Former Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham has been helping Nantwich Town players prepare for their massive FA Cup 1st round tie at Stevenage.
Higginbotham joined in a recent 1st team training session at the Weaver Stadium.
There were wins for Crewe FC, White Lion Ford Lane and Square One in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division to keep in touch with leaders Crewe Athletic.
Crewe FC travelled to Bunbury, and beat NHB 6-1, thanks to goals from Wayne Beggs, Danny Lavelette, Greg Moore, Lee Mellor, Tom Finch and George Ferguson.
Nantwich Town’s scheduled midweek game with Warrington Town has been postponed to allow the Dabbers to prepare for their FA Cup match at Stevenage.
Nantwich had been due to play local Cheshire rivals Warrington this coming Tuesday.
Crewe FC were narrowly beaten in the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup by Union, from West Kirby.
Crewe dominated play, but were hit by a sucker punch and lost 1-0.
By Steve Sharman
Two goals inside the opening ten minutes saw Nantwich Town end their losing run in the league with a 3-2 victory over Witton Albion at the Weaver Stadium.
An own goal from Rob Hopley and Sean Cooke saw the hosts take firm control of the game in the opening exchanges.
A Harry Clayton winner and a last-gasp penalty save by Will Jaaskelainen saw Nantwich Town through to the FA Cup 1st round proper after a replay victory in Kettering.
On a night of high drama, the Dabbers overcame Southern Premier League high-flyers on their home turf in Northants.
Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division leaders Crewe Ath kept up their fine start with a 5-3 win against Salvador.
Josh Clarke bagged a brace with Shannon Sinnott Jnr, Jordan Amson and Luke Gillian also scoring for Crewe Ath.
Nantwich Town will travel to face League Two Stevenage in the FA Cup 1st Round proper if they overcome Kettering in their replay.
The Dabbers were held to a 1-1 draw by Kettering on Saturday in their fourth qualifying round tie at the Weaver Stadium.
By Ryan Batty
Sean Cooke’s second half free kick put Nantwich Town in the hat for the FA Cup 1st Round draw after a 1-1 draw with Kettering Town at the Weaver Stadium.
Michael Richens put the visitors in front on the verge of half-time as he was able to stab home following a deflection from a corner.
Nantwich Town have signed Crewe Alexandra keeper Will Jaaskelainen on a month’s loan.
The deal, confirmed by both clubs today, sees the highly-rated stopper join the Weaver Stadium outfit in time for this weekend’s FA Cup tie.
Crewe FC lost their 100% record in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
The early pace-setters lost 3-2 to new leaders Crewe Ath, whose scorers were Josh Clarke (2) and Jordan Amson.
By Ryan Batty
Two goals from league top scorer James Walshaw condemned Nantwich Town to their fifth consecutive league defeat.
Farsley Celtic took the lead after 69 minutes as Walshaw side-footed past Reece Quinn.
By Ryan Batty
A fine second half showing earned Nantwich Town an FA Cup victory over their higher league opponents Nuneaton at Weaver Stadium.
The Dabbers progressed to the Fourth Qualifying Round in front of nearly 500 fans thanks to goals from David Forbes, Joel Stair and Sean Cooke.
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