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Chronicling the matches, players and memories of Nantwich Town FC from 1884 to date
38 year old Nantwich striker BYRON HARRISON set to make his 150th appearance for the Dabbers tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
38 year old Nantwich striker BYRON HARRISON set to make his 150th appearance for the Dabbers tomorrow.
A great draw for the Dabbers in the FA Cup - a Cheshire derby at Macclesfield FC.
The first FA Cup clash between the two clubs since 1931.
All three previous encounters were at Macc - and the Silkmen won them all!
Time for change?!
The first FA Cup clash between the two clubs since 1931.
All three previous encounters were at Macc - and the Silkmen won them all!
Time for change?!
September 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A great draw for the Dabbers in the FA Cup - a Cheshire derby at Macclesfield FC.
The first FA Cup clash between the two clubs since 1931.
All three previous encounters were at Macc - and the Silkmen won them all!
Time for change?!
The first FA Cup clash between the two clubs since 1931.
All three previous encounters were at Macc - and the Silkmen won them all!
Time for change?!
🍀 Best of luck to JON MORAN and his squad as the Dabbers open their 19th consecutive campaign as members of the Northern Premier League at Bootle today.
The Dabbers' biggest win at Bootle came in Sept 96 when a John Scarlett hat-trick inspired a 6-0 victory in the NW Counties League First Division.
The Dabbers' biggest win at Bootle came in Sept 96 when a John Scarlett hat-trick inspired a 6-0 victory in the NW Counties League First Division.
August 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🍀 Best of luck to JON MORAN and his squad as the Dabbers open their 19th consecutive campaign as members of the Northern Premier League at Bootle today.
The Dabbers' biggest win at Bootle came in Sept 96 when a John Scarlett hat-trick inspired a 6-0 victory in the NW Counties League First Division.
The Dabbers' biggest win at Bootle came in Sept 96 when a John Scarlett hat-trick inspired a 6-0 victory in the NW Counties League First Division.
DABBERS’ HERITAGE SHOWCASED.
Check out the new display at Nantwich Museum with a mix of artefacts and memorabilia highlighting 140 years of Nantwich Town FC history.
Check out the new display at Nantwich Museum with a mix of artefacts and memorabilia highlighting 140 years of Nantwich Town FC history.
May 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
DABBERS’ HERITAGE SHOWCASED.
Check out the new display at Nantwich Museum with a mix of artefacts and memorabilia highlighting 140 years of Nantwich Town FC history.
Check out the new display at Nantwich Museum with a mix of artefacts and memorabilia highlighting 140 years of Nantwich Town FC history.
19 years ago today … the Dabbers lifted the FA Vase!
May 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
19 years ago today … the Dabbers lifted the FA Vase!
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🔴 Anyone who has passed through the door at Heys in the last 40 years will know our beloved “Mrs O” Well Dolores is about to celebrate her 90th Birthday and we will be playing our part on Saturday at our match v Irlam. So come and join us in marking a Club legends big day🎂🥂
April 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🔴 Anyone who has passed through the door at Heys in the last 40 years will know our beloved “Mrs O” Well Dolores is about to celebrate her 90th Birthday and we will be playing our part on Saturday at our match v Irlam. So come and join us in marking a Club legends big day🎂🥂
46 YEARS AGO TODAY … 24th March 1979
The Dabbers defeated Chorley 3-0 in the old Cheshire County League!
The Dabbers defeated Chorley 3-0 in the old Cheshire County League!
March 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
46 YEARS AGO TODAY … 24th March 1979
The Dabbers defeated Chorley 3-0 in the old Cheshire County League!
The Dabbers defeated Chorley 3-0 in the old Cheshire County League!
75 YEARS AGO TODAY
There was a crowd of nearly 1,000 at Moss Lane to watch a Mid-Cheshire League Cup tie as the Dabbers went down 7-2 to Alty Reserves
There was a crowd of nearly 1,000 at Moss Lane to watch a Mid-Cheshire League Cup tie as the Dabbers went down 7-2 to Alty Reserves
March 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
75 YEARS AGO TODAY
There was a crowd of nearly 1,000 at Moss Lane to watch a Mid-Cheshire League Cup tie as the Dabbers went down 7-2 to Alty Reserves
There was a crowd of nearly 1,000 at Moss Lane to watch a Mid-Cheshire League Cup tie as the Dabbers went down 7-2 to Alty Reserves
The Dabbers are at home to Kidsgrove Athletic tonight. Don’t want to tempt fate but we’ve not lost to ‘Grove since 2001.
January 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Dabbers are at home to Kidsgrove Athletic tonight. Don’t want to tempt fate but we’ve not lost to ‘Grove since 2001.
The heritage & magic of the FA Cup!
In October 1890, Nantwich defeated a Linfield side containing NINE current and future Irish internationals (including the legendary Sam Torrans) with Ted Hinde making it 5-4 in the last minute!
In October 1890, Nantwich defeated a Linfield side containing NINE current and future Irish internationals (including the legendary Sam Torrans) with Ted Hinde making it 5-4 in the last minute!
January 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The heritage & magic of the FA Cup!
In October 1890, Nantwich defeated a Linfield side containing NINE current and future Irish internationals (including the legendary Sam Torrans) with Ted Hinde making it 5-4 in the last minute!
In October 1890, Nantwich defeated a Linfield side containing NINE current and future Irish internationals (including the legendary Sam Torrans) with Ted Hinde making it 5-4 in the last minute!
The Dabbers will be hoping to extend their 10 match home unbeaten run in the league when Wythenshawe Town visit the Swansway Stadium tomorrow evening.
Still some way to equal the 21 match post-war sequence for unbeaten home league games!
Still some way to equal the 21 match post-war sequence for unbeaten home league games!
January 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Dabbers will be hoping to extend their 10 match home unbeaten run in the league when Wythenshawe Town visit the Swansway Stadium tomorrow evening.
Still some way to equal the 21 match post-war sequence for unbeaten home league games!
Still some way to equal the 21 match post-war sequence for unbeaten home league games!
Dabbers squad from October 1991. Local football legend Pete Ward was Manager with Bob Askey his assistant.
December 24, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Dabbers squad from October 1991. Local football legend Pete Ward was Manager with Bob Askey his assistant.
Tomorrow marks the 140th anniversary of the Dabbers first ever competitive match.
On 13th December 1884, Nantwich made the trip to Bollington White Star for a First Round tie in the Cheshire Senior Cup. The home side won 4-3.
On 13th December 1884, Nantwich made the trip to Bollington White Star for a First Round tie in the Cheshire Senior Cup. The home side won 4-3.
December 12, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Tomorrow marks the 140th anniversary of the Dabbers first ever competitive match.
On 13th December 1884, Nantwich made the trip to Bollington White Star for a First Round tie in the Cheshire Senior Cup. The home side won 4-3.
On 13th December 1884, Nantwich made the trip to Bollington White Star for a First Round tie in the Cheshire Senior Cup. The home side won 4-3.
Storm Darragh permitting, Dabbers striker BYRON HARRISON is in line to make his 100th Nantwich appearance at Wythenshawe Town.
With 33 goals in 99 matches, his strike rate of 1 in 3 is pretty impressive.
📸 Jonathan White
With 33 goals in 99 matches, his strike rate of 1 in 3 is pretty impressive.
📸 Jonathan White
December 6, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Storm Darragh permitting, Dabbers striker BYRON HARRISON is in line to make his 100th Nantwich appearance at Wythenshawe Town.
With 33 goals in 99 matches, his strike rate of 1 in 3 is pretty impressive.
📸 Jonathan White
With 33 goals in 99 matches, his strike rate of 1 in 3 is pretty impressive.
📸 Jonathan White
50 YEARS AGO TODAY … 30//11/1974
A dismal day for the Dabbers with a disappointing defeat to Marine. The mercurial Rob Hughes netted a consolation in the Cheshire County League at Crosby as Nantwich lost 4-1.
A dismal day for the Dabbers with a disappointing defeat to Marine. The mercurial Rob Hughes netted a consolation in the Cheshire County League at Crosby as Nantwich lost 4-1.
November 30, 2024 at 7:15 AM
50 YEARS AGO TODAY … 30//11/1974
A dismal day for the Dabbers with a disappointing defeat to Marine. The mercurial Rob Hughes netted a consolation in the Cheshire County League at Crosby as Nantwich lost 4-1.
A dismal day for the Dabbers with a disappointing defeat to Marine. The mercurial Rob Hughes netted a consolation in the Cheshire County League at Crosby as Nantwich lost 4-1.
30 YEARS AGO TODAY … 23/11/1994
The Dabbers racked up a 4-2 home win over Bradford (Park Avenue) in the Tennents Floodlit Trophy. Brian Ellershaw, Joey Hunt and Terry McPhillips (2) grabbed the Nantwich goals.
The Dabbers racked up a 4-2 home win over Bradford (Park Avenue) in the Tennents Floodlit Trophy. Brian Ellershaw, Joey Hunt and Terry McPhillips (2) grabbed the Nantwich goals.
November 23, 2024 at 9:04 AM
30 YEARS AGO TODAY … 23/11/1994
The Dabbers racked up a 4-2 home win over Bradford (Park Avenue) in the Tennents Floodlit Trophy. Brian Ellershaw, Joey Hunt and Terry McPhillips (2) grabbed the Nantwich goals.
The Dabbers racked up a 4-2 home win over Bradford (Park Avenue) in the Tennents Floodlit Trophy. Brian Ellershaw, Joey Hunt and Terry McPhillips (2) grabbed the Nantwich goals.
Good luck to Mark Lawton who featured for the Dabbers in the late 80s. After enjoying success at the helm of AFC Alsager, Mark has been appointed Manager of NW Counties League side Foley Meir.
(Thanks to @richscottmedia.bsky.social)
(Thanks to @richscottmedia.bsky.social)
November 20, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Good luck to Mark Lawton who featured for the Dabbers in the late 80s. After enjoying success at the helm of AFC Alsager, Mark has been appointed Manager of NW Counties League side Foley Meir.
(Thanks to @richscottmedia.bsky.social)
(Thanks to @richscottmedia.bsky.social)