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Nantwich Town held to a 2-2 draw at home to Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town held to a 2-2 draw at home to Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town’s stuttering start to 2025 continued last night when they let slip a lead to draw 2-2 with lowly Kidsgrove Athletic.

On the back of a late defeat at Trafford at the weekend, the loss of more league points is a blow to the Dabbers’ hopes of promotion.

January 29, 2025
Pure Pickleball launches new Shavington club

Pure Pickleball launches new Shavington club

People in Shavington can soon try their hand at what organisers say is “the fastest growing sport in the world”.

Pure Pickleball, based at Apollo Buckingham Life Science Campus, is launching a new club based at Shavington Primary School on February 4.

January 28, 2025
Nantwich Town Women earn back-to-back wins over Congleton

Nantwich Town Women earn back-to-back wins over Congleton

Nantwich Town Women delivered another commanding performance to beat local rivals Congleton Town Ladies 6-2 at the Swansway Stadium.

The victory marks their second in as many weeks against Congleton, following last week’s 7-0 away win in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

January 27, 2025
Willaston concede seven in latest Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Willaston concede seven in latest Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Betley scored five of their seven goals before the break in a 7-0 home victory against Willaston WS in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Tom Royle scored four of his side’s goals in a very clinical performance.

January 27, 2025
Nantwich Town Women thump rivals Congleton Town 7-0

Nantwich Town Women thump rivals Congleton Town 7-0

Nantwich Town Women kicked off 2025 in style with a 7-0 win over Congleton Town Ladies in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

The match showcased the Dabbers’ attacking prowess as they cruised to victory in their first fixture of the new year.

January 22, 2025
New CEC plan to invest in football facilities for Nantwich

New CEC plan to invest in football facilities for Nantwich

A new plan to invest in grassroots football in Cheshire East could see a new 3G pitch and other facilities for Nantwich and other towns.

Cheshire East Council says it welcomes the publication of a plan that sets out a vision for transforming local community sports facilities.

January 21, 2025
Betley fall to 1-5 defeat in return of Crewe Regional Sunday league

Betley fall to 1-5 defeat in return of Crewe Regional Sunday league

The Crewe Regional Sunday League was back in full swing this week as all but one game went ahead as planned.

In the Premier Division, Betley’s new signing Dale Campbell scored a debut goal and his side went in at half time in the lead.

January 19, 2025
Second-half - interim Dabbers Manager Jon Moran encourages his players

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Cheshire rivals Congleton

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Congleton Town shared the points in a competitive 1-1 draw in the Cheshire derby at the Cleric Stadium.

It was a much changed Dabbers squad with Troy Bourne, Darren Thornton and Callum Saunders all suspended and Kofi Moore out with illness.

January 19, 2025
Australian team beat Nantwich Town 3-2 in UK tour match

Australian team beat Nantwich Town 3-2 in UK tour match

A sublime goal from halfway by Osama Ahmed gave Australian touring side Football Canberra a come from behind 3-2 victory over Nantwich Town at Swansway Stadium.

Ahmed struck from inside his own half with a lob that the back-pedalling Nantwich keeper was unable to keep out despite getting a hand on the ball.

January 18, 2025
Boughey Distribution strengthens partnership with Nantwich Town

Boughey Distribution strengthens partnership with Nantwich Town

Nantwich employer Boughey Distribution has expanded its partnership with Nantwich Town.

The firm has added the front-of-shirt sponsorship for both the men’s and women’s first teams to its existing community partnership.

January 17, 2025
Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

A young Shavington girl is making waves in the sport of ice hockey after being selected in England’s U13s squad.

Violet Lennon, 11, pulled on her first jersey to represent her country at a tournament in France last year.

January 14, 2025
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home to Wythenshawe Town

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home to Wythenshawe Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Wythenshawe Town shared the points after a chaotic final 10 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Dabbers had to do without top scorer Kai Evans who was ill, so Kofi Moore made his first start since coming back to the club on loan.

January 8, 2025
Nantwich Town re-sign Kofi Moore on loan until end of season

Nantwich Town re-sign Kofi Moore on loan until end of season

Nantwich Town have signed Kofi Moore on loan from Oldham until the end of the season.

Kofi was previously at the Dabbers and made five appearances in his initial loan spell between August and September this season.

January 7, 2025