Nantwich Town’s bid for promotion came to a disappointing end with a 2-0 play-off defeat away at Spennymoor.
The Dabbers made the play-offs for the first time in eight years and were aiming to earn promotion to Conference North.
Nantwich Town face a tough play-off semi-final clash away at Evo-Stik Premier League runners-up Spennymoor on Tuesday night.
The Dabbers finished their regular season with a 4-2 defeat away at Stourbridge, despite leading twice in the game.
Nantwich Town confirmed their Evo-Stik Premier Division play-off place after a 0-0 draw away at Halesowen Town.
It ends an 8-year absence from the play-offs, and sets up a chance to gain promotion to the Conference North.
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has shrugged off defeat by Workington as the Dabbers face their final two make-or-break league games.
The Dabbers lost 1-0 in their final home game of the regular season to Workington after a Jack Ryan header earned the visitors a smash-and-grab victory.
Square One made it through to the final of the Crewe Regional Premier Division Cup where they will face Crewe Ath.
Square One beat AFC Barkode 3-0 in the semi-finals with all the goals coming in the second half through Dodd (2) and Griggs.
Nantwich Town are close to securing a play-off spot as they beat already relegated Ilkeston 3-0 at the Weaver Stadium.
The Dabbers needed to show patience against the Robins who set up to counter attack and frustrate the home side.
The final of the Presidents Cup will be between Division One Betley FC and Premier Division Railway Hotel.
Betley FC secured their place with a 6-2 win over Bank Corner.
Nantwich Town continued their push for the play offs as they beat a spirited Ashton United 3-2 at the Weaver Stadium.
The Dabbers took a 2-0 lead, but Ashton fought back to force Nantwich to hang on for all three points.
Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon is being touted as the new Jamie Vardy after signing for Leicester City.
Gordon, 22, left the Weaver Stadium to join Stafford Rangers earlier this season.
By Joe Ellis
The friendliest of local derbies set the scene for this year’s Cheshire Senior Cup Final as Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town locked horns at Gresty Road.
A youthful looking Crewe side with many academy graduates took on a full strength Nantwich side, coming off the back of a draw at Spennymoor on Saturday.
By Richard Scott
Playing in a cup final is special for anyone in non-League football.
But for Nantwich Town’s Steve Jones, Wednesday’s Cheshire Senior Cup final it’s extra significant.
Railway Hotel’s fifth successive league title has been put on hold – but the Nantwich side only need a point to clinch it.
Players and staff thought the 5-1 victory at Willaston WS was enough to secure the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.
Phil Parkinson was delighted with Nantwich Town’s point away at Spennymoor Town, calling the point “outstanding”.
The Dabbers fell behind to an early Shane Henry strike, but fought back and levelled in the second half through Curtis Jones.
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