Two goals each for Joe Malkin and Callum Saunders helped Nantwich Town through to the FA Cup second qualifying round.
The Dabbers faced a tricky opponent in Tividale FC, based in Dudley in West Midlands.
Nantwich’s British GT Championship driver Jordan Witt enjoyed more Donington Park success with his fourth Silver Cup podium finish of the year in round six.
Witt overcame a tricky qualifying session in impressive style, starting 11th overall after sustaining a luckless tyre blow-out in the grid-determining run.
The Crewe Regional Sunday League finally got underway and two of three new teams in the league were in action.
In the Premier Division, The Lions (formerly White Lion Ford Lane) went down 0-6 to George and Dragon, whose scorers were Charlie Hatton (3), Robbie Hatton (2) and Joe Duckworth.
By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town kicked off their Northern Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw away at FC United Of Manchester.
And Dabbers boss Dave Cooke described the match as “a great advert for the league” as both sides battled out a competitive draw at Broadhurst Park.
Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt returns to Donington Park this weekend seeking more British GT Championship success.
Donington was the scene of Witt’s maiden Silver Cup victory and first outright podium in the series last month.
Cheshire Senior Cup holders Nantwich Town have been given a bye into the next round.
The Dabbers are among seven teams to be given a bye through to round two which is not scheduled to take place until January.
The Crewe Regional Sunday Football League is to return to action this weekend after a six-month layoff due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Accountancy firm Alextra Group have renewed their sponsorship support for Nantwich Town.
The practice based in Crewe is continuing to partner the Dabbers through the 2020/2021 season.
By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten by an own goal as they hosted newly promoted Altrincham FC in their final pre-season game.
Mike Koral had the first chance as he got possession in the away box within the first 10 minutes of the game.
Nantwich twin sisters India and Georgie Perris-Redding have been snapped up by Sale Sharks Women ahead of their first season in the Premier 15s competition.
Georgie and India are familiar faces around Carrington as they both work with the club’s community department.
By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town suffered penalty heartbreak after drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes away at Wythenshawe Amateurs.
The Dabbers got off to the best possible start in their FA Youth Cup Preliminary round tie, taking the lead after just 42 seconds.
By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten 2-1 by higher league Southport FC in a pre-season friendly at the Weaver Stadium.
The Dabbers hosted the Sandgrounders in their penultimate pre-season friendly before the start of the new 2020-21 Northern Premier League campaign on September 19.
Nantwich Town were beaten by a late goal at Leek in their latest pre-season encounter.
The Dabbers had been pressing for a winner themselves when they caught by a pot-shot at goal which hit the Nantwich keeper into the path of a Leek player.
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