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Nantwich Town miss out on Wembley final after 2-2 draw at Halifax

Nantwich Town miss out on Wembley final after 2-2 draw at Halifax

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s dreams of Wembley were dashed in the FA Trophy semi-final, despite a heroic performance away at National League opponents Halifax.

The Dabbers held FC Halifax Town to a 2-2 draw in the semi-final second leg, losing the tie on aggregate 6-4.

March 20, 2016
Matty Kosylo says Nantwich Town can pull off FA Trophy shock at Halifax

Matty Kosylo says Nantwich Town can pull off FA Trophy shock at Halifax

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s Matty Kosylo believes the Dabbers can turn the tie around at Halifax when Nantwich Town visit the National League side in the FA Trophy Semi-Final second leg.

The Dabbers are only two goals behind following the first leg at the Weaver Stadium last Saturday.

March 17, 2016
Nantwich Town return to winning ways in league at lowly Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town return to winning ways in league at lowly Ramsbottom

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town returned to Northern Premier League action with a bang as they breezed past Ramsbottom United 4-1 at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium.

Goals from Mat Bailey, Elliot Osborne, Liam Shotton and Josh Gordon eased the Dabbers to victory.

March 16, 2016
Crewe Ath beat Railway Hotel to make Sunday Cup final

Crewe Ath beat Railway Hotel to make Sunday Cup final

The Crewe FA Sunday Cup and Vase final line ups were confirmed with victories for Crewe Ath and Ocean FC.

The Sunday Cup final on April 24 will be between Crewe Ath and Brunel Arms.

March 14, 2016
Nantwich Town lose 4-2 in FA Trophy semi first leg against Halifax

Nantwich Town lose 4-2 in FA Trophy semi first leg against Halifax

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were beaten 4-2 by FC Halifax Town in the FA Trophy semi-final first leg.

The game was played in front of more than 2,000 supporters at the Weaver Stadium – one of the biggest attendances in the club’s history.

March 13, 2016
FA Trophy Wembley win beats promotion, says Nantwich Town director

FA Trophy Wembley win beats promotion, says Nantwich Town director

A Nantwich Town director has put an FA Trophy win at Wembley ahead of league promotion.

Tim Crighton, Dabbers commercial director, says he would prefer to see the club at Wembley winning a cup.

March 10, 2016
Meet Nantwich Town’s lucky charm – 9-year-old mascot Emily

Meet Nantwich Town’s lucky charm – 9-year-old mascot Emily

Meet nine-year-old Emily Bevan – Nantwich Town’s lucky charm who could help the Dabbers all the way to Wembley!

Emily has been the team’s mascot on three previous FA Trophy victories already this season.

March 9, 2016
Tickets selling fast for Nantwich Town FA Trophy semi-final with Halifax

Tickets selling fast for Nantwich Town FA Trophy semi-final with Halifax

Nantwich Town sold out main stand tickets for their FA Trophy semi-final clash with Halifax – just three hours after going on sale.

The club have been stunned by the level of interest – and are urging supporters to grab tickets in advance for other areas of the Weaver Stadium.

March 8, 2016
Willaston WS knocked out of FA Sunday Cup by Brunel Arms

Willaston WS knocked out of FA Sunday Cup by Brunel Arms

Division One side Brunel Arms caused a shock when they beat Premier Division Willaston WS 2-1 in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final.

The game erupted after 41 minutes with Willaston WS missing a penalty.

March 7, 2016
Nantwich Town named club of the month by Evo-Stik League

Nantwich Town named club of the month by Evo-Stik League

Nantwich Town have been named Northern Premier League club of the month chosen by league sponsors Evo-Stik.

It follows an excellent month of football for the Dabbers.

March 1, 2016
Nantwich Town face Halifax or Gateshead in FA Trophy semi-final

Nantwich Town face Halifax or Gateshead in FA Trophy semi-final

Nantwich Town will take on either Halifax Town or Gateshead in the semi-final of the FA Trophy following Saturday’s dramatic victory over Dover Athletic.

The Dabbers beat Dover 2-1 with a last gasp goal from Liam Shotton.

February 29, 2016
Railway Hotel beaten on penalties in Presidents Cup

Railway Hotel beaten on penalties in Presidents Cup

Unbeaten Railway Hotel suffered a shock exit in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Presidents Cup.

Railway were held to a goalless draw by Sydney Arms after extra-time, and then lost in a penalty shoot-out.

February 28, 2016
Liam Shotton heads Nantwich Town nearer to Wembley

Liam Shotton heads Nantwich Town nearer to Wembley

This was the dramatic late header by Liam Shotton which earned Nantwich Town a stunning FA Trophy victory against Dover Athletic.

Shotton rose in the 93rd minute to power his header home in front of nearly 900 ecstatic Dabbers supporters at the Weaver Stadium.

February 28, 2016