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Nantwich Town postpone Warrington clash to prepare for FA Cup

Nantwich Town postpone Warrington clash to prepare for FA Cup

Nantwich Town’s scheduled midweek game with Warrington Town has been postponed to allow the Dabbers to prepare for their FA Cup match at Stevenage.

Nantwich had been due to play local Cheshire rivals Warrington this coming Tuesday.

October 28, 2017
Crewe FC beaten in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup + full round+up

Crewe FC beaten in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup + full round+up

Crewe FC were narrowly beaten in the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup by Union, from West Kirby.

Crewe dominated play, but were hit by a sucker punch and lost 1-0.

October 24, 2017
Cheshire Chicks dressage team qualify for national championships

Cheshire Chicks dressage team qualify for national championships

Nantwich-based dressage team the Cheshire Chicks are flying high after qualifying for the British Dressage Team Quest National Championships.

The team, consisting of Corrie Mclellan, Ellie Foster and mother and daughter Janet and Izzy Maughan, won through to the championships by taking second spot at the North West Regional Finals near Formby.

October 22, 2017
Nantwich Town earn crucial league win beating Witton Albion 3-2

Nantwich Town earn crucial league win beating Witton Albion 3-2

By Steve Sharman
Two goals inside the opening ten minutes saw Nantwich Town end their losing run in the league with a 3-2 victory over Witton Albion at the Weaver Stadium.

An own goal from Rob Hopley and Sean Cooke saw the hosts take firm control of the game in the opening exchanges.

October 22, 2017
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup 1st round place after dramatic replay win at Kettering

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup 1st round place after dramatic replay win at Kettering

A Harry Clayton winner and a last-gasp penalty save by Will Jaaskelainen saw Nantwich Town through to the FA Cup 1st round proper after a replay victory in Kettering.

On a night of high drama, the Dabbers overcame Southern Premier League high-flyers on their home turf in Northants.

October 18, 2017
Premier Division leaders Crewe Ath beat Salvador 5-3

Premier Division leaders Crewe Ath beat Salvador 5-3

Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division leaders Crewe Ath kept up their fine start with a 5-3 win against Salvador.

Josh Clarke bagged a brace with Shannon Sinnott Jnr, Jordan Amson and Luke Gillian also scoring for Crewe Ath.

October 16, 2017
Nantwich Town could face trip to League Two Stevenage in FA Cup

Nantwich Town could face trip to League Two Stevenage in FA Cup

Nantwich Town will travel to face League Two Stevenage in the FA Cup 1st Round proper if they overcome Kettering in their replay.

The Dabbers were held to a 1-1 draw by Kettering on Saturday in their fourth qualifying round tie at the Weaver Stadium.

October 16, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back to winning ways over Kidderminster

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back to winning ways over Kidderminster

By Steve Holding
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounced back to winning ways beating Kidderminster 31-15 in Midlands 2 West (North) Division.

Both teams cancelled each other early on but the match sprung into life on 25 minutes.

October 15, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought FA Cup replay with Kettering

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought FA Cup replay with Kettering

By Ryan Batty
Sean Cooke’s second half free kick put Nantwich Town in the hat for the FA Cup 1st Round draw after a 1-1 draw with Kettering Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Michael Richens put the visitors in front on the verge of half-time as he was able to stab home following a deflection from a corner.

October 15, 2017
Nantwich Town sign Crewe Alex keeper Will Jaaskelainen on month loan

Nantwich Town sign Crewe Alex keeper Will Jaaskelainen on month loan

Nantwich Town have signed Crewe Alexandra keeper Will Jaaskelainen on a month’s loan.

The deal, confirmed by both clubs today, sees the highly-rated stopper join the Weaver Stadium outfit in time for this weekend’s FA Cup tie.

October 10, 2017
Crewe FC lose 100% record as White Lion move ahead

Crewe FC lose 100% record as White Lion move ahead

Crewe FC lost their 100% record in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The early pace-setters lost 3-2 to new leaders Crewe Ath, whose scorers were Josh Clarke (2) and Jordan Amson.

October 9, 2017
Nantwich young horse rider Madison Heath wins latest title

Nantwich young horse rider Madison Heath wins latest title

Young Nantwich horse rider Madison Heath has won the The Stable Company 138cm Championship

Madison, 12, added another title to her growing collection when she triumphed at the Horse of the Year Show competition.

October 8, 2017
Nantwich Town suffer fifth consecutive league defeat away at Farsley

Nantwich Town suffer fifth consecutive league defeat away at Farsley

By Ryan Batty
Two goals from league top scorer James Walshaw condemned Nantwich Town to their fifth consecutive league defeat.

Farsley Celtic took the lead after 69 minutes as Walshaw side-footed past Reece Quinn.

October 8, 2017