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Nantwich Town to host Easter kids  football tournament

Nantwich Town to host Easter kids football tournament

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town is to stage an ‘Easter Cup’ kids football tournament, organised by Nantwich Town FC Community Football.

The tournament will take place on Friday and Saturday March 29-30 on the new FIFA grade 3G pitch at the club’s Swansway Stadium on Waterlode.

January 11, 2024
Nantwich Women earn away point against league leaders

Nantwich Women earn away point against league leaders

Nantwich Town FC Women drew 1-1 with league leaders AFC Crewe Women in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

The Dabbers goal scorer was Jade Buckley-Ratcliff, who is sponsored by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA).

January 9, 2024
Nantwich Town and Clitheroe play out 0-0 stalemate

Nantwich Town and Clitheroe play out 0-0 stalemate

Nantwich Town and Clitheroe could not be separated as they drew 0-0 at Shawbridge.

Paul Carden only made one change to the Dabbers team that beat 1874 Northwich on New Year’s Day, with Paddy Kay replacing Jake Kirby after missing that game through illness.

January 7, 2024
Nantwich Town FC host Christmas kids tournament

Nantwich Town FC host Christmas kids tournament

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s annual ‘Christmas Cup’ kids football tournament took place on the new FIFA grade 3G pitch at the Club’s Swansway Stadium.

Matches involved U7s, 8s, 9s and 10s were played on a six vs six basis with 10-minute group games, with teams progressing into either a Champions League or Europa League format.

January 5, 2024
Nantwich Town start 2024 with vital win over 1874 Northwich

Nantwich Town start 2024 with vital win over 1874 Northwich

Nantwich Town started 2024 with a comfortable 2-0 win over 1874 Northwich at the Swansway Stadium on New Year’s Day.

Dabbers manager Paul Carden said they “always looked dangerous” and were helped by a fine debut from loanee Courtney Meppen-Walters at centre-back.

January 2, 2024
Nantwich Town make new loan signing after Ahmed Ali departs

Nantwich Town make new loan signing after Ahmed Ali departs

Nantwich Town have signed defender Courtney Meppen-Walters on a one-month loan from NPL Premier side Guiseley.

The signing comes as the club has bid farewell to a number of key players recently, the latest being Ahmed Ali.

January 1, 2024
Nantwich Town Women to launch development squad

Nantwich Town Women to launch development squad

Nantwich Town Women are planning to launch an inaugural development squad.

It comes after an increase in female players at the club over the past 12 months and the success of their Women’s First Team.

December 30, 2023
Nantwich Town suffer Boxing Day defeat at Hednesford

Nantwich Town suffer Boxing Day defeat at Hednesford

Nantwich Town let a 2-1 lead slip as they fell to a painful defeat away at Hednesford on Boxing Day.

The Dabbers conceded twice in the last five minutes to lose 3-2 at Keys Park.

December 27, 2023
Nantwich Town and Avro share spoils in 1-1 draw

Nantwich Town and Avro share spoils in 1-1 draw

Nantwich Town and Avro played out a 1-1 draw in a feisty fixture at the Swansway Stadium.

Scott Moloney was back in goal for the first time in over two months after recovering from a broken wrist and also competing with Danny Roberts for the number 1 shirt.

December 24, 2023
Nantwich Town Women beat Macclesfield Ladies 5-1

Nantwich Town Women beat Macclesfield Ladies 5-1

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town Women thrashed Macclesfield Town Ladies 5-1 in front of a record crowd for a women’s game at the Swansway Stadium.

Georgia Brookfield made her 50th appearance for the club when coming on from the bench.

December 18, 2023
The Lions win as Leighton FC leaves Crewe Regional Sunday league

The Lions win as Leighton FC leaves Crewe Regional Sunday league

NHB went down 0-3 to The Lions in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Goalscorers for The Lions were Lewis Clark, Jordan Amson and Michael Chesters.

December 18, 2023
Nantwich Town slip to 2-0 home league defeat to Widnes

Nantwich Town slip to 2-0 home league defeat to Widnes

Nantwich Town suffered another disappointing league defeat just days after the high of beating York City in the FA Trophy.

It could have been different after just two minutes when Mo Ali almost deflected a corner in for the opener for the Dabbers.

December 13, 2023
FA Chair Debbie Hewitt visits Nantwich Town facilities

FA Chair Debbie Hewitt visits Nantwich Town facilities

The new Chair of the Football Association Debbie Hewitt dropped in to Nantwich Town to view their new 3G facilities.

Ms Hewitt MBE is the first female Chair of the FA and is also the first female Vice-President of FIFA.

December 11, 2023