After a busy bank holiday weekend, Avro return to action this Saturday, 30th August, with a break away from league action as they host Nantwich Town in the FA Cup. After the previous round victory away at Bradford Park Avenue, The Ro equalled their current best FA Cup run by reaching The First Round Qualifying and will be hoping to go one better and create a new club record.
After a difficult run which saw Avro lose away to Bootle and at home to Shifnal Town recently, Grant Shenton will be hoping that The FA Cup can provide a positive distraction for The Ro, a competition that any team would be honoured to compete in. It is set to be a difficult afternoon against fellow Northern Premier League West side, Nantwich Town. However, with a positive record against The Dabbers, Avro will be hoping this can see them through to the next stage of the cup.
Nantwich Town:
Based at The Swansway Stadium, Nantwich Town were founded in 1884 and have been ever present figures of The Northern Premier League system in recent years. With Jon Moran at the helm, The Dabbers are hoping this is the season they can finally claim promotion to The Northern Premier League. After being in the play-off places for so long last season, their end of season form saw them drop out of the play-offs and ultimately finish 8th in the league, a point behind The Ro. They have had strong runs in the FA Cup in the past, reaching the First Round proper in the 2011/12 season. After beating Ramsbottom United, Northwich Victoria, Kendal Town and Nuneaton Town they were drawn against MK Dons. This is where their kmpressive run came to an end, losing 6-0.
Head to Head:
When Avro first met Nantwich Town, it marked the first ever league fixture for Avro in The Northern Premier League West, and The Ro marked it in style with a 1-0 win at The Vestacare thanks to a goal from Joe Rathbone. They’ve met on 3 occasions since with Avro remaining unbeaten. Both fixtures at Nantwich Town have resulted in 1-1 draws while the reverse fixture at The Vestacare last season saw Avro win 2-1 thanks to goals from AJ Warburton and Gerry Ebhote. Avro will be hoping to maintain this unbeaten streak against Nantwich Town and doing so will see Avro book their place in the Second Round Qualifying round of The FA Cup.
Details:
Avro v Nantwich Town
Saturday 30th August 2025
Kick Off 15:00
The Vestacare Stadium, OL8 2AJ
The Emirates FA Cup
Adults £10, Concessions £8, U21s £6, U16s £3, U8s FREE
