Nantwich Town were cheered to the rafters as they more than held their own for most of their FA Cup 1st Round defeat away at League Two Stevenage.
But they were ultimately undone by superior set-plays and clinical finishing, toppling out of the competition with a 5-0 defeat.
Former Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham has been helping Nantwich Town players prepare for their massive FA Cup 1st round tie at Stevenage.
Higginbotham joined in a recent 1st team training session at the Weaver Stadium.
By Steve Sharman
Two goals inside the opening ten minutes saw Nantwich Town end their losing run in the league with a 3-2 victory over Witton Albion at the Weaver Stadium.
An own goal from Rob Hopley and Sean Cooke saw the hosts take firm control of the game in the opening exchanges.
Nantwich Town will travel to face League Two Stevenage in the FA Cup 1st Round proper if they overcome Kettering in their replay.
The Dabbers were held to a 1-1 draw by Kettering on Saturday in their fourth qualifying round tie at the Weaver Stadium.
By Ryan Batty
Sean Cooke’s second half free kick put Nantwich Town in the hat for the FA Cup 1st Round draw after a 1-1 draw with Kettering Town at the Weaver Stadium.
Michael Richens put the visitors in front on the verge of half-time as he was able to stab home following a deflection from a corner.
Nantwich Town have signed Crewe Alexandra keeper Will Jaaskelainen on a month’s loan.
The deal, confirmed by both clubs today, sees the highly-rated stopper join the Weaver Stadium outfit in time for this weekend’s FA Cup tie.
By Ryan Batty
Two goals from league top scorer James Walshaw condemned Nantwich Town to their fifth consecutive league defeat.
Farsley Celtic took the lead after 69 minutes as Walshaw side-footed past Reece Quinn.
Nantwich Town youth side are following in the footsteps of the first team after defeating Southport at the Weaver Stadium in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup.
Manager Lyndon Wain saw his side progress after a strong performance to defeat the visitors 3-1.
By Steve Sharman
Two goals from winger Matty Chadwick saw visiting Ashton United claim all three points as Nantwich Town slipped to a 3-2 defeat at the Weaver Stadium.
Chadwick opened the scoring after ten minutes before captain Mark Lees doubled the lead soon after with the former then netting a second half penalty to give the visitors a three goal lead.
By Ryan Batty
A super second half goal from sub Steve Jones sent Nantwich Town through to the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round against a difficult Shepshed Dynamo side.
The first half offered little in terms of clear chances for either side, but Dave Cooke’s men turned it up a gear after the interval and came away with a 1-0 win.
Nantwich Town were held to a 1-1 draw by a strong Marine side in wet and windy conditions at the Weaver Stadium.
The Dabbers had taken a first half lead and looked in control despite Marine pressure.
By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town bounced back from midweek defeat to power to a 4-1 victory away at Rushall Olympic.
And victory came after they went behind as early as the fifth minute.
By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town suffered their first home defeat of the season as two goals from striker Liam Hardy saw Buxton win 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium.
Sean Cooke’s deflected free kick gave the home side the lead just three minutes in but Joel Stair’s own goal and a goal either side of half time from Hardy, saw the Bucks claim all three points.
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