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Division One Wistaston Ath pull off FA Sunday Challenge Cup shock

Division One Wistaston Ath pull off FA Sunday Challenge Cup shock

There were convincing victories for Railway Hotel, Willaston White Star and AFC Leopard in the Crewe FA Sunday Challenge Cup.

But it was Division One side Wistaston Ath who pulled off the shock of the round with 2-1 win over Premier Division Sydney Arms.

December 8, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at high-flying Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at high-flying Ilkeston FC

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town gave a battling performance away at high-flying Ilkeston FC.

But goals from James Reid and Kane Richards either side of a Harry Clayton strike saw the hosts take all three points.

December 7, 2014
Nantwich Tennis Club nets £3,250 grant to serve up better facilities

Nantwich Tennis Club nets £3,250 grant to serve up better facilities

Nantwich Tennis Club has been served with a £3,250 cash boost to help provide ace new facilities!

Club bosses hope the community grant will help attract new members and improve safety at the venue near Alvaston Business Park.

December 4, 2014
Nantwich Town land “League Fair Play Award” for November

Nantwich Town land “League Fair Play Award” for November

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town have won the Northern Premier League Fair Play Award for the month of November.

The Dabbers picked up only two cautions in the month in their four league games, putting them top of the Evo-Stik Premier Division fair play table.

December 2, 2014
Railway Hotel win top-of-the-table clash in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Railway Hotel win top-of-the-table clash in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Railway Hotel maintained their lead in the Premier Division of the Crewe Regional Sunday Football League with 1-0 win over title rivals Square One.

In a tight affair, Railway Hotel looked the sharpest in the first half.

December 1, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at home to high-flying Curzon Ashton

Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at home to high-flying Curzon Ashton

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were beaten 2-1 by second-placed Curzon Ashton, despite proving more than match for them at the Weaver Stadium.

Dabbers boss Danny Johnson was able to name the same 16 that won so convincingly at Belper the previous Saturday.

November 30, 2014
Leopard beaten by Willaston in Premier Knockout Cup

Leopard beaten by Willaston in Premier Knockout Cup

Willaston White Star put their CCFA disappointment behind them in winning 3-2 against AFC Leopard in the Premier Division Knockout Cup.

The Willaston goals came from Asher Moat, Ben Burrows and Henry Blundell, while Ridgard and Duff netted for Leopard.

November 24, 2014
Nantwich Town win 4-1 away at Belper Town

Nantwich Town win 4-1 away at Belper Town

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town put in a sensational performance to beat Belper Town 4-1 as they blew their hosts, writes Richard Scott.

Captain Mark Jones returned for the Dabbers, while Harry Clayton and Mark Winslade started up front with Aaron Burns on the bench.

November 22, 2014
Nantwich Town face relegation battle away at Belper

Nantwich Town face relegation battle away at Belper

Nantwich Town face a crunch game away at relegation rivals Belper Town.

Defeat for the Dabbers, who sit just two points above second from bottom Belper, could see them slip into the bottom places if other results go against them.

November 21, 2014
Willaston White Star bow out of Cheshire FA County Cup

Willaston White Star bow out of Cheshire FA County Cup

Willaston White Star were knocked out of the Cheshire FA County Cup despite leading their round three match for long periods.

They were 2-1 up on Great Float Sports and Social Club thanks to an own goal and a Mike Evans strike.

November 17, 2014
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Ramsbottom United

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Ramsbottom United

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s dreams of playing in the FA Trophy final are over after Ramsbottom United won 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium in the second qualifying round.

In-form Mark Winslade scored his second goal in a week for the Dabbers.

November 16, 2014
Mementoes of Nantwich cricket legend Edwin Steventon to be auctioned

Mementoes of Nantwich cricket legend Edwin Steventon to be auctioned

Mementoes of legendary Nantwich cricketer Edwin ‘Ted’ Steventon are expected to fetch hundreds of pounds at auction.

Steventon was the fast bowler and all rounder who dismissed 1,554 senior A batsmen in his illustrious amateur career.

November 13, 2014
Nantwich Town knocked out of Doodson Sports Cup by Stourbridge

Nantwich Town knocked out of Doodson Sports Cup by Stourbridge

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were knocked out of the Doodson Sports Cup 3-2 at home to Stourbridge, writes Richard Scott.

Second half goals within a minute each other from Mark Winslade and William Richards drew the Dabbers level after George Bowerman and Kristian Ramsey-Dixon had given the visitors the lead.

November 12, 2014