Football

Nantwich Town in narrow defeat to Altrincham in final pre-season game

Nantwich Town in narrow defeat to Altrincham in final pre-season game

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten by an own goal as they hosted newly promoted Altrincham FC in their final pre-season game.

Mike Koral had the first chance as he got possession in the away box within the first 10 minutes of the game.

September 13, 2020
Nantwich Town suffer penalty heartbreak in FA Youth Cup

Nantwich Town suffer penalty heartbreak in FA Youth Cup

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town suffered penalty heartbreak after drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes away at Wythenshawe Amateurs.

The Dabbers got off to the best possible start in their FA Youth Cup Preliminary round tie, taking the lead after just 42 seconds.

September 9, 2020
Nantwich Town beaten by higher league Southport in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beaten by higher league Southport in pre-season friendly

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten 2-1 by higher league Southport FC in a pre-season friendly at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers hosted the Sandgrounders in their penultimate pre-season friendly before the start of the new 2020-21 Northern Premier League campaign on September 19.

September 6, 2020
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Leek Town in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Leek Town in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town were beaten by a late goal at Leek in their latest pre-season encounter.

The Dabbers had been pressing for a winner themselves when they caught by a pot-shot at goal which hit the Nantwich keeper into the path of a Leek player.

September 2, 2020
Nantwich Town win inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy against Whitchurch

Nantwich Town win inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy against Whitchurch

Nantwich Town won the inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy with a 2-1 victory over Whitchurch Alport.

The clubs have made it a permanent pre-season fixture against Whitchurch in memory of the late Eddie Morris

August 30, 2020
Chris Broad

Nantwich Town Ladies 1sts prepare for first Cheshire Women’s League season

Nantwich Town Ladies FC are preparing to play their first ever season in the Cheshire Women’s League.

And manager Chris Broad (pictured) has already recruited well, with players from clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City and neighbours Crewe Alexandra joining the squad.

August 26, 2020
Nantwich Town Reserves return to Cheshire action after 15 year absence

Nantwich Town Reserves return to Cheshire action after 15 year absence

By Michael Chatwin
Nantwich Town Reserves are returning to Cheshire Football League after 15 years.

The Cheshire Football League  is planning to start its season on September 5.

August 25, 2020
Nantwich Town hits £20,000 target to help survive pandemic

Nantwich Town hits £20,000 target to help survive pandemic

Generous donations from hundreds of people and local businesses have helped Nantwich Town raise £20,000 to help it survive the COVID pandemic.

Donations include £3,000 from Applewood Independent and another £1,000 from Everything Genetic Ltd.

August 23, 2020
Sean Cooke shoots at goal

Nantwich Town held to draw by Marine as fans return to football

By Liam Price
A late Sean Cooke penalty secured Nantwich Town a 1-1 draw with Marine in the club’s first match in front of supporters at the Weaver Stadium for 165 days.

Cooke was brought down in the 88th minute, shortly after Marine’s Josh Hmami was shown a straight red card for an incident with Nantwich’s Josh Green.

August 23, 2020
Nantwich Town welcomes move to allow fans back into games

Nantwich Town welcomes move to allow fans back into games

Nantwich Town bosses have welcomed Government plans to for all non-league clubs below the conference North and South to welcome spectators to games from this Saturday (August 22).

Clubs will need to adhere to strict COVID safety measures with restrictions in place.

August 21, 2020
Ex Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Ayala trains with Nantwich Town

Ex Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Ayala trains with Nantwich Town

By Sam McGarrigle
Former Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Daniel Ayala has been training with Nantwich Town’s youth players  at the club’s Weaver Stadium.

Ayala was at Nantwich Town as a free agent this week ensuring he is fit and free from injury for the start of the season.

August 19, 2020
Callum Saunders hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-2 win over Crewe

Callum Saunders hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-2 win over Crewe

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town supersub Callum Saunders smashed in a hat-trick to help beat their League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Dave Cooke’s Dabbers started fiercely with an attack in the first minute of the game, which due to miscommunication between the Crewe defender and keeper, nearly ended up in the back of the net.

August 19, 2020
Nantwich Town appoint new director as club raises £13,000

Nantwich Town appoint new director as club raises £13,000

Nantwich Town have appointed a new director to its Board as the club hits £13,000 of funds raised to help it survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carl Boulton, managing director of Crewe-based Optimum Pay Group, has joined the club’s Board as the company continues to support the Weaver Stadium outfit.

August 17, 2020