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Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Senior Cup semis after beating Chester FC

Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Senior Cup semis after beating Chester FC

A dramatic injury time winner helped Nantwich Town overcome higher league Chester FC in the Cheshire Senior Cup quarter-finals.

The Dabbers’ 1-0 victory at the Weaver Stadium secured them a semi-final spot.

February 13, 2019
Square One retain Premier Division title in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One retain Premier Division title in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One have retained their Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division title following a 4-1 win over Salvador and Crewe Ath’s surprising loss to Faddiley.

Square One came back from 1-0 down at half-time to win 4-1.

February 10, 2019
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals Farsley Celtic

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals Farsley Celtic

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town were undone by a late penalty as they lost 2-1 away at promotion rivals Farsley Celtic.

James Lawrie netted his fifth league goal of the season with a neat header bringing the game level in the second period after Adam Clayton had given Farsley a first half lead.

February 10, 2019
George and Dragon hammer Brighton Belle 13-1 in only game to survive weather

George and Dragon hammer Brighton Belle 13-1 in only game to survive weather

George and Dragon hammered 13 passed Brighton Belle in the only Crewe Regional Sunday League game to survive the big freeze.

The match was able to go ahead after teams agreed to move it on to a 3G pitch with all other games off due to frozen grass surfaces.

February 4, 2019
Willaston White Star beaten 5-2 by league leaders Square One

Willaston White Star beaten 5-2 by league leaders Square One

League leaders Square One beat Willaston White Star 5-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Goals from Jay Entwistle, Shane Heron, Danny Croft and Danny Dodd (2) helped the leaders ease to victory.

January 28, 2019
Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with hard-earned victory in Matlock

Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with hard-earned victory in Matlock

By Steve Sharman
Joe Malkin’s sixth league of the season was the difference as Nantwich Town recorded a hard fought 1-0 win over Matlock Town in Derbyshire.

Malkin pounced in the six-yard box after Joe Mwasile was tripped following a fine driving run, with referee Ian Johnston happy to give the visitors the advantage allowing the striker to fire home.

January 27, 2019
Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town have pulled off a real coup in the transfer market – signing the former Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller!

The 39-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium after a two-year break from football, and aims to help the Dabbers achieve promotion.

January 22, 2019
Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

The teams in second and third place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division went head to head.

And it was Crewe Athletic who emerged triumphant, beating Salvador 6-3 to move into second place on goal difference.

January 21, 2019
Leaders Square One beat Wistaston Leopard 3-2 to stay top

Leaders Square One beat Wistaston Leopard 3-2 to stay top

League leaders Square One beat Wistaston Leopard 3-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

But they were given a shock when the visitors raced into an early 0-2 lead thanks to a brace from Rich Ryan.

January 13, 2019
Mixed results as Nantwich Town U16 girls win but men beaten in cup by Congleton Vale

Mixed results as Nantwich Town U16 girls win but men beaten in cup by Congleton Vale

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town’s new U16 girls side romped to a 4-0 victory against Crosfield Juniors U16s at the Malbank field.

But hours later, the men’s team were beaten 3-0 by Congleton Vale Rovers and knocked out of the Crewe & District FA Challenge Cup.

January 13, 2019
Nantwich Town stun League Two neighbours Crewe Alex in Cup win

Nantwich Town stun League Two neighbours Crewe Alex in Cup win

By Steve Sharman
An inspired goalkeeping display from Fabian Spiess and two goals from Callum Saunders saw Nantwich Town progress in the Cheshire Senior Cup after an excellent 2-1 win over Crewe Alexandra.

January 10, 2019
Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

The top three teams all won in the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division matches.

Square One beat an energetic Willaston White Star 5-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Mike Blundell and goals from Danny Dodd and new signing Dan Croft.

January 6, 2019
Nantwich Town draw at Gainsborough in run up to Crewe Alex Cheshire Cup clash

Nantwich Town draw at Gainsborough in run up to Crewe Alex Cheshire Cup clash

Nantwich Town prepared for their Cheshire Senior Cup clash with Crewe Alexandra with a hard-earned draw away at Gainsborough.

The Dabbers were held to a 0-0 stalemate at sixth-place Gainsborough to maintain a one-point lead at the top of Evo-Stik Premier League.

January 6, 2019