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Nantwich Town slip to third home defeat as Stourbridge win 3-2

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town fell to their third straight defeat at home as they lost 3-2 to Stourbridge FC.

They fell behind inside 12 minutes to a Curtis Jones own goal, and a Luke Benbow effort from outside the box made it 2-0.

August 27, 2016
Champions Railway Hotel start new season with 4-1 win

Champions Railway Hotel start new season with 4-1 win

Reigning Crewe Regional Sunday League champions Railway Hotel started the new season by winning 4-1 at Eight Farmers.

Railway led 1-0 at half-time with a goal from John Stone.

August 22, 2016
Nantwich Town off mark with thumping 4-0 win at Matlock

Nantwich Town off mark with thumping 4-0 win at Matlock

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town recorded their first win of the season with a thumping 4-0 victory at Matlock Town.

Goals from Sean Cooke, a brace from Steve Jones, and one from Josh Gordon gave the Dabbers a commanding win in Derbyshire.

August 21, 2016
Nantwich Town captain Sam Hall says team deserved Ashton point

Nantwich Town captain Sam Hall says team deserved Ashton point

Nantwich Town captain Sam Hall felt the side’s 1-1 draw against Ashton United was the sort of performance they had expected going into the new season.

Midfielder Hall reflected on the away point earned last night (August 16) just three days after the opening day defeat by Mickleover Sports.

August 17, 2016
Nantwich Town lose at home to Mickleover in league opener

Nantwich Town lose at home to Mickleover in league opener

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town began the new campaign with a disappointing defeat at home to Mickleover Sports.

The much-changed Derbyshire club took maximum points with a 3-1 win at the Weaver Stadium.

August 14, 2016
Three trialists snapped up by Nantwich Town

Three trialists snapped up by Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have signed trialists Osebi Abadaki, Jonny Kapend and Dave Walker for the 2016/17 season.

The three had joined the Dabbers in pre-season on a trial basis.

August 9, 2016
Nantwich Town ease to 4-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic

Nantwich Town ease to 4-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic

Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kidsgrove Athletic.

Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson made several changes, with stand-in keeper Danny Read replacing Dave Parton.

August 6, 2016
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson hails new formation in Wigan win

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson hails new formation in Wigan win

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has hailed the new formation which helped the Dabbers beat a Wigan Athletic development squad 3-1.

The system was trialled during the team’s 6-1 win at Newcastle Town at the weekend.

August 3, 2016
Nantwich Town hit Newcastle for six in pre-season clash

Nantwich Town hit Newcastle for six in pre-season clash

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town turned in a strong second half performance against neighbours Newcastle Town to run out 6-1 victors.

The Dabbers went in at the break 1-0 down after a disjointed performance with players missing and new systems being tested.

July 30, 2016
Travellers cause disruption at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

Travellers cause disruption at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

A summer soccer school for youngsters at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium has been cancelled after travellers set up camp on the club’s car park.

The NTFC Community Football Facebook page announced the move and issued apologies for the cancellation.

July 29, 2016
Nantwich Town 0 Macclesfield 3 – match report

Nantwich Town 0 Macclesfield 3 – match report

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town were beaten in this pre-season friendly by a brace from Macclesfield Town trialist Emmet O’Connor and a goal from Kingsley James.

Phil Parkinson’s men showed plenty of fight and ability, yet lacked the edge in the final third.

July 25, 2016
Nantwich Town in thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with AFC Fylde

Nantwich Town in thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with AFC Fylde

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town battled out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Conference North side AFC Fylde.

The Dabbers’ latest pre-season encounter saw the hosts race into a 3-0 lead at the Weaver Stadium.

July 17, 2016
Nantwich Town new signing Ryan Jackson scores on debut

Nantwich Town new signing Ryan Jackson scores on debut

Nantwich Town new signing Ryan Jackson made a stunning impact after scoring five minutes into his debut.

Winger Jackson starred as the Dabbers opened their pre-season campaign with a 4-1 win away at Alsager Town.

July 11, 2016