Football

Debut goal by Jordan Cole earns Nantwich Town win over Stourbridge

Debut goal by Jordan Cole earns Nantwich Town win over Stourbridge

By Steve Sharman
A debut strike from Jordan Cole saw Nantwich Town claim a 2-0 victory over Stourbridge.

Cole, who signed from Newcastle Town earlier in the week, came on as a second half substitute.

December 6, 2017
Nantwich Town sign Newcastle Town forward Jordan Cole

Nantwich Town sign Newcastle Town forward Jordan Cole

Nantwich Town have signed forward Jordan Cole from near neighbours Newcastle Town on loan.

The Dabbers said Cole has joined on a two-month loan with a view to signing permanently.

December 5, 2017
Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finalists confirmed

Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finalists confirmed

Crewe Ath, Crewe FC, Nantwich YF and White Lion Ford Lane have booked their places in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals.

Crewe Ath needed extra time to beat Betley FC 4-3 with a hat-trick from P J Hudson and a Jordan Amson goal.

December 4, 2017
Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town succumbed to a Coalville fightback as ten-man Dabbers slumped to 3-1 home defeat on a cold afternoon at the Weaver Stadium.

Joel Stair opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a close range header from Matt Bell’s corner.

December 3, 2017
Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

By Steve Sharman
A second half brace from Steve Tames saw Nantwich Town bow out of the Integro League Cup after a 3-2 defeat at home to Witton Albion.

Albion substitute Tames netted twice in the final 15 minutes to send his side through to the third round of the competition

November 29, 2017
Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Heavy rain washed out all the Crewe Sunday Regional Premier Division ties at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Betley FC lost 4-2 in the Staffs FA Sunday Challenge Cup at Spittal Brook, despite leading 2-1 with 20 minutes to go.

November 27, 2017
Faddiley reach FA Vase Sunday semi-finals with victory over Sandbach

Faddiley reach FA Vase Sunday semi-finals with victory over Sandbach

Faddiley reached the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Vase with a 2-0 win over Sandbach Town.

Rich Ford opened the scoring early in the second half and a further goal from Joey Hilton secured the win.

November 19, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town continue to pull themselves away from the relegation zone in Evo-Stik Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby Town.

An early goal by Clayton McDonald was enough to earn all three points in front of more than 300 supporters at the Weaver Stadium.

November 19, 2017
Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town progressed to the second round of the Integero League Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win at the Weaver over Droylsden.

Two goals in the first half through David Forbes’ penalty and Steve Jones’ close range finish were followed by Joe Mwasile’s late strike.

November 15, 2017
Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Premier Division Crewe FC had a comfortable win in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup over Division One Winsford Over 3.

Lee Mellor scored four times with hat-tricks for Tom Finch and Tristan Sword, other goals from Wayne Beggs (2) and Jon Stone.

November 12, 2017
Clayton and Forbes fire Nantwich Town to victory over Matlock

Clayton and Forbes fire Nantwich Town to victory over Matlock

Ryan Batty
Goals from Harry Clayton and a double from David Forbes secured three points for Nantwich Town as they beat Matlock 3-0 at the DCJ Group Insurance Arena.

Clayton opened the scoring on seven minutes as he was played through by Troy Bourne and popped it through a defender’s legs before firing home into the bottom corner.

November 12, 2017
Square One top Premier Division in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One top Premier Division in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One are now top of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after beating AFC Leopard 4-3.

It was a remarkable game in which four penalties were awarded.

November 5, 2017
Nantwich Town heroes valiant in FA Cup defeat at League Two Stevenage

Nantwich Town heroes valiant in FA Cup defeat at League Two Stevenage

Nantwich Town were cheered to the rafters as they more than held their own for most of their FA Cup 1st Round defeat away at League Two Stevenage.

But they were ultimately undone by superior set-plays and clinical finishing, toppling out of the competition with a 5-0 defeat.

November 5, 2017