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Motors visit Nantwich Town in their first away trip

By Ethan Hoijord

Vauxhall Motors face Nantwich Town, away from home, on Tuesday night.

The Motormen started their Northern Premier League campaign with a two-all draw at The VanEupen Arena on the weekend against Witton Albion.

Conor Harwood opened the scoring, in the first half, with his head and Michael Burkey got his side back in front, immediately after the break, linking up excellently with Lewis Buckley. However, a late Witton penalty was the cause for dropping two points.

The performance was a significant improvement on the one put in away at West Didsbury in The FA Cup, manager Mick McGraa will be hoping that his side continue to move forwards.

Nantwich, managed by Paul Carden, were relegated into the division last season thus will be hoping to get off to a great start in the division at their home ground.

Nantwich Town FC Factfile:
Nickname: The Dabbers, due to being an important location for the manufacturing of leather goods.
Formed: 1884.
Ground: The F. Ball Community Stadium (home of Leek Town, temporary groundshare whilst Nantwich get a new All Weather Pitch)
Manager: Paul Carden was appointed earlier this year following his time at AFC Telford and Warrington Town.
Last season: Relegated from the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
Did you know: In 1995, Andy Locke scored the fastest ever FA Cup hat trick, against Droylsden, in 2 minutes 20 seconds.
Record attendance: 5,121 v Winsford United in 1921 at Kingsley Fields.
Honours: FA Vase winners, 2006. 6x Cheshire Senior Cup Winners.