By Jonathan White
Dabbers Women dominate local rivals in resounding 7-0 victory
Nantwich Town FC Women kicked off 2025 in emphatic style, securing a commanding 7-0 win over Congleton Town Ladies in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division on the afternoon of Sunday 19th January.
The match, held at Congleton High School, showcased the Dabbers’ attacking prowess as they cruised to victory in their first fixture of the new year after a series of weather-induced postponements.
The goals came from a variety of contributors, underlining the depth of talent in the Nantwich squad. Amanda Fallon (sponsored by the NTISA) and Megan Ragdale (sponsored by MRSC Engineering) both netted braces, with Fallon demonstrating why she is such a key player, while Ragdale’s clinical finishing added to her growing reputation. Alicia Hatton (sponsored by SugaRich), Grace Duckworth (sponsored by SugaRich), and Libby Bulkeley (sponsored by UstoreallLtd, Nantwich) also joined the scoresheet in what was a dominant performance from start to finish.
Nantwich Town FC Women starting XI: 1. N. Harding, 2. N. Walker, 3. B. Davies, 4. H. Knight, 5. R. Davies (captain), 6. P. Smith, 7. L. Bulkeley, 8. M. Ragdale, 9. A. Fallon, 10. L. Lander, 11. J. Buckley-Ratcliff. Subs: 12. A. Hatton, 14. G. Duckworth, 15. K. Green, 16. A. Mayer, and K. Towsend.
Dan Mellor, Manager, Nantwich Town FC Women, speaking after the win said:
“It’s been a frustrating few months of postponements if I’m speaking honestly and coming into today’s match I was expecting us to be a bit rusty, a little off the pace and maybe a little bit too head strong with excitement of getting back onto the pitch yet the way the girls approached the first half was first class.
“On a tough surface that was difficult to really get our game going we stuck to the plan, we played good football and created numerous chances and were unfortunate to only have a one goal lead at half time. We made a couple of tweaks at the break and within 2 minutes of the restart we reaped our rewards and it was one way traffic from there really and they couldn’t live with our forward play.
“What was most pleasing today was some of the goals we scored were well built up and what you’d call good team goals and a first clean sheet of the season, so overall a very good day.”
With this result, Nantwich Town FC Women continue to make their mark in the league. The club remains committed to fostering a friendly atmosphere and a strong community ethos, while also providing opportunities for talented players to join their ranks.
For upcoming fixtures, visit their official website: https://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/all-women-fixtures/
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