Football

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
Nantwich Town welcome Dover in massive FA Trophy clash

Nantwich Town welcome Dover in massive FA Trophy clash

Nantwich Town host Dover Athletic in the FA Trophy Quarter Finals today in one of the club’s biggest ever games.

And victory for the Dabbers will mean just one two-legged tie away from a Wembley final.

February 27, 2016
Nantwich Town earn draw at Matlock after Matty Kosylo strike

Nantwich Town earn draw at Matlock after Matty Kosylo strike

By Richard Scott
Matty Kosylo was Nantwich Town’s hero as he secured a point for the Dabbers away at Matlock Town.

Kosylo scored his 13th goal of the season just after half time and Nantwich could have won it with chances towards the end.

February 24, 2016
Railway Hotel storm through to Premier Division Cup semis

Railway Hotel storm through to Premier Division Cup semis

Railway Hotel progressed to the semi-finals of the Premier Division Cup with a thumping 6-0 win at Talbot.

Lee Mellor and Daryl Scarlett both scored twice for Railway, with Wayne Beggs and Jez Tagg also scoring.

February 23, 2016
Anthony Malbon turns down chance to join Nantwich Town

Anthony Malbon turns down chance to join Nantwich Town

By Mark Blackburn
Kidsgrove Athletic captain Anthony Malbon says he turned down a move to Nantwich Town because he is “happy” where he is.

The Dabbers had given seven days’ notice for the former Derby County youth striker.

February 22, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Trophy win over Stourbridge one of biggest in club’s history

Nantwich Town FA Trophy win over Stourbridge one of biggest in club’s history

Nantwich Town bosses hailed their FA Trophy victory over Stourbridge as one of the biggest in the club’s history.

The Dabbers triumphed 1-0 in their last 16 clash at the Weaver Stadium in front of around 500 fans last night (February 16).

February 17, 2016
Willaston WS secure Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

Willaston WS secure Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

Willaston WS secured the final semi-final spot in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

They thumped NHB 6-0 with goals from Nathan Cherrington (2), Kieran Ellis (2), Henry Blundell and Asher Moat.

February 16, 2016