Football

Four new teams kick off new Crewe Regional Sunday league campaigns

Four new teams kick off new Crewe Regional Sunday league campaigns

The Crewe Regional Sunday Football League began its new season with four new teams in Premier Division – and three games postponed as some clubs could not raise a team.

All four new teams promoted from Division One were in action, with mixed results.

August 30, 2021
Nantwich Town suffer 1-0 home defeat against Bamber Bridge

Nantwich Town suffer 1-0 home defeat against Bamber Bridge

By Liam Price
Ewan Bange’s first half strike gave Bamber Bridge the three points against Nantwich Town at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

The game was evenly matched throughout most of the first half.

August 29, 2021
Nantwich Town Ladies search for new players for development team

Nantwich Town Ladies search for new players for development team

Nantwich Town Ladies are looking for players to join their open age development team.

Training takes place every Tuesday (8-9:30pm) on the Applewood Arena artificial grass pitch at Nantwich Town FC on Waterlode.

August 28, 2021
Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Matlock Town

Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Matlock Town

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town were beaten at home by Matlock as they looked to bounce back from defeat to Whitby.

It was a frenetic start as both sides had opportunities to score the first and crucial goal at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

August 25, 2021
Nantwich Town Ladies FC finish pre-season with comfortable win

Nantwich Town Ladies FC finish pre-season with comfortable win

Nantwich Town Ladies played their last pre-season game in preparation for the new season with a friendly game victory over Runcorn Sports Women FC.

Due to a waterlogged pitch at Runcorn’s ground, the game was switched to the Applewood Independent 3G Arena astroturf pitch at Nantwich Town Football Club.

August 24, 2021
Nantwich Town Wolves to launch pan-disability training sessions

Nantwich Town Wolves to launch pan-disability training sessions

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC are introducing weekly pan disability football training sessions for under 16s from Sunday August 29.

The sessions from 4pm will take place on the Applewood Independent 3G Arena astro-turf pitches.

August 23, 2021
Nantwich Town fall to first league defeat away at Whitby Town

Nantwich Town fall to first league defeat away at Whitby Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town fell to their first defeat of the season with a 2-0 loss to Whitby Town in North Yorkshire.

The game was defined by big moments and most of these went the way of the hosts.

August 22, 2021
Nantwich Town backed by Applewood with renaming of 3G Arena

Nantwich Town backed by Applewood with renaming of 3G Arena

Nantwich Town have received more backing from local businesses, with Applewood Independent sponsoring the club’s 3G Arena.

It will now become known as the “Applewood Arena” where first team players train and community and children’s football sessions are held.

August 20, 2021
Nantwich Town start new season with win over Stalybridge Celtic

Nantwich Town start new season with win over Stalybridge Celtic

By Liam Price
Sean Cooke’s 100th goal for Nantwich Town helped them to a hard-fought 3-2 win over Stalybridge Celtic in the opening league game of the new season.

More than 400 fans welcomed the return of league football at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

August 16, 2021
MATCH REPORT: Nantwich Town 3 Chester 2

MATCH REPORT: Nantwich Town 3 Chester 2

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town notched a fine 3-2 victory over higher league opponents Chester in front of a good crowd at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Fans turned up to see new star signing in Shaun Miller as well as the addition of Cameron Terry as goalkeeper, and were treated to action at both ends.

August 8, 2021
Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex striker Shaun Miller

Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex striker Shaun Miller

Nantwich Town have signed experienced Football League striker and former Crewe Alexandra star Shaun Miller.

The Crewe academy product has amassed more than 450 football league appearances, scoring 102 goals in his 15-year career

August 6, 2021
Nantwich Town earn 0-0 draw against battling Leek Town

Nantwich Town earn 0-0 draw against battling Leek Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Leek Town played out a hard fought but ultimately fruitless goalless draw at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Former Dabber Will Saxon started for the visitors and nearly got through on goal after six minutes, Cameron Terry was off his line quickly to claim.

August 2, 2021
Nantwich Town lose 3-0 at home to National League Altrincham

Nantwich Town lose 3-0 at home to National League Altrincham

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town fell to defeat to National League side Altrincham at the Optimum Pay Stadium as their pre-season campaign continues.

The game got off to a frantic start as the visitors had the first chance after just three minutes when former Crewe Alexandra man Ryan Colclough danced into the box, before dragging his shot wide of the near left post.

July 28, 2021