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Nantwich Town defeat Runcorn Linnets 3-1 at Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town defeat Runcorn Linnets 3-1 at Swansway Stadium

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town returned to winning ways in the league with a 3-1 victory over Cheshire rivals Runcorn Linnets.

An astonishing five-minute spell saw Dabbers go down 1-0 before turning it around to lead and eventually win.

October 11, 2023
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Nantwich Town boost match day security after pyrotechnic incident

Nantwich Town says it is increasing security at tonight’s match with Cheshire rivals Runcorn Linnets.

It follows an incident involving a pyrotechnic which was thrown during Runcorn’s game away at Hednesford Town on Saturday.

October 10, 2023
Nantwich Town Women lose to Chester Development

Nantwich Town Women lose to Chester Development

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women lost 2-4 to Chester FC Women Development in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

Meg Rowley scored both of the Dabber’s goals in the defeat at the Swansway Stadium.

October 9, 2023
Nantwich Town reach FA Trophy first round with penalty shoot out win

Nantwich Town reach FA Trophy first round with penalty shoot out win

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town are in to the First Round Proper of the FA Trophy after a dramatic win on penalties following a goalless draw with Bradford (Park Avenue).

In the first 10 minutes, a quick Avenue corner caught the Dabbers napping, Scott Moloney was forced into a save with his feet.

October 8, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a comfortable home win against Altrincham and Kersal in their fifth league fixture of the season.

Both sides had made good starts to the season and Crewe expected a tough battle.

October 3, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Sandbach Town advanced to the next round of the Presidents Cup with a 3-0 win against NHB in which all three goals were scored before the half.

The goalscorers were Frazer Swale, Connor Sutherland and Connor Taylor.

October 1, 2023
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Cup by Chester

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Cup by Chester

Nantwich Town suffered last minute heartache as they were knocked out of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion by Chester.

The hosts hit a late late winner just as it looked like the Dabbers were going to take their Cheshire neighbours to a replay.

October 1, 2023
Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England head coach in December 2022 was greeted with mixed emotions among the English fans.

The new boss has had a few bad results since taking the wheel at Twickenham Stadium, but England are starting to show signs of life under the Cumbrian.

September 28, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts secured a fine 14-8 victory away at local neighbours Whitchurch in a tightly fought contest.

In form Crewe went into the match having gained maximum points from their first three games.

September 27, 2023
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop honours in the Dee Mile race

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop honours in the Dee Mile race

Two Nantwich Seals swimmers were Dee-lighted after scooping podium places in the annual Dee Mile river race.

Emma Duff and Caroline Evans dominated in the choppy waters of the Dee in Chester to come first and third.

September 26, 2023
Cheshire East bids to build new 3G pitch at Crewe playing fields

Cheshire East bids to build new 3G pitch at Crewe playing fields

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is hoping to make a formal application for funding for a 3G pitch at a Crewe playing field next year – once it has secured a development partner.

The council says there is a shortfall of two 3G pitches within the Crewe area.

September 26, 2023
Nantwich Town beat Dunston to progress in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town beat Dunston to progress in FA Trophy

A brace by Kai Evans helped Nantwich Town reach the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

They ran out 2-1 winners over Dunston in a keenly fought contest at the Swansway Stadium.

September 25, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Four games in the Premier Division produced plenty of goals, with two matches postponed due to a shortage of referees.

Reigning champions George & Dragon travelled to Wheelock to play newly promoted Sandbach Town, who acquitted themselves well in the first half with the score 0-1 at half time.

September 25, 2023