Football

Nantwich Town earn vital win over Lancaster in battle to beat drop

Nantwich Town earn vital win over Lancaster in battle to beat drop

Nantwich Town secured a huge win in the relegation battle with a 2-1 victory over Lancaster City at the Swansway Stadium, writes Liam Price.

Nantwich made two changes from the defeat to Hyde, with Connor Evans in for his first start and Jack Sherratt starting in midfield.

March 12, 2023
Lions beat Betley in Crewe FA Sunday Cup + full round-up

Lions beat Betley in Crewe FA Sunday Cup + full round-up

Betley and The Lions battled out a closely fought game in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Betley took the lead after 15 minutes with a Dan Lomas goal.

March 5, 2023
Nantwich Town beaten by Hyde in new manager Carden’s opener

Nantwich Town beaten by Hyde in new manager Carden’s opener

By Jack Beresford
New Nantwich Town boss Paul Carden said his side deserved at least a point after they lost 1-0 at home to second place Hyde United.

Carden, who joined the club on Monday, had two training sessions to prepare for the game.

March 5, 2023
New Nantwich Town boss Paul Carden ready for challenge

New Nantwich Town boss Paul Carden ready for challenge

New Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden said he is ready for the challenge as he looks to steer the Dabbers away from relegation.

Carden, the former Warrington Town manager, took his first Nantwich training session this week.

March 3, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies FC lose in Cheshire Challenge Cup

Nantwich Town Ladies FC lose in Cheshire Challenge Cup

Nantwich Town Ladies FC lost 1 – 5 to Congleton Town in the Cheshire Challenge Cup at the Swansway Stadium.

The Nantwich goal was scored by Emily Fallon.

March 2, 2023
The Lions win 7-0 over Audlem in Crewe Regional Premier League

The Lions win 7-0 over Audlem in Crewe Regional Premier League

The Lions and Audlem met for the second time in three weeks in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

And the result was another convincing win for The Lions, this time 7-0.

February 28, 2023
Paul Carden appointed new manager of Nantwich Town

Paul Carden appointed new manager of Nantwich Town

Paul Carden has been appointed as new manager of Nantwich Town, the club has announced.

Carden takes over just 24 hours after the Dabbers sacked manager Ritchie Sutton and head coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher.

February 27, 2023
Struggling Nantwich Town sack manager and head coach

Struggling Nantwich Town sack manager and head coach

Struggling Nantwich Town have sacked their manager Ritchie Sutton and head coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher, the club has announced.

The move comes just hours after another defeat for the Dabbers who were beaten away at Morpeth Town.

February 26, 2023
Nantwich Town beaten in crunch relegation battle with Marske United

Nantwich Town beaten in crunch relegation battle with Marske United

Nantwich Town suffered a big blow losing 2-1 at home to Marske United in a crucial battle near the bottom of the Northern Premier League, writes Adam Bateman.

Gary Taylor-Fletcher called the character of the Dabbers squad into question afterwards, saying “we’ve got 2 or 3 leaders but the rest are just accepting mediocrity”.

February 22, 2023
Full Crewe Regional Sunday football league and cup round-up

Full Crewe Regional Sunday football league and cup round-up

Broadhurst FC fielded several of their new signings and beat Audlem 2-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Their goals from Dom Coates and Tom Allen, with Nick Gregory scoring for an under strength Audlem, who also missed a penalty.

February 19, 2023
Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

League leaders Betley had a morning to forget losing 5-2 to a vibrant Cooper Buckley side in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The morning started badly for Betley with the non-appearance of their regular goalkeeper, and they were 3-0 down at half-time.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town scored a 94th minute equaliser to secure a point in a crazy 3-3 game with Liversedge at the Clayborn Ground.

But Dabbers manager Ritchie Sutton later described their second half performance as “a complete disaster”.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich Town suffer another home defeat in 1-0 loss to Matlock

Nantwich Town suffer another home defeat in 1-0 loss to Matlock

By Liam Price
Matlock Town came away with the points with a 1-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

Head Coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher spoke of the Dabbers “needing that bit of composure in the final third to find the right pass” as Nantwich blanked at home.

February 8, 2023