Football

Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates bounced back from their Crewe FA Sunday Vase 1-0 defeat to C & N UTD by registering a thumping league win over Cheshire Cat.

The Pirates won 6-1 at Cheshire Cat to maintain a challenge to the Division One leaders Faddiley.

April 30, 2023
Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Nantwich Town players, coaches and staff were honoured at the club’s annual end of season awards.

It was a mixed season for the club with the men’s relegated despite showing real improvement under new manager Paul Carden.

April 30, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies FC progress praised by club chairman

Nantwich Town Ladies FC progress praised by club chairman

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies have been showered with praise by the club chairman for another successful season as the women’s section continues to thrive.

The Ladies completed their season in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League with another victory.

April 26, 2023
George & Dragon close gap on Betley in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon close gap on Betley in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon continue to close the gap on Betley at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.

They won 8-2 against Broadhurst FC with a hat-trick from Scott Taylor, two by Joe Duckworth, and goals for Luke Duckwprth, Robbie Hatton and Owen Cox.

April 23, 2023
Nantwich Town win but are relegated on last game of the season

Nantwich Town win but are relegated on last game of the season

Nantwich Town have been relegated from the Northern Premier League despite a final day victory at home against play-off chasing Radcliffe Borough.

The Dabbers did what they needed to do with a 2-1 victory thanks to two second half goals.

April 23, 2023
Dabbers Manager Paul Carden on the touchline

Nantwich Town one game left to avoid relegation

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden could not fault his side’s effort and work rate after they had to settle for a draw against Marske United on Thursday night.

The 2-2 draw means the Dabbers have to win their final league game on Saturday and hope Atherton Collieries lose to avoid relegation from the Northern Premier League.

April 21, 2023
Nantwich Town U18s win Crewe FA Youth Challenge Cup final

Nantwich Town U18s win Crewe FA Youth Challenge Cup final

Nantwich Town Under 18s have won the Crewe Youth Cup with a 3-0 win over Crewe Arrows Under 18s at the Cumberland Arena in Crewe.

A tight first half brought chances for both teams but was goalless at the break.

April 17, 2023
George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon continue to close the gap at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division with a 4-1 win away at League leaders Betley FC.

Danny Boden scored twice for the visitors with other goals from Sean Tierney and Ben Brown.

April 17, 2023
Nantwich Town battle to 1-1 draw in home clash with Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town battle to 1-1 draw in home clash with Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town took a point from a crucial game against Stafford Rangers with a 1-1 draw at the Swansway Stadium.

After playing away to South Shields 48 hours earlier, manager Paul Carden made two changes to the side.

April 11, 2023
Nantwich Town welcome rivals Stafford in Bank Holiday clash

Nantwich Town welcome rivals Stafford in Bank Holiday clash

Nantwich Town welcome rivals Stafford Rangers in today’s crucial Bank Holiday clash which is a must-win for the Dabbers as they try to avoid relegation.

Their 3-2 defeat away at league leaders South Shields on Saturday has left Nantwich fourth from bottom in the final relegation spot, with just three games left.

April 10, 2023
George & Dragon beat The  Lions in Crewe Premier clash

George & Dragon beat The Lions in Crewe Premier clash

George & Dragon beat The Lions 2-0 in the Crewe Regional Premier Division thanks to a first half goal from Miles Wadey and a second half strike from Luke Duckworth.

The Lions had a player sent off in the second half.

April 9, 2023
Betley secure narrow top of the table clash victory over The Lions

Betley secure narrow top of the table clash victory over The Lions

A single goal was enough for Betley to beat The Lions in their top of the table clash in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.

Betley started the morning nine points ahead of The Lions, who had two games in hand.

April 2, 2023
Nantwich Town out of bottom four with fine 3-0 win at Marine AFC

Nantwich Town out of bottom four with fine 3-0 win at Marine AFC

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town produced an emphatic display to run out 3-0 winners at play-off chasing Marine to move out of the relegation places.

Manager Paul Carden changed his starting line up as Sean Cooke, Caspar Hughes, Perry Bircumshaw, Dylan Thompson and Connor Evans all made their way into the side.

April 2, 2023