Football

Nantwich Pirates celebrate winning FA Vase Cup over Cheshire Cat

Nantwich Pirates celebrate winning FA Vase Cup over Cheshire Cat

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Pirates beat Cheshire Cat 4-1 in the Final of the Crewe & District FA Sunday Vase at the Cumberland Arena.

The Pirates were 3-0 up after a brace from Alex Beedles and a goal from Liam Hayes-Porter.

April 23, 2024
George & Dragon clinch Crewe Regional Sunday Premier title

George & Dragon clinch Crewe Regional Sunday Premier title

George & Dragon clinched Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division title with four games still to play when they beat Cooper Buckley 0-2.

Goals from Matty Birchall and James Smith were enough to seal victory for the title winners.

April 21, 2024
Nantwich Town play-off hopes ended after home defeat

Nantwich Town play-off hopes ended after home defeat

By Liam Donaldson
Nantwich Town’s hopes of clinching a late play-off place were ended after they lost at home to City of Liverpool.

The Dabbers were beaten 2-1 at Swansway Stadium, which leaves them in 10th place and likely to finish in mid-table with one game to go.

April 21, 2024
Young Nantwich footballer trains with Atletico Madrid

Young Nantwich footballer trains with Atletico Madrid

A young Nantwich pupil has swapped Malbank for Madrid to take his next steps to become an elite footballer.

Luca Rodgers, 12, has been training at Atletico Madrid for a week every other month since January.

April 18, 2024
England Amputee FA juniors at Reaseheath net Mornflake support

England Amputee FA juniors at Reaseheath net Mornflake support

England Amputee Football Association juniors have won support from South Cheshire firm Mornflake as they prepare for a major European event this summer.

The youngsters, part of the EAFA based at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, will travel to Belgium to play football and be part of a junior camp community bonded by a love of sport.

April 17, 2024
Nantwich Town Women reach first ever cup final

Nantwich Town Women reach first ever cup final

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town Women have reached their first ever cup final after a 2-0 win over Wirral United in the semi-final of the Cheshire FA Challenge Cup.

Jade Buckley-Ratcliff was played in behind early on but Wirral keeper Agi Skiba did well to dive at her feet and stop the danger.

April 15, 2024
Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round up

Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round up

George & Dragon advanced to the semi-final of the Premier Division Cup after a convincing 5-0 victory over Sandbach Town.

Zac Billinge netted a hat-trick and the other scorers were Matthew Birchall and Jordan Johnson.

April 14, 2024
Nantwich Town play off hopes dealt blow in 1-0 defeat to Newcastle

Nantwich Town play off hopes dealt blow in 1-0 defeat to Newcastle

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s hopes of making the play-offs were dealt a blow in a 1-0 away defeat at Newcastle Town.

The hosts completed a league double over the Dabbers at The Red Industries Stadium.

April 14, 2024
How is Crewe Alexandra old boy Ashley Westwood doing in the US?

How is Crewe Alexandra old boy Ashley Westwood doing in the US?

Sport plays a massive part in life around South Cheshire – and this is certainly true for football.

While Dabbers fans are heading down to support Nantwich Town in the Northern Premier League, there are plenty cheering on nearby League Two side Crewe Alexandra as they bid for promotion this season.

April 12, 2024
Nantwich Town stadium to host Andrew Scoffin Memorial Match

Nantwich Town stadium to host Andrew Scoffin Memorial Match

Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium will host the annual Andrew Scoffin Memorial Match.

The match, which first took place in 2021, is dedicated to Andrew, a lifelong Crewe Alex fan and former stadium announcer at Gresty Road.

April 10, 2024
Wet weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday leagues again

Wet weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday leagues again

Another week of wet weather hit matches in the Crewe Regional Sunday leagues this weekend.

More games were postponed, adding to the strain that the league is currently under to fulfil its fixtures.

April 8, 2024
Nantwich Walking Football Club taking major steps forward

Nantwich Walking Football Club taking major steps forward


Nantwich Walking Football Club is proving more popular than ever as it nears its 10th year in existence.

The club was formed in 2015 by Ray Sheppard, who is chairman, along with five or six older men who wanted to continue playing at an easier pace.

April 7, 2024
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