Football

Nantwich Town beat Dunston to progress in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town beat Dunston to progress in FA Trophy

A brace by Kai Evans helped Nantwich Town reach the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

They ran out 2-1 winners over Dunston in a keenly fought contest at the Swansway Stadium.

September 25, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Four games in the Premier Division produced plenty of goals, with two matches postponed due to a shortage of referees.

Reigning champions George & Dragon travelled to Wheelock to play newly promoted Sandbach Town, who acquitted themselves well in the first half with the score 0-1 at half time.

September 25, 2023
Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town to play Chester FC in next FA Cup qualifying round

Nantwich Town have been handed a tasty tie with Cheshire rivals Chester FC in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Dabbers, who shocked higher league Banbury United on Saturday, will travel to Chester’s Deva Stadium on Saturday September 30.

September 18, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday league round up

Crewe Regional Sunday league round up

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, Cooper Buckley remain unbeaten after winning 3-6 at NHB.

For Cooper Buckley, new signing Harry Griffiths netted four, with Nathan Dyer and Michael Rzepka also on target.

September 17, 2023
Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup win over Banbury

Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup win over Banbury

Nantwich Town continued their excellent progress in the FA Cup by beating Banbury United, a team more than 40 places higher in the football pyramid.

The Dabbers triumphed 2-1 in the second qualifying round, edging them nearer to the first round proper.

September 17, 2023
Nantwich Town to stage “festival of football” for youngsters

Nantwich Town to stage “festival of football” for youngsters

Nantwich Town are to host a festival of football for young players on the first team’s new 3G pitch at the Swansway Stadium.

The event starts on Saturday 23rd September and will run every Saturday from 9am to midday.

September 15, 2023
Long-distance sponsored walk for Nantwich Town disability football

Long-distance sponsored walk for Nantwich Town disability football

By Jonathan White
Players, coaches and volunteers from Nantwich Town Disability Football completed a gruelling 39-mile sponsored walk to raise money for their club.

The walk started in Nantwich and finished at the ‘Kinder Lodge’ pub in Hayfield, Derbyshire.

September 13, 2023
PE teacher playing for Nantwich Town sponsored by charity boss

PE teacher playing for Nantwich Town sponsored by charity boss

A PE teacher playing for Nantwich Town Ladies has netted high profile support as she steps into a new role as captain of the side.

Becky Davies, who teaches at Ruskin Community High School in Crewe, has received sponsorship from Motherwell Cheshire founder Kate Blakemore.

September 11, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League round up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round up

AFC Dishers continued their excellent start to the season in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 2-5 win against NHB.

The teams were level at 2-2 at half time, but the visitors had the better of the second half.

September 10, 2023
Ajay Leitch-Smith

Nantwich Town progress in FA Trophy with victory over Liversedge

Nantwich Town eased comfortably into the FA Trophy second qualifying round with a 3-0 victory away at Liversedge.

The Dabbers got off to fine start with an early 11th minute lead from former Crewe Alexandra striker AJ Leitch-Smith.

September 10, 2023
Second-half - Dan Cockerline shot at goal

Dan Cockerline quits Nantwich Town for rivals Newcastle

Striker Dan Cockerline has quit Nantwich Town to join league rivals Newcastle Town.

Cockerline was not happy with the amount of “guaranteed game time”, according to a scathing club statement today.

September 6, 2023
New Crewe Regional Sunday League season kicks off

New Crewe Regional Sunday League season kicks off

The new Crewe Regional Sunday Football League season has kicked off with newly promoted Faddiley smashing six passed Willaston White Star.

Faddiley ran out 6-0 winners with Jamie Baker netting a hat-trick and Dan Robinson scoring twice

September 3, 2023
Nantwich Town held 1-1 by Shifnal in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town held 1-1 by Shifnal in FA Cup qualifier

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town and Shifnal Town will have to meet again on Tuesday after the sides drew 1-1 at The Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers started the brighter of the two sides.

September 3, 2023