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Nantwich Town suffer sixth home defeat, losing 2-0 to Matlock

Nantwich Town suffer sixth home defeat, losing 2-0 to Matlock

By Steve Sharman
Two first half goals saw Nantwich Town suffer their sixth home defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-0 by Matlock Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Goals from Michael Williams and Ricardo German in the first period were enough for Matlock with Gladiators’ keeper Richard Walton making late saves from Steve Jones and Toby Mullarkey.

March 7, 2018
Salvador reach Presidents Cup semi-final as Sunday football hit by weather

Salvador reach Presidents Cup semi-final as Sunday football hit by weather

Salvador reached the Presidents Cup semi-finals with a win over Sandbach Town in one of just two games to survive the weather.

The Crewe Regional Sunday League programme was hit badly by recent freezing temperatures leaving many local pitches unplayable.

March 4, 2018
Nantwich Town fixtures pile-up amid more postponements

Nantwich Town fixtures pile-up amid more postponements

Nantwich Town are facing a heavy schedule of fixtures in the next few weeks after recent postponements due to the weather.

The Dabbers’ latest game due to today at home to Warrington was called off two days ago due to the frozen pitch many grounds have suffered in the week-long Siberian temperatures.

March 3, 2018
AFC Leopard win Premier Division Cup in penalty shoot-out

AFC Leopard win Premier Division Cup in penalty shoot-out

AFC Leopard and Crewe Ath couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes of football with the scores at 1-1 in the Premier Division Cup.

Josh Clarke scored for Crewe Ath and Noah Gardner levelled it up for AFC Leopard.

February 25, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to vital 3-1 win at home to Grantham

Nantwich Town ease to vital 3-1 win at home to Grantham

Nantwich Town made light work of their visitors when they eased to a 3-1 win over Grantham in the bright winter sunshine at Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers maintained their outside chances of a play-off spot with a comfortable victory over sixth-placed opponents from Lincolnshire.

February 25, 2018
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman puts unbeaten record on line against Morgan Dessaux

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman puts unbeaten record on line against Morgan Dessaux

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman goes up against Morgan Dessaux in an eargerly-anticipated clash at York Hall in London tonight.

Gorman, who fights from the Ricky Hatton stable, is looking to continue his unbeaten professional record which stands at 11-0.

February 24, 2018
Nantwich housebuilder provides new football kits for Brine Leas players

Nantwich housebuilder provides new football kits for Brine Leas players

Young football stars at Brine Leas School in Nantwich have netted some new kits courtesy of a housing developer.

Anwyl Homes made the donation as a contribution to the community as part of its Audlem Road ‘Heathfields’ housing development at the back of the school.

February 21, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies march on with victory over Chester

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies march on with victory over Chester

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies maintained their push for the league title with a comfortable 29-0 win away at Chester Devas.

The Vagrants side are now just one point behind Didsbury in Women’s NC North West 1 division.

February 19, 2018
Crewe Ath reach Presidents Cup semi-finals with win over NHB FC

Crewe Ath reach Presidents Cup semi-finals with win over NHB FC

Crewe Ath progressed to the semi-finals of the Presidents Cup with a 4-2 win over NHB FC.

Jordan Amson scored a hat-trick with Josh Clarke also scoring. Dan Ball scored both goals for NHB FC.

February 18, 2018
Seaside visit turns sour as Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Whitby

Seaside visit turns sour as Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Whitby

By Ryan Batty
Nathan Cotterell’s first goal for Nantwich Town was not enough as the Dabbers were beaten 2-1 at Whitby Town on the Yorkshire coast.

The winger gave Nantwich the lead after 32 minutes when he intercepted a poor back-pass by Dan McWilliams to slide his effort under hosts’ goalkeeper Jack Norton.

February 18, 2018
Pockets unveiled as new Nantwich Town sponsor

Pockets unveiled as new Nantwich Town sponsor

Pockets has been announced as a new Nantwich Town FC club sponsor.

The well-known menswear clothing specialist located in an iconic building on Pillory Street, in Nantwich.

February 16, 2018
Malbank pupils in Nantwich relish Twickenham rugby experience

Malbank pupils in Nantwich relish Twickenham rugby experience

Pupils from Malbank School and Sixth Form College enjoyed a day to remember at Twickenham when they paraded as flagbearers on the pitch ahead of England’s NatWest 6 Nations clash with Wales.

The students were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to their involvement in the CBRE All Schools programme this season.

February 13, 2018
Talbot and Crewe FC progress in Sunday Presidents Cup

Talbot and Crewe FC progress in Sunday Presidents Cup

Talbot and Crewe FC battled to wins to progress in this year’s Crewe Regional Sunday Presidents Cup.

Division One Talbot saw off Premier Division Betley FC 2-0, with goals from Scott Rankin and Brandon Broadhurst.

February 12, 2018