By Jonathan White, photos by Peter Robinson
Dabbers Women triumph in a thrilling 4-3 comeback against league leaders Altrincham
The Swansway Stadium bore witness to an unforgettable afternoon of football as Nantwich Town FC Women staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 4-3 victory over Altrincham Women FC in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.
In their final home match of the year on Sunday 8th December 2024, the Dabbers defied the odds, battling back from a halftime deficit to stun the league leaders.
The Dabbers scorers were Amanda Fallon (2), sponsored by the NTISA; Libby Bulkeley, sponsored by UstoreallLtd, Nantwich; and Megan Ragdale, sponsored by MRSC Engineering.
Nantwich Town FC Women starting XI: 1. K. Townsend, 2. E. Macdonald, 3. B. Harding, 4. H. Knight, 5. H. Bourne, 6. M. O’Connor (captain), 7. L. Bulkeley, 8. P. Smith, 9. A. Fallon, 10. M. Ragdale, 11. G. Duckworth. Subs: 12. F. Chaffey-Green, 14. A. Hatton, 15. N. Walker, 16. B. Davies.
Dan Mellor, Manager, Nantwich Town FC Women, speaking after the win said:
“You could see today that we hadn’t played in a month, we started slowly but from the minute they scored we controlled the game, created a few half chances and I’d say we were unlucky not to be at least level mid-way through the game.
“Second half again was a slow start, it took us a few minutes to get going but once we did some of the football was really good and our goals were all well worked and accomplished finishes.
“Today we probably weren’t at our fluid best, but our grit and determination to push forwards probably was what won us the game and that’s really pleasing, to win when we don’t play at our best is a good sign because we know as a group we can do better.
“That’s 6 points we’ve taken from the league leaders now and every game is an opportunity to reign them in, I think we’re 9 points behind now with 6 in hand so we know it’s only about what we do and that’s the focus moving forwards.
“Have to finish with massive appreciation to all the fans who braved the weather today, they were certainly our 12th player today and helped us over the line.”
Nantwich Town FC Women fixtures in the near future: Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies Open Age (away, Cheshire FA Womens Cup) 15/12/24, 2:30pm; Wirral United FC Women (home, League) 5/1/2025, 2pm; AFC Crewe Women (home, League) 12/1/25, 2pm; Congleton Town Ladies (away, League) 19/1/25, 2pm; Congleton Town Ladies (home, League) 26/1/25, 2pm; AFC Crewe Women (away, League) 2/2/25, 2pm; Chester FC Women Development (home, League) 9/2/25, 2pm; Northwich Vixens First Women (away, League) 16/2/25, 2pm; Wirral United FC Women (away, League) 23/2/25, 2:30pm; Northwich Vixens First Women (home, League) 9/3/25, 2pm.
Nantwich Town FC Women can offer a friendly atmosphere, full club support, FA qualified coaches, Swansway Stadium 3G pitch, excellent fan base and a family & community ethos. Nantwich Town FC Women always look for quality players to strengthen their first team and their development team.
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