Football

Nantwich Town Women secure win in County Cup last eight

Nantwich Town Women secure win in County Cup last eight

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Northwich Vixens FC 1-0 in the quarter-Final of the Cheshire FA Ladies County Cup at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers secured their place in the semi-finals thanks to a goal by Abbie Heywood.

March 4, 2024
Betley beat AFC Dishers in Premier Division Cup

Betley beat AFC Dishers in Premier Division Cup

Betley overcame AFC Dishers 3-0 in their Crewe Regional Premier Division Cup clash as waterlogged pitches again played havoc with this weekend’s fixtures.

Both Premier Division games and the President’s Cup game between Princes Feathers and Willaston WS were called off.

March 4, 2024
Nantwich Town cruise to 4-1 away win at neighbours Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town cruise to 4-1 away win at neighbours Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town earned a comfortable 4-1 away win at neighbouring Kidsgrove as the Dabbers’ late push for a potential play off place continues.

The Dabbers move up to eighth place in Northern Premier League West with this victory.

March 3, 2024
Raven beat AFC Dishers in Presidents Cup + full round-up

Raven beat AFC Dishers in Presidents Cup + full round-up

Raven Salvador overcame AFC Dishers in a Presidents Cup tie which finally went ahead after several previous postponements.

The game ended in a closely fought 3-2 victory to Raven Salvador, who led 2-0 at the break.

February 26, 2024
Nantwich Town beat Trafford 4-0 for season’s biggest win

Nantwich Town beat Trafford 4-0 for season’s biggest win

By Liam Price
Nantwich secured their biggest league win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Trafford at the Swansway Stadium.

New signings Ben Garratt and Tom Pratt came straight into the starting 11 after joining in midweek, and there was a first start for Southport loanee Finlay Heath.

February 25, 2024
Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex keeper Ben Garratt

Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex keeper Ben Garratt

Nantwich Town have signed former Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Ben Garratt on a free transfer.

The 29-year-old spent many years spent at Gresty Road where he came through the academy and went on to make 246 appearances for the first team.

February 24, 2024
Nantwich Town strengthen female football leadership team

Nantwich Town strengthen female football leadership team

Nantwich Town FC has appointed Dame Pat Bacon as Honorary President of the female section of the football club.

Dame Pat will officially support the board and senior coaching group to drive the strategic direction and vision of the club.

February 20, 2024
Waterlogged pitches impact Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Waterlogged pitches impact Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Heavy rainfall caused more frustrating postponements in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Among the matches which survived, Cooper Buckley had a convincing win against AFC Dishers in the Premier League, winning 8-1.

February 19, 2024
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Nantwich Town beaten 3-1 away at Bootle

Nantwich Town were beaten by a Michael Burkey hat-trick which helped Bootle come from behind to beat the Dabbers.

Nantwich started without recent signings Jacob Hamman and Cesaire Lingouba, both injured.

February 18, 2024
Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

By Jonathan White
An annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium has helped raise funds for the club.

Dozens of people took part in the event organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for Nantwich Town Football Club.

February 18, 2024
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