Northern Premier League

DABBERS WIN THIRD ON TROT

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 January 2026

DIV 1 WEST
CONGLETON TOWN 0 NANTWICH TOWN 2
By Alan Grimes

NANTWICH Town became just the third team to win at Congleton thanks to goals at both ends of the match.
The visitors took a controversial lead after eight minutes, with Congleton Town player-manager Richard Duffy on the deck with a head injury. The referee played on, and Byron Harrison headed home.
Nantwich had a couple of additional chances to extend their lead but found the home keeper in good form.
As the first half wore on, Congleton started to push forward with Matty Gillam trying to lob Ben Garratt, but it bounced ju...

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