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Nantwich Town Women thump rivals Congleton Town 7-0

Nantwich Town Women thump rivals Congleton Town 7-0

Nantwich Town Women kicked off 2025 in style with a 7-0 win over Congleton Town Ladies in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

The match showcased the Dabbers’ attacking prowess as they cruised to victory in their first fixture of the new year.

January 22, 2025
New CEC plan to invest in football facilities for Nantwich

New CEC plan to invest in football facilities for Nantwich

A new plan to invest in grassroots football in Cheshire East could see a new 3G pitch and other facilities for Nantwich and other towns.

Cheshire East Council says it welcomes the publication of a plan that sets out a vision for transforming local community sports facilities.

January 21, 2025
Betley fall to 1-5 defeat in return of Crewe Regional Sunday league

Betley fall to 1-5 defeat in return of Crewe Regional Sunday league

The Crewe Regional Sunday League was back in full swing this week as all but one game went ahead as planned.

In the Premier Division, Betley’s new signing Dale Campbell scored a debut goal and his side went in at half time in the lead.

January 19, 2025
Second-half - interim Dabbers Manager Jon Moran encourages his players

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Cheshire rivals Congleton

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Congleton Town shared the points in a competitive 1-1 draw in the Cheshire derby at the Cleric Stadium.

It was a much changed Dabbers squad with Troy Bourne, Darren Thornton and Callum Saunders all suspended and Kofi Moore out with illness.

January 19, 2025
Australian team beat Nantwich Town 3-2 in UK tour match

Australian team beat Nantwich Town 3-2 in UK tour match

A sublime goal from halfway by Osama Ahmed gave Australian touring side Football Canberra a come from behind 3-2 victory over Nantwich Town at Swansway Stadium.

Ahmed struck from inside his own half with a lob that the back-pedalling Nantwich keeper was unable to keep out despite getting a hand on the ball.

January 18, 2025
Boughey Distribution strengthens partnership with Nantwich Town

Boughey Distribution strengthens partnership with Nantwich Town

Nantwich employer Boughey Distribution has expanded its partnership with Nantwich Town.

The firm has added the front-of-shirt sponsorship for both the men’s and women’s first teams to its existing community partnership.

January 17, 2025
Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

A young Shavington girl is making waves in the sport of ice hockey after being selected in England’s U13s squad.

Violet Lennon, 11, pulled on her first jersey to represent her country at a tournament in France last year.

January 14, 2025
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home to Wythenshawe Town

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home to Wythenshawe Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Wythenshawe Town shared the points after a chaotic final 10 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Dabbers had to do without top scorer Kai Evans who was ill, so Kofi Moore made his first start since coming back to the club on loan.

January 8, 2025
Nantwich Town re-sign Kofi Moore on loan until end of season

Nantwich Town re-sign Kofi Moore on loan until end of season

Nantwich Town have signed Kofi Moore on loan from Oldham until the end of the season.

Kofi was previously at the Dabbers and made five appearances in his initial loan spell between August and September this season.

January 7, 2025
Nantwich Pirates beaten 5-0 by George and Dragon

Nantwich Pirates beaten 5-0 by George and Dragon

Just one game in the Crewe Regional Sunday League survived the weather with all other matches postponed.

Nantwich Pirates were able to get their game on at Barony Park but were soundly beaten 5-0 in the Premier Division.

January 6, 2025
Nantwich Town fall to 2-0 defeat away at Hednesford

Nantwich Town fall to 2-0 defeat away at Hednesford

Hednesford Town went above Nantwich in the table after a 2-0 over the Dabbers at Keys Park, writes Liam Price.

Nantwich were unchanged from their New Year’s Day win over Newcastle Town, with changes on the bench as Callum Saunders was suspended and Kofi Moore made his return to the squad.

January 5, 2025
Nantwich Town produce comeback to beat Newcastle 2-1

Nantwich Town produce comeback to beat Newcastle 2-1

Nantwich Town hit back from conceding a first minute goal to beat Newcastle Town at home.

The 2-1 win at the Swansway Stadium keeps the Dabbers in the promotion hunt in fourth place in the Northern Premier League West.

January 2, 2025
South Cheshire boxing club receives police funding boost

South Cheshire boxing club receives police funding boost

A South Cheshire boxing club has received a £10,000 donation from a police Christmas initiative.

The funding for South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club (SCABC) in Crewe is part of Chief Constable Mark Roberts’ Christmas charity scheme.

December 31, 2024