Football

Nantwich Town win three on run after 2-0 defeat of FC United

Nantwich Town win three on run after 2-0 defeat of FC United

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town made it three wins on the bounce with a 2-0 victory over FC United of Manchester at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Ewan Bange shot over early on for FC, before Dan Cockerline did the same for Nantwich while almost on the floor, Dan Lavercombe held well.

March 14, 2022
Faddiley resign from Crewe Regional Sunday League

Faddiley resign from Crewe Regional Sunday League

Faddiley have resigned from The Crewe Regional Sunday League with immediate effect.

Faddiley were the longest serving team in the league but have had difficulties all season raising a side and have failed to fulfil several fixtures.

March 14, 2022
Leaders The Lions retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders The Lions retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders The Lions beat Cheshire Cheese 3-1 with two goals from Danny Roberts and one from Jordan Prince in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Ben Reddock scored for Cheshire Cheese.

March 7, 2022
Nantwich Town earn vital win over Whitby to ease relegation fears

Nantwich Town earn vital win over Whitby to ease relegation fears

Nantwich Town secured a vital 1-0 win at home to Whitby as they look to pull away from the relegation zone.

It’s two wins in two for the Dabbers which leaves them in 18th place, six points above drop zone.

March 6, 2022
Crewe six-a-side league unveils major expansion plans

Crewe six-a-side league unveils major expansion plans

A community six-a-side league in Crewe has unveiled a major expansion of its competition to meet demand.

Around 300 local footballers are already playing in the league in Crewe.

March 3, 2022
Nantwich Town secure vital win over Cheshire rivals Witton

Nantwich Town secure vital win over Cheshire rivals Witton

Nantwich Town earned three massive points in their fight to stave off relegation in a 1-0 win over Cheshire neighbours Witton Albion.

Dan Cockerline pounced on a defensive error on 63 minutes to lift the ball over former Dabbers keeper Greg Hall for the winning goal.

March 2, 2022
Betley and George & Dragon close in on Premier Division leaders

Betley and George & Dragon close in on Premier Division leaders

Betley and George & Dragon took advantage of the fact leaders The Lions had no fixture in The Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Betley beat Broadhurst 5-0 with goals from Kieran Duckers (2), Danny Lavalette, Simon Roberts and Nathan Cliffe.

February 27, 2022
Nantwich Town sunk by hat-trick in 4-2 defeat at South Shields

Nantwich Town sunk by hat-trick in 4-2 defeat at South Shields

By Liam Price
A JJ Hooper inspired comeback helped South Shields to a 4-2 win over Nantwich Town at the 1st Cloud Arena.

A muted start to the game was broken 14 minutes in as Akiel Raffie led the Dabbers first real attack, a pacy and brilliant run that was ended with him brought down in the area for a penalty.

February 27, 2022
Nantwich Town extend loan spell for Crewe youngster Robbins

Nantwich Town extend loan spell for Crewe youngster Robbins

Nantwich Town will have Joe Robbins on loan from Crewe Alexandra until the end of the 21/22 season.

The club announced today that their League One neighbours agreed to extend the loan period.

February 23, 2022
Asmir Begovic goalkeeping academy launches at Nantwich Town

Asmir Begovic goalkeeping academy launches at Nantwich Town

The Nantwich Town FC and Asmir Begovic Goalkeeping Academy was officially launched at the Dabbers stadium last night (February 21).

The academy is already full and a reserve list underway for future sessions.

February 22, 2022
One Crewe Sunday game survives weather as Nantwich Pirates draw

One Crewe Sunday game survives weather as Nantwich Pirates draw

Just one Crewe Regional Sunday League match went ahead today as the weather took its toll on local football fixtures.

Heavy rain and winds from recent storms Dudley and Eunice caused almost a wipe-out.

February 20, 2022
Wistaston-based NAR Sports secures sponsorship deal

Wistaston-based NAR Sports secures sponsorship deal

Wistaston-based football organisation NAR Sports has secured sponsorship backing from Cheshire fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa.

The new partnership will help NAR continue and develop its football coaching for children of all abilities and ages.

February 20, 2022
Joe Robbins hat-trick helps Nantwich Town thump Stalybridge 5-1

Joe Robbins hat-trick helps Nantwich Town thump Stalybridge 5-1

By Jack Beresford
A Joe Robbins hat-trick helped strugglers Nantwich Town thump Stalybridge Celtic in one of the most comprehensive away performances for some time.

Nantwich Town assistant manager Jay Bateman described the performance as “pleasing” as Shaun Miller and Jake Bickerstaff also notched goals.

February 16, 2022