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FA investigate alleged racist incident at Nantwich Town game

The FA is currently investigating an alleged racist incident which led to the abandonment of Nantwich Town’s match with Darlaston.

Darlaston players walked off the pitch after 71 minutes as they trailed 3-1 to the Dabbers at the Swansway Stadium.

March 26, 2026
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich earns global honour

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich earns global honour

The family-run Need Golf centre in Nantwich has taken its success to the international stage after being named Toptracer Range of the Year at the 2026 EMEA Awards in Madrid.

Need Golf has been recognised as the number one Toptracer range across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

March 25, 2026
Quiz night returns to Nantwich Town for 12th year

Quiz night returns to Nantwich Town for 12th year

By Jonathan White
The Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) Quiz Night is to return for its 12th year this spring.

The quiz, taking place on Friday 17th April 2026, will kick off at 7:30pm in the Atherton & Associates Suite at Nantwich’s Swansway Stadium.

March 25, 2026
Nantwich Town U18s hit five ahead of cup final showdown

Nantwich Town U18s hit five ahead of cup final showdown

Nantwich Town U18s produced an entertaining display to defeat Chorley FC U18s 5–3 in the North West Youth Alliance at the Swansway Stadium.

In a lively contest on the main pitch, the young Dabbers showed attacking intent throughout, finding the net five times to secure a confidence-boosting victory ahead of their upcoming cup final.

March 23, 2026
Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Sandbach Town are the first team to book their spot in the David Salmon Memorial Trophy final after an impressive 6-2 home win over fellow Premier Division Raven Salvador.

Ryan Dodd scored a brace, as did substitute Lewis Barker. Jack Skupski and Jay Jackson also scored for the home side.

March 23, 2026
Village cricket returns as Wistaston club prepares for new season

Village cricket returns as Wistaston club prepares for new season

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Village Cricket Club is gearing up for another summer as the club prepares to launch its 2026 season.

The club, founded in 1980, play at the Eric Swan Sports Ground & Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane.

March 22, 2026
Nantwich Town game abandoned after alleged racist incident

Nantwich Town game abandoned after alleged racist incident

Nantwich Town’s home game against Darlaston was abandoned in the second half following an alleged racist outburst by someone in the crowd.

The Dabbers were leading 3-1 at the time when a Darlaston player was allegedly a victim of a racist comment from the crowd.

March 22, 2026
Jabbin Dabber boxing show delivers despite venue switch

Jabbin Dabber boxing show delivers despite venue switch

A dramatic last-minute venue change did little to dampen the “Jabbin Dabber Boxing Show”.

The event delivered a memorable night of amateur boxing at Crewe Alexandra, after having to move from its original home at Nantwich Town.

March 17, 2026
Wistaston Tennis Club smashes £15,000 fundraising target

Wistaston Tennis Club smashes £15,000 fundraising target

By Jonathan White
A community tennis club in Wistaston is celebrating after smashing a £15,000 Crowdfunder target to help resurface its courts — unlocking vital match funding from Sport England.

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has now secured the full £15,000 funding contribution needed to resurface its two courts at its Church Lane site.

March 16, 2026
Young Jabbin Dabber boxers face up to Liverpool rivals

Young Jabbin Dabber boxers face up to Liverpool rivals

Young boxers from Jabbin Dabber Club in Nantwich took on rivals Knowsley Vale in Liverpool at the Long Lane Show at Fusion Nightclub.

Among those in action were the Buckley brothers, with 15-year-old Charlie Buckley (65kg) taking on Bobby Green, also 15 and competing at 65kg.

March 14, 2026
Table tennis club joins record-breaking ‘Britain’s Greatest Rally’ challenge

Table tennis club joins record-breaking ‘Britain’s Greatest Rally’ challenge

Members of Crewe Central Table Tennis Club in Nantwich helped smash a nationwide target as players across England came together to celebrate a major milestone in the sport.

The club took part in Britain’s Greatest Rally, a coordinated challenge organised by Table Tennis England, which aimed to collectively achieve 100,000 table tennis rallies in a single day.

March 14, 2026
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