1874 NORTHWICH have been rewarded by the North West Counties League for reaching the end of last month without losing.

Officials announced yesterday, Thursday, that Ian Street’s side had been chosen as the Premier Division’s Club of the Month for January.

They recorded home wins against Ashton Athletic and Hanley Town either side of a 1-1 draw at Maine Road.

A Cheshire FA Senior Cup success against higher-ranked Northwich Victoria, in the teams’ first meeting since 1874 were formed four years ago, completed a successful start to a new year.

It marks the second time this season that 1874 have won the divisional prize after scooping the award in August.