Football

Assistant Nantwich boss Sorvel delighted at FA Trophy win at Warrington

Assistant Nantwich boss Sorvel delighted at FA Trophy win at Warrington

Neil Sorvel was pleased with the Dabbers 2-0 win over Warrington Town in the FA Trophy.

Goals from Osebi Abadaki and Curtis Jones gave Nantwich victory in a tricky game against tough Cheshire rivals.

October 30, 2016
Crewe Regional leaders Railway Hotel thrash AFC Barkode 5-1

Crewe Regional leaders Railway Hotel thrash AFC Barkode 5-1

Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel remain on top following a 5-1 win over AFC Barkode.

Matt Cope scored a hat-trick with other goals from Wayne Beggs and Greg Moore.

October 24, 2016
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson’s delight at 2-0 win at Corby

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson’s delight at 2-0 win at Corby

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson was pleased with his side’s comfortable 2-0 win away at Corby Town as Dabbers remain unbeaten on the road.

A goal in either half from Osebi Abadaki and Dave Walker ensured victory for Nantwich.

October 23, 2016
Nantwich Town hit back from FA Cup loss with 3-1 win at Marine

Nantwich Town hit back from FA Cup loss with 3-1 win at Marine

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town bounced back from their FA Cup disappointment when they saw off Marine on a wet and windy night on Merseyside.

A Josh Hancock hat-trick – from a trio of Sean Cooke assists – was extended their unbeaten league run to seven games.

October 19, 2016
Willaston WS and Crewe Ath beaten in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup

Willaston WS and Crewe Ath beaten in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup

Willaston WS and Crewe Ath both tumbled out of the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup.

Willaston lost 8-0 at Forest Road while Crewe Athletic lost 6-0 to Stockport-based Cale Green FC – the current holders of the competition.

October 18, 2016
New community football league launched in Nantwich

New community football league launched in Nantwich

Footballers in Nantwich can test themselves in the biggest league network in the world.

A new community six-a-side football competition is kicking off in the town next month.

October 18, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended by Stourbridge defeat

Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended by Stourbridge defeat

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town bowed out of the FA Cup after three first half goals from Stourbridge saw the visitors claim a 3-1 win.

Leon Broadhurst opened the scoring early on with a header before Luke Benbow fired in from range and Broadhurst added another with a close range finish.

October 16, 2016
Ryan Brooke wonder strike earns Nantwich Town win over Rushall

Ryan Brooke wonder strike earns Nantwich Town win over Rushall

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town picked up their first home league win of the season as they beat inform Rushall Olympic 1-0 at the Weaver Stadium.

The first half was a feisty affair with a Josh Hancock headed goal ruled out for offside the main talking point.

October 12, 2016
Crewe FA Sunday Cup victories for AFC Leopard, Square One and NHB

Crewe FA Sunday Cup victories for AFC Leopard, Square One and NHB

AFC Leopard were among the winners in the first round of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Premier Division Leopard beat Division One White Eagles 4-1.

October 10, 2016
Nantwich Town saved by 90th minute penalty at Barwell

Nantwich Town saved by 90th minute penalty at Barwell

By Steve Sharman
A 90th minute penalty by Josh Hancock ensured Nantwich Town earned a point in a 1-1 draw at Barwell.

Ben Harrison’s late cross was handled by Niall Rowe, and Hancock dispatched the spot kick to keep the Dabbers’ unbeaten run to 10 games.

October 9, 2016
Wybunbury youngster signs Welsh Premier League deal

Wybunbury youngster signs Welsh Premier League deal

A Wybunbury teenager has signed a professional football contract with Welsh Premier League side The New Saints.

And Former Shavington High School pupil Jacob Farleigh, aged 17, made a big impact scoring on his debut with the Oswestry-based outfit.

October 8, 2016
Nantwich Town joy after FA Cup replay victory over Halesowen

Nantwich Town joy after FA Cup replay victory over Halesowen

Two first half goals ensured Nantwich Town progressed to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win at home to Halesowen Town.

Strikes from Sean Cooke and then Sam Hall in the final six minutes of the first half were enough for the Dabbers.

October 5, 2016
Railway Hotel thump Willaston WS 8-1 in Crewe Sunday league

Railway Hotel thump Willaston WS 8-1 in Crewe Sunday league

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel thumped Willaston WS 8-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Lee Mellor and Jon Stone bagged two goals apiece for Railway, with Jez Tagg, Josh Ruane, Matt Cope and Tom Finch also scoring.

October 2, 2016