The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty Four

From Sunday 28th February

 Welcome to Edition Twenty Four of The Tuesday Round-Up bringing you all of the women’s football action across the East for this the last Sunday in February with clubs gearing up for a final push for points.  The FA Women’s Cup saw 7 ties spread out all over England reach the 4th Round Proper, the 9 sides from FAWSL 1 join the competition in the next round. The finalists have been decided to contest the Norfolk Women’s County Cup. I recent edition’s of The Tuesday Round-Up I have been going on about how busy the end of the season is going to be for several clubs getting behind with their fixtures in their leagues, of course the opposite applies to a few with February drawing to a close, so too are their fixtures and a few thing’s are starting to look clearer in the battle for the top or bottom in most leagues. Just a handful of postponements too as the days lengthen and the weather slowly begins to improve, so plenty of games to bring you, let’s get started.

 FA Women’s Cup

Of the 7, 4th Round Proper, FA Women’s Cup ties taking place this Sunday, 3 involved teams playing in the FAWPL Southern Division. It was an all FAWPL tie for FAWPL Southern Division leaders, Brighton & Hove Albion WFC drawn at home for the 3rd consecutive round of the FA Women’s Cup. Had thrashed FAWSL 2 side Oxford United Women by a huge 10-0 margin in the last round. Was a long journey to the south coast for Blackburn Rovers Ladies who play in the FAWPL Northern Division. 

Kate Natkiel gave the home side the perfect start scoring from distance in the opening 3 minutes, created more chances during the 1st half hitting the woodwork but couldn’t add to their advantage before half-time. Blackburn Rovers fought hard to get back into the match getting themselves back on level terms on 66 minutes with Lynda Shepherd converting from the penalty spot to make it 1-1. Into the final 10 minutes and Brighton & Hove Albion WFC restored their lead, Amy Taylor seeing her shot from distance go through the goalkeepers gloves and into the back of the net the final score 2-1. The draw for the 5th Round of the FA Women’s Cup was made on Monday and a club form the FAWPL will be guaranteed a spot in the quarter finals as Brighton & Hove Albion WFC were drawn at home to play the only other FAWPL side to make it through, Sporting Club Albion Ladies from the FAWPL Northern Division who beat FAWSL 2 newcomers Sheffield FC Ladies 3-1 away from home.

Charlton Athletic Women had beaten FAWPL Northern Division side Newcastle United WFC 10-0 at home in the previous round, were drawn to play another side from the North East in the 4th Round only away this time as they made the long journey north to play FAWSL 2 side Durham Women FC. Both sides were creating goal scoring chances with both goalkeepers busy. Durham Women FC  took the lead on 20 minutes, Beth Hepple curling a shot from the edge of the box home, the lead didn’t last long as Charlton Athletic responded 6 minutes late Gemma Shepherd pulling the scores back to 1-1. Megan Lynch in the Charlton Athletic goal made two good saves to keep Durham from retaking the lead before Charlton had a chance to go into the lead themselves after they were awarded a penalty. Helen Alderson saved the penalty taken by Shepherd. Durham Women FC scored soon afterwards Natalie Gutteridge putting them 2-1 up at half-time. It wasn’t until the final 5 minutes before Durham made the tie safe Gutteridge netting again to make the final score 3-1. In the 5th Round of the FA Women’s Cup Durham Women FC will be away to FAWSL 1 Notts County Ladies.

 It was also FAWPL v FAWSL 2 in the other FA Women’s Cup 4th Round tie with Totteham Hotspur Ladies from the FAWPL Southern Division hosting Aston Villa Ladies at Cheshunt FC this Sunday. Still building up for the upcoming FAWSL season this was Aston Villa’s 2nd competitive match of the season having beaten Portsmouth FC Ladies in the previous round. Were caught cold right from kick off with a perfectly weighted ball seeing Tottenham’s Bianca Baptiste put through on goal and lobbing advancing goalkeeper Jess Myers from outside the box to score in the opening minute. 

  Aston Villa got into their stride with both sides creating chances finding space out wide if not the final ball into the box. Midway through the 1st half Aston Villa were level breaking from a Tottenham free kick on half way the ball was sent forwards for new signing Destiney Toussaint to latch onto making a run in behind the Tottenham defence to send the ball past goalkeeper Toni-Ann Wayne coming to the edge of her box to make it 1-1 at the break. Tottenham were to regain the lead in the 2nd half catching the Aston Villa defence static after a couple of pauses for injuries to be treated Baptiste was put through again to lob the keeper from outside the box for the 2nd time in the match. The game was end to end Aston Villa looking to get back into it won a corner with 7 minutes left a great in swinging delivery was met at the far post by midfielder Mollie Rouse who bundled her header over the line 2-2 the final whistle blew sending the match into extra time. The 1st period saw no more goals. Early in the 2nd half of extra-time Aston Villa were attacking up the left from the resulting throw striker Katie Wilkinson was looking to carry the ball across the face of the box looking for space to shoot when she was shoved over the referee pointing to the spot. Wilkinson to take slotted the ball past the diving Wayne to score going 3-2 up turned out to be the winning goal as Aston Villa advance to the 5th Round Proper where they will be at home to fellow FAWSL 2 side Everton Ladies. This game was the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this Sunday, for the whole report click on the link below

Tottenham Hotspur Ladies v Aston Villa Ladies 28/02/16

Five more ties complete the line up for the 5th Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup scheduled to be played on Sunday 20th March are listed below

Birmingham City Ladies v Arsenal Ladies

Doncaster Rovers Belles v Chelsea Ladies

Liverpool Ladies v Manchester City Women

Reading FC Women v Millwall Lionesses

Yeovil Town Ladies v Sunderland AFC Ladies

FAWPL Southern Division

Coventry United Ladies climb above Cardiff City Ladies on goal difference into 3rd spot in the FAWPL Southern Division courtesy of a 4-0 away win at West Ham United Ladies on Sunday. All of their goals coming in the 1st half with Helen Dermody scoring on 7 minutes going on to score again on 18. Marie Gauntlett scored Coventry United Ladies 3rd on 27 with the 4th coming just 3 minutes later Natasha Lynch the goalscorer. Have 3 games in hand on leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC with the gap 11 points. 

Portsmouth FC Ladies are 2 points further back in 5th spot also with 3 games in hand on the leaders following a big win at the weekend a home against their south coast rivals Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Sarah Kempson scored a hat-trick during the match her 1st coming on the 25th minute after Ellie Bloomfield had given Portsmouth FC Ladies the lead 2-0 at half-time Portsmouth scored 4 goals in 10 minutes to put the result beyond doubt, Kempson with 2 goals in 3 minutes on 61 and 64 to complete her hat-trick 3 minutes later Molly Clark netted, with sub Natasha Stephens adding the 6th goal on the 70th minute. Jodie Chubb saw red for two bookable offences late on to compound Plymouth Argyle Ladies day who have a new manager in charge Dave Leonard, bottom of the league without a win since September are 10 points from safety with 6 league games left.

Continuing to do well in their debut season in the FAWPL Southern Division, Essex side C&K Basildon Ladies are comfortable in mid-table picking up another 3 points this Sunday with a long road trip west to play 2nd bottom side Forest Green Rovers Ladies. In a close match a single goal was enough to secure all 3 points, Amy Nash getting the goal 4 minutes before half-time. Queens Park Rangers Ladies travelled down to the South Coast at the weekend to take on Lewes Ladies a place and 3 points above them in 9th going into the game. Both looking to pull clear of the 2 sides below them. Lewes Ladies got off to the perfect start taking the lead in the open 5 minutes with Emma Plewa on target. Hel on to the lead for 70 minutes before Queens Park Rangers Ladies got it back to 1-1 with Danielle Puddefoot striking on 72 minutes the match looked to be heading for a draw but up stepped Queens Park Rangers Ladies captain Elly Maggs to score the winning goal in injury time to give the visitors all 3 points and leapfrog above Lewes Ladies on goal difference.

FAWPL South East Division One

A big game in FAWPL South East Division One with leaders Crystal Palace Ladies taking their unbeaten record in the league to Chatham Town FC taking on 5th placed Gillingham FC Ladies still with title ambitions themselves and plenty of games in hand to try and close the gap. Emma Tune gave the home side the lead midway through the 1st half, curling a free kick in from the edge of the box to put them 1 up. Crystal Palace Ladies were awarded a penalty late in the 2nd half Gemma Bryant scoring from it on 77 minutes to put them back on level terms, neither side could find a late winner the points shared. A point suiting Crystal Palace better as they remain top, Gillingham still have 3 games in hand on them in 5th with the gap to close 12 points. Gillingham FC Ladies defender Charlie Thurston suffered a broken foot during the match but continued playing for 60 minutes, tough as nails, Women’s Football East wishes her a speedy recovery.

 Milton Keynes Dons Ladies remain 2nd a point behind Crystal Palace Ladies having played 3 games more. Were on the road this weekend at The Queen Elizabeth Stadium on Donkey Lane taking on Enfield Town Ladies. 2 goals scored by Leah Cudone were enough to see Milton Keynes Dons Ladies win all 3 points the final score 2-1 Enfield Town Ladies goal scored by Regan Coleman.

Cambridge United WFC continue their good form as they played their final home league match of the season this Sunday hosting 2nd bottom Lowestoft Town Ladies. Stay 3rd in the table despite being held at 0-0 by Lowestoft Town Ladies in the 1st half. Cambridge United WFC came out firing 2nd half and took the lead on 51 minutes Laura Mills with the goal. Captain Laura Bright doubled the lead on 70 minutes from a corner with striker Paige Logie adding a 3rd goal with 12 minutes left to play have played more games than all the teams around them but will have a say in the title race as 3 of their final 4 league games are away to sides in the top 5.

Luton Town Ladies are level with Cambridge United WFC on points in 4th on goal difference. Were at home to Denham United Ladies this Sunday. Striker Joanne Rutherford gave Luton Town Ladies the lead scoring after just 4 minutes. Wasn’t till the 2nd half before the home side doubled their advantage Natasha Fensome heading home to make it 2-0, Erika Byron made sure of the 3 points scoring with 15 minutes left on the clock. 

Eastern Regional Leagues

 The top two in the ERWFL Premier Division met for the 2nd time in a fortnight this Sunday with leaders Billericay Town Ladies at home taking on 2nd placed Stevenage Ladies. The game 2 weeks ago ended goalless. Wasn’t much between the two sides again 1 goal winning the game. A huge result for Stevenage Ladies, Nicole Perschky the heroine scoring the goal to take the 3 points move them level on points with Billericay Town Ladies an inferior goal difference but have 3 games in hand giving them the edge in the race for promotion to the FAWPL.

 AFC Dunstable Ladies move into the top half of the ERWFL Premier Division into 5th showing great league form in 2016 unbeaten in 4 league matches travelling to Essex this Sunday to play Brentwood Town Ladies. Emma Mackie and Charlotte Twydell found the back of the net for Brentwood Town Ladies, 2 goals wasn’t enough however with AFC Dunstable Ladies taking all 3 points with a 3-2 victory, Danielle Carty win a goal 6 minutes into the 2nd half along with a brace from Carly Cowell on 60 and 69 minutes.

 Colchester Town Ladies were at home taking on bottom side Great Wakering Rovers Ladies were 2-0 up inside the opening 5 minutes, Georgia Box striking the ball home inside the 1st minute, Paige Wakefield making it 2-0. Alexandra Brewis-Shephard scored their 3rd goal on the half hour mark. 2nd half Wakefield went on to score 2 more for her hat-trick the final score 5-1.

The ERWFL Division One Cup continues this weekend with 5 games taking place across the 2 groups A & B. Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies are now top of Group A unbeaten in 4 matches played so far a single goal away to Hutton Ladies giving them their 2nd win Katy Judd scoring on her debut.

  Writtle Ladies are 2nd in the group also unbeaten winning 4-0 at home against Sawbridgeworth Town Ladies at the weekend. 2 goals from Amy Simmons plus 1 each for Mia Brisley and Nicola Medici giving the Essex side the 3 points. Bury Town Ladies were leading Group A going into the weekend 2 wins an a defeat to date, were at home at with Stevenage Ladies Reserves the visitors looking for their 1st win in the competition, got the 3 points winning the game 3-0, Leah Littlechild striking twice along with a goal from Alexandria Moir to give them the win. 

 There have been more postponements in Group B so less matches played to date. Offley & Stopsley Women top the group with 2 wins out of 2, won 5-0 away from home this Sunday in Suffolk taking on Long Melford Ladies, Charlene Moreton scoring a hat-trick, Katerina Hamplova and Rianne Townsend-Brown also getting their names on the scoresheet. 

Joint 2nd in Group B are Colney Heath Ladies also with 2 wins from 2 matches played. 2nd on goal difference were away from home too this Sunday a trip to Hoddesdon Owls Ladies. Came away 3-0 winners all the goals coming in the 1st half, Annie Hickey putting Colney Heath Ladies 1 up, Samantha May and quoting the Colney Heath Ladies twitter feed “SCREAMER!!” Sophie Joseph made it 3-0. 

Royston Town Ladies haven’t played a game in the competition to date but start with a victory this Sunday to move them into 3rd place in Group B as they beat Silver End United Ladies 3-1 on home turf, Samantha Tinsley putting them 1 up at half-time went on to score twice more 2nd half to complete her hat-trick, Rebecca Hollocks getting a goal for Silver End 15 minutes into the 2nd half the final score 3-1.

Norfolk

 Both semi-finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup were postponed last weekend, immediately rescheduled for this Sunday the weather alot better across Norfolk both were on. Aylsham FC Ladies from Norfolk Division One were at home against Division Two side Red Rose Ladies. Won the match 3-1 to book their place in the final.

Was a repeat of last season’s final in the other semi-final with Thorpe United Ladies having home advantage over defending Cup holders Acle United Ladies. The team in pink runners up in the competition for 3 out of the last 4 finals made it through to their 3rd successive final edging a very close match scoring to win 1-0 to knock the holders out and set up an all Norfolk Women’s Division One final.

 In Norfolk Women’s Division One itself leaders Brandon Town Ladies remain 7 points clear at the top, faced 2nd placed Wymondham Town Ladies at home this weekend and for the 2nd time this season the pair played out a goalless draw. 4 teams have been in the running for the Norfolk Division One title all season, Brandon Town Ladies are almost played out just one league game left whilst the chasing pack have games in hand Brandon Town Ladies play 4th placed Thorpe United Ladies away in their last league fixture a win would knock Thorpe United out of the running. Either way Brandon Town Ladies will be left as spectators at the top the 3 sides hoping to catch them all playing each other before the season ends, March and April is going to be very interesting.

Elsewhere in Norfolk Women’s Division One the bottom 4 clubs met each other, Bungay Town Ladies win for the 2nd successive Sunday to climb above opponents Lynn Ladies into 5th place, the winning margin 2-0 new signings Ella Hindley and Lauren Matthews with the goals either one in each half. In the clash between the bottom 2 Fakenham Town Ladies welcomed Long Stratton Ladies to Clipbush Park without a win in the league this season the visitors got a point sharing the spoils with the match ending 3-3. Megan Bird, Emily Watts, and Charlie Head with their goals. Nina Batchelor, Sian Sands and Rochelle Woods on target for Fakenham Town Ladies.

In Norfolk Women’s Division Two, North Walsham Angels Ladies in only their 2nd season have secured a top 2 finish in the league winning big at the weekend 8-1 away to bottom side Morley Ladies. Emma Allsopp scored 3 goals, with 2 more from Hope Middleton on her debut, Luci Middleton and Lauren Yarham also scoring. A side that is growing all the time, move back to the top of the table by a point having played 2 games more than rivals Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies.

Sprowston Ladies move 5 points clear in 3rd place in Division Two winning 2-1 at home against Stalham Town Ladies in their penultimate league game, Millie Cursons and Rebecca Kirby with the goals to win them the 3 points. 

 With leaders Harleston Ladies not playing this weekend it gave 2nd placed Gorleston FC Ladies finally getting a run of league matches going a chance to close the gap just 6 league games to date have a 100% win record made it 7 wins out of 7 winning by a comfortable margin 8-1 away to Freethorpe Ladies. Bethany Turner scored a hat-trick with a brace a piece for Samantha Hunn and Kayleigh Byrne a goal form Hayley Muir too completing their total to end February in style.

A much closer scoreline between Dereham Town Ladies and Red Rose United with the visitors coming out the better of a 3-4 game this Sunday coming back from 3-0 down at half time to win the game. In the last match in Division Three this weekend Sprowston Town Ladies lift themselves off the bottom of the table beating their closest rivals in terms of league points 4-0 away from home giving them their 2nd league win of the season.

Suffolk

Jessica Oxlade was on target, scoring 5 goals as leaders East Bergholt United opened up a 6 point lead at the top of the Suffolk Women’s Division, at home to bottom side Ipswich Phoenix Ladies, Kelly Jackson also scored 2 goals with a goal each for Jessica Quinsee and Georgina Longden in a 9-0 win.

 The gap increases as 2nd placed Bacton United Ladies lost at the weekend going down 2-1 at home to Witnesham Wasps Ladies, despite taking a 1-0 lead into half time the visitors came back into the game 2nd half with Emily Steward scoring both of their goals to give them the 3 points.

  Bacton United Ladies losing allowed 3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies to close the gap to them to just a point. Were at home to 2nd bottom side Leiston St Margarets Ladies at the weekend, 2 goals from Lucy Dunnett, with Kirsten Hutchings and Carra Seeley also on target, plus an own goal saw them take the 3 points with a 5-0 win. The title race still wide open in Suffolk, with both Brantham Athletic Ladies and 4th placed Copleston Ladies having games in hand on the leaders whether either can close the gap on East Bergholt United we will see.

Cambridgeshire

No matches in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership or Championship South this Sunday. 2 league matches took place in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North with league leaders Bourne Ladies extending their advantage at the top to 8 points with a 2-0 home win against 4th placed Downham Town Ladies. Claire Lawrenson scored for the 5th league match in a row with Tracey Duxbury-Mead getting the other goal scoring from the penalty spot.

 Also in the Championship North, Swineshead Institute Ladies leapfrog opponents Wisbech St Marys Ladies to move into 5th in the table winning 3-2 at home. Sian Peeling and Jeorgia Carr scored for Wisbech St Marys Ladies but it wasn’t enough with Eleanor Spendlow striking 3 times to win the game for Swineshead Institute.

Elsewhere in Cambridgeshire this weekend it was the quarter finals of the Women’s Junior Invitation Cup. Fulbourn Bluebirds from the Premiership were at home to Championship North side Wisbech Town Ladies, a 1-1 draw saw the game move into extra-time both sides scoring another goal to make it 2-2 and send the match into a penalty shootout. Wisbech Town Ladies advance to the semi-finals winning 2-0 in the end. Kirsty Geal and Krissie Taylor with the goals for Fulbourn Bluebirds.

 Another Premiership knocked out of the Junior Invitation Cup are Huntingdon Town Ladies was a tough ask as they travelled to Championship South side Isleham United Ladies with just 8 players. Did well managing to score, Kallie-Ann Daniels with the goal. Isleham’s numerical advantage proved too much in the end as they found the back of the Huntingdon net twice, Anita Butters and Laura Todd the players on target to seal a 2-1 victory.

Madison Jackson and Amy Newell both scored for Park Ladies in the all Championship South quarter final, were at home against Riverside Rovers Reserves, the 2 goals enough to see them into the semi-finals, Jessica Hill scoring for the visitors it wasn’t enough the final score 2-1.

The last side to complete the semi-final line up are Junior Invitation Cup holders, Cambridge United WFC Reserves. Were away to Championship South side Milton Ladies who they beat in last years final. Cambridge United captain Becca Fay gave her side an early lead scoring from a free kick. Play was delayed for a spell after one of the Milton Ladies players suffered a nasty head injury needing an ambulance, wish her a speedy recovery not nice to hear. When play did eventually resume Milton Ladies got themselves into the lead. Jade Powell pulled it back to 2-2 for Cambridge United to send the match into extra time. The visitors went on to score 2 more goals in the extra period, Sarah Mosley and Hayley Turner with the strikes to put them into the semi-finals, the draw is as follows,

Park Ladies v Wisbech Town Ladies

Isleham United Ladies v Cambridge United WFC Reserves

Scheduled to be played Sunday 13th March with a 1:45pm KO

Essex

The race for the title in the Essex Women’s Premier Division is still wide open with 5 sides still in contention with the games starting to run out. Just the one match taking place in the league this Sunday with Hullbridge Sports Ladies away to bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies. Christina Fragnito scored from the penalty spot, with Broghan Kelly also finding the back of the net as the away side won 2-0 to move back into 2nd place in the table a point behind leaders Chelmsford City Ladies.

 Was quarter-final weekend in the Essex Women’s League Cup, with 3 ties taking place with the three sides 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the Premier Division all going through to the semi-finals beating sides in the lower half of the table. 3rd placed Runwell Hospital Ladies were away taking on Walden Ladies ran out 3-1 winners. 

Current League Cup holders Eastern Avenue Ladies won big at home beating Hutton Ladies Reserves 8-1 to reach the semi-finals whilst 5th placed Collier Row Tigers booked a semi-final place courtesy of a 3-0 win at Lawford Ladies. Will be joined in the semi-finals by either Harlow Ladies or Chigwell Ladies from Essex Division One who play their quarter final next Sunday.

That is because Harlow Ladies were involved in another cup competition this weekend in the semi-final of the Essex Women’s Trophy, were at home playing FC Clacton Girls U18s. Nene McInerney scored a hat-trick on the day with a goal each for Phillipa Stephens and Victoria Hill seeing them into the final winning 5-1. Will play Wickford Town Ladies for the Trophy, the final scheduled for Sunday 20th March with a 3pm KO at Saffron Walden Town FC.

Wickford Town Ladies were at home this weekend in the only match to be completed in Essex Women’s Division One, won comfortably beating Southend Town Ladies 5-0 to record their 8th league win of the season.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

There was league Cup action too in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire with the all Garston Ladies 2nd Round tie finally getting played at the weekend after seeing a number of postponements, Garston Ladies 1st team were drawn against Garston Ladies FC 96 playing in the league below them in the League Cup. No upset for the 1st team as they ran out 7-0 winners, Vikki Duffy, Emma Trill and Lucy Zecchin all scoring 2 goals with Joanne Sharp also on target. Will be away to fellow Beds & Herts Division One side Letchworth Garden City Eagles in the quarter finals. 

Was the quarter final in the other League Cup game played this weekend with Beds & Herts Division One side Hertford Town Ladies travelling to Crawley Green Ladies playing in Division Three. No banana skin here either with Hertford Town Ladies winning 5-0 to join Sherrardswood Ladies and Watton Ladies in the semi-final line-up.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Sherrardswood Ladies join leaders Harvesters FC Ladies on 25 points at the top of the table, have played 2 more league matches. At home against Toddington Rovers Ladies, Laure Marris struck twice on the stroke of half-time and with 10 minutes left after Laura Cousins had opened the scoring for the home side just before in the 1st half. Jade Ryan and Kathryn Jones got on the scoresheet 2nd half before Marris’ 2nd goal winning the game 5-1. Megan Palmer with the goal for Toddington Rovers Ladies.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two, leaders Sharnbrook WFC open up a 5 point link at the top of the table. Faced a tough opponent at home with 3rd placed Hitchin Town Ladies the visitors, had gone 3-0 up against 2nd placed Houghton Athletic Ladies the previous weekend before getting pegged back to 3-3 in the last 10 minutes. Involved in the battle for promotion to the top division Emma Chaffey got on the scoresheet for Hitchin Town Ladies. Two goals in the 1st half from Sharnbrook WFC were enough to win the game Charlotte Mullins on target scoring on 15 minutes with Claire Smith scoring what would be the winning goal on the half hour mark. A 5 point advantage with 4 league matches left to play for Sharnbrook WFC.

Watton Ladies climb up from 6th to 4th in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two beating Woburn Lionesses 2-1 at home. Emma Cater and Francesca Smithers with Watton Ladies goals. Georgia Herrington with the strike for Woburn Lionesses not enough as they fall away from the battle for promotion suffering their 3rd league defeat in a row. Bottom side Evergreen Eagles picked up just their 2nd league point of the season Christie Brewer scoring their goal as they held Royston Town Ladies to a 1-1 draw at home on Sunday. Sophie Hart scoring for the visitors.

 In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Hitchin Belles return to the top of the league moving ahead of Icknield Ladies on goal difference with 11 wins from 11 beating a side hoping for promotion themselves Evergreen Ladies. The visitors had been unbeaten with a 100% win record themselves until recently, now they lose 2 league games in a row. Hitchin Belles winning 3-1, Keira How, Shannon Page and Sophie Fairburn putting the ball into the back of the net. Tamara Williams with Evergreen Ladies goal 4 minutes into the 2nd half.

That defeat for Evergreen Ladies coupled with a win for Bedmond Ladies sees them drop to 5th in the table as Bedmond Ladies climb above them into 4th with their 3rd league win in a row, continuing a fine start to 2016 winning 4 out of their 5 league matches ignite a chance of winning a promotion spot was a big result this Sunday too as they beat league leaders Icknield Ladies 3-1 at home, Molly Peters striking twice with Sarah Gunn also getting a goal. Icknield Ladies lose for just the 2nd time this season Cyeanna Eaton with their goal.

At the other end of the table Kings Langley Ladies in 8th spot win their 1st match of 2016, on the road playing Hatfield Town Ladies a place below them in the table. Kimberly Nield gave Kings Langley Ladies the lead on 15 minutes, Bethan Duro doubling their advantage at half-time scoring on 32 minutes. Nield struck again in the 2nd half to see the 3 points secured.

A lot of matches to cover as February ends and we move into March hoping the weather continues to improve. Will be a crucial month fixture wise games in hand won’t count for nothing if the points don’t come, several battles top and bottom of the table will be decided over the next few weeks, and it will all be covered on The Tuesday Round-Up where the calculator will be busy checking up on the possible scenario’s that could unfold on the pitch. That concludes Edition Twenty Four of The Tuesday Round-Up thanks for reading see you all next week.