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Square One to face Crewe Ath in Premier Division Cup Final

Square One to face Crewe Ath in Premier Division Cup Final

Square One made it through to the final of the Crewe Regional Premier Division Cup where they will face Crewe Ath.

Square One beat AFC Barkode 3-0 in the semi-finals with all the goals coming in the second half through Dodd (2) and Griggs.

April 16, 2017
Nantwich Town close to play-off place after 3-0 win over Ilkeston

Nantwich Town close to play-off place after 3-0 win over Ilkeston

Nantwich Town are close to securing a play-off spot as they beat already relegated Ilkeston 3-0 at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers needed to show patience against the Robins who set up to counter attack and frustrate the home side.

April 15, 2017
Railway Hotel to face Betley in Presidents Cup final

Railway Hotel to face Betley in Presidents Cup final

The final of the Presidents Cup will be between Division One Betley FC and Premier Division Railway Hotel.

Betley FC secured their place with a 6-2 win over Bank Corner.

April 9, 2017
Nantwich Town earn vital 3-2 win home to Ashton United

Nantwich Town earn vital 3-2 win home to Ashton United

Nantwich Town continued their push for the play offs as they beat a spirited Ashton United 3-2 at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers took a 2-0 lead, but Ashton fought back to force Nantwich to hang on for all three points.

April 9, 2017
Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon is being touted as the new Jamie Vardy after signing for Leicester City.

Gordon, 22, left the Weaver Stadium to join Stafford Rangers earlier this season.

April 7, 2017
Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

By Joe Ellis
The friendliest of local derbies set the scene for this year’s Cheshire Senior Cup Final as Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town locked horns at Gresty Road.

A youthful looking Crewe side with many academy graduates took on a full strength Nantwich side, coming off the back of a draw at Spennymoor on Saturday.

April 6, 2017
Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

By Richard Scott
Playing in a cup final is special for anyone in non-League football.

But for Nantwich Town’s Steve Jones, Wednesday’s Cheshire Senior Cup final it’s extra significant.

April 4, 2017
Railway Hotel need point to lift Premier Division title for fifth successive season

Railway Hotel need point to lift Premier Division title for fifth successive season

Railway Hotel’s fifth successive league title has been put on hold – but the Nantwich side only need a point to clinch it.

Players and staff thought the 5-1 victory at Willaston WS was enough to secure the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.

April 3, 2017
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson says Spennymoor draw “outstanding”

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson says Spennymoor draw “outstanding”

Phil Parkinson was delighted with Nantwich Town’s point away at Spennymoor Town, calling the point “outstanding”.

The Dabbers fell behind to an early Shane Henry strike, but fought back and levelled in the second half through Curtis Jones.

April 2, 2017
Nantwich heavyweight Gorman braced for ‘biggest test’ in London fight

Nantwich heavyweight Gorman braced for ‘biggest test’ in London fight

By Robin Grey
Undefeated Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman says his fight against Dominic Akinlade will be his “biggest test”.

Gorman faces Akinlade at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace tomorrow night (April 1).

March 31, 2017
Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by Matlock at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by Matlock at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town bounced back from their shock defeat to Whitby with a battling 0-0 draw at home to Matlock Town.

Phil Parkinson made four changes from the side that lost on Saturday.

March 29, 2017
Appeal for referees by Nantwich community football league

Appeal for referees by Nantwich community football league

Willing whistle blowers are needed in Nantwich as a community football league looks to recruit men – and women – in black.

Leisure Leagues – Europe’s biggest providers of 5 and 6-a-side football – are running courses for budding referees.

March 28, 2017
Bank Corner beat Wistaston Ath with late Presidents Cup winner

Bank Corner beat Wistaston Ath with late Presidents Cup winner

Division One Bank Corner beat Premier Division Wistaston Ath 3-2 with a last minute goal in the Presidents Cup.

Bank reached the semi-finals with a brace from Jordan Southwell and a third by Sam Revell.

March 26, 2017