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Nantwich Town plaque marks site of historic FA Cup tie with Liverpool

Nantwich Town plaque marks site of historic FA Cup tie with Liverpool

Nantwich Town have created a plaque to commemorate the club’s first ground – and a bit of history with current Premier League champions Liverpool!

The blue plaque marks the very ground Liverpool played their first ever FA Cup tie – against Nantwich at the Jackson Avenue venue.

October 7, 2020
Nantwich Town sign striker McGowan from 1874 Northwich

Nantwich Town sign striker McGowan from 1874 Northwich

Nantwich Town have signed striker Scott McGowan from 1874 Northwich.

The 33-year-old striker arrives at Nantwich having scored a club record 128 goals in just 189 appearances in just over four seasons with the Mid Cheshire club.

October 6, 2020
Newly promoted Raven win in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Newly promoted Raven win in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Newly promoted The Raven had a commendable 2-1 win at Betley in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.

Goals from Gary Pownall and Josh Wynne helped them to victory in the Premier Division clash.

October 6, 2020
Nantwich Town game postponed after player tests positive for Covid-19

Nantwich Town game postponed after player tests positive for Covid-19

Nantwich Town’s midweek clash against Gainsborough has been postponed after a Dabbers player tested positive for Covid-19 virus.

A number of players underwent tests yesterday after some reported feeling unwell after their FA Cup victory against Barwell on Saturday.

October 5, 2020
Nantwich Town step closer to FA Cup 1st Round with victory over Barwell

Nantwich Town step closer to FA Cup 1st Round with victory over Barwell

By Liam Price
Joe Mwasile’s first half goal against Barwell was enough to see Nantwich Town through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup for the fourth time in the last five seasons.

October 4, 2020
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) staged its annual Finals Day on the two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

Bill Heath (WJTC Chairman) presented the trophies outdoors to the winners.

October 2, 2020
Nantwich Town unveils new sponsor signing

Nantwich Town unveils new sponsor signing

Nantwich Town have unveiled a new sponsor in local company Nantwich Refrigeration Services.

The firm is now sponsoring the Man of the Match (MOTM) award for the rest of the 2020-21 season.

October 2, 2020
British GT 2020 - Round 3 - Brands Hatch, UK
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Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt gears up for Snetterton weekend

Silver Cup challenger Jordan Witt aims to keep his 2020 title ambitions on track in the penultimate event of the British GT Championship season at Snetterton this weekend.

Nantwich man Witt is fourth in the class standings ahead of the two one-hour races at the Norfolk track.

October 2, 2020
Late goals earn Nantwich Town dramatic win over Buxton

Late goals earn Nantwich Town dramatic win over Buxton

Nantwich Town hit two late goals to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat at home to Buxton.

The Dabbers bagged a leveller on 86 minutes and then won all three points with a winner two minutes from time.

September 30, 2020
Faddiley beat The Raven after scoring in just 13 seconds

Faddiley beat The Raven after scoring in just 13 seconds

Faddiley triumphed in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after scoring in just 13 seconds!

Their clash with The Raven, which was arranged at short notice, didn’t take long to spark into life.

September 27, 2020
Nantwich Town cruise to 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic

Nantwich Town cruise to 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town’s first home game didn’t disappoint a near full capacity crowd as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Stalybridge Celtic.

The Dabbers came out of the blocks early with Joe Malkin and Koral having chances in the opening minutes.

September 26, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant heads to Silverstone in sixth place

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant heads to Silverstone in sixth place

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant heads to Silverstone this weekend after a fine showing at Thruxton which as left him in sixth place in the BTCC Championship.

Oliphant was rewarded with a trio of top eight finishes, banking him a solid haul of points.

September 24, 2020
Sponsored walk raises funds for Nantwich Town Wolves

Sponsored walk raises funds for Nantwich Town Wolves

By Jonathan White
Players and friends of Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired Football Club completed a 42-mile walk to raise money for the club.

The annual walk started in Nantwich and finished in Hayfield in the Peak District.

September 23, 2020