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Nantwich Town Women fall short in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

Nantwich Town Women fall short in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women’s impressive run in the CWYFL Challenge Cup came to an end with a narrow 3-2 defeat by Altrincham FC Women.

The game was played in front of a lively home crowd but saw Altrincham take the lead on the half-hour mark.

April 15, 2025
Betley and George and Dragon make President’s Cup final

Betley and George and Dragon make President’s Cup final

Betley will play George and Dragon in the final of the 2024-25 President’s Cup after both clubs came out on top in their semi-final ties yesterday (April 13).

Betley beat Nantwich Pirates 3-1 with goals from Johnny Hancock, Tom Royle and a Kieran Duckers penalty.

April 14, 2025
Nantwich Town blow Hanley Town away with 6-0 thrashing

Nantwich Town blow Hanley Town away with 6-0 thrashing

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town blew Hanley Town away in a stunning first half to win 6-0 at the Swansway Stadium.

There were two changes from last weekend’s draw with Avro as Callum Saunders replaced Kofi Moore and Joe Robbins came in for Joel Connolly, who pulled up in the warm up.

April 13, 2025
Nantwich Town U14s win Cheshire County FA Cup

Nantwich Town U14s win Cheshire County FA Cup

Nantwich Town’s U14s Titans have won the Cheshire County FA Cup for their age group with a 3-1 victory in the final over Vauxhall Motors in Ellesmere Port.

Nantwich dominated the first half and after a number of chances went ahead through a superb long range Ollie Leonard strike after 30 minutes.

April 12, 2025
Nantwich Town Women crowned Cheshire champions!

Nantwich Town Women crowned Cheshire champions!

Nantwich Town Women have made history by securing the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division title.

The Dabbers achieved it after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newton-Le-Willows Ladies yesterday (April 6).

April 7, 2025
George & Dragon crowned Premier Division champions

George & Dragon crowned Premier Division champions

George & Dragon have been crowned Premier Division champions in Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Their victory over Winsford Over 3 along with Betley’s win against Cooper Buckley sealed the title.

April 7, 2025
Nantwich Town held by Avro in 1-1 draw at Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town held by Avro in 1-1 draw at Swansway Stadium

By Liam Price
An exciting last 15 minutes saw Nantwich Town and Avro draw 1-1 at the Swansway Stadium.

There was one change for Nantwich from the defeat at Atherton as Paddy Kennedy made his first Nantwich appearance since early February in place of the suspended Perry Bircumshaw.

April 6, 2025
Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

A dedicated Nantwich table tennis coach has scooped the prestigious “Coach of the Year” award.

Jan Johns was honoured at Table Tennis England’s annual “Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards” in Nottingham.

March 31, 2025
Cooper Buckley reach Premier Division cup final

Cooper Buckley reach Premier Division cup final

Cooper Buckley booked their place in the Crewe Regional Premier Division cup final with a 4-0 thumping of Nantwich Pirates.

Despite the windy conditions making it difficult for both teams, it was Cooper Buckley who coped better.

March 31, 2025
Nantwich Seals swimmers make splash at Spring competitions

Nantwich Seals swimmers make splash at Spring competitions

Nantwich Seals Swimming Club members enjoyed a packed period of competitive action, with swimmers taking part in two exciting events.

A group of Seals headed to Crewe for the final round of the Peaks and Plains League Gala, competing against a host of local clubs from across Cheshire.

March 28, 2025
Hundreds of cyclists take on Cheshire Cat Sportive

Hundreds of cyclists take on Cheshire Cat Sportive

By Jonathan White
Crewe Alexandra FC became a hub of cycling action when hundreds of riders took part in the annual Cheshire Cat Sportive.

The popular event, organised by Velo29, attracted cyclists of all abilities, offering three challenging routes through the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

March 27, 2025
Nantwich Town Women crush Crewe FC 8-0 to reach Challenge Cup semi-final

Nantwich Town Women crush Crewe FC 8-0 to reach Challenge Cup semi-final

Nantwich Town Women delivered a dominant performance to thrash Crewe FC Women 8-0 in the CWYFL Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

The Dabbers set the tone early, with Amanda Fallon opening the scoring in the sixth minute.

March 26, 2025
Bridgemere pupils crowned Cheshire champions in athletics final

Bridgemere pupils crowned Cheshire champions in athletics final

Youngsters at Bridgemere CE Primary have been crowned champions of Cheshire after scooping top spot at the county’s Indoor Athletics Small Schools Final.

The small village school represented the Crewe and Nantwich area in the finals after winning the district tournament earlier in the school year.

March 25, 2025