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Nantwich Town Women beaten by Runcorn Linnets in final away match

Nantwich Town Women beaten by Runcorn Linnets in final away match

Nantwich Town Women suffered a rare setback as the Dabbers were beaten 2–1 by Runcorn Linnets in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

The defeat came in Nantwich’s final away match of the season at the Apec Taxis Stadium in Runcorn.

March 9, 2026
George & Dragon reach Premier Division cup final

George & Dragon reach Premier Division cup final

George and Dragon beat Sandbach Town 3-1 to set up the final against Cooper Buckley in the Premier Division Cup.

The George goals were scored by Zak Billinge with a brace and Jay Roberts. The Sandbach goal was scored by Kieran Stanley.

March 9, 2026
Nantwich Town beat in-form Newcastle 1-0 at home

Nantwich Town beat in-form Newcastle 1-0 at home

An early penalty by Byron Harrison was enough to give Nantwich Town all three points at home to Newcastle Town.

The victory moves the Dabbers up to ninth in Northern Premier League West, but still 14 points off the play-offs.

March 8, 2026
Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Two former professional footballers and Nantwich residents have teamed up to launch a new business to help sportspeople find new careers.

Joe Davis, son of former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town manager Steve, and Tim Alexander are set to launch an AI platform from new premises on Welsh Row.

March 8, 2026
James and Sophie Need - England Golf Awards (pic courtesy of Need Golf)

Cheshire Golf and Need Golf Centre crowned at annual awards

Cheshire Golf Ltd has been named County of the Year at the prestigious England Golf Awards.

And Nantwich-based Need Golf Centre, near Reaseheath, was also a winner, scooping Facility of the Year Award.

March 4, 2026
Amanda Fallon fires Nantwich Town Women closer to title glory

Amanda Fallon fires Nantwich Town Women closer to title glory

Nantwich Town Women moved a step closer to league glory with a commanding 4-1 victory over Warrington Town in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

In their penultimate home match of the 2025/26 campaign, the Dabbers showed resilience and quality to claim a crucial three points that keeps them firmly on course for the title.

March 2, 2026
Cooper pressure on George & Dragon in Premier Division race

Cooper pressure on George & Dragon in Premier Division race

Cooper continue to put pressure George and Dragon for top spot in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division after beating Alderman FC at home.

Josh Lane scored a brace, Luke Gillan, Max Tudor and club secretary Ashley Edwards got the goals in their 5-0 victory.

March 1, 2026
Nantwich Town face trip to Shifnal on February 28th

Nantwich Town face trip to Shifnal on February 28th

Nantwich Town face a trip to Shifnal to end February, hoping to build on their 2-2 draw with Trafford last weekend.

They may not have caught the attention of some of the other promoted teams like Bury and Lower Breck, but it’s still been an impressive first season in the NPL West for Shifnal.

February 27, 2026
Players competing at Need Golf Centre

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich shortlisted for national honour

The Need Golf centre in Reaseheath near Nantwich has been shortlisted for a top national England Golf award.

The centre, off the main route between Nantwich and Worleston, is nominated for Top 3 Golf Facilities in England.

February 24, 2026
Cooper Buckley beat Nantwich Pirates in cup semi-final

Cooper Buckley beat Nantwich Pirates in cup semi-final

Cooper Buckley and Nantwich Pirates went head to-head in the semi-final of the Premier Division Cup, with Cooper emerging victorious.

The entertaining game delivered nine goals but Cooper Buckley came out on top with a 6-3 win.

February 23, 2026
Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Three young Jabbin Dabber boxers from Nantwich did their club proud with bouts at a recent show.

Gregory Haelis, Joseph Woodward and Henry Stokes all took part at Whitby Club in Ellesmere Port in the club’s home event.

February 20, 2026
Bev’s Bunting launches new Nantwich Town merchandise

Bev’s Bunting launches new Nantwich Town merchandise

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town fans can show their colours in style with a new range of Nantwich Town Football Club merchandise.

The items are available on men’s first team matchdays at the Swansway Stadium in the Green Rock Group Fan Zone

February 20, 2026
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away by strugglers Clitheroe

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away by strugglers Clitheroe

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town slipped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat away at Clitheroe who won for the first time in six games.

The Dabbers made only one change from the 2-0 win at Chasetown at the weekend with Fenton Green replacing Paddy Jarrett.

February 19, 2026