Category Archives: Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 04/11/18

The Round-Up

Sunday 4th November

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

League Cup weekend in the Beds & Herts Women’s league, 8 ties in the 2nd Round of the competition six played this Sunday. Northwood Ladies v Royston Town Ladies Development scheduled for this coming Sunday. Houghton Athletic Ladies through to the quarter finals awarded the home win against Welwyn Pegasus Azures.

Holders St Albans Ladies progress comfortably through to the last 8 with a home win against Division Three side, Biggleswade United Ladies on Sunday. Michaela Johnson scoring the opening goal for St Albans on 17 minutes. Two quick fire goals from Jessica McNamara and Ellen Slater midway through the 1st half putting St Albans 3-0 up, McNamara scoring again late in the 1st half to see the hosting 4-0 to the good. Eleanor Lovelock striking early in the 2nd half for St Albans 5th goal. McNamara went on to compete her hat-trick before scoring a 4th 15 minutes from time. Johnson getting her 2nd of the game with the clock moving into the last 10 minutes. Slater two claiming a brace as she completed a 9-0 scoreline with 3 minutes left to play.

The leaders of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One were away in the 2nd Round of the League Cup taking on the leaders of Division Three, Langford Ladies. A narrow win seeing the higher league side progress, goals from Katherine Calvert and Janiece Allen securing a 2-1 win for the Sapphires, Chloe Scott scoring for Langford.

A strong 2nd half performance saw Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies advance to the last 8 of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup as they overcame fellow Division One side Sharnbrook WFC at home in the 2nd Round. Natasha McConville scoring in the 10th minute for Hemel Hempstead went on score twice more in the last 15 minutes to seal a hat-trick. Charlotte Ross scoring for the 1st time this season in the 67th minute, the 5th Hemel Hempstead goal coming in the final minute Bianca Hedgecock also getting her 1st goal of the season. 5-1 the final score, Jackie Dodds on the scoresheet for Sharnbrook.

Division Two side, Letchworth Garden City Ladies were at home in the 2nd Round of the League Cup taking on Division One opponents, Sherrardswood Ladies, the tie going all the way having to be decided on penalties. Laurie Marris with the early goal to put Sherrardswood into the lead, Katy Jones adding a 2nd goal for the visitors in the 65th minute. Letchworth getting 2 goals themselves through Emily Jamieson and Tayla Murray taking the tie into extra-time. The back of the net remaining intact in the extra half-hour the game to be settled on penalty kicks, Letchworth advancing to the last 8 of the competition with a 5-4 win.

Hitchin Belles are also through to the last 8 of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup with a home win against fellow Division Two side Bedford Ladies Development in the 2nd Round this Sunday. Amy Jack scoring twice to move onto 7 goals for the season, also on 7 goals for the season is Charlotte Peters as she scored against Bedford. Whilst Emma Wells and Chloe Keller were both on target with their 1st goals of the season. Hitchin Belles winning 5-1.

One all Division Three tie in the 2nd Round of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup with AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College Ladies away to Bedwell Rangers Ladies. A 100% start to the league the visitors kept that record in the cup, 3 players netting a brace with Chloe Urbanowicz, Zara Garrard and Katie Hay all getting 2, a brace of own goals too unfortunately for Bedwell as they were defeated 8-2, Rachael Jones and Leah Tomlin with their goals.

The quarter final draw of the League Cup already made the 4 ties scheduled to be played Sunday 2nd December are as follows:-

St Albans Ladies v Houghton Athletic Ladies

AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College Ladies v Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires

Northwood Ladies or Royston Town Ladies Development v Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies

Hitchin Belles v Letchworth Garden City Eagles

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

One league game played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two on Sunday with league leaders Hitchin Town Ladies at home taking on Watton Ladies. Emma Chaffey captaining Hitchin Town scoring twice in the game 1 from the penalty spot with 3 players finding the back of the net for their 1st goals of the season, Natalie Thompson, Hayley Watson and Robyn Wilfort. The 5-0 win for Hitchin Town seeing them open up a 7 point lead at the top of the Division Two table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Two matches played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three on Sunday. AFC Dunstable Ladies Reserves climb up to 3rd in the table as they won away from home to keep up their unbeaten start. Were taking on Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses who themselves had started with 2 wins from 2. Their 100% winning start ended by Bianca Vassell as she scored all of the goals for AFC Dunstable as they ran out 5-2 winners. Georgia Payne and Jade Matthews with her 1st of the season scoring for Woburn & Wavendon.

A first ever league win for Kempston Rovers Ladies this Sunday coming at the 5th attempt at home to fellow newcomers Stotfold Juniors Ladies, 3rd at the start of the day. A brace from both Chelsea Rose Jeffery and Sabrina Stramaglia seeing Kempston Rovers celebrate a 4-1 win at the final whistle. Sophie Norman scoring for Stotfold her 5th goal of the season.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 28/10/18

The Round-Up

Sunday 28th October

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One game played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One this Sunday. Leaders, Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires away to the defending Champions, St Albans Ladies. Sophie Lawrence scoring in the 1st minute to put St Albans into the lead, Jessica McNamara scoring for the hosts in the 22nd minute. Janiece Allen making her first start for the Sapphires celebrating a hat-trick. Ellen Slater scoring for St Albans in the final 3 minutes to see the game end all square a point each, 3-3 the final score.

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

One outstanding tie from the 1st Round of the Beds & Herts Women’s Cup the much delayed fixtures between Division One sides, Garston Ladies 2nd XI and Northwood Ladies. Two goals in 5 minutes past the half hour for Emma Steele. The visitors going on to take control of the tie in the 2nd half with two more quick goals on the hour from Scarlett Keightley and Danielle Aken. Leanne Jones scoring a 5th for Northwood in the last five minutes to see them safely though to the 2nd Round. Charley Kelsey with the goal for Garston.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Hitchin Town Ladies move 4 points clear at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two. The league leaders at home playing Welwyn Pegasus Azures. Hitchin Town taking the lead inside 15 minutes with Louise Gash on target to score. Two goals from Kirsty Smith past the half hour seeing Hitchin go 3-0 in front, Welwyn Pegasus Azures responding well pulling it back to 3-1 straight away reduced the deficit to a single goal scoring from a corner in 1st half stoppage time. Hitchin Town defending their 3-2 lead going into the final 15 minutes, Gash held inside the box the hosts awarded a penalty, captain Emma Chaffey putting it away. Gash getting her 2nd of the game in the closing minutes to see Hitchin Town win 5-2.

A 3rd win of the season sees Letchworth Garden City Eagles climbing the Division Two table up into 2nd spot after Sunday’s results. At home were playing Watton Ladies. Alyce Williams scoring a hat-trick. Emily Jamieson and Tayla Murray both scoring a goal, whilst there were 1st goals of the season for Alex Bush and Amy Atsma. Letchworth winning the game 7-1.

A mid-table clash saw Evergreen Ladies hosting Bedford Ladies Development on Sunday in Division Two. Rebecca Freeman with her 6th goal of the season putting Evergreen into the lead. A last gasp equaliser rescuing a point for Bedford Ladies Development, Sarah Ridley on target with the goal late on to see the sides draw 1-1.

A first league win of the season for Wheathampstead Wanderers Ladies following promotion to Division Two. At home to Evergreen Eagles on Sunday. Wheathampstead had only scored twice in their previous 5 games. More than doubled that tally this weekend to get their 1st points on the board courtesy of a 3-0 win.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Langford Ladies are six points clear at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three after they won their 5th successive league game on Sunday. A big win too away to Buntingford Town Ladies. Another hat-trick for top scorer Amber Clark now has 14 goals to her name. Chloe Scott moves onto 9 goals for the season after adding another 2 goals for Langford. 4 more goalscorers too with Langford running out 9-0 winners, 1st goals of the season for Abigail Stock and Tabitha Brown with Rebecca Reeve and Danielle Vince also scoring.

Looking to catch Langford at the top of the table are AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College Ladies playing just their 3rd league game this Sunday have a 100% record at the start of the season, climb back into 2nd position with victory at home against Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Bex Cray with a hat-trick in the match has 8 goals now from 5 appearances. Zara Garrard and Rachael Mumford with a goal each in the game. Georgia Miller with both goals for Bedwell Rangers.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 07/10/18

The Round-Up

Sunday 7th October

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

A break from the league this Sunday in Beds & Herts with the 1st Round of this season’s League Cup taking place. 11 of the scheduled 12 1st Round games taking place this Sunday. Garston Ladies 2nd XI v Northwood Ladies happening this coming Sunday. Byes for holders St Albans Ladies, Houghton Athletic Ladies and Welwyn Pegasus Azures and Royston Town Ladies Development. Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies advancing to the 2nd Round the Division One side awarded the home win over Division Three side, Buntingford Town Ladies.

Sherrardswood Ladies progressing to the 2nd Round with a big win over Division Three side, Kempston Rovers Ladies in the 1st Round of the League Cup. 4 goals scored in the 1st 16 minutes for Sherrardswood all coming from Laura Cousins she went of to score a 5th in the 2nd half. Two goals in each half for Manjinder Atwal, Francesca Novelli also on target with a goal for Sherrardswood in the 2nd half to see the visitors win by a double figure score line. Didn’t have it all their own way however Kempston Rovers getting themselves 3 goals up the other end with Lucy Harper, Beth Prior and Sabrina Stramaglia getting on the scoresheet. A 10-3 win for Sherrardswood.

A comfortable result to for Division One side, Sharnbrook WFC as they advance to the 2nd Round of the League Cup with a 7-1 home win over Division Town leaders, Hitchin Town Ladies on Sunday.

An all Division One clash in the 1st Round of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup saw Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires at home to Garston Ladies 1st team on Sunday. Goals from Danielle Aken, Katherine Calvart, Milan Johnston and Sophie Mandel seeing Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires safely through to the next round with a 4-0 win.

Evergreen Eagles were hosting Letchworth Garden City Eagles in an all Division Two meeting in the League Cup this Sunday. Samantha Feeney getting on the scoresheet with a goal for Evergreen Eagles, Letchworth edging the win going through 2-1 with Ellie Waldock with her 1st goal of the season and Amy Macklen on target.

Wheathampstead Wanderers Ladies were hosting Hitchin Belles in the other all Division Two 1st Round tie. Hitchin Belles advancing through to the 2nd Round winning comfortably in the finish. Had three players celebrating a brace with Amy Jack, Charlotte Peters and Rebecca Lightfoot all scoring 2. Keira How also getting a goal in a 7-0 win.

A strong 2nd half performance from Bedford Ladies Development saw them win their 1st Round League Cup fixture away to Division Three side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses on Sunday. One goal in the 1st half scored by Amy Jack she went on to complete her hat-trick in the 2nd period for Bedford. Charlotte Demmon, Amy Butler and Jessica Bunnage all getting on the scoresheet with a goal in the last 15 minutes as the Division Tow side ran out 6-2 winners. Zoe Griffiths and Giselle Randall scoring the goals for Woburn & Wavendon.

Division Three leaders Langford Ladies causing a 1st Round upset by beating Division Two side, Watton Ladies in the League Cup. Going trough with a 2-0 win, Amber Clark and Chloe Scott to extend Langford’s winning run to 4 games.

Another Division Two side going out in the 1st Round to Division Three opposition were Evergreen Ladies, albeit via a penalty shootout after they ended up drawing with AFC Kempston Town Ladies & Bedford College Ladies, 3-3 at home. Bianca Contonicola, Rebecca Freeman and Anna Reynolds with the goals in regular time for Evergreen. Bex Cray, Chloe Urbanowicz and Katie Hay netting the goals for the visitors. AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College with a 100% start to the season edging the shootout 4-3 to go through to the next round.

Two all Division Three ties in the 1st Round of the League Cup. AFC Dunstable Ladies Reserves were at home this Sunday playing Biggleswade United Ladies. A single goal enough to win the game going the way of the visitors as Biggleswade get back to winning ways after 2 straight defeats in the league.

The 1st Round tie between Division Three sides Stotfold Juniors Ladies and Bedwell Rangers Ladies going all the way to extra-time before the winner was decided. The game finishing 1-1 after the regular 90 minutes were up it was Bedwell Rangers who found the winner in the extra period to get their 1st win of the season. Chloe Jones and Georgia Miller with their goals.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 13/05/18

The Round-Up

Sunday 13th May

The final games in the Beds & Herts Women’s Football League once again proving to be an exciting league to follow it was Finals Day this Sunday at AFC Kempston Rovers. The Women’s League Cup & The Chris Renshaw Cup. I would have liked to have been there but with 5 finals converging on one day couldn’t although I really liked the look of both games. A morning kick -off for The Chris Renshaw Cup, the final edition of this season’s Beds & Herts Round-Up begins with the League Cup Final.

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

A fantastic season so far for St Albans Ladies leading Beds & Herts Women’s Division One all season and going on to win the title without losing a game. Now they were looking for the Double in the League Cup Final up against Northwood Ladies who themselves had clinched runners-up spot in Division One in their debut season.

Kerry Twigg scoring just past the half hour to put St Albans into the lead. 1-0 the advantage going into half-time. Northwood coming back to level the scores with 20 minutes left in the game. St Albans getting their noses back in front with Eleanor Lovelock on target for what would prove to be the winning goal. St Albans Ladies completing a memorable League & Cup Double. As in with Essex League Cup winners Corringham Cosmos I asked the winning club if they would like to send over a few words and their report from the game is below.

‘ST. ALBANS LADIES FC 2 NORTHWOOD LADIES FC 1.

After winning the league title the St Albans Ladies set out to try and complete the double when they took on Northwood Ladies in the League Cup Final at AFC Kempston with their opponents going to be a tough nut to crack as they were runners-up to them in the league.

Early on in the match Suz Read whipped over a low cross from the right wing which went right across the box but Ellen Salter racing in on the far side saw the ball cleared away by a Northwood defender, For Northwood saw Scarlett Keightley race clear into the Saints box but keeper Lauren Croucher was quick off her line to block the shot with her legs. Kayla Johnson then saw her low drive from the right wing go just wide of the far upright whilst at the other end Emma Steele with two fine free kicks one after another saw them both whistle just wide of Lauren Croucher’s right hand post. For the St Albans Ladies Ellie Lovelock cutting in from the right saw her shoot just wide of the left hand post whilst although Northwood applied a lot of pressure on the Saints goal with Emma Steele and Scarlett Keightley both causing lots of problems the Saints managed to hold out with some good defending from Holly Rossington, Becca Roft, Robyn McFayden and Cerys Low whilst keeper Lauren Croucher show her real fine form with some safe handling around the box and so keep the scores level.

With half time approaching saw the St Albans Ladies take a surprise lead when both Ellie Lovelock and Ellen Salter both had efforts which were blocked whereupon the ball ran loose to KERRY TWIGG who struck a brilliant low drive from 25 yards for a great finish which saw the ball whistle pass keeper Becky Guillemin and end up nestling in the bottom left corner and give the St Albans Ladies a 1-0 lead at half time.

During the first half striker SUZ READ was taken off with a knee injury and did not take part in any more of the match and she was replaced by Katie Grehan up front.

In the second half kicking down the slope still the Ladies did not find their real form but Sophie Lawrence tried her luck from long range and she saw her effort go just wide of the near upright. Kayla Johnson then saw her good ball into the box headed towards goal by Katie Grehan but the Northwood keeper Guillemin pulled off a good save.

Ellen Salter tried hard down the left wing but just could not get the breaks in around the box and then Becca Roft made a good run into the box and was brought down but no penalty was given.

Finally for Northwood after a bit of pressure they scored an equaliser when Emma STEELE(no relation Tommy) won the ball and burst into the box from the right whereupon saw he bury the ball into the far left corner to make the score 1-1.

Oh dear not extra time as the previous match saw extra time and penalties as Kayla Johnston’s flight from Heathrow Airport left at 9:30pm so the Ladies decided she can’t miss her holiday and went in search of the winning goal. After forcing a succession of corner kicks following a lot of pressure the winning goal came.

Ellen Salter swung the corner kick over from the right hand side whereupon it gradually fell to ELLIE LOVELOCK just inside the box and after taking a sidestep to her left she instantly struck a sweet low shot into the far right corner for the winning goal and to make the final score 2-1 to the Lady Saints. (Tezza was singing and dancing now). It nearly became 3-1 when after yet another Ellen Salter corner kick saw Katie Grehan overhead kick well saved by Becky Guillemin. We not forget Caroline Hughes who covered just a much ground as she was kept busy running onto the pitch with physio bag treating all the knocks. Team: Lauren Croucher, Katie Chandler, Nicola Dark, Sophie Lawrence, Jessica Cavaree, Cerys Low, Robyn McFayden, Holly Rossingdon, Kerry Twigg, Ellen Salter, Kayla Johnson, Becca Roft, Kiran Reyat, Ellie Lovelock, Suz Read, Katie Grehan(all played).

We are the Champions, We are the Champions, We are the Champions and we also have done the League and Cup double, Well done the Saints Ladies. Congratulations on a brilliant season.

Also we must not forget the Saints Supporters who turned up who kept chanting throughout the whole of the match to cheer their team onto victory.

I must also say a special thank you to Michelle & Chris Chandler for doing all the work behind the scenes for getting this successful team up and running. THANK YOU.’

St Albans Ladies 2017/18 Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup Winners

Congratulations to St Albans Ladies on winning this season’s Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup and completing the Double.

The Chris Renshaw Cup

First up though was a morning kick-off in The Chris Renshaw Cup Final, into it’s 2nd season. This season’s finalists Division One side Sherrardswood Ladies up against Division Town side Letchworth Garden City Eagles. A battling display from the lower league placed side seeing the sides finish 1-1, neither able to find a winning goal in extra-time the game headed to penalties. Heartbreak for Sherrardswood, joy for Letchworth as they emerged 5-4 winners to win the cup. Once more I’ve asked the winning club to provide some words and below is manager Warren Shimill’s report for the final.

‘Letchworth Garden City Eagles, Division Two versus Sherrardswood Ladies from Division One, all previous meetings have gone in favour of Sherrardswood . So going into the game Letchworth were certainly the under dogs and Sherrardswood probably expected a win today. But what they didn’t expect was every Eagles player bringing their ‘A’ game to the match. Eagles matched the opposition in the first 15 minutes and were bossing the game until Shemika Holloway for Letchworth was taken off to hospital due to a nasty fall and twist, Eagles had most of the possession with attack after attack, one of which found Tayla Murray setting Emily Jamieson to lob the goalkeeper from 25 yards out. 0-1 Eagles.
It wasn’t until the second half that Sherrardswood found themselves in the Letchworth penalty area. A player falling down in the area was awarded a penalty and it remained 1-1 until full time. Forcing extra time and with neither side scoring it was always going to penalty time. Both teams were dead on their legs after 120 minutes of none stop entertaining football.
So penalties began and soon reached 3-3 but with a save by Hannah Ross in the Letchworth goal it turned 3-4 in Letchworth’s favour. 4-4 with Letchworth needing to score to win, the 5th penalty was left with Natalie Moey ex Sherrardswood player and Eagles senior player and top goal scorer, cool as a cucumber Moey slotted the ball to the keepers left which meant the outcome was 4-5 to Letchworth.
Both teams gave 100% on a hot morning, it was a great final and a brilliant advert for women’s football.’

Letchworth manager Warren Shimell said
“I have been asked many times why do I run a ladies football team?”
The answer is simple “for days like today”

Letchworth Garden City Eagles, Winners of this season’s Chris Renshaw Cup (picture credit Letchworth Garden City Eagles)

Congratulations to Letchworth Garden City Eagles on winning this season’s Chris Renshaw Cup.

The Round-Up – Bed & Herts 25/03/18

The Round-Up

Sunday 25th March

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

An extra-time winner for Northwood Ladies saw them reach the final of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup in their debut season this Sunday and will face St Albans Ladies in the final on Sunday 13th May. A clash between the top two currently in Division One. Northwood were drawn away to the current league cup holders Houghton Athletic Ladies in the semi-finals. A goal from, Holly Thomson for Houghton Athletic and a goal for Northwood scored by Emma Steele saw the sides drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes were up the match heading into extra-time. The winning goal coming early in the 2nd period of extra play, Zamina Rahemtulla scoring the goal to send Northwood into the League Cup Final.

The Chris Renshaw Cup

Also semi-final time in The Chris Renshaw Cup this Sunday. Division One side Sherrardswood Ladies at home to Division Two high flyers, Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires. A 9 goal thriller between the sides saw the winner coming deep into extra-time. Laurie Marris scoring twice for Sherrardswood in the 1st half her 1st goal from the penalty spot the Division One side found themselves trailing 3-2 at half-time. Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires battling to keep their lead 2nd half, Marris found the back of the net for the 3rd time to complete her hat-trick with less than 10 minutes left to play 3-3 after the 90 the game heading into extra-time. Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires retook the lead early in the extra period but again Sherrardswood came back Victoria Little making it 4-4 the game looking to be heading for penalties, Sherrardswood scored again at the death, Manjinder Atwal with the winning goal to put the Division One side through the the final. A crushing end to the match for Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires their goal scorers, Chemise Huitson, Ellie Burke and April Spang with a brace.

In the other semi-final in The Chris Renshaw Cup, it was an all Division Two clash with Hitchin Town Ladies hosting Letchworth Garden City Eagles. The visitors holding the advantage at half-time Letchworth leading 1-0. Hitchin Town coming straight back into the match with the equaliser 2 minutes after the restart, Emma Chaffey with the goal. On 63 minutes Letchworth got back into the lead and this time kept Hitchin Town from scoring again to win the match 2-1 and reach the final against Sherrardswood Ladies, again scheduled for Sunday 13th May, Tayla Murray and Simone Leah Straughn scoring the Letchworth goals.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Two matches in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One this Sunday. Leaders St Albans Ladies are almost their are now just 1 win away from becoming league champions, on 29 points only 3rd placed Sherrardswood who can yet reach 31 points can catch them. A league and cup double very much in the sights for St Albans they were away to Flitwick Ladies this weekend. Goals from Sophie Lawrence, Katie Grehan and Suzanne Read seeing St Albans to a 3-0 half-time lead. Read netting her 2nd of the match early in the 2nd half to make it 4-0, Kerry Twigg also getting in on the scoring to extend the lead further, Flitwick pulling a goal back with 15 minutes left, Zoe Jayne Barber on target. St Albans winning 5-1.

A huge win at home for Garston Ladies on Sunday against bottom side Watton Ladies saw them move up to 4th in the Division One table. Both Jane Hales and Emma Trill getting 5 goals each in the game. Bobbi Rhodes also grabbing herself a brace with a goal each for Kelly Spencer and Katie Sills in a 14-0 win.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

One match in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two on Sunday, 3rd placed Royston Town Ladies Development coming out on top in an 8 goal contest at home to Evergreen Eagles to move level on points with 2nd placed Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires. Jazmin Racher scoring a hat-trick for Royston Town, Samantha Takis netting a hat-trick for Evergreen Eagles. Goals from Harriet Smith and Paige Rolfe seeing Royston Town claim all 3 points with a 5-3 victory.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Two games in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three on Sunday. 3rd placed Welwyn Pegasus Azures were away to Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Janiece Allen once again in fine goal scoring form as she claimed a 1st half hat-trick before going to add a further two goals in the 2nd half to take her onto 25 for the season. Sophie Clarke also scoring in the 1st half for Welwyn Pegasus Azures with Tulin Rufaioglu getting a brace in the 2nd half. Georgia Miller scoring late in the match for Bedwell Rangers. 8-1 the final score Welwyn Pegasus Azures playing the 2nd half with 10 players too after Chantel Joseph was red carded late in the 1st half.

Evergreen Ladies remain hot on Welwyn Pegasus Azures heels in 4th place in the Division Three table the gap 3 points with a game in hand as they won away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies this Sunday. Bianca Contonicola and Samantha Jackson with the goals as Evergreen recorded a 2-0 win.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 11/03/18

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Sunday 11th March

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

The first Cup Final played in the East this Sunday the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup at The County Ground, Letchworth. Women’s Football East was there too to watch Stevenage Ladies the current holders playing in their 4th successive county cup final looking to retain the trophy for the first time up against Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies who had reached the final of the competition for the 1st time.

Two leagues between the sides Stevenage Ladies playing in the FAWPL South East Division One starting the game well and opened the scoring in the 16th minute Amy Makewell sending a low drive from outside the box into the bottom corner of the net. Found nearly the same spot again soon after to make it 2-0 before midfielder Chloe Gunn broke forwards to make it 3-0 then added another herself from a well taken free-kick 25 yards from goal.

Introduced late in the 1st half substitute Ashleigh Deacon scored a quickfire brace to extend Stevenage’s lead before Makewell when on to complete her hat-trick. Leah Littlechild receiving the ball from Nicole Emmings to score Stevenage’s 8th goal to successfully retain the County Cup for the 1st time.

The link to the full match report on the website can be found below:-

Cup Final Report – Hertfordshire Women’s Challenge Cup

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup Winners – Stevenage Ladies

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

The first of the semi-final of this years Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup took place this Sunday with St Albans Ladies leading Division one at home to fellow league side Sharnbrook WFC. A great start for the hosts going 2-0 up inside the opening 15 minutes with Michaela Johnson and Katie Grehan on target. Sharnbrook pulling a goal back, St Albans extending their lead on the half hour with a goal from Sophie Lawrence. Their lead at half-time 4-1 with Nicola Dark scoring late in the 1st half.

Sharnbrook getting it back to 4-2 early in the 2nd half. Eleanor Lovelock restoring St Albans 3 goal lead in the 57th minute. Into the final 10 minutes Ellen Slater running through to score St Albans 6th goal. Sharnbrook adding another goal at the death, time for St Albans to reply, Grehan with her 2nd of the game in stoppage time. 7-3 the final score as St Albans celebrate reaching this season’s League Cup Final the double on!

Houghton Athletic Ladies the current holders of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup meet Northwood Ladies at home this coming Sunday in the 2nd semi-final.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Two matches in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One this Sunday. 3rd placed Sherrardswood Ladies close the gap to 2nd placed Northwood Ladies to just 2 points still with 2 games in hand as they secured all 3 points at home to Garston Ladies this Sunday. Goals in the 2nd half from Laurie Marris and Laura Cousins securing a 2-1 victory for the hosts.

Houghton Athletic Ladies move up from 6th to 4th in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One table with a 2-1 home win against Flitwick Ladies on Sunday. Scoring all 3 of the goals in the match and own goal cancelled out with goals for Shakeela Hussain and Eireann O’Donoghue her 1st goal for Houghton Athletic.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

One match played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two this Sunday. Leaders Garston Ladies 2nd XI were at home taking on Evergreen Eagles. Top scorer Lauren Berryman moved onto 21 goals for the season as she netted a brace in the match with Maxine Hotz also finding the back of the net in a 3-1 victory to move Garston into a 5 point lead at the top of the table. Amber Charlton scoring the goal for Evergreen Eagles.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

One match also in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three with Evergreen Ladies at home to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets. Both sides level on points on 13 in 5th and 4th respectfully going into the match. A brace from Natalie Maher enough to secure all 3 points for Evergreen Ladies in a 2-1 win that takes them 3 points clear into 4th spot in the table.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts – 14/01/18

The Round-Up

Sunday 14th January

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

A weekend of cup action in Beds & Herts with the quarter finals of the League Cup taking place along with the 1st Round of the Chris Renshaw Cup being played some exciting games amongst them too.

In the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup quarter finals defending cup holders Houghton Athletic Ladies are through to the semi-finals of this years competition with a comfortable home win over fellow Division One side Flitwick Ladies. A brace for both Shakeela Hussain and Emily Wilson in the match with a goal to for Louise Spendelow to see Houghton advance with a 5-0 win.

Also through to the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 5-0 win are Northwood Ladies in their debut season. Were away in the quarter finals taking on Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three side, Evergreen Ladies. Scarlett Keightley putting the Division One side into an early 5th minute lead, Zamina Rehemtulia and Emma Steele making it 3-0 before half-time. Leanne Jones extending Northwood’s lead on 59 minutes. Keightley getting her 2nd of the match with 20 minutes left.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One leaders St Albans Ladies are into their 2nd semi-final of the season having already reached the semi’s of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup. At home in the quarter finals of the League Cup taking on fellow Division One side Garston Ladies. A single goal enough to send St Albans through coming late in the 1st half, Ellen Slater scoring.

An eventful game in the final League Cup quarter final going all the way to extra-time. Division One side Sharnbrook WFC hosting Division Two leaders, Garston Ladies 2nd XI. Lauren Berryman scoring a hat-trick for Garston. Sharnbrook netting 3 up the other end to force extra-time Emma Butler scoring in the 1st half with Hoffi Pursey scoring early in the 2nd half Butler scoring again in the 84th minute. Into extra-time the match was closing in on penalties when Gemma Franklin (pictured) found the back of the net for Sharnbrook with 3 minutes left to send them through to the semi-finals.

The draw for the semi-finals of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup is as follows date to be arranged:-

St Albans Ladies v Sharnbrook WFC

Houghton Athletic Ladies v Northwood Ladies

The Chris Renshaw Cup

Into it’s 2nd season The Chris Renshaw Cup began this weekend with 8 1st Round ties featuring those sides knocked out of the League Cup in the early stages, plenty of action with three ties going into extra-time two of which feature Welwyn Pegasus.

Division One side Sherrardswood Ladies were drawn at home in the 1st Round of The Chris Renshaw Cup taking on Division Three side, Bedwell Rangers Ladies. A 7 minute hat-trick from Laurie Marris in the 1st half putting Sherrardswood in control of the tie, could find no more goal 2nd half Bedwell pulling one back with 15 minutes left Jessica Sullivan scoring. 3-1 the final score.

Plenty of goals in the 1st Round tie between Watton Ladies and Welwyn Pegasus Azures 11 in total as the game went all the way to extra-time finishing 4-4 after 90 minutes. Janiece Allen scoring a 1st half hat-tick for the visitors Welwyn Pegasus Azures. Division One side Watton getting 4 goals leading late into the match Sophie Clarke netting for Welwyn in 2nd half injury time to take the tie into extra-time. Watton found another goal in the extra period of play but it was Welwyn who progress as they scored twice more to win an incredible game 6-5. Anja Fletchman Brown and Clarke with her 2nd of the game sending them through. Both Beth Wilding and Laura Agnew claiming a brace for Watton with Gemma Penny also on target.

Hitchin Town Ladies also progress in the Chris Renshaw Cup with a 1st Round home win over fellow Division Two side Evergreen Eagles. Jessica McNamara scoring a hat-trick with Mandy Cain-Murnane also getting a goal in a 4-0 win.

4-0 was also the winning margin in the all Division Three 1st Round tie between, Potters Bar United Ladies and Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. It was the visitors Shefford who progress in the competition with goals from Chloe Tate, Louise Grocott and Sarah King along with an own goal.

Another all Division Two 1st Round tie saw Letchworth Garden City Eagles hosting Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues on Sunday. Natalie Moey scoring a hat-trick for Letchworth with Katie Smith also on target in a 4-1 victory. Chloe Martin from the penalty spot scoring for Woburn & Wavendon.

Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies in form in Division Three were away to Division Two side Hitchin Belles in the 1st Round of The Chris Renshaw Cup. Laura Bocking and Shannon Page scoring the 2 goals for Hitchin Belles they were knocked out of the competition with Wheathamstead netting 3 up the other end Sophie Pidgeon getting a goal with Libby Quinn scoring twice in a 3-2 win.

An all Division Three clash in the 1st Round of competition saw Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets hosting league leaders Bedford Ladies Development. The visitors in trouble 2-0 down at half-time, Emma Payne netting twice for Woburn & Wavendon. Bedford mounted a come back in the 2nd half to force the tie into extra-time. Captain Jessica Bunnage making it 2-1 on 67 minutes. Catalina Costas with her 1st goal for the side 8 minutes from time making it 2-2. In extra-time Bedford went on to take an early lead Bunnage with her 2nd of the game as Woburn & Wavendon looked for a goal at the other end the visitors scored again late on Cayleigh Jackson on target to make it 4-2 the final score 5-2 with Joanne Makin scoring a late minute penalty.

Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires 2nd in Division Two were hosting 3rd placed Royston Town Ladies Reserves in the 1st Round of The Chris Renshaw Cup another high scoring tie that went all the way to extra-time on Sunday. Megan Kaba with her 1st goal for Royston and a brace from Grace Leslie seeing the visitors score 3. Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires also on target with 3 goals in the regulation 90 minutes to see the game extended by 30 minutes. A different story in extra-time as Welwyn Pegasus dominated to power their way into the next round netting 4 more goals to win 7-3. April Spang getting 4 goals in the match with Chemise Huitson, Sophie Mandel and Katherine Calvert with her 1st goal for the club also scoring.

8 sides advancing into the quarter finals of The Chris Renshaw Cup they are as follows date to be arranged:-

Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies v Sherrardswood Ladies

Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires v Shefford Town & Campton Ladies

Hitchin Town Ladies v Bedford Ladies Development

Welwyn Pegasus Azures v Letchworth Garden City Eagles

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 03/12/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 3rd December

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

With St Albans Ladies not in action this Sunday it was an opportunity for 2nd placed Northwood Ladies to close the gap on the leaders in Division One, a tough game at home however taking on Garston Ladies. Northwood with just the one defeat in their opening 6 games since joining the league at the start of the season secured the 3 points winning the match by a single goal, Emma Steele finding the back of the net.

Sherrardswood Ladies consolidated 3rd position in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One table with a win at home on Sunday against Sharnbrook WFC. It was the visitors however who were leading at half-time goals for Emma Butler and Gemma Franklin putting Sharnbrook into a 2-0 lead before Laura Cousins pulled it back to 2-1 in the 40th minute. Trailing 2-1 going int the final 15 minutes Cousins grabbed her 2nd goal of the game in the 77th minute to draw the sides level at 2-2. Sherrardswood going on to claim all 3 points in the final 5 minutes with Francesca Novelli scoring the winner.

Two successive draws against the top two in the league Houghton Athletic Ladies built on that by securing their 1st win of the season in Division One away to Flitwick Ladies. The hosts struggling for numbers and looking to recruit new faces to the squad came up against a confident Houghton side Emily Wilson scoring a hat-trick with Holly Thomson also on target with 2 goals. Holly Skinner, Ciara Craig and Louise Spendelow all getting a goal each too in an 8-0 that takes Houghton up into 5th position.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

One match played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two at the weekend with 5th placed Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires away to bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues. Goals from Danielle Allen, Sophie Mandel, Mandy Mercer, April Spang and Hanicka Mikova plus a brace for Chemise Huitson seeing Welwyn Pegasus win the match 7-1. The 3 points lifting Welwyn Pegasus up 2 places back into 3rd position in the table. Sally Green the goalscorer for Woburn & Wavendon.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Three games played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three at the weekend. It was a meeting between the top two with league leaders, Bedford Ladies Development away to Welwyn Pegasus Azures. 5 points clear of their opponents going into the match Bedford took an early lead in the game with Cayleigh Jackson scoring in the 8th minute. Susannah Hall made it 2-0 to Bedford just 3 minutes later. Janiece Allen pulled a goal back for Welwyn Pegasus. Joanne Makin putting Bedford 3-1 on 27 minutes. Allen netted her 2nd goal to make it 3-2 to Bedford going into half-time. The visitors going on to secure the win 2nd half captain Jessica Bunnage scoring just past the hour to see Bedford extend their lead at the top to 8 points with a 4-2 win.

Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies leap frog two places in the Beds & Herts Division Three table into 2nd position level on points with Welwyn Pegasus Azures as they won at home on Sunday taking on Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Sophia Pidgeon scoring a hat-trick for the hosts as they ran out 3-1 winners to make it 5 wins from 6 league games played.

Bottom side Potters Bar United Ladies are finally off the mark in Division Three after they secured a point at home on Sunday playing Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Leah Casali the goalscorer for Potters Bar. Karen Clark netting for Shefford Town & Campton the 1-1 draw enough to lift them up a place into 5th in the Division Three table.

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

An all Evergreen affair in the final tie in the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup 2nd Round to be settled this weekend with Evergreen Eagles in Division Two at home to Evergreen Ladies playing in Division Three. Amber Charlton scored for Evergreen Eagles however a goal from Samantha Jackson along with a brace from Natalie Maher saw Evergreen Ladies win the game 3-1 to advance into the quarter finals.

The 4 quarter final ties are scheduled to be played in the New Year, Sunday 14th January the completed draw as follows:-

St Albans Ladies v Garston Ladies

Sharnbrook WFC v Garston Ladies 2nd XI

Houghton Athletic Ladies v Flitwick Ladies

Evergreen Ladies v Northwood Ladies

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

The 1st of the 4 Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup quarter finals was played at the weekend with last season’s beaten finalists, Royston Town Ladies away to Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two side, Hitch Belles. 3 leagues between the sides ERWFL Premier Division side Royston opened the scoring as early as the 2nd minute, Becky Shephard getting the goal. Hitchin Belles responded quickly with a goal to make it 1-1, Keira How on target. Royston were soon back in front however with Shephard getting her 2nd of the game. After that Royston went on to dominate the tie, Paige Rolfe, Sammy Tinsley, Hayley Graham and Andrea Wright all scoring before Shepard went on to complete her hat-trick, Wright adding her 2nd of the game a minute before half-time to see Royston leading 8-1 at the break. Doubled their score 2nd half Tinsley getting 2 more to complete her hat-trick. Gemma Croucher, Ellie Pickard and Paris Coldicott-Stevens also getting a goal each. Shephard adding a 4th goal to her tally with Wright also getting 4 goals in a 16-1 win.

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 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.