By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town earned a fine 2-1 win at home to rivals Stafford Rangers in a Bank Holiday clash in front of more than 1,000 supporters.
Goals from Sean Cooke and Kole Hall in the first half were enough for all three points for the Dabbers.
There were just three fixtures on Easter Sunday in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
George & Dragon moved to the top of the table with a 5-2 victory over Betley.
Nantwich Town showed battling qualities to earn a point in a 0-0 draw away at third-placed Matlock Town.
The Dabbers, in impressive form over the past 10 games, were an equal match for a side pushing for promotion.
Crewe Alexandra have sacked manager Dave Artell, the club has confirmed today.
It follows the club’s relegation from League One on Saturday, with four games still remaining.
The Lions moved back into top spot in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, after beating Raven Salvador 3-11.
The teams were level at 2-2 at half time, and with 30 minutes to go it was 3-4.
George & Dragon maintained their 100% record in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 6-3 win over Willaston White Star.
Scorers for George & Dragon were Joe Duckworth (2), Andy Houston (2), Jordan Johnson and Terry Cain.
Nantwich Town eased their relegation worries further and extended their fine winning run with a 2-1 victory over Scarborough Athletic.
The Dabbers made it five home wins in a row and ended the high-flying visitors’ 16-game unbeaten run.
Betley beat Cheshire Cheese 2-1 in the only Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division game of the weekend.
Goals from a Danny Lavalette penalty and Jamie Baker were enough for victory.
By Liam Price
Nantwich Town made it four home wins on the bounce and five games without conceding with a 1-0 win over Grantham Town.
The Dabbers went into last night’s bang in form, and looking to continue that at their opponents’ expense.
Nantwich Town earned a battling point in a goalless encounter away at Gainsborough Trinity.
The draw at their fellow strugglers edges the Dabbers closer to safety in the Northern Premier League.
Table toppers The Lions had to work hard to secure a 1-0 victory over Winnington SC in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
The only goal came from a Danny Roberts strike after 60 minutes.
Nantwich Town beat Crewe FC in a friendly game at the Optimum Pay Stadium, as the Dabbers had no midweek league match.
Crewe FC scored first from the penalty spot with Nantwich Town’s goals from Steve Jones and Matthew France.
By Jonathan White
Former Nantwich Town forward John Scarlett has been honoured with a framed record of his goalscoring feats for the club.
Ian Garnett, of the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA), presented the honour to Scarlett along with club chairman Jon Gold and director of football Clive Jackson.
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