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Mixed results as Nantwich Town U16 girls win but men beaten in cup by Congleton Vale

Mixed results as Nantwich Town U16 girls win but men beaten in cup by Congleton Vale

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town’s new U16 girls side romped to a 4-0 victory against Crosfield Juniors U16s at the Malbank field.

But hours later, the men’s team were beaten 3-0 by Congleton Vale Rovers and knocked out of the Crewe & District FA Challenge Cup.

January 13, 2019
Nantwich Town stun League Two neighbours Crewe Alex in Cup win

Nantwich Town stun League Two neighbours Crewe Alex in Cup win

By Steve Sharman
An inspired goalkeeping display from Fabian Spiess and two goals from Callum Saunders saw Nantwich Town progress in the Cheshire Senior Cup after an excellent 2-1 win over Crewe Alexandra.

January 10, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies hammer Preston Grasshoppers 59-7

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies hammer Preston Grasshoppers 59-7

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies took another stride forward in their quest to become league champions with a dominant performance against Preston Grasshoppers.

Preston nearly caused an upset in an otherwise perfect season for Crewe in the drawn away fixture in October.

January 9, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts start year with fine win over Camp Hill

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts start year with fine win over Camp Hill

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts began the New Year in fine style with a powerful away victory at Camp Hill.

Their 28-37 win was the six consecutive league victory and moves John Farr’s men up to fifth place in the league, just one place below Camp Hill.

January 8, 2019
Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

The top three teams all won in the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division matches.

Square One beat an energetic Willaston White Star 5-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Mike Blundell and goals from Danny Dodd and new signing Dan Croft.

January 6, 2019
Nantwich Town draw at Gainsborough in run up to Crewe Alex Cheshire Cup clash

Nantwich Town draw at Gainsborough in run up to Crewe Alex Cheshire Cup clash

Nantwich Town prepared for their Cheshire Senior Cup clash with Crewe Alexandra with a hard-earned draw away at Gainsborough.

The Dabbers were held to a 0-0 stalemate at sixth-place Gainsborough to maintain a one-point lead at the top of Evo-Stik Premier League.

January 6, 2019
Striker Joe Malkin signs new deal with Nantwich Town

Striker Joe Malkin signs new deal with Nantwich Town

Forward Joe Malkin has signed a new contracted committing his future to Nantwich Town, the club has announced.

Malkin joined the club in the summer from Cammell Laird and scored five goals in December.

January 2, 2019
Salvador bid for second halted in 2-2 draw with Talbot

Salvador bid for second halted in 2-2 draw with Talbot

Salvador missed out on the chance to move into second place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division when they could only draw 2-2 at bottom club Talbot.

Salvador dominated the game played at Barony Park in Nantwich and seemed to be heading to victory thanks to two goals from Kevin Sharp.

December 31, 2018
Joe Malkin brace helps Nantwich Town to Boxing Day win at Stafford

Joe Malkin brace helps Nantwich Town to Boxing Day win at Stafford

By James Brown
Joe Malkin delivered a knock-out punch to Stafford Rangers with a brace on Boxing Day in Nantwich Town’s 4-1 win.

The victory in front of more than 800 supporters consolidated Nantwich’s place at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier Division.

December 27, 2018
Willaston White Star hammer Elworth Park Rangers 7-1

Willaston White Star hammer Elworth Park Rangers 7-1

Willaston White Star hit Elworth Park Rangers for seven in one of just a handful of Crewe Regional Sunday games to survive the rain.

Willaston were helped by Elworth being reduced to just nine men in the Premier Division clash.

December 24, 2018
Nantwich Town beat Basford United to continue perfect festive period

Nantwich Town beat Basford United to continue perfect festive period

By James Brown
Nantwich Town continued a perfect start to a busy festive period with a 3-2 victory over tough opposition in Basford United.

It means Nantwich remain six points clear at the top of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division table.

December 23, 2018
Crewe Alex keeper Jaaskelainen extends Nantwich Town loan

Crewe Alex keeper Jaaskelainen extends Nantwich Town loan

Nantwich Town have extended the loan deal for Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen.

The stopper, who has impressed helping the Dabbers to the summit of Evo-Stik Premier Division, will remain at Weaver Stadium for a further month.

December 19, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintain run with victory over Veseyans

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintain run with victory over Veseyans

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintained their strong winning run with another battling victory over Midlands side Veseyans.

Their 22-10 victory was the fifth consecutive league win, produced in driving rain and biting winter wind at the Vagrants in Willaston.

December 17, 2018