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Matt Bell extra-time winner earns Nantwich Town cup victory over Crewe Alex

Matt Bell extra-time winner earns Nantwich Town cup victory over Crewe Alex

A late extra-time winner by Matt Bell fired Nantwich Town into the Cheshire Senior Cup semi-finals in a dramatic victory over League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Bell fizzed a low shot into the corner in the 115th minute to warm the Dabbers supporters on a freezing night at the Weaver Stadium.

February 7, 2018
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enters British Touring Car Championship

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enters British Touring Car Championship

Tarporley’s Tom Oliphant is to race in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship this season.

Oliphant has signed a deal to compete in the biggest race series in the UK with Ciceley Motorsport.

February 6, 2018
Nantwich Cricket Club launches first ever female section

Nantwich Cricket Club launches first ever female section

Nantwich Cricket Club has launched its first ever female team, called Nantwich Vipers.

The Whitehouse Lane has already recruited a number of girls and women, and are entering the Vipers in to the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League.

February 5, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 3-0 victory away at Coalville

Nantwich Town ease to 3-0 victory away at Coalville

By Ryan Batty
Sean Cooke’s 15th goal of the season set the tone as Nantwich Town ran out 3-0 winners away at Coalville Town.

Cooke headed in after eight minutes and David Forbes doubled the lead five minutes before the interval following a goalmouth scramble.

February 4, 2018
White Lion FL close gap at top of Crewe Sunday Premier Division

White Lion FL close gap at top of Crewe Sunday Premier Division

White Lion FL closed the gap on the leaders in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division to only one point.

But it took an injury time goal from Danny May to beat bottom club Willaston WS 2-1.

February 4, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies surge on with 15-0 victory at Carlisle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies surge on with 15-0 victory at Carlisle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies continued their formidable form with a hard-fought 15-0 win on the road at Carlisle.

The victory keeps the Vagrants side hot on the heels of league leaders Didsbury, just five points ahead.

January 29, 2018
Square One move four points clear in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Square One move four points clear in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Square One have moved four points clear at the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

The leaders overcame Salvador 5-1 thanks to a Danny Dodd hat-trick and other goals from Mike Blundell and Ben Spruce.

January 28, 2018
Nantwich Town winning run ends with 4-1 defeat at Witton Albion

Nantwich Town winning run ends with 4-1 defeat at Witton Albion

By Ryan Batty
Two goals from Rob Hopley condemned Nantwich Town to a 4-1 defeat to Cheshire rivals Witton Albion despite Sean Cooke netting his tenth league goal of the season.

Cooke had pulled a goal back for the Dabbers in the 70th minute with a fine free kick after Hopley and James Foley had given the hosts a two-goal lead at the break.

January 28, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies aim for top spot ahead of Carlisle clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies aim for top spot ahead of Carlisle clash

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s in-form ladies team are gunning for top spot this weekend when they take on Carlisle.

The ladies have powered their way up to second place in the North West 1 league with some fine performances at home and on the road.

January 24, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop trophies and medals at indoor final

Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop trophies and medals at indoor final

Young Crewe and Nantwich AC athletes had a day to remember when they scooped medals galore at the North West Indoor Sportshall Finals.

Two teams won the outright trophy, and many more earned individual gold, silver and bronze medals for their performances at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes.

January 22, 2018
Barrel & Tap to face Nantwich YF in Crewe FA Sunday Vase final

Barrel & Tap to face Nantwich YF in Crewe FA Sunday Vase final

Nantwich YF and Barrel & Tap will face each other in the final of the Crewe FA Sunday Vase.

Barrel & Tap reached the final with a 5-0 win at Audlem with goals from Rhys Potter, Stu Dow, Dean Owen, Paul Bowker and Alex Forrester.

January 21, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 3-0 victory at home to Lancaster City

Nantwich Town ease to 3-0 victory at home to Lancaster City

Nantwich Town eased to a 3-0 victory at home to Lancaster City, securing their third consecutive clean sheet.

A second-half double by Sean Cooke added to Harry Clayton’s first-half strike for a comfortable day at the office for the Dabbers.

January 21, 2018
Nantwich Town to meet Crewe Alexandra in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town to meet Crewe Alexandra in Cheshire Senior Cup

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have been drawn at home against neighbours Crewe Alexandra in the next round of the Cheshire Senior Cup.

It follows a 2-0 victory for the Dabbers away in the first round at Sandbach United last night (January 17).

January 18, 2018