Category Archives: Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 12/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 12th November

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One match played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One this Sunday with Sharnbrook WFC hosting Sherrardswood Ladies. The hosts taking the lead in the 17th minute, Emma Bulter scoring the goal for Sharnbrook, the Bedfordshire side holding on to their single goal advantage until the final 6 minutes, Laurie Marris with her 4th goal of the season levelling the scores and seeing both sides take home a point.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

One match too in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two with Letchworth Garden City Eagles hosting 3rd placed Garston Ladies 2nd XI the visitors looking to extend their 100% winning start to 4 games. A competitve match Letchworth scoring twice with goals from Tayla Murray and Natalie Moey, Garston scoring 3 up the other end to win the game and keep their record intact. Eleanor Barton, Lauren Berryman and Charley Kelsey scoring the goals to secure victory the win taking Garston back to the top of the Division Two table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

New leaders in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three this weekend with 2nd placed Bedford Ladies Development taking advantage of leaders Welwyn Pegasus Azures not being in action to win and move above them. At home to Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Paige Abraham opened the scoring for Bedford on 10 minutes. A brace from Jessica Bunnage saw Bedford with a 3-0 lead at the break. Maya Sidhu make it 4-0 in the 2nd half netting on 70 minutes with Bunnage going on to complete her hat-trick in the final 5 minutes. Courtney Edwards scoring a late consolation goal for Bedwell Rangers. Bedford winning 5-1.

Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets move up 2 places in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three table with a 3rd win of the season up from 6th to 4th. Away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Charlotte Demmon scoring in the 14th minute for the visitors, Erin Dabbs adding a 2nd goal 2 minutes later. Emily Saunders scoring from the penalty spot for Woburn on the half hour. Alexandra Miller also getting a goal with 5 minutes left to play in the 1st half. 2 more goals coming in the final 3 minutes of the 2nd half Miller with her 2nd of the game before Lauren Revell found the back of the net with 2 minutes left Woburn winning 6-1.

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

5 ties from the 2nd Round of this seasons Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup taking place this Sunday. Evergreen Ladies awarded a home win against King’s Langley Youth U17s Belles Girls.

An all Beds & Herts Division One clash in the 2nd Round with table toppers St Albans Ladies hosting Garston Ladies. Sophie Monahan playing her final game for St Albans opening the scoring for the home side. Ellen Slater also scoring in the 1st half. Slater adding her 2nd of the game via the penalty spot on the hour with top scorer Chloe Reeves adding a 4th goal for St Albans late in the match. Garston’s Jane Hales scoring 2 for the visitors, St Albans progress to the quarter finals with a 4-2 win.

Hitching Belles from Beds & Herts Division Two were hosting Division Three side Potters Bar United Ladies in the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire County Cup. Leading comfortably 4-0 at half-time Hitchin Belles went on to claim 3 more goals 2nd half winning 7-0 to reach the quarter finals. Charlotte Peters scoring a hat-trick the other 4 goals were shared out with Amy Jack, Chloe Keller, Gemma Smith and Charis Wakefield all getting on the scoresheet.

A big test for Beds & Herts Division Two side, Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires taking on higher league opponents Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies at home in the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire County Cup the regional league side given a game however, Sophie Mandel and April Spang scoring for Welwyn Pegasus, it wasn’t quite enough as Hemel Hempstead scored 3 up the other end to progress to the quarter finals.

Two ties from the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire County Cup featuring sides from the ERWFL. Division One South side Hertford Town Ladies were hosting ERWFL Premier Division side Colney Heath Ladies on Sunday. It was the hosts who took the lead in the match Donna Watts putting Hertford 1-0. Colney Heath came back to level the scores just before half-time Holly Sheridan getting the goal. Sheridan then went on to score another early in the 2nd half to see Colney Heath lead 2-1. couldn’t build on their lead however and Hertford came back to level it at 2-2 with Watts scoring her 2nd of the game. The tie was settled in extra-time, Samantha May sending home a free-kick to put Colney Heath back into the lead and this time they held on for the 3-2 result to reach the quarter finals.

The other all ERWFL tie saw Division One South side Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies hosting league leaders unbeaten Stevenage Ladies Reserves. Hoddesdon up against a side yet to concede in the league the visitors opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Hoddesdon responded with a quickfire reply to make it 1-1, Hannah Kelly scoring. Stevenage retaking the lead on 20 held onto the advantage until the half-time break. Again Hoddesdon scored pulling it back to 2-2 in the 2nd half, Stevenage though getting up the other end making it 3-2, their goals scored by Hannah Marshall, Rebecca Day and Emily Scofield. For the 3rd time in the match however Hoddesdon brought it back level and at 3-3 after 90 minutes the tie headed into extra-time. Hoddesdon having the better of the 30 period of play going on to score 2 goals to lead 5-3 and held on to win through to the quarter finals of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup, Kelly scoring a hat-trick with Kristina O’Connell scoring the other 2 goals.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 05/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 5th November

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

This Sunday saw 7 ties played in the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup 2nd Round. Division One side Flitwick Ladies progressing to the quarter finals without kicking a ball awarded a home win against Division Three side Bedwell Rangers Ladies.

League Cup holders Houghton Athletic Ladies were drawn away in the 2nd Round of the League Cup with a tricky looking tie against Division Three leaders, Welwyn Pegasus Azures winning all of their opening league fixtures. In the end it was the Division One side who came out on top to progress through to the quarter finals, Emily Wilson with 2 goals with Ciara Craig and Shakeela Hussain also amongst the goals in a 5-2 win. Welwyn Pegasus Azures scoring a goal in each half, Jessica Elliot and Janiece Allen on target.

St Albans Ladies have been scoring goals for fun at the start of the season the Division One leaders continuing their goal scoring form going into this weekends League Cup 2nd Round tie at home to Division Two side Hitchin Belles. Were 2-0 up inside the opening 3 minutes of the match, Eleanor Lovelock and Michaela Johnson the goal scorers. Jordan Williamson scoring twice for St Albans in the 1st half, Rebecca Roft getting a goal in between her strikes to see St Albans 5-0 up at half-time. The floodgates opened in the 2nd half. 2 early goals saw Lovelock complete her hat-trick. Williamson completing her own hat-trick soon after. Kiran Reyat and Chloe Reeves both scoring a 2nd half brace. Johnson also adding a 2nd goal. Kerry Twigg and Jessica Cavaree making it 15-0 in the final minutes of the match.

Only takes one goal to win a match however and that was all Division One side Northwood Ladies needed at home against Division Two opponents Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires to progress to the League Cup quarter finals. Claire Cranfield scoring the winning goal for the hosts.

Also good news for the other Division One sides taking on Division Three opposition in the 2nd Round of the League Cup, Sharnbrook WFC were at home hosting Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets on Sunday. An early goal from Charlie Mullins setting Sharnbrook on their way. A 2nd goal coming in 1st half stoppage time Victoria Boyde getting on the scoresheet. Gemma Franklin making it 3-0 on 55 minutes added another goal 8 minutes later. Claire Smith also scoring a brace for Sharnbrook in the final 20 minutes to see them progress into the quarter finals with a 6-0 win.

Garston Ladies were on the road in the competition taking on Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies. A comfortable win for the visitors in the end progressing into the quarter finals with a 6-1 win. Libby Quinn getting the goal for Wheathamstead.

Also a 6-1 winning score for Garston Ladies 2nd XI as they also reach the quarter finals of the League Cup in an all Division Two clash they were away to Letchworth Garden City Eagles. Lauren Berryman scoring a hat-trick for Garston. The other three goals scored by Maxine Hotz, Charley Kelsey and Holly Jury. Tayla Murray scoring for Letchworth.

One 2nd Round tie to be played an all Evergreen clash with Division Three side Evergreen Ladies hosting Evergreen Eagles from Division Two on the 3rd of December. The winners will be at home to Division One side Northwood Ladies in the quarter finals the dates to be arranged the draw is as follows.

St Albans Ladies v Garston Ladies

Sharnbrook WFC v Garston Ladies 2nd XI

Houghton Athletic Ladies v Flitwick Ladies

Evergreen Ladies or Evergreen Eagles v Northwood Ladies

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One league match played in Beds & Herts Division One this weekend with bottom side Watton Ladies hosting Sherrardswood Ladies. Melissa Wright giving the visitors a 7th minute lead they went on to win comfortably to claim their 1st league win of the season. Wright adding a 2nd goal on 17 minutes. Laura Cousins and Manjinder Atwal made it 4-0 just before half-time. Into the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half Sherrardswood added 3 more goals, Laurie Marris and Francesca Novelli scoring with Cousins adding her 2nd goal of the match in the 82nd minute. Sherrardswood winning 7-0.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Also just the one game played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two on Sunday and it was a big home win for Hitchin Town Ladies against bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues that sees them climb into 2nd spot in the table 2 points behind leaders Royston Town Ladies Reserves with a game in hand. Emma Chaffey scoring 4 goals for Hitchin Town. Both Jessica McNamara and Natalie Thompson getting two goals each with Rebecca day also scoring a goal in a 9-0 win.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

There were two games played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three at the weekend. and with leaders Welwyn Pegasus Azures in League Cup action 2nd placed Bedford Ladies Development had the chance to take over top spot if they could secure victory away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies who they had faced just last Sunday at home beating them 5-0. On the road this weekend at Shefford the visitors didn’t get thing’s their own way this time around. Sarah King scoring for the hosts a late goal from Cayleigh Jackson saw Bedford claim a point from the game in a 1-1 draw.

Evergreen Ladies move up into 3rd place in the Division Three table with an away win at the weekend against bottom side Potters Bar United Ladies. Samantha Jackson scoring a brace along with a goal for Natalie Maher securing the 3 points for the visitors.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 29/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 29th October

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One league game in Beds & Herts Division One this Sunday and it was a big one with league leaders St Albans Ladies having started the season with 4 wins from 4 hosting 2nd placed Northwood Ladies unbeaten themselves from their opening 4 league games. 2 points between the sides going into the game St Albans have been scoring for fun have almost double their opponents tally. It was Northwood who took the lead however going 1-0 up late in the 1st half. St Albans were quick to respond Sophie Lawrence making it 1-1 3 minutes later. All square at the break St Albans went on to take the lead in the 68th minute Chloe Reeves scoring. Added another with 10 minutes left to play. Sophie Monahan wrapping up a 4-1 with a goal in the last 5 minutes to send St Albans 5 points clear at the top of the table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

A 3rd straight league win sees Royston Town Ladies Reserves go 3 points clear at the top of the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two table. For the 2nd successive game to the winning score was 5-2 this time away to Hitchin Belles. Both Grace Leslie and Harriet Smith netting a brace for Royston in the match with Hannah Tofts also scoring a goal. Kiera How and Chloe Keller with the goals for Hitchin Belles.

Garston Ladies 2nd XI return to 2nd spot in the Division Two table as they recorded their 3rd straight league win themselves on Sunday to keep up their 100% start to the season. Away to Evergreen Eagles, goals from Lauren Berryman, Amy Robb, Dion Lewis along with a brace for Charley Kesley saw the 3 points secured with a 5-1 win. Christie Brewer scoring for Evergreen Eagles.

Securing their 1st league win of the season last time out in Division Two, Letchworth Garden City Ladies are now up to 4th in the table as they made it 2 wins from 2 away to Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires this Sunday. Emily Jamieson netting twice in the game with Tayla Murray and Jade Anglum also scoring a goal each in a 4-1 win. Danielle Aken with the goal for Welwyn Pegasus.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Division Three leaders Welwyn Pegasus Azures kept up their 100% winning start to the season as they won at home to 3rd placed Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies at the weekend. A single goal enough to give them their 5th straight league victory Janiece Allen on target for her 11th goal of the season so far.

2nd placed Bedford Ladies Development keep up the pressure on Welwyn Pegasus Azures as thy maintained their own unbeaten start to the season with victory at home to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Zoe Molloy opening the scoring in the 20th minute. Jessica Bunnage making it 2-0 at half-time for the hosts. The lead extended 2 minutes into the 2nd half Cayleigh Jackson with the goal added a 2nd to her name on the hour mark. Paige Abraham also scoring a goal in a 5-0 win.

Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets got their 2nd win of the season in Division Three at the weekend away to bottom side Potters Bar United Ladies. The sides goalless at half-time a single goal settled it in the 2nd period scored in the 65th minute by Alexandra Miller to lift Woburn up to 5th position in the table.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 22/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 22nd October

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One game played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One saw a change at the top of the table as St Albans Ladies continued their excellent start to the season with a 4th straight league win at home to 3rd placed Garston Ladies on Sunday to move onto 12 points 2 clear of Northwood Ladies. Chloe Reeves scoring in the 1st half for St Albans added a 2nd with 15 minutes left, Sophie Lawrence scoring on 68 minutes, Sophie Monahan making t 4-1 in the last 5 minutes. Emma Trill scorn for Garston Ladies. Already a huge gap opening up between the top two and the rest of the division 7 points between 3rd and 2nd.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

New leaders in Beds & Herts Division Two this Sunday with Royston Town Ladies Reserves winning their 3rd match of the season to take over top spot in what looks likely to be a hotly contested league. At home taking on Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues, Megan Evers scoring twice for Royston. Aimee Holden, Harriet Smith and Kelly Yarwood also claiming a goal each in a 5-2 victory. Madison Drewett and Bethany Young scoring for Woburn & Wavendon.

Hitchin Town Ladies are also big movers in the league climbing from 6th up to 2nd spot in Division Two with a home win against Evergreen Eagles on Sunday. A brace for Jessica McNamara with Crawley Green Ladies last season along with a goal for Emma Chaffey enough to cancel out Samantha Takis’ brace for Evergreen Eagles in a 3-2 win.

A 1st league win of the season for Letchworth Garden City Eagles in Beds & Herts Division Two at the weekend at home ran out 5-1 winners over Hitchin Belles their goalscorer Charlotte Peters.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

With leaders Welwyn Pegasus Azures not in action this weekend it was an opportunity for 2nd placed Bedford Ladies Development to close the gap at the top as they took on Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets at home on Sunday. The hosted claimed all 3 points but were made to work for it by the opponents in a high scoring match. Joanne Makin giving Bedford an early 5th minute lead, Kayla Gunn added a 2nd goal on 36 minutes. 2-0 the lead at half time an eventful 2nd half followed. within 10 minutes of the 2nd half kicking off Woburn & Wavendon scored twice to level the score, Alexandra Miller and Emma Saunders with the goals. A quickfire response from Bedford saw them restore their 2 goal lead Cayleigh Jackson grabbing both goals a couple of minutes apart on the hour. Charlotte Demmon got it back to 4-3 for Woburn & Wavendon in the last 15 minutes. Makin with her 2nd of the game in the 90th minute securing the 3 points with a 5-3 win.

A 2nd successive 2-1 win in the league sees 3rd placed Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies keep up their 100% winning start to the season 3 from 3 with victory over bottom side Potters Bar United Ladies on Sunday. Mandy Morgan with the goal for Potters Bar United who remain without a point after 5 played in the league have scored in all 5 games however.

Evergreen Ladies won their 2nd league match of the season on Sunday to climb up to 4th in the Division Three table at home to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies, Samantha Jackson and Daniella McMullin both getting two goals each in a 4-1 win. Sarah King on target for Shefford Town.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 08/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 8th October

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One match played in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One this Sunday and with leaders St Albans Ladies involved in the 1st Round of the League Cup, 2nd placed Northwood Ladies took full advantage winning the 3 points to go top of the table. Were at home to 3rd placed Sharnbrook WFC. Northwood got off to a great start Emma Steele opening the scorning inside the opening 5 minutes. Yvonne Macalonan then added 2 more goals on 13 and 20 minutes to put 3-0. With 10 minutes of the 1st half left Claire Cranfield made it 4-0. Sharnbrook pulled one goal back a minute later Charlie Mullins scoring. 4-1 the lead at half-time Sharnbrook battled hard to get back into the game Mullins scoring her 50th goal for the club halving the deficit 8 minutes into the 2nd half. Hoffi Pursey scored with 5 minutes left to make it 4-3 setting up a tense finish however Northwood held on for the win 10 points from their opening 4 league games.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

A 2nd league win of the season moves Royston Town Ladies Reserves up to 2nd in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two table level on points with leaders Garston Ladies 2nd XI. Away to Evergreen Eagles on Sunday a hat-trick for Harriet Smith along with a goal for Aimee Holden sealing a 4-1 victory. Samantha Takis with the goal for Evergreen Eagles.

Both Hitchin Belles and Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires could have gone top of the Division Two table with the 3 points had they claimed victory on Sunday as it was they had to settle for a share of the points in a high scoring draw. A 2-1 half-time lead for home side Hitchin Belles the scoreline was reversed 2nd half to see the sides draw 3-3. Amy Jack, Shannon Page and Emma Wells scoring the goals for Hitchin Belles. Sophie Mandel along with a brace for Danielle Aken the goalscorers for Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Four matches played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three this weekend, Welwyn Pegasus Azures claiming a 4th straight league win to open the season to take them 5 points clear at the top of the table. At home to another 100% winning side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies the Azures came out on top in a high scoring match a 3-2 lead at half-time thanks to a 1st half hat-trick for Janiece Allen adding a 4th goal early in the 2nd half Fiona Davies and Anja Fletchman Brown also scoring late in the 2nd half to secure a 6-3 win. Shefford Town’s goals scored by Michelle Smith getting a brace along with an own goal.

Bedford Ladies Development drop points for the 1st time this season after being held to a draw away to Evergreen Ladies on Sunday. Paige Abraham giving Bedford a 10th minute lead. Evergreen equalising through Samantha Jackson.

Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies made it 2 wins from 2 in the league to climb up to 4th in the Division Three table with an away win on Sunday against Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets. A narrow 2-1 win a brace from Sophia Pidgeon cancelling out an own goal scored at the other end.

Bedwell Rangers Ladies move off the bottom of the Division Three table after they claimed their 1st win of the season this weekend after losing their previous 3 opening league games away to Potters Bar United Ladies also without a win this season. Goals from Charlotte Crosbie-Smith and Hannah Manton along with a hat-trick for Jessica Sullivan seeing Bedwell celebrate a 5-1 win.

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

Two fixtures from the 1st Round of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup played this Sunday and all Division One clash between St Albans Town Ladies at home to Sherrardswood Ladies. 27 goals from their opening 3 league matches including an 8-1 win at home to Sherrardswood, St Albans continued their hot scoring streak into the League Cup 4-0 up inside the opening 15 minutes, Suzanne Read claiming a hat-trick, Michaela Johnson also getting a goal. Chloe Reeves making it 5-0 before half-time. Read added a 4th goal to her name 5 minutes into the 2nd half then Kiran Reyat made it 7-0 10 minutes into the 2nd half before Francesca Novelli pulled a goal back for Sherrardswood. Eleanor Lovelock scored on 66 to extend St Albans lead Johnson with her 2nd of the game and a goal for Nicola Dark securing a 10-1 win.

Also progressing in the League Cup are Division Two leaders Garston Ladies 2nd XI after they secured a 4-2 home win against fellow Division Two side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues. Lauren Berryman scoring twice for Garston their were goal too for Charlotte Dormer and Charley Kelsey. Amy Gibbons and Georgia Payne scoring for Woburn & Wavendon.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 24/09/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 24th September

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans Ladies are flying high in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One making it 3 wins from 3 to start the season scoring 27 goals along the way. At home to newly promoted Flitwick Ladies this Sunday Sophie Lawrence set the ball rolling scoring in the 8th minute for St Albans. Ellen Slater scoring from the penalty spot on the half hour to double the lead her goal quickly followed by a 3rd from Michaela Johnson. Lawrence getting her 2nd of the game 2 minutes before half time. More goals 2nd half, Nicola Dark getting St Alban’s 5th 3 minutes into the 2nd half. Chloe Reeves and Eleanor Lovelock sealing a 7-1 victory.

Northwood Ladies had started the season with 2 wins from 2. At home to Sherrardswood Ladies this Sunday had to settle for a point after leading 2-0 at half-time. The visitors pulling a goal back in the 2nd half Northwood scored again making it 3-1 before Sherrardswood scored two more goals to level the scores at 3-3. Claire Cranfield, Yvonne Macalonan and Emma Steele with the goals for Northwood. Laura Cousins and a double for Rhia Rose the goalscorers for Sherrardswood.

Sharnbrook WFC are 3rd in the table as they edged out Houghton Athletic Ladies away from home in a 7 goal thriller to pick up their 2nd win of the season. Ciara Craig, Emily Wilson and Holly Thomson with the goals for Houghton, wasn’t enough to get anything from the game as goals from Gemma Franklin on 17 minutes, Emily Clark and Clare Smith also in the 1st half and a goal from Stephanie Hettle with 15 minutes left saw Sharnbrook to a 4-3 win.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Garston Ladies 2nd XI made it 2 wins from 2 at the start of the season to go top of the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two table. Home on Sunday were playing Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Goals from Leah Crockett, Dion Lewis and Charley Kelsey securing a 3-1 win for Garston. Allyson Santini getting the goal for Royston.

Hitchin Town Ladies go 4th in the Division Two table after gaining their 1st win of the season building on last weekends draw away to Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires. At home were taking on Letchworth Garden City Eagles both sides relegated last season. 4 goals from new signing Jessica McNamara sealing the 3 points as Hitchin Town beat Letchworth 4-2. Tayla Murray and Louise Mylles scoring their goals.

The points had to be shared between Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues and Hitchin Belles as they contested a high scoring score draw, Woburn & Wavendon going 3-0 down coming back to level the scores at 3-3 went on to take the lead before conceding in the last couple of minutes 4-4 the final score. Hitchin 3-0 up after 22 minutes, salvaging the draw late on, Amy Jack and Charlotte Peters both getting a goal with Chloe Keller scoring twice. Georgie Payne, Amy Gibbins, Madison Drewett and Bethany Young the goal scorers for Woburn & Wavendon.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Welwyn Pegasus Azures are 3 points clear at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, new to the league this season made it 3 wins from 3 with victory at home to Evergreen Ladies on Sunday edging the score 2-1 thanks to goals from Janiece Allen and Sevi Djemal. Natalie Maher scoring for Evergreen Ladies.

Also starting the season with a 100% win rate are Bedford Ladies Development made it 2 wins from 2 away to Potters Bar United Ladies on Sunday, Jade Nairn scoring for Potters Bar, Jessica Bunnage for Bedford the scores level at 1-1 at half-time. Bedford going on to lead 2-1 through Paige Abraham in the 68th minute, Bunnage with her 2nd of the game with 15 minutes left, Cayleigh Jackson made the 3 points secure with a 4th goal in the 90th minute.

A good weekend for both the Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses sides as the Clarets also won picking up their 1st win of the season in their 3rd league game at home to bottom side Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Charlotte Demmon scoring the opening goal on 10 minutes for Woburn & Wavendon. Lauren Revell and Grace Woodman putting Woburn & Wavendon into a 3-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes. Leah Tomlin pulled it back to 3-1 for Bedwell 5 minutes later before 2 quickfire goals from Dominique Hull on the half hour saw the home side leading 5-1 at the break. Erin Dabbs scoring Woburn’s 6th goal. Jessica Sullivan pulling a goal back for Bedwell. Demmon with her 2nd of the game in the 70th minute Woburn & Wavendon winning 8-2 moves them into 4th in the Division Three table.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 17/09/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 17th September

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans ladies continue to set the early pace in Beds & Herts Division One starting the season well building on last weekends 12-1 win continued to find the back of the net again at home this Sunday against Sherrardswood Ladies. Sophie Monahan scoring twice in the 1st 10 minutes to put St Albans into the lead Ellen Slater scored to put the home side 3-0 in the opening quarter hour. Michaela Johnson getting a goal on 32 minutes, Sherrardswood pulling a goal back to make it 4-1 3 minutes later Laurie Marris scoring. Johnson went on to score for St Albans just a minute later completing her hat-trick a minute before half-time. Monahan completed her own hat-trick on 63 minutes. Chloe Reeves also scoring for St Albans with 15 minutes left as they ran out 8-1 winners scoring 20 goals in their opening 2 matches.

Also making it 2 wins from 2 to start their season in Division One are Northwood Ladies away to Watton Ladies on Sunday. Victoria Lieberman scoring midway through the 1st half to see the visitors 1 up at the break, Claire Cranfield making it 2-0 20 minutes into the 2nd half. Jenny Hunnable making the points secure with a goal for Northwood in the last 5 minutes.

Garston Ladies started their season with a home game against Sharnbrook WFC who scored on 10 minutes Charlie Mullins on target. Garston took all 3 points however going on to win the game 3-1 with goals from Alice Frost, Kelly Kirwan and Caroline Tenebaum putting them 4th in the table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two on Sunday their were 4 games played. Evergreen Eagles were on the road taking on Hitchin Belles the newly promoted side collecting all 3 points taking them to the top of the table. A brace for Christie Brewer along with strikes from Samantha Feeney and Samantha Takis seeing Evergreen Eagles win 4-1. Chloe Keller scoring the goal for Hitchin Belles.

Joining Evergreen Eagles on 4 points at the top of the Division Two table are Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires. At home to Hitchin Town Ladies the points were shared in a 2-2 draw. Georgina Harvey and Chemise Huitson scoring for Welwyn. Hitchin Town got their 1st point on the board courtesy of goals from Sherrie Evans and Megan Franklin.

Garston Ladies 2nd XI got off to a great start in the league beginning their campaign away to last season’s Division Three Champions, Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues. Lauren Berryman opening her season with 4 goals for Garston. Leah Crocket scoring twice along with a goal for Maxine Hotz the final score 7-1. Woburn’s goal coming from Victoria Herald.

Lastly in Division Two, Letchworth Garden City Eagles were beginning there season at home to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. The away side with the narrow victory to claim their 1st win of the season beating Letchworth 2-1 thanks to an early goal from Abby Laughlin the 2nd scored by Hannah Tofts. Katie Smith with Letchworth’s goal. Early days but just like last season this league looks like it’s going to be very competitive once again.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Crazy scenes in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three as Shefford Town & Campton Ladies win 2 matches in a row at the start of the season to lead the way in the table. At home on Sunday facing Bedwell Rangers Ladies, Louise Grocott scoring a brace with goals for Vikki Ransom and Chloe Tate plus an own goal sealing a 5-1 victory for Shefford. Jessica Sullivan scoring the goal in the 1st half for Bedwell Rangers.

Also winning their 2 opening league matches in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three are new side Welwyn Pegasus Azures, an early 10 minute hat-trick for Janiece Allen putting Welwyn 3-0 inside 20 minutes. Woburn & Wavendon came back into it Catriona Roxburgh pulling a goal back on the half hour mark Shelby Archer adding a 2nd 5 minutes later. 3-2 it remained Welwyn keeping their opponents at bay to collect the 3 points.

Evergreen Ladies picked up their 1st win of the season at home to Potters Bar United Ladies on Sunday. Winning the match 3-1 thanks to goals from Rebecca Freeman, Natalie Maher and Danielle McMullen. Lauren Englefield with the goal for Potters Bar.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 10/09/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 10th September

The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Women’s Football league begins with 25 sides across 3 Division’s. 9 in Division One with last season’s Champion’s Bishops Stortford Ladies moving up to the ERWFL. Northwood Ladies are a new face I know little about. Watton Ladies are promoted as Division Two Champions with Flitwick Ladies also promoted.

8 sides in Division Two, Letchworth Garden City Eagles and Hitchin Town Ladies dropping down from Division One. Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues and Evergreen Eagles promoted from Division Three. A new name in Division Two in Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires formerly Panshanger Ladies.

3 new faces in Division Three making up the 8 sides with a 2nd Welwyn Pegasus side the Azures joining along side Bedford Ladies new Development side and Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Evergreen Ladies and Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets dropping down from Division Two.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans Ladies hit the ground running in Beds & Herts Division One with a double figure home win on the opening day of the season. Got off to flyer against newly promoted Watton Ladies. Ellen Slater scoring in the 4th minute, Holly Rossington making it 2-0 2 minutes later Michaela Johnson then scored twice with Chloe Reeves on target for a 5th goal before half-time. More goals flowed 2nd half Johnson completing her hat-trick early on, Slater with her 2nd putting a penalty into the back of the net. Ellie Lovelock with a brace. Kiran Reyat scoring a goal too with Reeves going on to score a hat-trick the final score 12-1.

Sharnbrook WFC got their season off to a great start to away from home on Sunday against Sandy Ladies. Taking the lead in the 34th minute Hoffi Pursey scoring the goal. 1-0 the narrow lead to the visitors at break a different story 2nd half Charlie Mullins doubling the lead in the 58th minute Sharnbrook the ran riot Emily Clark netting 2 goals, with Emma Butler on target with 13 minutes left. Pursey with her 2nd goal of the game in the last 5 minutes Stephanie Hettle making it 7-0 in injury time.

Northwood Ladies started their Division One campaign at home to last season’s League Cup Winners, Houghton Athletic Ladies. 2 goals each for, Leanne Jones and Francesca Webster seeing Northwood win the 3 points in a 4-1 victory. Sinead Borsah scoring the goal for Houghton Athletic.

Flitwick Ladies back in Division One started the campaign with a tough game at home to Sherrardswood Ladies. Goalless at the break the sides both scoring 2nd half to take a share of the points, Sky Evans scoring for Flitwick, Sherrardswood’s goalscorer their captain Katy Jones.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires are a new name this season but containing a host of familiar names having formerly been Panshanger Ladies. Welwyn Pegasus have two sides entering the Beds & Herts Leagues this season, the Azures in the league below but by no means are they a 1st and Reserve/Development side. The Sapphires do contain a large majority of Panshanger’s 1st team squad from last season but with so many player on their books the new look and name change making perfect sense, and I like the names refreshing and new.

A positive start for the Sapphires beginning their season away to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Chemise Huitson scoring a brace in the game with another goal from Ellie Burke to see them start with a 3-0 win.

A Hitchin derby to start the season with Hitchin Town Ladies relegated last season hosting Hitchin Belles. A 2nd half brace for Amy Jack sealing a 2-0 win for Hitchin Belles to start their season flirted with the title last season, are they ready to mount a stronger challenge this season?

The Blues and the Clarets have swapped leagues with Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues new last season winning the Division Three title with ease whilst the Clarets in Division Two were relegated. The Blues started the season away to fellow promoted side Evergreen Eagles returning to Division Two after being relegated the previous season. A tight game the sides earning a share of the points drawing 1-1. Samantha Feeney scoring for Evergreen Eagles, Bethany Young for Woburn & Wavendon.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Bedford Ladies playing in the ERWFL Premier Division have established a new Development side this season entering Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three began the season with a convincing win away from home against Bedwell Rangers Ladies also new to the league this season. Kirsten Peters opening the scoring for Bedford in the 9th minute. Paige Abraham and Jessica Bunnage scoring in the 15th and 24th minute. Katy Peters and Becky Lenton making it 5-0 at half-time. Kirsten Peters scoring twice more in the 2nd half to complete her hat-trick with Bunnage adding her 2nd to see Bedford start with an 8-0 win.

Shefford Town & Campton Ladies started their 3rd season in Beds & Herts Division Three with a win away from home to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets and only their 2nd ever 3 point haul. A good win too with Louise Grocott scoring a brace, with goal each for Chloe Tate and Helen Coster to put them 2nd in the table. 4-1 the final score Maya Santos scoring for Woburn & Wavendon.

Welwyn Pegasus Azures followed the Sapphires in the league above with an away win on the opening day of the season in their 1st ever competitive match taking on Potters Bar United Ladies. Goals from Janiece Allen and Samantha Coughlan in the 1st half. Allen adding a 2nd goal 7 minutes into the 2nd half and a goal form Senal Chapman in the final 15 minutes seeing the away side win 4-2. Mandy Morgan with both the goals for Potters Bar United.

In the last match to bring you in Beds & Herts Division Three, 1st half hat-trick for Sophia Pidgeon saw Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies start their season with a win at home to Evergreen Ladies. 3-1 the final score Kirsty Stephan with the goal for the visiting side.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 30/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 30th April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

The final day of the league in the Beds & Herts Women’s football season at the Division One title had come down the the final day, has been competitive all season, this Sunday 3 sides could all clinch the league. Sandy Ladies leading for much of the season going top following a midweek win against Sharnbrook WFC 3 points clear of 2nd placed Sherrardswood Ladies and 3rd placed Bishops Stortford Ladies both however with a superior goal difference it couldn’t have ended any closer.

Sherrardswood Ladies were hosting Sharnbrook WFC, Laura Cousins breaking the deadlock on the 30th minute for the home side won the 3 points by a single goal. Sandy Ladies were hosting Bishops Stortford knowing a point would be enough to see them finish top of the table. Scored twice Harriet Ford and Chloe Reeves on target for Sandy. Bishops Stortford hadn’t led all season, peaked at the right moment, a brace from top scorer Kathryn Stanley along with goals for Rosee Golding and Brooke White seeing them with the game 4-2 and take the title by a single goal finishing top above Sherrardswood to become Champions.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One Champions Bishops Stortford Ladies (picture source Bishops Stortford Ladies)

Congratulations to Bishops Stortford Ladies on winning the league.

One more game from Division One on Sunday with St Albans Ladies having secured a 4th place finishing ending with a big home win against bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies. The sides level at the break drawing 1-1 St Albans went on to win 6-2 in the 2nd half. Both Katie Grehan and Megan Samuels scoring a brace with a goal each for Ellie Lovelock and Katherine Hatton. Emma Chaffey and Natalie Thompson getting the goals for Hitchin Town Ladies.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Two games to end the season in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two where Watton Ladies have won the title. 4th placed Garston Ladies FC 96 could have secured a 3rd place finish with a win in their final league match away to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. as it was the home side ended the season with 3 more points to take them above Hitchin Belles with a narrow 2-1 win goals from Anne Chambers and Bethany Sturridge seeing them to victory, Holly Jury scoring for Garston Ladies FC 96.

Bottom of the league Evergreen Ladies ended their season with a good result away to closest rivals in the table Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets top scorers Natalie Maher with a brace along with a goal for Rebecca Freeman seeing Evergreen Ladies win 3-0.

One more weekend of fixtures to come this Sunday 7th May a cup double, Sandy Ladies v Sharnbrook WFC in the newly created competition The Chris Renshaw Trophy kicking off at 1:00pm at AFC Kempston Rovers FC, then onto the League Cup at 4:00pm being contested this season between Watton Ladies and Houghton Athletic Ladies. Will be covering both games for the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and you’ll see how both games went in next weeks Round-Up best of luck to all the finalists.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 23/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 23rd April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Has been the case all season long basically the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One title looks to be going all the way. Just the one game played in the division this Sunday and that was enough to alter the possible scenarios yet again. Bishops Stortford Ladies climb up into 2nd in the table the highest they have been in the table all season level on points with leaders Sherrardswood Ladies and 3rd placed Sandy Ladies all on 33 points. Given a home win against Letchworth Garden City Eagles from last weekends postponement Bishops Stortford were at home this Sunday taking on Garston Ladies, Broghan McHale opened the scoring for Bishops Stortford with Kathryn Stanley doubling the score 6 minutes before half-time Natasha Coppin and Jess Croney added 2 more goals 2nd half before Coppin grabbed her 2nd in injury time the final score 5-1 to Bishops Stortford.

Sandy Ladies have 2 games left to play the other title contenders 1. A match against Sharnbrook WFC in midweek if Sandy get the 3 points they move onto 36 but at the moment have an inferior goal difference to both Sherrardswood and Bishops Stortford. Will be an interesting final day this Sunday with Sandy hosting Bishops Stortford a point would be enough to give Sandy the title so long as they don’t mess up the Sharnbrook game. If Bishops Stortford were to win that might not still be enough to get the title as Sherrardswood at home to Sharnbrook could still pip it on goal difference. Right now anyone one from 3, sandy and Sharnbrook are playing as this Round-Up is being written Sharnbrook ending their league season with a huge say in where the title will go.

Garston Ladies were also in action last evening taking on Houghton Athletic Ladies a 1-0 win giving Garston the 3 points.

The Chris Renshaw Trophy

Sandy Ladies and Sharnbrook WFC will also meet each other in the final of The Chris Renshaw Trophy on Sunday May 7th after they won their semi-final matches on Sunday. Sandy were away to fellow Division One side St Albans Ladies was a tight contest St Albans creating several chances reduced to 10 through injury. Sandy Ladies leading through a Chloe Reeves goal in the 1st half a long delay as an ambulance was required for the injured St Albans player played on but couldn’t find an equalising goal, Sandy progressing to the new competitions first ever final. Wishing St Albans injured player all the best and hope it isn’t too serious.

In the other semi-final Sharnbrook WFC were away to Division Two side Flitwick Ladies. The game going all the way to extra-time, Keirra Gabriel scoring for Flitwick, Claire Smith on target midway through the 1st half for Sharnbrook. Into extra-time and Sharnbrook scored early, Charlotte Mullins with her 9th goal of the season scoring the winning goal to see Sharnbrook into the final.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Watton Ladies won on Sunday away to Evergreen Ladies to become Division Two Champions! A brace each for Samantha Edgar and Francesca Smithers taking both onto 14 and 32 goals respectfully along with goals for both Chloe Jones her 19th and a 5th goal of the season for Beth Willing seeing Watton to a 6-2 win in their final league game of the season. Natalie Maher and Lisa Nolan scoring for Evergreen Ladies.

Congratulation to Watton Ladies on winning the league title. Could yet be a league and cup double having reached the final of the Beds & Herts League Cup on May 7th.

Also playing in Division Two on Sunday, Royston Town Ladies Reserves were away to Garston Ladies FC 96. Lauren Berryman and Holly Jury scoring for 4th placed Garston Ladies, they were beaten by Royston Town 5-2, Annie Chambers netting a brace, with Grace Leslie, Amber Murray and Megan Evers all scoring a goal. Both sides with 1 match left to play could gain a place in the final standings.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues had already won the league with a game to spare, one game left away to 2nd placed Evergreen Eagles they were looking to end the season with one of the few 100% records left in the league. Made to 10 wins from 10 to wrap up the Division Three fixtures, Casey Chapman, Amy Gibbins and Georgia Payne scoring the goals in a 3-1 win with Christie Brewer on target for Evergreen Eagles who had already secured the runners-up spot.