

January 21, 2024
Swansway Stadium - Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town issues warning over flares and smoke bombs

Club chiefs at Nantwich Town have issued a warning to young supporters after incidents including flares and smoke bombs being let off during matches.

The Dabbers have seen increased support in recent months, with noticeably more younger fans.

January 21, 2024
10-man Nantwich Town earn 1-0 victory over play-off chasing Chasetown

10-man Nantwich Town earn 1-0 victory over play-off chasing Chasetown

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town continued their solid start to the league in 2024 with a 1-0 win over play-off chasing Chasetown at the Swansway Stadium.

Frazer Cookson and Nathan Okome both started before their Solihull bans kicked in, and there was only one line-up change from that game, with Callum Saunders replacing Kai Evans.

January 17, 2024
George & Dragon beat Lions in Cheshire Sunday Cup

George & Dragon beat Lions in Cheshire Sunday Cup

George and Dragon defeated The Lions by three goals without reply in their Cheshire FA Sunday Cup clash.

Jordan Johnson bagged a hat-trick for the winners, as both teams had to cope with having no changing rooms!

January 15, 2024
Nantwich Town FA Trophy dreams ends at Solihull Moors

Nantwich Town FA Trophy dreams ends at Solihull Moors

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s dream run in the FA Trophy was brought to an end by National League Solihull Moors who won 5-1 at the Armco Arena.

Scott Butler was ill and Joe Pigott was cup-tied as the Dabbers brought in Sean Lawton and Frazer Cookson.

January 14, 2024
Ali celebrates victory

Nantwich Town fans gear up for massive FA Trophy clash at Solihull

By Paul Martin
Nantwich Town’s dedicated band of volunteers are gearing up for the biggest game in the club’s recent history.

The Dabbers are looking to keep their memorable FA Trophy run going by causing a huge upset at National League high-flyers Solihull Moors in the fourth round tomorrow.

January 12, 2024