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Nantwich Town suffer first home defeat, beaten 3-1 by Buxton

Nantwich Town suffer first home defeat, beaten 3-1 by Buxton

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town suffered their first home defeat of the season as two goals from striker Liam Hardy saw Buxton win 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium.

Sean Cooke’s deflected free kick gave the home side the lead just three minutes in but Joel Stair’s own goal and a goal either side of half time from Hardy, saw the Bucks claim all three points.

September 6, 2017
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory in stoppage time

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory in stoppage time

By Ryan Batty
A stoppage time winner from midfielder Sean Cooke saw Nantwich Town progress to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at City of Liverpool FC.

Cooke’s deflected effort in the fifth minute of added time in the second half saw the Dabbers overcome an impressive Liverpool side who had earlier pulled the game level through Luke Denson’s free kick.

September 2, 2017
Nantwich Town win 2-1 away at Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town win 2-1 away at Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town secured a valuable 3 points with a 2-1 away win at Mickleover Sports.

Two goals in six second half minutes earned the Dabbers all three points in Derbyshire.

August 26, 2017
Nantwich Town notch first win of season at home to Workington

Nantwich Town notch first win of season at home to Workington

Nantwich Town got their 2017-18 campaign up and running with a deserved first victory of the season at home to Workington.

And they have keeper Krystian Burzynski, in for Fabian Spiess who dislocated his shoulder against Altrincham, to thank with a superb display.

August 20, 2017
Nantwich Town held by Altrincham in egg-citing Weaver Stadium clash

Nantwich Town held by Altrincham in egg-citing Weaver Stadium clash

Nantwich Town drew 1-1 with Altrincham in a game delayed when youths outside the ground began lobbing eggs on to the pitch!

The bizarre incident occurred 15 minutes into the first half of a ‘cracking’ game at the Weaver Stadium.

August 16, 2017
Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 at Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 at Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat away at Stalybridge Celtic despite a spirited performance in the opening 2017-18 league game.

Dave Cooke’s much changed side from the one which finished the previous campaign under Phil Parkinson, was forced to soak up lots of pressure in front of almost 500 fans at Bower Fold.

August 14, 2017
Football youngsters enjoy Wembley experience at Community Shield game

Football youngsters enjoy Wembley experience at Community Shield game

Young Crewe and Nantwich footballers saw their dreams come true when they walked out at a packed Wembley Stadium.

The Crewe FC players enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part as one of seven teams in the parade at The FA Community Shield 2017 game between Arsenal and Chelsea.

August 7, 2017
Nantwich Town held by Newcastle in feisty pre-season encounter

Nantwich Town held by Newcastle in feisty pre-season encounter

By Dave Vickers
Nantwich Town were held 1-1 by lower league Newcastle Town in a feisty encounter which saw the Dabbers reduced to 10 men.

In-form Jordan Davies gave Nantwich the lead, but the visitors pulled level after Clayton McDonald saw red for the Dabbers.

August 2, 2017
Nantwich Town pre-season stutters after Sandbach United defeat

Nantwich Town pre-season stutters after Sandbach United defeat

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town fans were left disappointed to see the Dabbers stutter to their first pre-season defeat away at Sandbach United.

Despite taking the lead from the penalty spot, Nantwich’s defensive frailties were exposed and allowed the hosts to fight back and win.

July 30, 2017
Nantwich Town beat Rhyl Town 3-1 at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town beat Rhyl Town 3-1 at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town defeated Welsh side Rhyl FC in a keenly fought pre-season encounter at the Weaver Stadium.

Huws Gray Alliance side Rhyl took the lead in the 34th minute thanks to a strike by Chris Durkin.

July 26, 2017
Nantwich Town groundsman Peter Temmen nominated for award

Nantwich Town groundsman Peter Temmen nominated for award

Nantwich Town’s highly-rated groundsman Peter Temmen has been nominated for another award.

Peter was the groundsman of the year winner in 2015 for his category, and was nominated again in 2016.

July 25, 2017
Nantwich Town defeat National League side Wrexham in friendly

Nantwich Town defeat National League side Wrexham in friendly

Nantwich Town notched a fine win over National League side Wrexham AFC at the Weaver Stadium.

The Reds had won their previous five pre-season matches but lost by a Jordan Davies goal to the Dabbers.

July 24, 2017
Nantwich Town thump Leek Town 4-0 in pre-season stroll

Nantwich Town thump Leek Town 4-0 in pre-season stroll

By Dave Vickers
Nantwich Town cruised to a 4-0 win away at Leek Town in a pre-season stroll in the sun.

Goals from Kieran Evans,Jordan Davies and a brace by Harry Clayton sealed the victory.

July 19, 2017