By Jonathan White, photo by Peter Robinson
League leaders Nantwich Town FC Women delivered another statement performance with a commanding 6-1 victory over Wirral Phoenix Women at the Swansway Stadium in North West Women’s Regional League Division One South on Sunday 15th February 2026.
Manager Dan Mellor made two changes from the previous league outing, naming a strong starting XI as the Dabbers looked to tighten their grip at the top of Division One South. Poppy Emery returned to the bench after injury, while new signing Corie Mather was also among the substitutes.
The hosts were in ruthless form from the outset and raced into a 3-1 half-time lead after a dominant opening 45 minutes. Although Wirral briefly threatened to make a contest of it with a goal, Nantwich’s response was emphatic.
Leading the charge once again was prolific striker Amanda Fallon (sponsored by the NTISA), who netted a clinical hat-trick to take her tally to an astonishing 35 goals for the season. Further strikes from Katie Greenwood (sponsored by Steven Jackson), Levi Lander (sponsored by FrontGuyGary) and substitute Alicia Hatton (sponsored by SugaRich) completed the rout and secured three more vital points.
Tabby Rushton produced a commanding display at the back and was named GOAT Nantwich Player of the Match, earning a £50 voucher courtesy of local High Street bar GOAT.
Speaking after the game, Mellor said:
“I thought we started the game really well and set the tone early. We had a little dip after that and credit to Wirral, they stayed in the game and got themselves back into it with the penalty. What I was really pleased with was our response, the third goal to make it 3-1 was an outstanding team goal and from that moment on it was all us.
“I was delighted with Corie on her debut at right back, she was excellent and fitted in seamlessly. Amanda was clinical again and a hat-trick to take her to 35 goals for the season says everything about her quality and consistency. Gricey on the right was so dangerous in the first 45 and Tabby was outstanding and won all her duels.
“Overall, a very good afternoon’s work now it’s onto the next one.”
The result keeps the Dabbers top of the table on 38 points from 15 matches, boasting an impressive record of 12 wins, two draws and just one defeat, alongside a formidable +52 goal difference.
The Dabbers are at the business end of the 2025/2026 season with just 3 more League fixtures remaining: Warrington Town FC Women (home, 1st March, 2pm kick-off); Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies (away, 8th March, 2pm); Manchester Laces (home, 22nd March, 2pm).
Fans can keep up to date with all the latest Dabbers Women’s news, match action and behind-the-scenes content on the team’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NTFCLadies.
Full fixture details are also available on the Nantwich Town FC website: https://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/all-women-fixtures/.
For anyone inspired by the team’s success, Women’s Recreational Football sessions take place every Tuesday from 8–9pm on the Swansway Stadium pitch. Open to anyone aged 16 and over, the sessions focus on fitness, fun and football. Further details are available via email at: [email protected].