Category Archives: The Round-Up

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 – Cambridgeshire 29/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 29th October

Sadly for the 3rd week running I am having to report the loss of another women’s football side struggling to recruit new players Championship North side, Swineshead Institute Ladies have had to call it a day a real shame wishing everyone involved with the club all the best for the future.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership

 A handful of league games played across Cambridgeshire this Sunday. Just the one game in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership it was a big one nonetheless as leaders Netherton United Ladies took on 2nd placed Newmarket Town Ladies. Winning all 5 of their opening league games Netherton were already 5 points clear at the top. A Game in hand unbeaten in the league themselves Newmarket were looking to close the gap to 2 points. It was Netherton who had the better of the 1st half Emily Johnson opening the scoring in the 20th minute then 7 minutes later Yasmin Green doubled the lead for the hosts. 2-0 up at the break Newmarket struck early in the 2nd half to pull it back to 2-1 Sarah O’Rourke netting the goal. Netherton were quick to respond Georgina Parrett making it 3-1 in the 55th minute. The 3 points made secure 20 minutes from time Parrett scoring her 2nd of the game Netherton winning 4-1 and going a massive 8 points clear at the top of the Premiership in the process.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North

Two matches played in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North this Sunday. Was a good result away from home for 3rd placed Hungate Rovers Ladies keeping hold of that position in the table after they held 4th placed Wisbech St Mary Ladies to a goalless draw ending their 100% winning start to the season.

   Spalding United Ladies won for the 2nd successive league match this Sunday once again scoring 6 goals in the process too. Were at home to bottom side Pinchbeck United Ladies. Stephanie Starr and Ellis Taylor-Williams both scoring a brace in the match. Rebecca Navarette and Louise Coggles also on target with a goal each in a 6-3 victory.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South

I was beginning to wonder if St Ives Town Ladies had a new Development side or whether they were just making it up? The last side out of the blocks across the whole of the East they were finally playing their 1st league match in the last Sunday of October. Away to 4th placed Isleham United Ladies. Sasha Smith usually involved with the 1st team was returning to action after 7 weeks out with injury she celebrated by scoring a brace in the match with Katherine Speed in her St Ives debut also scoring twice in a 4-1 win. Vicky Beeton scoring Isleham United’s goal.

   Newmarket Town Ladies Reserves haven’t had that much action either this just their 2nd league match were looking to get off the mark at home to Burwell Tigers who did so themselves with an impressive 10-1 last time out. Tasted heavy defeat this time around however as Newmarket racked up the goals to claim their 1st 3 point haul of the season. Dominika Szary scoring a hat-trick in the game. Molly Agnew, Kate Silver, Amanda Stacey and Hollie Turner all claimed 2 goals each. Shelby Beveridge also celebrating a goal in a 14-0 win.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 29/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 29th October

Norfolk Women’s Division One

Unbeaten at the start of the season Norfolk Division One leaders, Sprowston Ladies travelled to 4th placed Stalham Town Ladies on Sunday both sides promoted last season to the top tier in Norfolk starting the season well. On a windy afternoon it was Sprowston who got off to the better start, Chelsea Pettifer on hand to nod the ball into the back of the net from a flick on from a corner in the 7th minute. The visitors dominated the attack pushing their opponents back for much of the 1st half Stalham defended well but were unable to get much going up the other end. Moving into the closing minutes of the 1st half Sprowston found two quick goals to put them in control of the game, Rebecca Russell sending the ball home from outside the box then straight from the restart Victoria Leyer raced through clear on goal to beat the keeper and make it 3-0.

2 goals in the game for Sprowston Ladies, Rebecca Russell

  Stalham threatened a comeback early in the 2nd half midfielder Vicky Lubbock scoring from inside the box. Sprowston soon restored their 3 goal cushion Pettifer getting away on the left wing sending a low shot from distance across the keeper to score. The final score 5-1 to Sprowston as the ball was played across the area to Russell in space to smash the ball home. 4 wins and a draw from their opening 5 games Sprowston remain top a point above 2nd placed Thorpe United Ladies.

   Thorpe United Ladies were at home to North Walsham Angels Ladies 2nd v 3rd with Thorpe looking to continue their 100% winning start to the season. Despite a goal from Emma Faux North Walsham were trailing 2-1 at half-time Thorpe United going on to score another goal in the 2nd period to win 3-1 making it 4 wins from 4. A brace from Charlotte Groves along with a goal for Shanice Sutton for Thorpe United.

  Bungay Town Ladies climb the table going 3rd in Division One as they won comfortably at home on Sunday against Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves. Selina Rowland opening the scoring for Bungay in the 12th minute. 5 minutes later the hosts went 2-0 up Emily Leach getting the goal. The half time score 3-0 to Bungay with new signing Kathryn Stanley getting the goal in the 43rd minute. More goals came 2nd half the game moving into the final 20 minutes both Rowland and Leach going on to get another goal each with Samantha Walker making it 6-0 with a minute left of normal time.

Norfolk Women’s Division Two

Level on points at the top of Division Two with FC Sprowston Ladies, Beccles Town Ladies took full advantage of their rivals not being in action this Sunday to move 3 points clear at the top of the table. A tough test at home to 3rd placed Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies a single goal scored in the 1st half from Jordan Duke was the difference between the sides a Beccles Town new to the league this season claimed their 5th win from 6 played.

  A local derby in Dereham this Sunday with Toftwood United Ladies hosting 4th placed Tavern Ladies, the bottom side with several new players needing time to get used to each other were up against a few old faces one of those Katie Hart-Copsey netting a hat-trick in the game. A brace too for Sophie Fuller as Tavern ran out 6-0 winners continuing their own unbeaten start to the season and move up a place into 3rd in the process.

   Freethorpe Ladies were away on Sunday to new side Costessey Sports Ladies both still looking for their 1st win of the season. Freethorpe held a narrow 1-0 lead at half-time. A close game both sides scoring in the 2nd period a narrow 2-1 win seeing Freethorpe celebrate their 1st league win of the season Eden Simmonds and Andrea Colbrook their goalscorers moves Freethorpe up into 5th in the Division Two table. 

The Round-Up – ERWFL 29/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 29th October

ERWFL Premier Division

Some adjustment to the ERWFL Premier Division following the sad news of Colchester Town Ladies folding their fixtures no longer counting. That sees previous leaders Writtle Ladies dropping to 2nd behind Billericay Town Ladies, however with the Essex side not in action this weekend Writtle had a chance to return to the top. A tough fixture at home to 3rd placed Acle United Ladies. A great start from the visitors Acle scoring twice trough Naomi Cooper and Laura Holden in the opening 10 minutes to lead 2-0. Megan Todd scoring on the half hour to put Acle in the driving seat at half-time. Holden with her 2nd of the game made it 4-0. Writtle pulling a goal back before Grace Birchall scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to make it 6-1. Writtle pulling another back in stoppage time their goals scorers Leanne Stubbings and Lucy Jones. The 6-2 defeat Writtle’s 1st loss in the league this season. Acle closing the gap on the leaders to 5 points with a game in hand.

    3 successive 2-1 home wins have turned Cambridge City Ladies into potential title chasers in the ERWFL Premier Division up to 4th they were comprehensive winners this Sunday at home to Brentwood Town Ladies who slip to 2nd bottom in the table. Bella Simmons scoring 7 goals for Cambridge City in the match. Stacey Fullicks and Charlotte Gillies both getting 2 goals a piece. Carla Penny and Anna Wilson also scoring in a 13-2 victory. Georgia Holdaway and Rosi Webb scoring the Brentwood goals.

A good point earned away from home against Acle United Ladies last weekend, Royston Town Ladies build upon that result by claiming a 3 points at home against 5th placed AFC Dunstable Ladies this Sunday. Goals from Becky Shephard, Gemma Croucher and Sammy Tinsley securing a 3-0 win.

  Bedford Ladies had lost their previous 3 league games in the Premier Division seeing them slip down the standings, were away to Colney Heath Ladies this Sunday and ran out comfortable winners to move back into 6th place in the table. 8-0 the final score.

   Losing the 3 points from one of their two league wins sees Lowestoft Town Ladies slip to the bottom of the ERWFL Premier Division table. Trying to rebuild and recruit additional players they were hosting AFC Sudbury Ladies this Sunday. A brace from Mia Etheridge along with goals for Charlotte Churchman and Natalie Golding seeing the visitors win all 3 points with a 4-1 win. Hannah Waters scoring for Lowestoft.

ERWFL Division One North

 One match played in ERWFL Division One this weekend with 2nd placed Ipswich Wanderers having suffered a heavy defeat away to Wymondham Town Ladies last weekend at home to Cambridge United WFC Reserves. Had the better of things 1st half this tie around leading the game 2-0 at the break. Cambridge threatening a comeback 2nd half scoring 3 times through Liz Pamplin, Teonie Peyton and Ebony Rule. Ipswich Wanderers just nicking the win however scoring twice more 2nd half to take the 3 points with a 4-3 result taking them back to within a point of leaders King’s Lynn Town Ladies. Their goals scored by Jess Taylor-Allum, Michelle Taylor-Allum, Coral Young and Megan Strickland.

ERWFL Division One South

Likewise there was just the one league game played in ERWFL Division One South this Sunday with Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies hosting Essex side Hutton Ladies. A single goal sealing victory it was scored by Hutton’s Laura Allen giving them their 2nd win from 3 played to move level on points with 3rd placed Harlow Town Ladies.

ERWFL League Cup

Elsewhere the ERWFL Division One sides left in the competition were in action in the 2nd Round of the League Cup. Division One North leaders King’s Lynn Town Ladies were at home to Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies 2nd in Division One South. A goalless 1st half between the sides Tiffany Forshaw struck a brace for King’s Lynn in the 2nd half with Becky Russell and Oksana Imanalijeva also scoring in a 4-2 win to see them through to the 3rd Round. Sophie Dowman netting one of Little Thurrock’s goals.

   Wymondham Town Ladies good form in cup competitions continued at the weekend as they hosted fellow Division One North side Histon Ladies in the 2nd Round of the League Cup. Laura Nicholls giving the hosts the lead midway through the 1st half they were pegged back to 1-1 late on with Katie Seymour equalising for Histon. Nicholls with her 2nd of the match restoring Wymondham’s lead early in the 2nd half. A late goal from Brooke Moreno secured the win for the hosts.

   Tough tomes for Bishops Stortford Ladies as they suffered another heavy defeat at the weekend this time in the League Cup. At home were hosting Division One North side Ipswich Town Ladies Development. Emily Steward scoring 4 goals in the game. Olivia Gunn grabbing a brace. Grace Bowman, Destiny Minors and Jennifer Purbrook were all goalscorers too with an own goal bringing up a 10-0 win.

   Twice in the league Harlow Town Ladies had lost out narrowly to fellow Division One South side Stevenage Ladies Reserves going down 1-0 both times. Now they faced each other in the 2nd Round of the League Cup. At home another competitve encounter between the sides it was Harlow who held a narrow 1-0 advantage at half-time Paige Horwood scoring midway through the half. 20 minutes into the 2nd half Harlow doubled their lead, Courtney Miller the goalscorer. The win secured in the final 5 minutes with Kaydee King making it 3-0 to see Harlow advance to the 3rd Round.

The Round-Up – FAWPL 29/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 29th October

FAWPL Southern Division

Hope for the chasing pack in the FAWPL Southern Division as runaway leaders Charlton Athletic Women victorious in their opening 8 league games have now suffered two successive defeats the latest this weekend away to 3rd placed C&K Basildon Ladies. The hosts taking an early lead in the game with Angela Addison scoring inside the opening 10 minutes, April Bowers making it 2-0 to C&K Basildon before half-time. Charlton threatened an immediate comeback with Charlotte Gurr pulling it back to 2-1 a minute into the 2nd half however C&K Basildon defended well to hold on to their lead 2nd half and take all 3 points moving them onto 19 points 5 behind Charlton at the top with a game in hand.

A great result too for 2nd placed Lewes FC Women as they got back to winning ways in the league picking up the 3 points at home on Sunday with a convincing win over bottom side Swindon Town Ladies, scoring 7 goals without reply with 7 different names on the scoresheet. Rebecca Carter getting things started in the 23rd minute. Charlotte Owen doubling Lewes’ lead in the 38th minute her goal quickly followed by a 3rd from Avilla Bergin to put the hosts 3-0 up at the break. Rachel Palmer made it 4-0 in the 58th minute. Darcey James striking 10 minutes later to bring up the 5th goal. Sarah Kempson on target with 5 minutes left and a stoppage time goal for Danielle Lane completed the 7-0 scoreline. Lewes closing the gap to leaders Charlton to 4 points.

Coventry United Ladies are moving in the right direction up the FAWPL Southern Division table up to 4th now as they extend their unbeaten run in league and cup to 6 matches. Away to Portsmouth FC Ladies this Sunday who had beaten them 2-1 in the reverse fixture early in the season. The 2 sides playing out a goalless 1st half, Jade Formaston with a great strike early in the 2nd half giving the visitors the lead. Amber Hughes making it 2-0 with 20 minutes left. Coventry move onto 16 points have games in hand on all the sides above them.

FAWPL Cup

Two games from the 1st Round of the FAWPL Cup played this weekend, Leyton Orient WFC from FAWPL South East Division One making the long trip to Wales to play higher league opponents Cardiff City Ladies. Doing well in the league Leyton Orient held the hosts to a goalless 1st half. The hosts getting the better of the 2nd half taking the lead Cori Williams hitting a brace with Ella Powell also getting a goal. Leyre Bastyr with a late goal for Leyton Orient as they exited the competition Cardiff winning 3-1.

3-1 was also the winning score for home side Plymouth Argyle Ladies from South West Division One, taking on Southern Division side, Chichester City Ladies. A 100% winning record in the league Plymouth took that form into the Cup. Striker Natasha Knapman scoring a goal either side of half-time, Tori Marks with a goal on the hour for Plymouth. Jade Widdows netting the goal for Chichester City as they exit the competition.

The draw for the 2nd Round of the FAWPL Cup was made earlier today ties scheduled to be played Sun 10th December:-

Cardiff City Ladies v Plymouth Argyle Ladies

Cambridge United WFC v Coventry United Ladies

Lewes FC  Women v Portsmouth FC Ladies

Liverpool Marshalls Feds v Blackburn Rovers Ladies

Nottingham Forest Ladies v Guiseley Vixens Women

Leicester City Women v Loughborough Foxes Women

Brighouse Town Ladies v Derby County Ladies

C&K Basildon Ladies v Charlton Athletic Women

FAWPL Plate

One tie from the 1st Round of the FAWPL Plate played this weekend two an all Southern Division clash with West Ham United Ladies hosting Queens Park Rangers Ladies. Chloe Burr striking in the 17th minute to put  West Ham into the lead. Amber Stobbs making it 2-0 right on the stroke of half-time. Queens Park Rangers pulling it back to 2-1 3 minutes into the 2nd half through a Katie Knell goal it was West Ham who went onto score again Chenise Austin finding the back of the net in the 56th minute to see the hosts through to the 2nd Round of the competition with a 3-1 win.

Likewise the draw for the 2nd Round of the FAWPL Plate was made today these ties also due to be played Sunday 10th December :-

Norwich City Ladies v Milton Keynes Dons Ladies

Brislington Ladies v West Ham United Ladies

Swindon Town Ladies v Keynsham Town Ladies

Luton Town Ladies v Southampton Saints Girls

Fylde Ladies v Leeds United Ladies

Hull City Ladies v Newcastle United Women

Long Eaton United Ladies v Chorley Ladies

Birmingham & West Midlands Women v Crewe Alexandra Ladies

FAWPL South East Division One

5 games played in FAWPL South East Division One this Sunday. League leaders AFC Wimbledon Ladies leaving it very late away from home against Enfield Town Ladies to keep their winning run going extending to 8 matches. Katie Stanley the heroine scoring in the 86th minute to see the visitors take the 3 points home with them keep them 4 points clear at the top of the table.

   A brace from new signing Laura Mills sees Milton Keynes Dons Ladies consolidate 2nd spot in the FAWPL South East Division One table the 2 goals enough to claim all 3 points despite a goal from Joanne Rutherford for Luton Town Ladies.

   A good result at home for Stevenage Ladies at the weekend at home to 6th placed Actonians Ladies picking up their 3rd league win of the season thanks to goals from Leah Littlechild and substitute, Kristi Burling clinching a narrow 2-1 result. Alessandra Barreca netting for Actonians.

   Cambridge United WFC were at home on Sunday hosting Norwich City Ladies, had to comeback from a goal down to win the 3 points Chelsea Garrett scoring in the 7th minute for Norwich. The lead only lasted a couple of minutes however as Cambridge hit back immediately to level the scores Amy Howlett putting the ball home to make it 1-1. With 5 minutes left in the 1st half Cambridge took the lead, recent signing Lauren Cartwright scoring her 1st goal for the club. No more goals scored 2nd half Cambridge climb a place to 6th with the 2-1 win.

   Finally Denham United Ladies were hosting bottom side Haringey Borough Women at the weekend. Jenny Banfield scoring twice in the game for Denham their were goals too for Emma Bebbington, Annie Hewitt and Celine O’Halloran in a 5-0 win.

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 – Essex 22/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 22nd October

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Premier Division leaders Hatfield Peveral Ladies saw their excellent start to the season come to an end on Sunday as they lost for the 1st time this season away to Lawford Ladies. Travelling with a side struggling with injury Hatfield Peveral came up against an in form Lawford scoring plenty of goals early in the season, Daisy Canny top scorer early on took her tally to 11 goals from 4 appearances with a brace in the match. Jasmine Cox looking to catch her up going one better in the game netting a hat-trick their was a goal too for ex-Colchester Town Ladies captain, Georgia Box on her 1st appearance for the club in a 6-1 win. Yasmin Cowley with the 1st half goal for Hatfield Peveral.

  That defeat for Hatfield Peveral Ladies sees new leaders take over at the top of the Premier Division with Collier Row Tigers keeping up their 100% winning start away from home against Runwell Sports Ladies. A good contest saw the two sides drawing 2-2 at the break, Frances Murphy and Bobbi Cubberly scoring for the hosts. Collier Row Tigers getting the better of the 2nd half scoring twice more to make it 4 wins from 4 with a 4-2 victory to go top on goal difference. Emily Dempsey scoring a brace with Lauren Bunton and Natalie Oxby both getting a goal a piece. 

  Frontiers Ladies are 2 points behind the leading pair in the Premier Division as they kept up their unbeaten start to the season at home on Sunday taking on Eastern Avenue who had won their opening 2 games in the league. Hannah Warner getting a goal for Eastern Avenue 1st half, Frontiers Ladies were in control of the game going into the dressing room at half-time with a 4-1 lead. Sharon Ferguson scoring a hat-trick in the game further goals were added 2nd half with Kay Foy, Jill Bartholomew and Hayley King all getting a goal each in a 6-1 win.

   Corringham Cosmos also keep up the pressure on the league leaders as they recorded a 3rd straight league win at the start of their season. The 4th placed side winning big at home against Harlow Town Ladies Reserves. Chloe Sams on fir at the start of the season taking her goal scoring account to a whopping 21 from just 6 appearances as she helped herself to 6 goals at the weekend. Rebecca Gallagher has 11 goals from her 6 appearances so far too as she scored another hat-trick. Michelle Sumpter also scoring in a double figure win the final score 10-1, Casey Lunn netting the goal for Harlow Town Ladies Reserves still in search of their 1st points of the season.  

Chigwell Ladies remain bottom of the Premier Division without a point after 6 games played, were hosting Chelmsford City Ladies this Sunday the visitors looking to get back to winning ways after suffering 3 straight defeats in the league. Chigwell are scoring goals but unfortunately conceding more at the other end, Kimmilee Day and Claire Huggins scoring for the home side. Chelmsford City  followed up their County Cup win the weekend before with a high scoring result with Tyler Christou hitting a hat-trick in the match. Lisa Overall on her 1st appearance of the season scoring a brace Shannon Hughes and Rosie Coe also scoring a goal each in a 7-2 win.

Essex Women’s Division One

A good weekend for Hullbridge Sports Ladies in Essex Women’s Division One as they win at home against one of their early challenges for the title and see another lose to go 3 points clear at the top of the table with their 5th straight league win at the start of the season. Hosting 3rd placed Leigh Ramblers were 2-1 in front at the break going on to score another in the 2nd half to win 3-1. Karley Knight, Broghan Kelly and Jennifer Lyttle with their goals. Megan Downes with the 1st half strike for Leigh Ramblers.

  2nd placed Southend United  Ladies were also looking to make it 5 straight wins to start their season at the top of Division One as they travelled to mid-table Dagenham & Redbridge Ladies on Sunday. It was advantage to the home side at half-time as Dagenham & Redbridge led 1-0. Southend United got a goal back 2nd half through Ria Toovey however it wasn’t enough as Dagenham & Redbridge went on to score twice themselves to secure the 3 points with a 3-1 result and end Southend United’s 100% winning start. Pauline Adeyemo scoring twice, one in open play the other from the penalty spot with Ammarah Ali also on target.

Walden Ladies won for the 2nd successive weekend to move up to 4th in the Essex Women’s Division One table on their travels taking on Billericay Town Ladies Reserves, Kim Jeffery was on target with all 4 of their goals in a 4-1 win. Franziska Beck scoring the goal for Billericay.

  Brentwood Town Ladies came back from conceding an early goal to record a comfortable win at home to Alresford Colne Rangers. Christina Cash putting the visitors into the lead Brentwood came back strongly. Emma Mackie scoring twice their were goals too for Carla Rose, Chloe Hawkins, Paida Dedza and Ashley Debnam in a 6-1 win Brentwood’s 2nd win of the season moving them up to 7th in the table.

Benfleet Villa Ladies were at home on Sunday taking on Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves still in search of their 1st point of the season. Jameela Walker scoring twice for the hosts Benfleet Villa claimed their 2nd point of the season with Chelmsford City scoring twice themselves, Angela Holden and Rebecca Lucy with the goals to see the visitors claim their 1st point of the season in a 2-2 draw.

The Round-Up – Cambridgeshire 22/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 22nd October

Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership

A handful of matches played across the counties 3 leagues this Sunday. Two games in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership. With league leaders Netherton United Ladies not in action 2nd placed Newmarket Town Ladies were looking to close the gap by continuing their 100% winning start to the season at home were taking on March Town United Ladies. The visitors held a narrow 1-0 lead at half-time. Laura Bailey levelled the scores at 1-1 soon after the start of the 2nd half. Once again March retook the lead on 54 minutes, Newmarket soon responding once again Lauren Deller striking home the goal to make it 2-2 on 58 minutes. The two sides finishing the game all square taking a point home each. Charley Miller and Shannon Shaw scoring for March Town United.

 The bottom two met in the Premiership both looking for their 1st points of the season on Sunday, Park Ladies hosting Cambridge University Women. A good effort from Park in a close game frustrated at the final whistle as they left empty handed Cambridge University getting their 1st 3 points on the board winning the contest by a single goal to climb off the bottom scored by Linn Moystead.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North

In the one game played in the Cambridgeshire Championship North this weekend two more sides also met looking for their 1st points of the season, Orton Rangers Ladies hosting Spalding United Ladies. It was the visitors who were celebrating come the final whistle as they won comfortably to claim all 3 points. Rebecca Navarrete scoring twice their was also a goal each for Hannah Dennis, Stephanie Starr, Lita Abelite and Sharn Thompson in a 6-1 victory which lifts Spalding United into 5th position.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South

Two matches played in the Cambridgeshire Championship South this Sunday. Fulbourn Bluebirds beaten by leaders Histon Ladies Reserves last weekend closed the gap back to 3 points with a home win against Isleham United Ladies. Marie Stubbings scoring a double hat-trick for Fulbourn as they ran out 6-2 winners to claim the 3 points. Laura Todd and Shona Kelly on the scoresheet for Isleham United.

   League newcomers Burwell Tigers have found life in the Championship South tough going early doors 2 losses in the league along with a heavy defeat in the cup they themselves scored big at the weekend at home to get their 1st win of the season were at home taking on Milton Ladies playing their 1st league game of the season a new look side this season with several former Milton players now part of the Histon Ladies Reserves set-up. Emily Smith netting a hat-trick for Burwell, both Vicky Murrell and Samantha Freeman scoring a brace. Lauren Rose, Ellie Taylor and Emma Walters all claiming a goal each in a 10-1 win. Lauren Lock with the goal for Milton.

The Round-Up – Suffolk 22/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 22nd October

Suffolk Women’s Division 

4 games played in the Suffolk Women’s Division this weekend and with league toppers East Bergholt United Ladies not in action it was an opportunity for the rest to close the gap. Brantham Athletic Lades did just that away to Coplestonians Ladies on Sunday as they made it 3 wins from 3 to start the season. Goals from Lucy Dunnett, Kirsten Hutchings and Jodie Sharp securing the 3 points with a 3-0 win.

  Bacton United Ladies move up from 4th into 3rd in the Suffolk Women’s Division beating newcomers AFC Kesgrave Ladies away from home their 1st loss of the season after winning their opening 2 league games. Francesca Rainbird scoring a hat-trick in a 3-1 win for Bacton United. Ashley Bustos scoring the 2nd half goal for AFC Kesgrave.

   A 2nd win of the season for Leiston St Margarets Ladies and a big one to away to league newcomers Hadleigh United Ladies. Fielding the bare 11 it was the home side who started the better however striker Isabel Chaplin running clear to attack the Leiston defence regaining possession inside the D and curling a shot into the top corner to make it 1-0. Leiston soon regained momentum and a spell of 3 quick goals midway through the half put them in control of the game. Two more goals before the half-time whistle saw them lead 5-1. A repeat of the goals 2nd half early on with 3 more scored in quick succession. An 8-1 one lead Hadleigh kept going but with Leiston having the extra legs to bring off the bench it was they who added the goals 2 more scored to win the game 10-1 and climb into 5th.

  Walsham Le Willows Ladies having finally started their season last weekend in the County Cup were getting their league campaign underway this weekend away to Ipswich Athletic Ladies. Amongst the favourites to win the Suffolk Women’s Division title they started well with a comfortable result beating their opponents 6-0 to take the 3 points home.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 22/10/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 22nd October

Norfolk Women’s Division One 

 

Thorpe United Ladies, Shanice Sutton

 

A handful of league fixtures across Norfolk this Sunday with just the one game taking place on Norfolk Women’s Division One a 3rd straight league win for Thorpe United Ladies taking them up into 2nd place in the table a point behind leaders Sprowston Ladies. Away to bottom side Long Stratton Ladies, a hat-trick from Shanice Sutton helping Thorpe to the 3 points with a 5-1 win. Katie Knights scoring for Long Stratton.

Norfolk Women’s Division Two

FC Sprowston Ladies made it 4 wins from 4 at the start of the season to keep the lead in Norfolk Women’s Division Two on Sunday at home to Costessey Sports Ladies a close run result however as the home side edged the win by 3 goals to 2. Keri Boorman, Joanna Davey and Rebecca Kirby the goalscorers. 

  Beccles Town Ladies keep up the pressure on the league leaders as they two won for the 4th time this season away from home against fellow new comers to Division Two, Gorleston Rangers Ladies a 7 goal thriller between the sides two a much improved performance for Gorleston Rangers who had suffered heavy defeats in their previous two league games. A 1-0 lead for Beccles Town at half-time Gorleston Rangers scoring 3 goals in the 2nd half, Chloe Bailey, Lauren Dennis and Amy Durdin putting the home side 3-2 up with 10 minutes left Beccles Town scoring twice to win the game 4-3 a brace for Jordan Duke along with goals for Lucy Robbens and Grace Storey keeping up their great start to the season.

Also maintaining their unbeaten start to the season are Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies climbing up from 4th to 3rd in the Division Two table in the process with a big win at home against Toftwood United Ladies. Leading 4-0 at half-time Kirkley & Pakefield went on to score 6 more 2nd half to win the game 10-0 the goals shared amongst the sides, goalkeeper Shauna Brunton-O’Neill scoring two of those goals. A brace to for Zalonia Warford, the other goalscorers, Sue Lyn King, Sophie Martin, Peta Belson, Monika Ashcroft and Paige Baker. A 2nd successive 10-0 loss for Toftwood to start the season however an improved performance as they a bedding in several new faces having almost folded before the start of the season.