Nantwich Town slumped to a second home defeat in three days as they were beaten by a Regan Linney double for FC United of Manchester.
Linney struck early in the first half in bizarre fashion at the Swansway Stadium after just six minutes.
Nantwich Town played out an entertaining goalless draw with FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park to secure their first clean sheet of the season.
The home side, coming in off back-to-back wins, nearly opened the scoring in the very first minute, Regan Linney getting a shot away that was well saved by Louis Grey.
By Liam Price
Nantwich Town made it three wins on the bounce with a 2-0 victory over FC United of Manchester at the Optimum Pay Stadium.
Ewan Bange shot over early on for FC, before Dan Cockerline did the same for Nantwich while almost on the floor, Dan Lavercombe held well.
By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town extended their recent good form with a fine victory in front of a packed and noisy home crowd.
FC United looked to put the pressure on the Nantwich defence from the start.
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 Town’s promotion bid suffered a setback in a home 1-0 defeat by FC United at the Weaver Stadium.
And a bad night was made worse on the final whistle when Dabbers keeper Greg Hall was red-carded, which could rule him out of the next three matches.
By Richard Scott
Returning Dabber Sean Cooke is elated with his return to Nantwich Town for a third spell at the club.
Cooke joined the Dabbers last week from FC United of Manchester.
By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town beat the snow and ice – but couldn’t beat FC United of Manchester despite an excellent performance.
The Dabbers lost 2-1 after an injury time goal from Craig Linfield pinched all three points for FC United.
By James Briscoe Nantwich Town fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat away at FC United in a keenly fought contest at Bury’s Gigg Lane. And it was failed attempt to play offside which was the Dabbers’ downfall, allowing Mike Norton to sneak in an snatch the winner.
Heavy rain has put paid to Nantwich Town’s hopes of hosting Blyth Spartans at the Weaver Stadium. Match officials called the game off after a pitch inspection at the ground at 8am today (February 1).
Nantwich Town have swooped to secure the loan signing of FC United defender Adam Jones. And it comes on the same day top scorer Aaron Burns (pictured) pledged his future to the Dabbers after rivals AFC Fylde made a bid for him.
By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson believes his side deserved at least a point after a hard fought 1-1 draw at home to FC United. Johnson feels the Dabbers performance in front of a bumper crowd showed signs they can compete with the best in the league.
Nantwich Town have strengthened their squad after an uncertain start to 2013-14 campaign. The Dabbers, who sit fourth from bottom in Evo-Stik Premier League, have signed FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson.
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