15/05/2026
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Crewe FC are delighted to confirm that the club has been promoted to the North West Counties Football League and will officially become part of the National League System for the 2026/27 season.
This marks a historic moment in the journey of our football club.
Since our formation in 1998, Crewe FC has proudly competed within the Cheshire Football League.
Over nearly three decades, the club has grown from humble beginnings into a community football club supporting players across all age groups, whilst continuing to develop both on and off the pitch.
Promotion into the NWCFL represents the next natural step in that journey.
Over recent years, huge amounts of work have gone into building not only successful football teams, but also creating a long-term home for football through the development of our own facility. This promotion is recognition of the efforts of countless players, coaches, volunteers, committee members, supporters and sponsors who have helped drive the club forward.
Whilst we are excited for the challenge ahead, we also leave the Cheshire Football League with enormous gratitude and respect.
The Cheshire League has played a huge role in shaping Crewe FC as a football club. The competitiveness, standards and support within the league have provided the perfect environment for clubs to develop and progress.
Recent FA Inter-League Cup success only reinforced what we already knew, in that the Cheshire Football League is the strongest Step 7 league in the country.
We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Rob Goodwin-Davy and everybody involved in running the Cheshire Football League.
Robโs support towards Crewe FC over many years has been exceptional and greatly appreciated. His commitment to grassroots and non-league football is a huge reason why the league has earned the reputation it has today.
To every club we have competed against over the years, weโd like to say thank you.
There were battles, rivalries & unforgettable moments throughout our time in the league.
Whilst we may not miss the trips to Whaley Bridge, we will certainly miss being part of such a competitive and respected football environment.
As a club, we recognise that promotion to the NWCFL brings a completely new challenge, both on and off the pitch. Standards, expectations and demands increase significantly, but this is exactly the type of challenge we have worked towards for many years.
This move also forms an important part of the clubโs wider long-term vision of strengthening our player pathway and creating opportunities for players to progress to the highest level possible within Crewe FC.
Thank you to everybody who has supported the club on this journey so far.
We look forward to taking this next step together.
Crewe FC
