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The Round-Up – ERWFL 05/03/17

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 5th March

In a weekend hit right across the board by postponements the Eastern Region Women’s Football League programme survived virtually unscathed with just the Premier Division match between Histon Ladies and Royston Town Ladies falling foul of a water-logged pitch. A few sdies having access to a 3G surface helping matters.

ERWFL Premier Division

In the ERWFL Premier Division, Haringey Borough Women were looking to return back to the top of the table whilst leaders Bedford Ladies weren’t in action. A trip into Essex to play Brentwood Town Ladies at the Len Forge Centre. Amongst a host of sides below the top 3 looking to end the season strongly Brentwood Town had seen their recent good form dented with a couple of defeats in league and cup. Picked up a good point against Haringey Borough as the sides contested a 2-2 draw, a goal each for Leah Cowan and Georgia Holdaway cancelling out a brace for Haringey Borough’s Klesha Darroux who move to within a point of Bedford who have played 2 games more.

A goal for Megan Partridge was enough to see AFC Sudbury Ladies win all 3 points away to Colchester Town Ladies on Sunday the result lifting the Suffolk side above Billericay Town Ladies into 4th place. Have played 17 with 3 to play are now 5 points behind Bedford Ladies who they play next at home, close the gap to 2 points and thing’s will get very interesting.

Below AFC Sudbury Ladies are a host of sides who all have more games left to play and all of them with a strong finish could yet cause a upset in the title race. 3rd placed AFC Dunstable Ladies headed up to Norfolk at the weekend to play the side with more games left than everyone having just played 12 going into this weekends match Acle United Ladies need every Sunday left plus the odd midweek game to get their fixtures in. A good run of games is just what the squad needs however to mount a late challenge. Dunstable have been a strong side all season gunning for the title 3 points off the lead with 4 games left to play missed the opportunity to close the gap on the leaders as Acle United some times slow starters to a game got off to a flyer this Sunday as striker Jody Wells gave them the lead inside 2 minutes. AFC Dunstable pulled it back all square at 1-1 late in the 1st half. Wells scoring again early in the 2nd half her brace seeing the 3 points won moves Acle United up a place to 7th on 23 points 10 behind the leaders but have 4 games in hand. The business end of the season and the ERWFL Premier Division will see a few dramatic results before the end to be sure.

One of those came this very Sunday in Essex. Just a week ago Billericay Town Ladies claimed the 3 points away from home against Essex rivals Writtle Ladies winning 4-0. This Sunday saw the reverse fixture and both sides having been strongly represented by the Essex FA Women’s Representative side on Thursday night’s 3-0 win against Hertfordshire. At home this time Billericay Town Ladies found themselves 3-0 as the game entered the last 10 minutes. A brace for Sophie Vale and a goal for Abigail Fry seemingly putting Writtle in control of the game. Billericay Town were to stage an extraordinary comeback however as Vicky Kinsman reduced the deficit to 3-1 with 8 minutes left. Straight from the restart Paris Smith (pictured) lobbed the Writtle keeper to make it 3-2 then Paris found the back of the net again moments later to score the equaliser and see Billericay Town take an unlikely point from the match.

ERWFL Division One

Joint leaders, Cambridge City Ladies and Colney Heath Ladies in ERWFL Division One remain locked on the same points as they both extend the gap on the rest with contrasting away wins at the weekend. Both on 33 points look strong as they push for promotion to the Premier Division with 2 sides likely to be promoted. Cambridge City Ladies hold the advantage for the title as they have 8 games left to play before the end of the season 4 games more than Colney Heath. Cambridge City were away to 4th placed Silver End United Ladies on Sunday, a single goal seeing the league leaders leave Essex with another 3 points in the bag. Top scorer, Bella Simmons taking her goals tally to 17 for the season from 12 appearances.

Colney Heath Ladies in contrast were involved in an 8 goal thriller as they travelled to Bedfordshire to play Offley & Stopsley Women. The home side getting off to a great start going 2-0 up early on. Colney Heath responded immediately to pull it back to 2-1 with Holly Sheridan scoring the goal. Offley & Stopsley scored again however to lead 3-1 at half-time. A strong 2nd half performance from Colney Heath saw them come back into the game and claim all 3 points. Annie Hickey grabbing a goal to pull it back to 3-2 before Sheridan scored her 2nd of the game and draw her closer to 20 goals for the season to make it 3-3. Christina Freestone found the back of the net to put Colney Heath into the lead with Hickey scoring her 2nd goal of the game to see Colney Heath win 5-3.

Stevenage Ladies Reserves climb up into 5th place in the Division One table with a good result away from home on Sunday travelling into Suffolk to play Ipswich Wanderers Ladies. Sarah Payne scored twice in the game with a goal each for Leah Littlechild and Sherrie Evans to see them win the game 4-1 and move up into the top half of the table for the 1st time this season.

Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies were hosting Hutton Ladies on Sunday and it was a welcome 3 points gained after a long spell without picking up points in the league. Plenty of cup games interrupting in between. A narrow 2-1 win for Little Thurrock Dynamos their goals scored by Sophie Dowman and Rhianne Holmes.

The Round-Up – FAWPL 05/03/17

The Round-Up

FAWPL – Sunday 5th March

March started off pretty much the same as February and January before that with a whole host of postponements across the whole of the region that saw 50% of the scheduled fixtures lost to the heavy ran that fell over the weekend. Some big games did beat the weather however most notably in the FAWPL Cup and Plate competitions which had reached the semi-final stage with 3 of the 4 games taking place.

FAWPL Cup

In the FAWPL Cup it will be an all Southern Division final and two familiar adversaries contesting yet another trophy. FAWPL Cup holders, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies were hosting Cardiff City Ladies in this years competition having beaten them in the final itself last season 2-1 to lift the trophy. Tottenham aiming to reach their 2nd successive FAWPL Cup final took the lead on the half hour Wendy Martin (pictured) turning Rhianna Soobadoo’s cross into the back of the net. 1-0 the lead at the break, Leah Rawle was on hand to turn the back into the back of the net after Cardiff City goalkeeper Zoe Atkins initially palmed Martin’s shot away to make it 2-0. Nikita Whinnett making the result safe for Tottenham scoring their 3rd in the last 10 minutes to see them celebrating reaching another final as their impressive unbeaten run goes on.

Playing Tottenham Hotspur Ladies in the FAWPL Cup final will be, Charlton Athletic Women although they were forced into extra-time after a 2nd half come back from opponents Blackburn Rovers Ladies. The current leaders of both the Northern and Southern Division’s. Kit Graham put Charlton 1-0 with just under 10 minutes of the 1st half left a narrow advantage at the break the home side doubled their lead early in the 2nd half Gemma Shephard with another goal as she settles back in where she left off after her injury layoff.

Blackburn Rovers came back into the game getting it back to 2-1 with 15 minutes left to play, Saffron Jordon getting the goal and with less than 5 minutes of the 90 left the visitors equalised, Lynda Shepherd making it 2-2 to force the semi-final into extra-time. Stefanie Simmons having come on for Charlton with lass that 15 minutes left of normal time the hero in extra-time scoring 2 goals late in the 2nd period of the 15. 4-2 the lead Blackburn Rovers pulled one goal back at the death Jordon with her 2nd of the game, a red for Blackburn’s Ellie Stewart at the end of the game 2 shown a 2nd yellow card as they exit the competition

FAWPL Plate

Whilst Leicester City WFC & Lewes Ladies will have to try again this coming Sunday to reach the final of the FAWPL Plate after their semi-final was postponed they both know who they will face in the final next month as FAWPL Northern Division side, Huddersfield Town Ladies over came FAWPL South East Division One side, Actonians Ladies to book their spot in this season’s final. Actonians Ladies travelled north knowing a side from their Division had reached the final of the FAWPL Plate just last season a memorable occasion for Enfield Town Ladies if not the result. This Sunday no home soil their higher league opponents proving too strong were leading 4-0 at half-time 2 goals for Emily Heller along with a goal a piece for Katie Mallin and Katie Nutter. Heller completed her hat-trick 10 minutes into the 2nd half Charley Evans scoring Huddersfield’s 6th goal in a 6-1 win, Jessica Byrne scoring for Actonians as their fantastic run in the competition comes to an end.

FAWPL South East Division One

Two games played in FAWPL South East Division One on Sunday and Gillingham FC Ladies move to within a point of league leaders Milton Keynes Dons Ladies after a comfortable win at home against Enfield Town Ladies. Felicity Gibbons (pictured) setting the ball rolling scoring inside the 1st minute for Gillingham. Jenny Newman had Gillingham 2-0 in the 8th minute. Gibbons adding a 2nd goal to her tally with 20 minutes played as Gillingham set about taking control of the game. Recently signed Rosie Kmita making it 4-0 before half-time. Gibbons went on to complete her hat-trick with 3 minutes of the 2nd half starting captain Jade Keogh also on target in the 2nd half to see Gillingham win 6-0 remain unbeaten in the league with games in hand on the leaders too.

Moving up a place in the FAWPL South East Division One table are AFC Wimbledon Ladies moving above Cambridge United WFC who saw their game away to Lowestoft Town Ladies postponed into 3rd place. Away on Sunday playing Stevenage Ladies, Katie Stanley gave AFC Wimbledon an early lead scoring in the 2nd minute. Stanley added a 2nd goal midway through the 1st half to see the visitors lead 2-0 at the break, Stevenage missing a chance to reduce the deficit shooting wide from the penalty spot. A flurry of goals late in the 2nd half as captain Donna McGuigan pulled a goal back from a corner for Stevenage. Getting it back to 2-1 AFC Wimbledon ended the game in storming fashion 5 minutes left to play a quickfire double from Rebecca Sargent made it 4-1, time for another goal with just a minute left Laura Low netting to make the final score 5-1 and see AFC Wimbledon take the 3 points home with them.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 26/02/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 26th February

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

The battle for the title intensifies in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One with St Albans Ladies moving top of the table ahead of Sandy Ladies on goal difference with a 3-0 home win against Houghton Athletic Ladies on Sunday. Sandy Ladies the only side not in action in the league at the weekend. St Albans closed the 3 point gap with goals from Katherine Hatton, Suzanne Read and Megan Samuel.

The competition below St Albans Ladies is fierce however with all the sides down to 5th in the mix for the title all with games in hand it was also a 3-0 win away from home for 3rd placed Garston Ladies as the open up a 3 point gap over 4th placed Bishops Stortford Ladies. Made the trip up into Bedfordshire on Sunday to play Sharnbrook WFC. Goals from Jane Hales, Bobbi Rhodes and Lucy Zecchin seeing them return home with the 3 points in the bag.

A 2nd successive defeat in league for Bishops Stortford Ladies as they lost away from home to 5th placed Sherrardswood Ladies who made up for a heavy defeat of their own last weekend away to St Albans Ladies scoring 6 goals at home this Sunday Ellie Pickard with 2 early goals setting them on their way. Katy Jones, and Manjinder Atwal both scoring in the 1st half Laure Marris and Katie Rist deep in injury time adding further goals in the 2nd half. Brooke White and Kathryn Stanley from the penalty spot scoring for Bishops Stortford. The 6-2 win seeing Sherrardswood move level on points with Bishops Stortford.

At the other end of the table a 3rd successive league victory propels Letchworth Garden City Eagles off the bottom and up 2 places into 6th. Coming out the better in a high scoring match away to Hitchin Town Ladies who are now bottom after defeat. Scoring 3 goals in the game with Natalie Thompson getting a brace with Emma Chaffey also scoring for Hitchin Town it was’t enough to take anything from the game as Letchworth Garden City Eagles found the back of the net with 5 goals to win the match. Tayla Murray grabbing 2 goals along with a goal each for Anglum Jade, Louise Mylles and Chloe Ward.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Watton Ladies move 4 points clear at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two as they extend their unbeaten run to 12 games with a 4-1 win over Flitwick Ladies on Sunday, Francesca Smithers continuing her fine goal scoring form with a hat-trick to take her onto 28 goals for the season. Beth Willing also scoring for the league leaders who have games in hand on those hoping to catch them below.

Panshanger Ladies climb back up into 2nd spot in the Division Two table but had to do it the hard way to earn a point at home after going 2-0 in the 1st half to visitors Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets who won for the 1st time in the league a fortnight ago. Charlotte Demmon and Lauren Revell with their goals inside the opening 15 minutes. Leading 2-0 at half time Georgina Harvey pulled back a goal for Panshanger midway through the 2nd half. Woburn & Wavendon unable to hold out for the 3 points conceded through an own goal to see Panshanger Ladies take a point from the game.

A 1st league win of the season too for bottom side Evergreen Ladies at home to Royston Town Ladies Reserves at the weekend a tale of two penalties with both sides scoring from the spot Lisa Nolan with the strike for Evergreen. Angelica Fachechi with the spot kick for Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Natalie Maher also scoring in the game to see Evergreen take the 3 points with a 2-1 win to move them onto 4 points with Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Just the one match played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three this Sunday with leaders Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues away to Wheathamsted Ladies. The leaders extending their 100% winning record in the league 8 from 8 to go 6 points clear at the top with a 4-1 victory. Amy Gibbins scoring a brace with a goal a piece for Casey Chapman and Georgia Payne. Sophia Pidgeon scoring for Wheathamsted Ladies.

The Round-Up – Cambridgeshire 26/02/17

The Round-Up

Cambridgeshire – Sunday 26th February

Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership

Newmarket Town Ladies came back from 2-1 down with 15 minutes left to win the game 3-2 with an injury time winner on Sunday to open up a 6 point lead at the top of the Premiership. A late change of venue for Newmarket Town hosting Netherton United Ladies. The visitors got off to a great start Emily Johnson scoring to put them 1 up after just 5 minutes. The lead didn’t last long however with Cindy Ponder putting the ball home to make it 1-1 5 minutes later. Both sides had great chances to take the lead but the score remained 1-1 at half-time. Netherton United Ladies retook the lead going 2-1 up with 15 minutes left to play captain Georgina Parrett getting the goal. Into the last 10 minutes Newmarket sending players up for a corner their captain Bethany Woodfield scoring with a diving header to level it up at 2-2. Into injury time and Newmarket Town grabbed the winning goal striker Nadine Basson putting the all home to see the 3 points won. You can read Netherton United Ladies take on the game by clicking on the link below to take you to their website

Newmarket Town Ladies 3-2 Netherton United Ladies

In the other match in the Premiership at the weekend Cambridge University Ladies were hosting Park Ladies. Amanda Wainwright giving the home side an early lead scoring on 7 minutes. A strong 1st half for Cambridge University going on to score 3 more goals to lead 4-0 at half-time. Bianca Wilcox, Taylor Lynn-Jones and Nina Coyle all getting a goal. Wilcox scored a 2nd goal with 15 minutes left in the 2nd half to see the 3 points won.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup

One outstanding tie left in the quarter finals of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup played this Sunday and St Ives Town Ladies set up a semi-final against Cambridge City Ladies with a 2-0 home win against fellow Premiership side ICA Sports Ladies. The goals scored by Amy Seymour-Shove and Georgia Stancombe.

Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup

The early stages of this season’s Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup were played in a group format with 3 to 4 teams in a group 8 in all the winners progressing to the quarter-finals. In Group H March Town United Ladies & P&L Motors Diamonds couldn’t be separated level on points and goal difference after 3 games they played again this Sunday to determine who would progress through to the knock-out stages. Despite goals from Emma Searle and a brace for Emma Cross for March Town United Ladies they exit the competition after P&L Motors Diamonds went on to win 8-3. Will be away to Premiership side St Ives Town Ladies in the quarter final this coming Sunday.

Netherton United Ladies had already booked their place in the semi-finals, one more quarter-final was played this Sunday with Bar Hill Ladies from the Premiership hosting Championship North side Swineshead Institute Ladies. Bar Hill Ladies progress courtesy of a 4-1 win.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Junior Invitation Cup

Elsewhere in Cambridgeshire their was plenty more cup football being played at the weekend with 3 quarter finals taking place in the Junior Invitation Cup. Holders Cambridge United WFC Reserves were at home on Sunday taking on Championship South side Fulbourn Bluebirds. Two goals each for Lucy Gateson and Lauren Gibson seeing Cambridge United into the semi-finals with a 4-1 victory.

The other 2 quarter-finals played in the Junior Invitation Cup involved all Championship clashes. Was a Wisbech derby in the all Championship North tie with Wisbech St Mary Ladies hosting last season’s beaten finalists Wisbech Town Ladies. Goals from Sophie Gutteridge, Faye Kowalewsky and a penalty from Kyra Clarke seeing Wisbech Town beat Wisbech St Mary 3-1 to reach the semi-finals once again. Carlie Knight with the 2nd half goal for Wisbech St Mary.

In the all Championship South quarter-final it was a rare win for Cambridge Rangers away from home as they edged out Isleham United Ladies to reach the semi-finals of the Junior Invitation Cup. Isleham scoring from the penalty spot Olivia Cafferelli putting the ball home, Cambridge Rangers winning the game 2-1. Cambridge City Ladies Development also advance to the semi-finals of the Junior Invitation Cup after they were awarded a home win against Riverside Reserves.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North

One league game in the Championship North this Sunday with Boston United Ladies hosting bottom side Thurlby Tigers. Goals from Demi Barai, Victoria Bradford, Bethany Britton and Ella Marie Mcororey seeing Boston to a 4-0 win the 3 points lifting them above Wisbech Town Ladies into 6th place.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 26/02/17

The Round-Up

Norfolk – Sunday 26th February

Norfolk Women’s Division One

New leaders in the Norfolk Women’s Division as King’s Lynn Town Ladies overhaul Thorpe United Ladies who have held on to top spot all season to date. Thorpe United weren’t playing at the weekend 2 points behind a win for King’s Lynn Town would see them go top were away playing Brandon Town Ladies, captain Shelley Woods continues her fine goal scoring form this season adding another 4 goals to her tally with Josie Turner also scoring a brace in the game, Becky Russell also getting on the scoresheet with a goal as King’s Lynn Town won 7-0 boosting their goal difference and going a point clear at the top of the table.

Also continuing their excellent for in 2017 are Bungay Town Ladies as they move above North Walsham Angels Ladies into 3rd place in the table with a big win at home to Fakenham Town Ladies who had just the 10 players available an injury reducing them to 9 during the match were up against an in form side winning all of their games so far this year. Bungay Town led 3-0 at half-time going on to double that tally in the 2nd half, both Lacey Andrews and Lauren Purling netting a brace each with Teodora Ilie and Hannah Jones also getting a goal each in the win.

Norfolk Women’s Division Two

One game in Norfolk Women’s Division Two on Sunday with Briston Wanderers Ladies hosting 2nd placed Long Stratton Ladies. The side bottom of the league scored through Corrine Bishop, Megan Skinner and Sophie Tipper to lead Long Stratton 3-1 at half-time. The visitors came back into the match 2nd half scoring twice to level thing’s up at 3-3 the sides taking a share of the points, enough to lift Briston Wanderers of the foot of the table level on points with Bohemians Ladies. Charlie Head and 2 goals for Sophie Rose for Long Stratton Ladies.

Norfolk Women’s Division Three

Mentioned last week how tight thing’s were getting at the top of Norfolk Women’s Division Three and it was all change at the top again this weekend with East Coast Ladies moving above Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves to lead the way after winning at home against 3rd placed Tavern Ladies ending their unbeaten league record in the process. Tavern had beaten East Coast in their previous 2 meetings this season. Jordan Duke put East Coast into the lead with a quarter of an hour played. Tavern came back late on in the 1st half with 2 goals in the final 5 minutes to lead 2-1 at the break. East Coast got themselves back on level terms 15 minutes into the 2nd half Vicky Ottey scoring the goal and with 10 minutes left on the clock Lucy Robbens grabbed the winning goal to see East Coast win 3-2 and climb to the top of the table.

Toftwood United Ladies beat the previous league leaders Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves last Sunday to move to within a point of the leading trio this Sunday Toftwood United won big away from home against bottom side Cromer Town Ladies to climb up from 4th into 2nd place in the Division Three table. A little confusion with the final scoreline however as Toftwood initially listed it a 9-0 but elsewhere it is recorded as 7-0. Have the goalscorers listed as Katie Hart who netted 4 goals in the game, with Thea Wilson getting a hat-trick to aswell as a goal for Olivia North which makes it 8, either way the 3 points were won.

The Round-Up – Suffolk 26/02/17

The Round-Up

Suffolk – Sunday 26th February

Suffolk Women’s League Cup

League Cup semi-final weekend in Suffolk and it will be Bacton United Ladies and Ipswich Town Ladies Development who will contest the final with both winning at home on Sunday.

Bacton United Ladies were taking on East Bergholt United Ladies looking to reach their 1st ever league cup final. The sides going in 0-0 at half-time Bacton United went on to score 2 goals in the 2nd half to see them make history and reach the final.

In the other league cup semi-final Suffolk Women’s Division leaders Ipswich Town Ladies Development were hosting 2nd placed Walsham Le Willows Ladies both in their 1st season looking to make it into a final. Ipswich Town held a narrow 1-0 lead at half-time before going on to score 3 more 2nd half, Walsham Le Willows grabbing a consolation goal in a 4-1 win to see Ipswich Town Ladies Development reach their 1st ever final. $ different goalscorers with, Sian Cottrell, Emily Steward, Catherine Upton and Eva Hubbard all on target putting the ball into the back of the net.

The date and venue for the Suffolk Women’s League Cup final has yet to be announced.

Suffolk Women’s Division

One game in the Suffolk Women’s Division this Sunday and with Walsham Le Willows Ladies involved in the League Cup, 3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies too full advantage winning at home against Leiston St Margarets Ladies to take then above them into 2nd 3 points clear. A brace for Danielle Harvey with a goal each for Rebecca Prime, Lucy Dunnett and Jessica Ryan in a 5-0 win.

The Round-Up – Essex 26/02/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 26th February

Essex Women’s Premier Division

It was a clash between the top 2 in the Essex Women’s Premier Division as runaway leaders Harlow Town Ladies were looking for their 15th straight league win against 2nd placed Lawford Ladies at The Harlow Arena on Sunday. The match was covered by the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and you can read the full match report on this website or by clicking on the link below. A strong breeze swirling about the stadium Harlow got off the the perfect start taking the lead inside the opening 5 minutes counter attacking midfielder Taylor O’Leary (pictured) playing the ball through to striker Dempsey Favell splitting the Lawford defence through on go sends the ball over the onrushing keeper to score. The lead is doubled 10 minutes later Nicole Learner firing the ball into the back of the net from the top of the box. Chances are few and far between for Lawford but they pull a goal back late in the 1st half from a corner Daisy Canny making a nuisance of herself near post leading to an own goal.

2-1 the lead at half-time Harlow come out the stronger 2nd half having the majority of the attack the lead is extended midway through the half as O’Leary is brought down in the area the penalty awarded O’Leary picks herself up to take it coolly sending the keeper the wrong way to make it 3-1. Harlow captain Francesca Tye scoring their 4th goal as she receives the ball outside the area shifting it inside to fire the ball over the keeper and into the back of the net.

Harlow Town Ladies 4-1 Lawford Ladies

Chelmsford City Ladies 3rd in the Premier Division table 3 points behind Lawford won at home at the weekend beating Chigwell Ladies 7-2. Lisa Overall scoring a hat-trick in the match. A brace too for Mia Brisley with Angela Holden and Georgia Sleep both grabbing a goal each.

A point for Wickford Town Ladies this Sunday away to Collier Row Tigers the sides drawing 1-1, the goal scored by Claire Campbell.

Alresford Colne Rangers pull 4 points clear of the bottom 2 with a 2-1 home win over bottom side Walden Ladies.

Essex Women’s Division One

Normally The Round-Up starts with the league leaders and works it’s way down the table but there are occasions when it should be the other way around and this Sunday saw one in Essex Women’s Division One as Waltham Forest Ladies earned there 1st league point ever after over 1 and a half seasons of trying. Got the point away from home against 2nd bottom side Benfleet Villa Ladies. Having come close recently in a couple of high scoring matches final got something on that final column of the league table as the sides shared the point with a 3-3 draw. Pleased to finally report on something other than a defeat for Waltham Forest Ladies well done.

Back to the other end of the Division One table and leading side Corringham Cosmos extended their winning run in the league to 7 games with a double figure win away to Wickford Town Ladies Reserves winning the 3 points with an 11-1 win, Charlotte Anderson with the goal for Wickford.

Keeps Corringham Cosmos 3 points ahead of 2nd placed Frontiers Ladies after they also won at the weekend at home to who maintained their 100% winning record in the league with a 7-0 home win against Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves on Sunday. Frontiers opening the scoring on a windy afternoon through Claire Davidson in the 20th minute. Were 2-0 up just 2 minutes later Kay Foy with the goal. Frontiers scoring again late in the half to lead 3-0 at half-time Foy wit her 2nd of the game. Sharon Ferguson extended Frontiers lead 12 minutes into the 2nd half before Foy went on to complete her hat-trick in the 65th minute. Kelly Holsworth struck a shot home from 20 yards to bring up the the 6th goal. Emma Best making it 7-0 in the last 10 minutes. Have two games in hand on the leaders who they have yet to play this season, however they will meet in the Essex Women’s League Cup quarter finals this coming Sunday Frontiers the home side.

Harlow Town Ladies Reserves are up to 4th in the Division One table as they won their 4th straight game in league and cup picking up a good result away to 3rd placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies, Rebecca Pope giving Harlow Town a 1-0 lead at half-time they went on to score twice more 2nd half to win the game 3-0.

Collier Row Athletic also move a place to 5th in the table going above FC Clacton Ladies who they played at home on Sunday edging the result 3-2 to win the 3 points.

The Round-Up – ERWFL 26/02/17

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 26th February

ERWFL League Cup

Quarter-finals day in the ERWFL League Cup this Sunday and a coupe of upsets in the competition as 2 Division One sides knocked out Premier Division opposition to reach the semi-finals. ERWFL Division One leaders Cambridge City Ladies made the long trip up to Norfolk to play Acle United Ladies. Bella Simmons scoring early in the 1st half for the visitors, Cambridge City held a slender lead going into the half-time break. Acle United didn’t take long in the 2nd half to get back on level terms Megan Todd scoring to make it 1-1. Closing in on the 90 minutes the score remained locked at 1-1, Simmons with her 2nd of the match scoring at the death the send Cambridge City Ladies into the semi-finals.

Also going through to the semi-finals from Division One are Wymondham Town Ladies the team 3rd in the league enjoying an overnight stay before their match in Essex against Brentwood Town Ladies. A single goal enough for Wymondham Town to progress with Amber Cantwell (pictured) scoring inside the opening 15 minutes of the 1st half.

In the only all Premier Division quarter final in the competition, AFC Sudbury Ladies 4th in the table were hosting 3rd placed AFC Dunstable Ladies as they vied for a spot in the semi-finals another close game a goal in each half for Samantha Khan and Danielle Carty seeing AFC Dunstable through to the semi-finals edging the result 2-1, Sasha Diston on target for AFC Sudbury. In the other quarter-finals ERWFL Premier Division leaders Haringey Borough Women were awarded the win after opponents Silver End United Ladies couldn’t raise a side.

The draw for the ERWFL League Cup semi-finals looks like this:

AFC Dunstable Ladies v Cambridge City Ladies

Wymondham Town Ladies v Haringey Borough Women

ties scheduled to be played Sunday 2nd April

ERWFL Premier Division

3 games played in the ERWFL Premier Division this weekend and with leaders Haringey Borough Women meant to be playing in the League Cup, 2nd placed Bedford Ladies took advantage winning at home on Sunday against Colchester Town Ladies. Leading 2-1 and half-time. Bedford going on to score another goal in the 2nd half to win 3-1 and move 2 points ahead of Haringey Borough at the top of the table, a brace for Natasha Fensome along with a goal for Michelle Byrne for Bedford. Georgia Lockerbie with the 1st half strike for Colchester Town Ladies.

3-1 was also the winning score for Royston Town Ladies at home to Histon Ladies as they pulled further away from the bottom of the table. Recording their 5th league win of the season to move onto 16 points the Hertfordshire Women’ County Cup Finalists goalscorers were Samantha Tinsley and Andrea Wright who netted a brace.

Billericay Town Ladies manager Kim Coster was celebrating her birthday on Sunday and her team gave her 3 points with a win away to Writtle Ladies that see them move up to 4th spot in the Premier Division table leading 1-0 at half-time Billericay Town went on to score 3 more goals 2nd half to win 4-0 with captain Lindsey Morgan moving into double figures for the season scoring a brace with a goal a piece for Vicki Kinsman and Frances Murphy.

ERWFL League Plate

Was also the quarter-finals of the ERWFL League Plate this Sunday with 2 ties being played, Hutton Ladies and Stevenage Ladies Reserves with a bye into the semi-finals. Colney Heath Ladies have reached the final of this competition in it’s various formats for the past two seasons were at home in the quarter final playing Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies the side from Essex leading 2-1 at half-time with goals from Sophie Dowman and Eloise Ives. Holly Sheridan scoring for Colney Heath. Christina Freestone levelled thing’s up for Colney Heath early in the 2nd half Sheridan hitting the post for Colney Heath before Adrienne Milton scored the goal to send them through to the semi-finals winning 3-2.

Ipswich Wanderers Ladies also reach the semi-finals of the ERWFL League Plate with a 2-1 win over Hoddesdon Town Ladies, the goals scored by captain Tanya McKew and Charlotte Pettman. Hoddesdon Town scoring right at the death in injury time Charlotte Grogan getting on the scoresheet. The draw for the ERWFL League Plate semi-finals is now known thanks to Colney Heath Ladies for the info.

Colney Heath Ladies v Ipswich Wanderers Ladies

Hutton Ladies v Stevenage Ladies Reserves

ERWFL Division One

One game played in ERWFL Division One this Sunday with Stevenage Ladies Reserves hosting Hertford Town Ladies the sides contesting a goalless draw to share the points.

The Round-Up – FAWPL 26/02/17

The Round-Up

FAWPL – Sunday 26th February

FAWPL Southern Division

The battle for top spot in the FAWPL Southern Division continues to be hotly contested with just a point separating the top 4 sides cup matches for previous leaders Tottenham Hotspur Ladies have seen them overhauled at the top by Cardiff City Ladies, now this weekend with the Welsh side also not involved in a league fixture the Southern Division has another side taking over top spot with Charlton Athletic Women going a point clear at the top after a big away win against bottom side Queens Park Rangers Ladies at the weekend.

The visitors went in front inside the opening 5 minutes QPR captain Elly Maggs putting through her own net. 1-0 the lead for much of the 1st half Gemma Shepherd made it 2-0 in the 37th minute as she continues her goal scoring exploits after recovering from a hip operation earlier this season, will be hard pressed to catch up with top scorer Kit Graham as she scored in the final 2 minutes of the 1st half to see Charlton Athletic lead 3-0 at half-time. Both strikers scored again in the 2nd half, Graham netting her 2nd early on. Goalkeeper, Alex Baker saved a penalty before Shepherd hit her 2nd goal of the game with 20 minutes left. Graham going on to complete her hat-trick in the last 5 minutes to take her tally to the season to 30 goals. A 6-0 win for Charlton Athletic to send them top of the league.

Also moving up a place in the Southern Division table are Coventry United Ladies pushing Tottenham Hotspur Ladies down to 4th place, go 3rd both on 31 points along with Cardiff City Ladies in 2nd. Were at home at Pack Meadow on Sunday playing Lewes Ladies. Goalless at the break Coventry United broke the deadlock early in the 2nd half with Nikki Miles putting the ball into the back of the net to give the home side the lead, added a 2nd goal 7 minutes later, Jade Brook scoring a 3rd goal for Coventry just 3 minutes later to put them in control of the game with half and hour left to play. Lewes pulled a goal back late into the match Leeta Rutherford the scorer as they lost 3-1. Have games in hand on Charlton as do Cardiff and Tottenham, games between the top 4 will be crucial in determining the title winners in the coming weeks.

Equally tight at the bottom of the FAWPL Southern Division with a point separating the bottom 3 going into the weekend with QPR Ladies losing heavily the other 2 sides down there met in a 6 pointer with 2nd bottom West Ham United Ladies travelling to play Swindon Town Ladies. The home side starting the better taking the lead midway through the 1st half with Michelle Rich scoring. Chyna Collings doubling their lead just 4 minutes later. West Ham United pulled a goal back with 7 minutes of the 1st half left Molly Peters on target to reduce the deficit. The 2nd half was a tense affair with West Ham United pushing to find an equalising goal Swindon holding out until the final 2 minutes of the game, Whitney Locke levelling the scores for the visitors to see the points shared.

FAWPL South East Division One

Is equally tight at the top of the FAWPL South East Division One but this Sunday saw the 2 sides leading the table pull away from the rest. Leaders Milton Keynes Dons Ladies extended their winning league run to 5 matches to remain 4 points clear at the top with a home win against Enfield Town Ladies at Newport Pagnell FC , Hannah Barrett with her 14th goal of the season scoring the only goal of the match.

Gillingham FC Ladies in 2nd keep up their unbeaten record in the league having climbed up into 2nd have games in hand on the leaders as they recorded their 7th straight league win on Sunday at home to Denham United Ladies goalless after the 1st 45 minutes Gillingham took the lead 4 minutes into the 2nd half with Jenny Newman putting them ahead, Charlotte Gurr adding a 2nd goal to make it 2-0 us 2 minutes later and see them collect another 3 points.

3rd placed Cambridge United WFC were playing their 1st league match of 2017 this weekend after being involved in various cup matches the run having seen them lose the lead in the FAWPL South East Division One table, keen to get back to winning ways were hosting 4th placed AFC Wimbledon Ladies. A tight 1st half with neither side getting a goal it was AFC Wimbledon who took the lead early in the 2nd half winger Katie Stanley’s cross flying into the back of the net to put them 1 up, the lead didn’t last long with Cambridge United hitting back straight away striker Nicole Perschky putting Laura Mills cross from the right in at the near post. The game finishing 1-1 the points shared.

6th placed Luton Town Ladies were at home on Sunday taking on bottom side Norwich City Ladies at the Stockwood Park Athletics Stadium. Lucy Webster with a superb individual goal giving Luton Town the lead on the 13th minute. Striker Jo Rutherford doubling the lead for the home side 2 minutes later. Holding the 2-0 advantage for much of the match Luton Town eventually put the result beyond doubt with 15 minutes left Rutherford with her 2nd of the game scoring the goal. Norwich pulled a goal back with less than 10 minutes left, Kyla Love netting the goal.

Another 6 pointer at the bottom of the FAWPL South East Division One as Lowestoft Town Ladies and Stevenage Ladies met for the 2nd time in a fortnight, both side involved in the relegation battle it was Lowestoft Town Ladies who won the vital 3 points at Stevenage back on the 12th February, captain Hannah Waters with the only goal of the game. After the game manager Gary Bailey stepped down from the role with assistant Reece Buck taking charge of the 1st team. This time at Crown Meadow the game was again decided by a single goal the 3 points going Stevenage Ladies way this time courtesy of a winning strike from their captain, Donna McGuigan. Stevenage’s 3rd win of the season in the league moves them 3 points clear of Lowestoft.

Capital Women’s Cup

Involved in the FA Women’s Cup last weekend making history with a victory over FAWSL 2 opposition, Tottenham Hotspur were looking to continue their unbeaten record this season by reaching the final of the Capital Women’s Cup in what would be a repeat of last seasons final with Charlton Athletic Women winning through last weekend. Looking to stop them were Crystal Palace Ladies and they came very close taking them all the way to penalties and a dramatic shoot-out. At home Crystal Palace took the lead in the semi-final Ellie Bailes putting them 1-0 up on 16 minutes held the lead going into the half-time break. Tottenham getting themselves back on level terms 16 minutes into the 2nd half Renee Hector on hand inside the box to turn Eartha Ponds free kick home after it came back off the bar. 1-1 after 90 minutes the game went straight to penalties. 3-3 after the regulation 5 penalties each both keepers making a save the shoot-out headed to sudden death both sides scoring the 1st Megan Lynch saving for Tottenham, Chantelle Yardley did the same for Crystal Palace straight after then stepped up to score for Crystal Palace at 5-5 Lynch saved another penalty for Tottenham and it was captain Jenna Schillaci (pictured) who sent Tottenham through to the final as they won the shoot-out 6-5.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 19/02/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 19th February

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

Would it be an all Stevenage Ladies final in this season’s Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup Final? With the 1st team already through to their 3rd successive final it was the Reserves side’s turn to try and join them drawn away to Royston Town Ladies playing in the ERWFL Premier Division a league above Stevenage Ladies Reserves in ERWFL Division One. It was the visitors who took the lead in the match, Royston Town coming back to equalise and then go on to score the winning goal to reach their 1st County Cup final in 3 seasons. Samantha Tinsley in great form in front of goal this season scoring both the goals to see Royston Town into the final

The Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup isn’t too far away the date for your diaries Sunday 12th March a 3pm KO between Stevenage Ladies & Royston Town Ladies at the County Ground in Letchworth.

Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup

County Cup semi-final day on Sunday in the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup too and it’s going to be a repeat of last season’s final with both Cup Holders, Luton Town Ladies and runners-up Offley & Stopsley Women winning to reach the final.

Although it took a 90th minute equaliser and a penalty shootout for the County Cup Holders to progress. Luton Town Ladies were at home hosting Bedford Ladies, Nicola Henman gave Luton Town the lead in the 1st half scoring in the 34th minute. Bedford pulled it back to 1-1 7 minutes into the 2nd half, Charlene Moreton with the goal. The visitors going on to take the lead as the match closed in on the 70th minute Olivia-Rose Cunningham scoring. The lead lasting just 5 minutes before Rachel Carter headed home from a corner to make it 2-2 into the last 10 minutes and again Bedford edged themselves int a 3-2 lead Moreton with her 2nd of the game. Couldn’t see out the result Luton Town finding a reply in the 90th minute, Erica Byron firing the ball into the back of the net to see the game end 3-3 and go straight to penalties, Luton Town winning the shootout 4-3 to reach the final.

ERWFL Division One side, Offley & Stopsley Women were drawn away to Beds & Herts Women’s Division One side, Sharnbrook WFC in the semi-finals of the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup. Gemma Franklin putting the lower placed league side 1-0 up in the 10th minute of the game. Giselle Randell equalised for Offley & Stopsley on the half hour to see the sides go into the changing rooms level at 1-1 at half-time. Offley & Stopsley took the lead early in the 2nd half, Katerina Hamplova scoring to make it 2-1, Kelly Randall added another goal for the visitors 15 minutes into the 2nd half with Giselle Randall getting her 2nd goal of the game with 15 minutes left to see Offley & Stopsley into the County Cup final with a 4-1 win.

The Final for the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup between Luton Town Ladies & Offley & Stopsley Women is scheduled to be played Weds 19th April with a 7:30pm KO

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One leaders, Sandy Ladies were seeing the sides below them narrow the gap after they had suffered 2 successive league defeats, were looking to get back to winning ways thus Sunday with a tough away trip to in form Bishops Stortford Ladies who had moved into 2nd place 3 points behind them in the table. A hat-trick fr Kirstie Gavin along with a goal for captain Katie Seldon saw Sandy get back to winning ways taking all 3 points with a 4-2 win. Brogan McHale scoring for Bishops Stortford plus an own goal.

All very tight at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One and 3rd placed St Albans Ladies took full of Bishops Stortford Ladies defeat having lost to them just last Sunday to win big at home this Sunday against 4th placed Sherrardswood Ladies. The visitors took an early lead Laura Cousins on 6 minutes, however that was as good as it got for Sherrardswood. Ellie Lovelock scoring the equaliser midway through the 1st half. Sophie Monahan made it 2-1 before half-time. In the 2nd half St Albans went goal crazy, Kayla Johnson grabbing a goal 3 minutes after the restart. Monahan with her 2nd of the game plus an own goal put the home side 4-1 up. Johnson netting a 2nd goal in the 68th minute. Katherine Hutton joined the goalscorers on 77 minutes. Megan Samuel, Suzanne Read and Monahan completing her hat-trick all scoring in the final 10 minutes. Hutton had time for one more goal in injury to to seal an 11-1 win and climb back into 2nd in the table.

Garston Ladies also took advantage of Bishops Stortford’s loss to move above them in the table into 3rd spot. Were playing away on Sunday against 2nd bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies Jane Hales, Bobbi Rhodes, Lucy Zecchin and Kelly Kirwan all finding the back of the net plus an own goal sealing the 3 points with a 5-0 win.

8 league games in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One without a single point on the board bottom side Letchworth Garden City Eagles caused something of an upset 2 weekends ago beating the league leaders Sandy Ladies at home 3-0 to record their 1st win of the season, now like a bus two come along at once as they win at home for the 2nd successive league game to move level on points with Hitchin Town Ladies. Taking on Houghton Athletic Ladies Tayla Murray’s brace was enough to win the 3 points with a 2-1 result, Holly Thomson scoring for Houghton Athletic.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Remains as tight at the top as ever in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two with the top 5 still separated by just 2 points. An ever changing picture the league has a new leader this week with Watton Ladies going top after inflicting a heavy defeat on previous leaders Hitchin Belles. Having gone top of the table themselves a depleted squad suffered defeat last weekend at home to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets, were short on numbers again as they travelled to play Watton Ladies. The home side taking full advantage to lead 6-0 at half-time going on to get the 3 points with a 8-1 win, Francesca Smithers scoring 4 goals to move onto 25 for the season. Chloe Jones with 17 goals to her name so far this season also grabbing a goal with Beth Willing, Gemma Penny and Kirsty Richardson on the scoresheet. Emma Wells with the consolation goal for Hitchin Belles. Watton go top level on points with Hitchin Belles however Watton have 3 games in hand.

Panshanger Ladies move back up into 3rd spot a point behind the leading pair with an away win against bottom side Evergreen Ladies on Sunday. Ellie Burke giving the visitors the lead in the 1st half Chemise Huitson added another goal in the 2nd half to secure a 2-0 win but not before both sides had a player red carded late on.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Two matches in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three at the weekend. 2nd placed Evergreen Eagles winning away from home to close the gap on leaders Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues to 3 points. Were taking on Wheathamsted Ladies who scored twice in the game captain Sophia Pidgeon with both the goals. Samantha Takis netting twice for Evergreen, an own goal the decider the 3-2 win for Evergreen giving them the 3 points.

3rd placed Potter Bar United Ladies also won away from home at the weekend a single goal from Janiece Allen seeing the 3 points won at Shefford Town & Campton Ladies.

Finally and sadly it appears the leagues in the East have lost another side this season with Hatfield Town Ladies in Beds & Herts Division Three showing in the table with 0’s all the way. The 18th side to disappear from the regions leagues this season very concerning and I’m getting tired of reporting it. Hope everyone at Hatfield stays involved in the game in some format.