Football

Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with 1-1 draw against Corby

Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with 1-1 draw against Corby

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town moved up to fifth and are seven unbeaten in the league despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Corby Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Matt Bell opened the scoring two minutes before half time, calmly slotting the ball into the net after excellent play from Joe Mwasile.

February 19, 2017
Nantwich Town reach semi-finals of Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town reach semi-finals of Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town progressed to the last four of the Cheshire Senior Cup after beating local neighbours 1874 Northwich 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium.

Two Ben Harrison strikes eased the Dabbers comfortably into the semi-finals – with a potential final against Crewe Alexandra still on the cards.

February 15, 2017
Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard move into FA Sunday semi-finals

Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard move into FA Sunday semi-finals

Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard progressed to the semi-finals in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Railway won 3-2 at Crewe Ath with goals from Tom Finch, Karl Gibbs and Danny Lavalette.

February 13, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sutton Coldfield

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sutton Coldfield

By Steven Sharman
Promotion-chasing Nantwich Town made it six unbeaten with a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Sutton Coldfield.

The hosts took a sixth minute lead through Sean Geddes’ penalty after Curtis Jones had brought down David Howarth.

February 12, 2017
Nantwich Town move third after thrilling 3-2 win over Frickley

Nantwich Town move third after thrilling 3-2 win over Frickley

Nantwich Town moved up to third in the Evo-Stik Premier League after seeing off Frickley Athletic 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.

The Dabbers looked to be cruising to a comfortable win after going 3-0 up with three goals shortly before half time.

February 8, 2017
Square One reach Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Square One reach Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Square One progressed to the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup with a 6-2 win at Rising Sun.

Danny Griggs scored four goals, all from the penalty spot.

February 5, 2017
Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-1 win over Marine

Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-1 win over Marine

By Steven Dale
A hat-trick from Sean Cooke helped Nantwich Town to a comfortable 4-1 victory against Marine at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers were off to a flying start with a first-minute header from Joel Stair putting them ahead.

February 4, 2017
Leaders Railway Hotel held 0-0 by NHB FC in Premier clash

Leaders Railway Hotel held 0-0 by NHB FC in Premier clash

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel failed to score for the second week running in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

The Nantwich side, who remain three points clear at the top, were held to a goalless draw by NHB FC.

January 30, 2017
Nantwich Town earn 3-1 win away at fellow promotion chasers Rushall

Nantwich Town earn 3-1 win away at fellow promotion chasers Rushall

Nantwich Town recorded a superb win over promotion rivals Rushall Olympic at Dales Lane.

A Sean Cooke double say them come from a goal down to secure three points and move just two points off the play-offs.

January 28, 2017
Top two draw in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Top two draw in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Nothing could separate the top two who drew in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard battled out a 0-0 stalemate, allowing teams behind to take advantage.

January 22, 2017
Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw at home by Barwell

Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw at home by Barwell

Nantwich Town were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Barwell at the Weaver Stadium.

The visitors snatched the lead with their first sight of goal as Callum Ball tapped in a rebound on 21 minutes.

January 21, 2017
Nantwich Town bounce back with victory over Sutton Coldfield

Nantwich Town bounce back with victory over Sutton Coldfield

Nantwich Town bounced back from defeat at Blyth with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Sutton Coldfield.

Ben Harrison’s goal was enough to earn all three points for the Dabbers on a cold, damp night at the Weaver Stadium.

January 18, 2017
Weather causes wash-out for Crewe Regional Sunday league

Weather causes wash-out for Crewe Regional Sunday league

Only one game survived the weather in the Crewe Regional Sunday League latest round of fixtures.

Heavy rain all weekend led many local pitches waterlogged around Crewe and Nantwich, with 10 of the 11 scheduled games postponed.

January 16, 2017