Football

Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw by Widnes at Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw by Widnes at Swansway Stadium

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Widnes shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers were unchanged from their FA Trophy win on Saturday, while Widnes made several switches from their defeat in the competition.

September 11, 2024
Nantwich Town win at  Bishop Auckland in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town win at Bishop Auckland in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town made it through to the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 win over Bishop Auckland.

The hosts almost took the lead in the second minute when Louis Johnson let fly which was saved well by Ben Garratt tipping it around the post.

September 8, 2024
Nantwich Town Women boss reflects on two years at helm

Nantwich Town Women boss reflects on two years at helm

By Jonathan White
The manager of Nantwich Town Women has marked two years in charge as their 2024-25 season opener looms.

Dan Mellor said he was very optimistic for the future as he has seen the women’s side progress.

September 2, 2024
Nantwich reach regional finals of “Walking Football” FA Cup

Nantwich reach regional finals of “Walking Football” FA Cup

Nantwich Walking Football club were among teams to take part in the first Walking Football FA CUP to be held in Cheshire.

The tournament, which helped raise funds for local charity the Joshua Tree, saw a number of teams playing each other in a round robin style event.

August 28, 2024
Nantwich Town slip to defeat at home to Wythenshawe

Nantwich Town slip to defeat at home to Wythenshawe

By Liam Price
Wythenshawe claimed their first ever win in the modern eighth tier of English football with a 2-1 victory over Nantwich at the Swansway Stadium.

Jon Moran reached 100 Nantwich appearances, while Joel Connolly joined Troy Bourne, Kai Evans and Perry Bircumshaw on the injury list, with Tom Pratt replacing Connolly.

August 25, 2024
Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1

Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1 in a pre-season friendly match at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers goal scorers were Amanda Fallon with a fine hat-trick, and other goals from Kitty Yin Tsui, Amy McDermott, Poppy Smith and Libby Bulkeley.

August 14, 2024
Dabbers Manager Paul Carden on the touchline

Nantwich Town lose opening league game at Bootle

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town opened up their 2024/25 league campaign with a 2-0 defeat away at Bootle.

Now the Dabbers will hope their opening home game tomorrow night (August 13) will notch their first victory of the new Northern Premier League West season.

August 12, 2024
Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus in pre-season friendly

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus UK Broughton 4-0 in a pre-season friendly match at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers goal scorers were Jade Buckley-Ratcliff, Poppy Smith, Grace Duckworth, and Natalie Walker.

August 7, 2024
Nantwich Town senior and women’s teams make key signings

Nantwich Town senior and women’s teams make key signings

Nantwich Town have landed a key signing in midfielder Tom Reilly ahead of the new 2024-25 season.

Reilly was a key part of Leek Town’s title win in the Northern Premier League West last season, making 39 appearances and scoring twice.

August 1, 2024
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution backs Crewe Alexandra FC

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution backs Crewe Alexandra FC

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has renewed its sponsorship with Crewe Alexandra for the third-consecutive season.

The company will hold the naming rights for Crewe’s prestigious main stand at the Mornflake Stadium with a capacity of 6,800.

July 31, 2024
England’s next test: The UEFA Nations League

England’s next test: The UEFA Nations League

The UEFA Nations League is a tournament that takes place between the European Championships and the World Cup.

A new addition, it will be the first real outing for the England men’s team since the departure of Gareth Southgate.

July 28, 2024
Nantwich Town play Prescot Cables in 140th anniversary game

Nantwich Town play Prescot Cables in 140th anniversary game

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town played their final pre-season game in a special joint 140th anniversary celebration match against Prescot Cables.

Both clubs were formed in 1884, so the teams played to win the inaugural “1884 Cup” at the Swansway Stadium.

July 27, 2024
England at Euro 2024: What we learned and the next coach

England at Euro 2024: What we learned and the next coach

Like France, who somehow made it to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 without scoring a goal in open play, England’s performance in Germany comes with an asterisk.

The Three Lions were favourites going into the tournament – and still were until they encountered Spain in the final.

July 24, 2024