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The Round-Up – FA Women’s Cup

The Round-Up

FA Women’s Cup – Sunday 5th February

This Sunday saw 11 tasty looking ties taking place across the country in the 3rd Round proper of the FA Women’s Cup, the round of the competition where the sides from FAWSL 2 enter playing their 1st competitive game before the new one off Spring Series starts next weekend. Should have been 12 ties however Doncaster Rovers Belles were awarded a home win after fellow FAWSL 2 side Watford Ladies pulled out of the competition. Hardly an uncommon thing to report on Women’s Football East, but in most instances it has been at county level not the 2nd tier of the National game. Troubling times and very sad for Watford Ladies, with the Spring Series just around the corner let’s hope the club can get it together not only for the good of the game but also the fans at the club. Watford has a very good youth set-up, and some that will get a mention in another Round-Up later on.

Out of the 11 ties that were played this Sunday 6 featured sides competing in the leagues covered by Women’s Football East. It was a long trip North for Tottenham Hotspur Ladies leading the FAWPL Southern Division as they travelled to the Sir Tom Finney Stadium to play Blackburn Rovers Ladies in the 3rd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup. Leading the FAWPL Northern Division this could also potentially be the FAWPL Play-off match come the end of the season both sides are unbeaten in their respective leagues with just the one draw each. For now it was all about the FA Women’s Cup, Blackburn took an early lead in the match Ella Toone putting them ahead inside the opening 10 minutes. It didn’t take Tottenham long to respond getting the scores level midway through the 1st half, Bianca Baptiste with the goal. A dramatic injury time winner saw Tottenham advance to the 4th Round draw as Wendy Martin headed the ball on from a goal kick falling to Baptiste who drove forwards pulled the trigger from outside the box sending the ball into the top corner of the net for her 2nd of the match and the winning goal. Tottenham will now be at home to FAWSL 2 new comers Brighton & Hove Albion WFC in the 4th Round Proper.

Brighton & Hove Albion WFC were playing their 1st competitive game since winning the FAWPL Play-off match back in May 2016 were drawn away to AFC Wimbledon Ladies, who were enjoying a good season so far laying 3rd in the FAWPL South East Division One table, following promotion last season. An attendance figure of around 550 for the game. Brighton took the lead as the 1st half was closing in on the 30 minute mark, Ellie Dorey putting the away side in front. Amy Taylor doubled the lead with 5 minutes of the 1st half left. Brighton were then awarded a penalty in the closing stages of the 1st half, Sophie Perry scoring from the spot to see Brighton lead 3-0 at the break. AFC Wimbledon pulled a goal back 17 minutes into the 2nd half, Hannah Searle finding the back of the net, Brighton didn’t concede again restoring their 3 goal lead with 6 minutes left Lucy Somes scoring as Brighton advanced in the FA Women’s Cup.

Cambridge United WFC were on a history making run in the FA Women’s Cup having made it through 4 rounds of the competition having beaten higher league opposition along the way leading the FAWPL South East Division One table for much of the season well placed for a title push. Had been at home in the previous 4 rounds, were away for the 1st time in the competition testing themselves against FAWSL 2 opposition as they travelled to Tamworth FC the new home of Aston Villa Ladies. It was the 1st competitive match of the season for the FAWSL 2 sides, have a mixed record in the FA Women’s Cup in recent seasons some going out early others doing well, Aston Villa Ladies were in the later category having reached the quarter finals in the past 2 seasons. Cambridge started well looked like it might be a competitive tie, having tested keeper Chloe Beattie at one end Cambridge gave away a free-kick in the 17th minute on half way the ball flighted up into the box was glanced on into the back of the net by Chloe Jones to give Aston Villa the lead. Aston Villa went on to dominate the 1st half 2 quickfire goals around the half hour mark from captain Bethan Merrick and midfielder Maddy Cusack saw them lead comfortably 3-0 at the break.

Maddy Cusack scorer of Aston Villa ladies 3rd goal on the ball

A life line for Cambridge at the start of the 2nd half as within the 1st minute they had pulled a goal back, Becky Taylor latching onto a poor pass at the back to round the keeper and make it 3-1. That however was as good as it got for the visitors as Aston Villa were intent on reaching the next round attacking at will, Mollie Rouse scoring twice to make it 5-1 before new signing Alice Hassall and academy graduate Chloe Dale both scored debut goals for to see Aston Villa Ladies win 7-1 and set up a local derby in the 4th Round Proper. The match was covered by the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and the full report can be found below this post or by clicking on the link below.

Aston Villa Ladies 7-1 Cambridge United WFC

Their opponents in the 4th Round of the FA Women’s Cup will be Coventry United Ladies after they knocked out FAWSL 2 side Oxford United Ladies for the 2nd time in the FA Women’s Cup in 3 seasons. Were at home this time around at Pack Meadow taking an early lead with Alison Hall heading the ball into the back of the net from a Helen Dermody corner in the 5th minute. Held onto the 1-0 advantage at half-time. Jade Brook with a screamer! (quoting the twitter feed here) doubling Coventry’s lead 5 minutes into the 2nd half, went on to win 2-0 and reach the 4th Round where they will welcome Aston Villa Ladies to Pack Meadow.

Elsewhere it wasn’t such good news for the FAWPL Southern Division. Charlton Athletic Ladies were at home in the 3rd Round Proper taking on FAWSL 2 side Sheffield FC Ladies. The two sides went into the dressing room goalless after the 1st half. Sheffield going on to take the lead in the 2nd half Sophie Jones heading the ball into the back of the net. Went on to secure the win to advance into the 4th Round, new signing Natasha Flint scoring from 25 yards getting her 1st competitive goal for Sheffield. Will be at home to Doncaster Rovers Belles in the 4th Round Proper.

Lewes Ladies made the long journey up to the West Midlands to play FAWPL Northern Division side West Bromich Albion Women. The FAWPL Southern Division side took an early lead in the tie Danielle Lane scoring for Lewes in the 12th minute. The sides went into the dressing rooms level at the break however with Trina Greaves pulling the scores level for West Bromich just before the half hour mark. The home side going on to take the lead with Greaves scoring her 2nd of the game in the 63rd minute before 2nd half substitute, Leigh Dugmore made it 3-1 with 15 minutes left to knock Lewes out of the FA Women’s Cup. West Bromich Albion Women will be at home to fellow FAWPL North Division side Leicester City Women in the 4th Round Proper.

The full draw for the FA Women’s Cup 4th Round Proper draw ties to be played Sunday 19th February, winner receive £2,000

Durham Women FC v Everton Ladies

Coventry United Ladies v Aston Villa Ladies

Millwall Lionesses v Nottingham Forest Ladies

West Bromich Albion Women v Leicester City Women

Tottenham Hotspur Ladies v Brighton & Hove Albion WFC

Sheffield FC Ladies v Doncaster Rovers Belles

The Round-Up – Essex 29/01/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 29th January

Essex Women’s County Cup

The final two quarter finals of this season’s Essex Women’s County Cup were played at last this weekend after being postponed for one weekend and two weekends respectfully. FAWPL Southern Division side and current Cup holders C&K Basildon Ladies had been drawn away to ERWFL Division One side, Hutton Ladies. After being called off last weekend the fixture was reversed played at Canvey Island FC this Sunday, C&K Basildon playing 3 leagues higher than Hutton proving too strong on the day, Angela Addison giving them the lead inside the opening 5 minutes, captain Zoe Rushen netting from the penalty spot on 21 minutes. Amy Nash making it 3-0 5 minutes later an own goal seeing C&K Basildon lead 4-0 at the break. Addison went on to score her 1st hat-trick for C&K Basildon in the 2nd half with Sara Sinclair making to 7-0 Hutton pulling a consolation goal back in the last 15 minutes as C&K Basildon win comfortably to reach the semi-finals.

It’s an away tie against Writtle Ladies, last season’s beaten finalists who C&K Basildon will face in this season’s County Cup semi-finals after the ERWFL Premier Division side over came Essex Women’s Premier Division high flyers Lawford Ladies, played at Lawford both Sophie Vale and Ellie Bowdidge netted a brace for Writtle Ladies along with a goal from Abigail Fry in a 5-1 win which saw Lawford Ladies suffer defeat for the 1st time this season.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Three matches in the Essex Women’s Premier Division this Sunday, and with 2nd placed Lawford Ladies involved in the County Cup it was a chance for league leaders Harlow Town Ladies to extend their lead at the top of the table. A 100% record with 10 from 10 going into the game travelled at the weekend to play Alresford Colne Rangers, made it 11 straight league wins moving onto 33 league points 5 clear from Lawford with a convincing 7-0 victory.

5th placed Chelmsford City Ladies join 4th placed Runwell Sports Ladies on 22 points winning at home on Sunday against Collier Row Tigers. Goals from Georgia Sleep, Rosie Coe and Laura Kendle seeing them take the 3 points with a 3-1 win.

6th placed Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies also won at the weekend to bunching the sides up in the top half of the Premier Division table were away to 2nd bottom side Walden Ladies, edging the result 3-2 with goals from Louise Oliver, Sarah Taylor and Demi Cassey.

Essex Women’s League Cup

After being affected by the weather last Sunday, there were 4 ties played this Sunday in the Essex Women’s League Cup 2nd Round and a couple of Premier Division sides knocked out by the sides going strong in Division One.

Two Premier Division sides did make it through to the next round however although it was a close scoreline for Chigwell Ladies away to Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves. Despite goals from Emma Sharpe, Emily Kendle and Beth Morrell, Chigwell Ladies found the back of the net for 4 goals to win the tie.

Was an all Premier Division tie in the 2nd Round with Wickford Town Ladies at home to Runwell Sports Ladies, last season’s beaten finalists. Autumn Ranger and Lois Curson were both on target to see Wickford Town knock Runwell Sports out of the competition with a 2-0 win.

Elsewhere Essex Women’s Division One leaders Corringham Cosmos beat Eastern Avenue 3rd in the Premier Division 3-2 to reach the next round of the League Cup on Sunday.

Likewise Frontiers Ladies currently 2nd in Division One knocked out Premier Division opponents in the 2nd Round of the league cup away to bottom side Hutton Ladies Reserves. Playing their 1st match of the year Frontiers were a little rusty at the start took the lead mid-way through the 1st half Hutton Reserves scoring an own goal, after the 1st one the goals started to come Emma Parker making it 2-0 with the tie closing in on the half hour mark. Jill Bartholomew (pictured) made it 3-0 minutes later. Hayley King scoring for Frontiers in the 37th minute before Freya Liiv made it 5-0 a minute before half-time, Bartholomew scored her 2nd of the match 3 minutes into the 2nd half then went on to complete her hat-trick volleying the ball into the back of the net on 61 minutes the score 7-0 Frontiers weren’t finished Emma Best scoring with Liiv adding to her 1st half goal in the last 10 minutes to see Frontiers start 2017 with a 9-0 win.

Essex Women’s Division One

Two games in Essex Women’s Division One at the weekend and with mid-table sides all bunched up any win would see a side move up the table. FC Clacton Ladies 5th going into the game were away to 2nd bottom side Benfleet Villa Ladies move up to 4th above Collier Row Athletic with a comfortable 8-1 win.

Their 1st scored 7 goals to beat Alresford Colne Rangers in the Premier Division, in Division One Harlow Town Ladies Reserves more than doubled that goal scoring tally with a crushing win at home to bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies, beating them 15-0, the 3 points lifting them from 7th into 5th spot in the Division One table.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 29/01/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 29th January

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans Ladies scored 4 goals in the 2nd successive game this weekend to see them climb up into 2nd place in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One table. Following on from last Sunday’s 4-0 home win over Hitchin Town Ladies, St Albans were again at home this Sunday taking on Sharnbrook WFC. Caroline Hughes, St Albans Ladies captain scored her 1st ever goal for the club. Suzanne Reid also scoring to give the home side a 2-0 lead at the break. Both sides scoring 2 goals in the 2nd have with Megan Samuel and Sophie Monahan on target for St Albans. Claire Smith with both the strikes for Sharnbrook WFC. 4-2 the final score.

Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup

Sharnbrook WFC have reached the semi-finals of the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup where they will face last season’s beaten finalists, Offley & Stopsley Women after they over came another Beds & Herts Women’s Division One side at the weekend after the tie had been postponed twice. The ERWFL Division One side travelling to play Houghton Athletic Ladies. The lower league side holding Offley & Stopsley to 0-0 at half-time the visitors scored 10 minutes into the 2nd half Nicola Hollick with the goal. The win secured right at the death with Giselle Randell scoring in the 90th minute to see Offley & Stopsley into the semi-finals with a 2-0 win.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Two matches in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two and Hitchin Belles are celebrating back to back wins in the league having climbed from 6th to 2nd last weekend take over at the top of the table with an away win against Evergreen Ladies, who you may have forgotten about as they haven’t played a league game since November 20th last year. The match at Evergreen the sides contesting a goalless 1st half, Shannon Page and Charis Wakefield both scored for Hitchin Belles in the 2nd half to see them win 2-0 and go 2 points clear at the top of the table.

In the other game in Division Two, Watton Ladies also climb up the league table with an away win against Garston Ladies FC 96. A hat-trick from Francesca Smithers taking her goals tally to 20 for the season, plus a goal each for Samantha Edgar and Chloe Jones seeing Watton to a 5-2 victory to move up to 3rd in the Division Two table. Hannah Burt and Holly Jury with the goals for Garston Ladies FC 96.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

No stopping Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues at the top of the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three as they won for the 8 successive match to make it 8 wins from 8 and maintain their 100% record since joining the league this season. Were at home taking on 2nd placed Evergreen Eagles plenty of goals in the game, Evergreen scoring 3 times through, Christine Brewer, Claire Hendry and Samantha Takis. However it wasn’t enough to take anything from the match with Woburn winning the 3 points scoring 5 times. Amy Gibbins netting for of the goals taking her to 14 for the season. Madison Drewett with the other goal that sees them go 12 points clear at the top of the league.

In the other game in Division Three it was a big win away from home for Wheathamsted Ladies against bottom side Hatfield Town Ladies. Sophie Pidgeon scoring 4 goals in the game with Carly Orme, Libby Quinn and Jackie Sheridan also putting the ball into the back of the net to see Wheathamsted win 7-0 climb up into 5th place in the table with their 2nd win of the season.

The Round-Up – Cambridgeshire 29/01/17

The Round-Up

Cambridgeshire – Sunday 29th January

Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership

One game beat the weather in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership at the weekend with league leaders Newmarket Town Ladies at home to Cambridge University Women. Cindy Ponder scored from 25 yards inside the opening 10 minutes to give Newmarket an early lead. Cambridge University equalised 7 minutes later Maude Gibbins sending the ball into the back of the net. The visitors went on to take control of the match with Amanda Wainwright scoring an 8 minute hat-trick late in the 1st half to lead at the break 4-1. Kate Rose extended Cambridge University’s league in the 58th minute. Newmarket pulled a goal back with 20 minutes left Amelia Deuchars on target with the goal. The 5-2 win seeing Cambridge University Women climb up to 4th place in the table with games in hand on the leading pair.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup

One outstanding tie from the 1st Round of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup postponed from the previous 2 Sunday’s, Premiership side, St Ives Town Ladies were away to Isleham United Ladies from the Championship South. The Premiership side got off to a bad start finding themselves 2-0 as Laura Todd and Lily Turner scored for Isleham. St Ives Town rallied however and fought their way back into the game Tierney Coulson, Sophie Marheineke and Amy Seymour-Shove all scoring to see the visitors win the tie 3-2 and reach the quarter finals of the competition.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North

Championship North leaders, March Town United Ladies saw their match against Boston United Ladies called off after their opponents couldn’t raise a team. That gave an opportunity to 2nd placed Wisbech St Mary Ladies to attempt a close the 6 point gap as they took on P&L Motors Diamonds at home, their opponents coming into the game off the back of a 9-0 home win the previous Sunday putting them in touch with the chasing pack in 5th spot. Wisbech St Mary scored 4 goals in the game with Lauren Laws scoring in the 1st half, Sian Peeling with a brace her 2nd in the 89th minute, Carlie Knight also scoring on 87 minutes, 4 goals however weren’t enough to get anything from the match as P&L Motors Diamonds scored 7 goals to win the game and the 3 points that take them up into 2nd spot above Wisbech St Mary in the Championship North table.

In the other game that survived in the Championship North it was a huge win at home for Wisbech Town Ladies at home to Hungate Rover Ladies. Sophie Gutteridge top scoring in the match with 4 goals. There were 2 goals each for Shushannah Feast and Leah Hall with Jemma Adams, Polly Norman and Zoe Tyhurst all grabbing a goal each for Wisbech Town in an 11-0 win.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South

One game in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South on Sunday an 11am kick-off at the Girton Recreation Ground with Cambridge Rangers hosting Fulbourn Bluebirds. The visiting side coming away with all 3 points winning the match 6-0 with a brace each for Kirsty Geal and Marie Stubbings. Sharron Pinner and Samantha Issacson getting the other goals for Fulbourn as they join Isleham United Ladies and Riverside Rovers Reserves in mid-table on 9 points.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 29/01/17

The Round-Up

Norfolk – Sunday 29th January

Norfolk Women’s Division One

5 matches across the 3 divisions in Norfolk this Sunday, with all 3 points going to the home side with some big wins along the way. Thorpe United Ladies were due to play Division Two side Bohemians Ladies in the quarter finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup after 2 postponements the game was switched to Thorpe United’s Recreation Ground however the defending Cup holders were awarded the win after their opponents couldn’t field a side. Thorpe United will now face Aylsham FC Ladies in the semi-finals of the competition.

With Thorpe United not playing for the past 3 Sundays, 2nd placed King’s Lynn Town Ladies had an opportunity to close the 8 point gap on the leaders as they hosted bottom side Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies this Sunday in Division One. Got the 3 points and boosted their goal difference with a thumping double figure win. Captain Shelley Woods ending the match with another 5 goals to her tally for the season. Strike partner Oksana Imanalijeva netted also netted a hat-trick, with Becky Russell getting herself a brace, plus a goal each for Josie Turner and Elle Bocking as King’s Lynn Town won 13-0.

Bungay Town Ladies move 3 points clear in 4th spot in the table, were hosting Aylsham FC Ladies at Malting Meadow on Sunday. The home side extending their excellent league form in 2017 taking a 3 point for the 3rd successive league game. A hat-trick each for, Lauren Purling and Laura Holden seeing them win the game 6-1 as they look to consolidate their position in the top half of the table.

Norfolk Women’s Division Two

One match in Norfolk Women’s Division Two with 2nd placed Sprowston FC Ladies travelling to played 3rd placed Long Stratton Ladies. The visitors getting themselves into a 2-0 lead, Long Stratton coming back in the match to go score 3 goals to take all 3 points and in the process move above Sprowston into 2nd spot in the Division Two table their goals coming from Maryanne Hoy, Charlie Head and Sophie Rose.

Norfolk Women’s Division Three

In Norfolk Women’s Division Three 2nd placed East Coast Ladies travelled to play 3rd placed Tavern Ladies the Dereham based side still unbeaten in the league, leading 1-0 at half-time went on to score twice more in the 2nd halve to win the game 3-0 and climb above East Coast Ladies in 2nd move a point behind leaders Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves both having played 8 matches face each other at Wymondham in two Sunday’s time.

The biggest win of the season for Freethorpe Ladies and a huge confidence booster too as the club hosted bottom side Cromer Town Ladies without a point or a goal in the F column to date. A tough season for both so far, Freethorpe were looking for their 3rd win of the season. A double figure win in the end as Freethorpe ran out 10-0 winners with both Claire Garner and Megan Wilson both scoring a hat-trick, Laurali Colbrook also netted twice in the match with Cassandra Barnes scoring her 1st goal of the season along with Michaela Yeates who came on to score on her debut. You can read Freethorpe’s match report from the game on their website by clicking on the link below.

Freethorpe Ladies 10-0 Cromer Town Ladies

The Round-Up – Suffolk 29/01/17

The Round-Up

Suffolk Women’s Division – Sunday 29th January

Just the 2 matches in the Suffolk Women’s Division this Sunday, two big games however featuring the sides in the top 4 places, both close looking contests on paper they yielded just the 1 goal between them.

It was a top of the table clash at the Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich as leaders Ipswich Town Ladies Development took on Walsham Le Willows 6 points back in 2nd, the visitors unable to close the gap as both sides fought out a goalless draw the 1st points Ipswich Town have dropped this season in the Suffolk Women’s Division remain undefeated at the top of the league.

In the other game it was 3rd versus 4th with East Bergholt United hosting Brantham Athletic Ladies. A small measure of revenge for Brantham after they were knocked out of the league cup last weekend by East Bergholt they took the 3 points home with them this Sunday to climb above them into 3rd spot go level on points with Walsham Le Willows in 2nd the only goal of the game scored by striker Danielle Harvey in the 1st half.

The Round-Up – ERWFL 29/01/17

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 29th January

ERWFL Premier Division

A mixed bag of fortunes fixture wise across both divisions of the ERWFL this weekend with 4 games scheduled in each, both seeing 2 fixtures all foul of the weather. One sides loss is another gain however and with the top 2 Bedford Ladies & Haringey Borough Women seeing their match postponed it was a great opportunity for 3rd placed AFC Dunstable Ladies level on points with 2nd placed Bedford a point behind leaders Haringey Borough a win would take them top of the table. A trip up to Cambridgeshire to play bottom side Histon Ladies at the Glassworld Stadium. Dunstable took an early lead going 1-0 on 13 minutes. Histon pulled it back level almost immediately Kate Saunders scoring 2 minutes later. That was as good as it got for the home side however as Dunstable went on to score twice more in the 1st half to lead 3-1 at the break, 2 more goals followed for the visitors early in the 2nd half with a 6th and 7th goal added on the 70th and 75th minute. The 7-1 win seeing Dunstable lead the table clear by 2 points. Have played 4 more games than 2nd placed Haringey Borough but for now are in possession of top spot.

In the other game in the region to beat the weather in the Premier Division it was an all Essex affair between Colchester Town Ladies at home to Billericay Town Ladies, despite a battling performance by the side 2nd bottom in the table, it was Billericay Town who came home with all 3 points in the back, Vicky Kinsman with a goal in each half in a 2-0 win.

ERWFL Division One

Two games also fell foul of the weather in ERWFL Division One, one of those Cambridge City Ladies match away to Stevenage Ladies Reserves. Despite that however Cambridge City Ladies are back into the lead in the table after previous leaders Offley & Stopsley Women were deducted 4 points that sees them drop down the table into 4th place. At the moment do not know what the points deduction was for but will endeavour to find out. Were level on points with Cambridge City on 27 points previously.

The leaders are joined at the top with another side going level with them on 27 points as 4th placed Colney Heath Ladies come back from a goal down at half-time to win and take all 3 points in the 2nd half. Were away on Sunday playing Essex side Silver End United Ladies who were playing their 1st game on home soil since November 2016. Stephanie Burder scoring for Silver End United to see them lead at half-time. Colney Heath Ladies came back strongly 2nd half, captain Sophie Joseph drawing the scores level before putting the ball home for her 2nd of the match to give the away side the lead. Jennifer Mansfield with her 1st goal of the season making it 3-1 to seal the victory and see Colney Heath Ladies become joint leaders in Division One.

In the other game in Division One, Hertford Town Ladies and Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies playing in muddy conditions drew 0-0.

The Round-Up – FAWPL 29/01/17

The Round-Up

FAWPL – Sunday 29th January

After two weekends of heavy postponements across the East in January, The Round-Up returns to it’s original format as more games beat the weather than not in the final weekend of the month. Outstanding cup ties that had been put back over the last two Sunday’s finally getting played 39 games were played this Sunday, as a pose to the 40 that were postponed last weekend.

FAWPL Southern Division

Was a significant amount of rainfall prior to this Sunday and it did affect most leagues across the East, in the FAWPL Southern Division the top of the table clash between league leaders, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies and 3rd placed Cardiff City Ladies both side yet to be beaten in the league was called off the pitch at Cheshunt FC water-logged.

The other 3 games scheduled for this Sunday in the FAWPL Southern Division beat the weather and it was 4th placed Charlton Athletic Women who took full advantage to close the gap on the leaders as they took on bottom side West Ham United Ladies at Sporting Club Thamesmead. Charlton created plenty of chances in the 1st half however it looked like the sides might be heading into the dressing room with the score all square at 0-0 when Charley Clifford was on hand to meet Avilla Bergin’s cross and scored to give the home side the lead. Moment later in injury time Charlton extended the lead awarded a penalty, up stepped Ruby Southgate to score from the spot her 1st goal for the club.

2-0 the lead at half-time Charlton pressed more more goals 2nd half, on the 74th minute a sight all their fans wanted to see, not so much the opposition maybe as striker Gemma Shepherd returned to the pitch after recovering to full fitness from hip surgery earlier in the season. A minute later Clifford scored her 2nd of the game to see the lead extended to 3-0. Into the last 10 minutes Kit Graham netted Charlton’s 4th goal. The final score 5-0 to Charlton with 2nd half substitute Bupe Okeowo scoring her 1st goal for Charlton. The win sees Charlton up from 4th to 2nd spot 2 points behind the leaders.

Was another London derby in the FAWPL Southern Division with 5th placed Crystal Place Ladies, hosting Queens Park Rangers Ladies. The side 2nd bottom in the table proved tough opponents to break down goalkeeper Jo Ayres making a number of saves as Crystal Palace struggled to find a clinical finish. Late on Ayres was hurt in a collision and had to be replaced with no goalkeeper on the bench the job fell of an outfield substitute. The game was heading into the closing minutes the home side were awarded a free-kick the ball played into the box was headed on and Gemma Bryan was on hand to steer the ball into the back of the net and see Crystal Palace win the 3 points with a 1-0 win.

Lewes Ladies hosted, Swindon Town Ladies at The Dripping Pan on Sunday 2 points between the sides going into the game 8th and 9th respectfully. Lewes opening the scoring on the 20th minute through a own goal after Rachel Palmer’s cross was turned into the back of the Swindon net. Danielle Lane doubled Lewes lead in the 34th minute. However Swindon pulled a goal back on the stroke of half-time to narrow the deficit, Stephanie Houston with the goal for the visitors. Both sides looking for more goals 2nd half, Lewes got theirs through an unlikely source defender Rebecca Thompson volleying home from a corner to make it 3-1, her 1st goal of the season coming in the 77th minute. The 3 points seeing Lewes pull away from the bottom 3.

FAWPL South East Division One

New leaders in FAWPL South East Division One this Sunday as Milton Keynes Dons Ladies take over at the top leading for the 1st time this season with leaders Cambridge United WFC and 2nd placed AFC Wimbledon Ladies not in action. The 3rd placed side were at home at Newport Pagnell Town FC playing 2nd bottom side Norwich City Ladies. A good day at the office for Milton Keynes Dons as they won the 3 points with a convincing victory. A brace for Hannah Barrett, captain Charly Clarke also getting on the scoresheet along with teammates Leanna Doyle, Sam Gillings, Kerry Newman and Leah Cudone. The 7-0 win lifting them a point clear at the top of the South East Division One table.

5th placed Luton Town Ladies lost out in gaining ground on the sides above them at the weekend as they suffered a narrow defeat at home to Enfield Town Ladies. The sides contesting a goalless 1st half, Enfield Town went on to take the lead through an Anna Loftus goal on the 55th minute. Enfield Town captain Regan Coleman doubling the away sides lead with 20 minutes left on the clock. Joanna Rutherford pulled it back to 2-1 late on for Luton Town but it wasn’t enough to take anything from the game, Enfield move above Ipswich Town Ladies into 8th spot in the South East Division One table.

It was to Crown Meadow, home of Lowestoft Town Ladies that the football on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog came from this weekend. Bottom of the South East Division One table needing to pick up points Lowestoft Town were hosting 7th placed Denham United Ladies. Both sides wanting to use the width the large pitch offered were looking to attack from the off the ball rarely still for long. Denham had the better of the early chance forcing an excellent save from Eilish Brogan. New signing Nettie Stillinger on hand at the back to clear an Alissa Down free-kick off the goal line. 35 minutes played and Lowestoft take the lead captain Hannah Waters putting the ball into the back of the net off an Gemma Moore ball into the box. A late save with her legs from Denham goalkeeper Elizabeth Rose keeps the score down to 1-0 at half-time.

The 2nd half starting as the 1st ended both sides attacking Lowestoft quickly double their lead, Moore picking the ball up from a through on the right driving across the face of the Denham area and sends a swerving shot past the diving keeper into the back of the net. 10 minutes later and Denham comeback to level it at 2-2 with 2 quickfire goals Annie Hewitt beating the offside trap as Lowestoft attempt to clear their area from a set-piece turns back into the box and sends the ball pass Brogan to score. 2-1 becomes 2-2 straight from the restart Denham counter as Lowestoft attack the ball out to Natalie Murray on the right 25 yards out shoots early lobbing the ball over the keeper to score. Murray hands Denham the lead soon after attacking down the right the ball at her feet driving into the box sends a powerful shot past the diving Brogan to make it 3-2. Hewitt also scores her 2nd of the game given time and space to send a superb strike from distance into the back of the net. Murray turning provider to set up Denham’s 5th goal her ball into the box controlled well by Aimee Durn inside the six yard box, keeper on top of her manages to squeeze the ball past her to score the final score 5-2 to Denham. The full match report can be found in the previous post or by clicking on the link below to take you to the SWF Blog.

Lowestoft Town Ladies 2-5 Denham United Ladies

The Round-Up – 22/01/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 22nd January

For the 2nd week on a row it’s a shortened edition of The Round-Up featuring all the women’s football in the East on Sunday. There were 29 postponements last Sunday with rain being a major factor, waterlogged, pitches. This time around it was the frost hitting large parts of the region that saw 40 matches postponed for the 2nd weekend in a row it was a wipe-out in the FAWPL Southern Division. The FAWPL South East Division One also lost all it’s fixtures although Luton Town Ladies v AFC Wimbledon Ladies did kick-off at 2pm the referee had concerns and with the score 0-0 at half-time the game was abandoned as conditions worsened. Likewise it was a total fixture loss in Norfolk on Sunday with just a game handful of matches in Beds & Herts, one game in Essex. Cambridgeshire further in land fairing the better saw more of a thaw allowing matches to be played.

ERWFL

Two games beat the weather in the ERWFL both in the Premier Division. League leaders, Haringey Borough Women were playing their 1st game of year and the 1st since they sadly lost their manager Steve Browne who passed away over the new year after losing a long battle with cancer. An emotional day for the club. Suffolk side AFC Sudbury Ladies the visitors. Brooke Hills and Jessica Appeagyei with her 10th goal of the season scoring for Haringey Borough, the points shared on the day, Sophie Jeffrey scoring twice for AFC Sudbury to see them move above Writtle Ladies into 4th place in the Premier Division table.

Plenty of goals on show in the other match in the ERWFL Premier Division this Sunday with Royston Town Ladies at home to Colchester Town Ladies. The visitors finding the back of the net for 4 goals in the match as they look to pull away from bottom side Histon Ladies, however it was the side immediately above them that hit back with 6 goals to win the match and record their 4th league win of the season. Samantha Tinsley is in blistering goal scoring form this season moving onto 27 goals with a hat-trick for Royston Town. Andrea Wright with a brace and Harriet Smith with the other Royston Town goals. Northern Ireland U19s international, Miagh Downey scored early in the game for Colchester with Kira Fitzpatrick and Nancy Butler with 2 goals scoring in the 2nd half for the visitors.

Suffolk

Was League Cup quarter final weekend in Suffolk. 3 ties scheduled to be played with Walsham Le Willows having a bye through to the semi-finals following the withdrawal of Witnesham Wasps from the league. Ipswich Town Ladies Development saw their match away to Leiston St Margaret Ladies postponed and will try again next Sunday. Out of the League Cup are the current holders Brantham Athletic Ladies after they were beaten away from home on Sunday 2-0 by East Bergholt United.

East Bergholt United will play Bacton United Ladies in the semi-finals of the League Cup after they won their quarter final tie away to Copleston Ladies 3-0 on Sunday. Scoring twice in the 1st half before sealing victory with a 3rd goal in the 2nd half, Lois Balfour, Gemma Howe and Francesca Rainbird with the goals for Bacton United.

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire dominates this shortened edition of The Round-Up with the county fairing better than most with the cold weather. Two games in Premiership, and it continues to be a tit for tattle battle at the top of the league with Cambridge United WFC Reserves and Newmarket Town Ladies both hunting for the title. Level on 18 points at the top heading into the weekend Cambridge United WFC Reserves held the advantage on goal difference their match against local rivals Cambridge University Women was postponed however giving Newmarket Town Ladies a chance to return to the top of the table with a trip to Peterborough to play ICA Sports Ladies. The visitors going ahead through Abbie Marshall (pictures) in the 11th minute, Marshall added a 2nd goal 7 minutes later. Lorna Hart pulling a goal back for ICA Sports to see them trail 2-1 at half-time.

Newmarket Town Ladies extended their lead to 3-1 with Abbi Griffin putting the ball into the back of the net with 10 minutes of the 2nd half played. Amelia Deuchars recently signed by Newmarket scored her 1st goal for the club in the 72nd minutes. Hart with her 2nd of the match pulling a gal back for ICA Sports before Jordanne Sillitoe scored in the final minute to seal a 5-2 win for Newmarket to put them 3 points clear at the top of the Premiership once again.

At the other end of the Premiership table it was a meeting between the bottom two with Park Ladies travelling to play Bourne Ladies both newly promoted to the league, both looking for their 1st win at the higher level. It was Park Ladies who were celebrating at the final whistle getting their 1st win in the Premiership following on from their cup victory last Sunday. Won the game 3-1 with goals from Chantelle Abraham, Erin Powell and Amy Newell who moves onto a dozen goals for the season so far.

Two games were also played in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North on Sunday with Wisbech Town Ladies earning a good point away to unbeaten Swineshead Institute Ladies on Sunday coming back from 1-0 down at half-time to draw 2-2 in the 2nd half. Chloe Gray ad Ellie Spendlow netting the goals for Swineshead Institute. Leah Hall and Polly Norman getting the goals in the 2nd half for Wisbech Town.

In the other game in the Championship North, 5th placed, P&L Motors Diamonds ran out 9-0 winners at home against bottom side Thurlby Tigers.

One game in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South with league leaders Cambridge City Ladies Development winning big away from home to move 7 points clear at the top of the table. Were taking on Riverside Rovers Reserves. Carla Penny bagged herself a double hat-trick in the game with Erin Walusimbi, Ellie Geoghan and Amy Ozakpinar with her 1st goal for the Development side all getting a goal a piece in a 9-0 win.

The action continues in Cambridgeshire with 4 ties from the 1st Round of the Women’s Invitation Cup getting played after being called off last Sunday. Cup holders Cambridge United WFC began the defence of the trophy away to March Town United Ladies. A tough test for the Cambridgeshire Championship North leaders taking on a side 4 leagues higher. Cambridge United putting out a strong starting XI proving too strong running out 12-0 winners, Evie Gallop (pictured) scoring her 1st hat-trick for the club. There was a brace each for Paige Logie and Laura Mills. With goals each for Laura Bright, Danielle Puddefoot, Lauren Gibson and Nicole Perschky with and own goal too.

Cambridgeshire Championship South side, Milton Ladies caused an upset in the 1st Round of the Invitation Cup knocking out EMWFL Division One South side, Riverside Rovers Ladies. The final score 3-2 to Milton at home, less of a surprise is their goal-scorer with Kirsty Lemmon-Sparkes netting all 3 of their goals to move onto 21 goals for the season so far. Milton Ladies with now be at home to Cambridge United WFC in the quarter-finals of the Invitation Cup.

It took 2 goals in extra-time for Premiership side, Bar Hill Ladies to see off Fulbourn Bluebirds from the Championship South in the 1st Round of the Invitation Cup. The scores all level at 1-1 after 90 minutes Bar Hill went on to win 3-1 in the extra-time period with goals from Rebecca Covell and a brace for Holly Ingarfield. Holly Hayes with the goal for Fulbourn Bluebirds. Bar Hill Ladies will be away to ERWFL Premier Division side Histon Ladies after they were awarded a home win against Wisbech St Marys Ladies.

With 9 goals for their Development team already listed above, Cambridge City Ladies 1st team were in equally trigger happy form at home to Cambridge Rangers on Sunday in the 1st Round of the Invitation Cup the Championship South side taking on a side in form 2 leagues higher. Bella Simmons top scoring with 4 goals in the game, Sarah Mosley scoring a hat-trick. 2 goals each for Philippa Witherspoon and Charlotte Gillies too with a goal each for Amy Reed, Emma Littlewood, Bronte Rapley and Rachel Pearce in a 15-0 win will now be away to Park Ladies in the quarter finals after they beat Orton Rangers Ladies 12-0 last Sunday in the Invitation Cup.

ICA Sports will have to wait till this Sunday to see who they will face in the quarter finals of the Invitation Cup after Isleham United Ladies home game against St Ives Town was postponed for the 2nd weekend running.

Essex

Was meant to be a League Cup weekend in Essex however all but one game was lost the weather. In the game that was played Essex Women’s Division One side, Harlow Town Ladies Reserves beat Premier Division side, Alresford Colne Rangers 3-1. The rest will try again this coming Sunday.

Hutton Ladies & C&K Basildon Ladies along with Lawford Ladies & Writtle Ladies both saw their Essex Women’s County Cup quarter finals lined up with the victors of the former at home to the winners of the latter in the semi-finals. BiIlericay Town Ladies will be at home to Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies

Beds & Herts

Two quarter finals in the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup that were postponed last Sunday fared better this time around as two more sides booked their spot in the semi-finals. Was a clash between two local rivals both level on points in the ERWFL Premier Division in 2nd and 3rd place in the table meeting in the County Cup, Bedford Ladies taking on AFC Dunstable Ladies. Natasha Fensome scoring twice for Bedford the see them advance into the last 4 of the competition where they have been drawn away to cup holders Luton Town Ladies.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One side, Sharnbrook WFC are also through to the semi-finals of the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup with a 3-0 away win a Division Three side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues. Gemma Franklin putting Sharnbrook into an early lead 1st half with Charlotte Mullins and Claire Smith both scoring goals in the 2nd half. Sharnbrook will now be at home in the semi-finals playing either Houghton Athletic Ladies or Offley & Stopsley Women whose match was postponed again this weekend.

Just the one game beat the weather in the Beds & Herts Women’s Football leagues this Sunday but it was a significant result for Hitchin Belles on Division Two after they beat bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets 4-1 to leap from 6th in the table to 2nd to move to within a point of table toppers Flitwick Ladies with a game in hand. A brace for Shannon Page taking her goals scored tally to 20 for the season for Hitchin Belles with Charis Wakefield and Amy Jack also getting a goal each in a 4-1 win. Lauren Revell with the goal in the 1st half for Woburn & Wavendon.

The Round-Up – 15/01/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 15th January.

A slightly different edition of The Round-Up this week, with just the one to post, falling back to last season’s format which I will bring into play on a weekend such as the one we’ve just had, no surprise going to happen this time of year. A wet start to the weekend, cold too, with rain all day across much of the country on Sunday their were going to be postponements across the East in all 29 games were called off!

It was a wipe-out in the FAWPL & Suffolk, with just one game surviving in the ERWFL, however several sides from that league and the FAWPL were involved in their respective County Cup competition’s some of those falling to the weather too which will alter next weekends fixture list too. So some clubs will be in the County round-ups instead. Still plenty to bring you, 20 games did survive the weather alot of muddy kits to be washed, unfortunate if you got the job this week.

ERWFL Division One

The one match played in the ERWFL this Sunday was from ERWFL Division One with Hertford Town Ladies making the long journey up to Suffolk to play Ipswich Wanderers Ladies. Payed each other last Sunday in the reverse figure Ipswich Wanderers returning home to Suffolk with all 3 points winning the game 4-3. At home both Danielle Lynch and Jess Taylor-Allum scored for Ipswich Wanderers, however Hertford didn’t leave Suffolk empty handed, earning a point in a 2-2 draw.

Norfolk

A total of 6 matches were played in Norfolk at the weekend, the Norfolk Women’s County Cup had reached the quarter final stage. 3 of the 4 ties surviving the weather, Bohemians Ladies & holders Thorpe United will try again next Sunday after their game was called off. Plenty of goals scored in the other 3 quarter final games.

Acle United Ladies are the highest league placed side in Norfolk in the competition competing in the ERWFL Premier Division. With the rain forecast and already playing catch up with their league fixtures took the decision early to switch the match to the 3G pitch at Flegg High School in Martham where they train during the week. King’s Lynn Town Ladies were their opponents playing two leagues below but in good form in Norfolk Women’s Division One in 2nd place unbeaten in the league since the opening weekend.

King’s Lynn were encouraged by a positive start and the game was played at a high tempo, the visitors with some good opportunities to take the lead, however it was Acle United with 2 quick fire goals as the 1st half approached the half hour mark that went ahead. New signing Megan Todd (pictured) was played through into the box coming in from the right sent her shot across the keeper into the back of the net to score on her debut. A minute later Acle doubled their lead, Kate Pasque nodding the ball in from a corner. King’s Lynn kept pressing for a goal, the 1st half into the last 5 minutes a pinpoint cross from Anna Larkins into the six yard box saw Jody Wells racing in force the ball into the back of the net. 3-0 was a harsh scoreline for King’s Lynn and heads were dropping but with the half drawing to a close they got it back to 3-1 the ball played up front, Oksana Imanalijeva turns taking the ball into the box firing home from the top of the six yard box.

The 2nd half starts just like the 1st half both sides on the attack, 20 minutes played and King’s Lynn are forced into a change as Taylor Sarchet is injured helped off the pitch with her ankle bandaged up. A 4-5 minute break in play. Acle go straight on the attack from the restart and score attacking down the right Larkins plays the cross long to the far post Wells behind the gets call from Bryony Knights who arrives form the left side to turn the ball over the line to make it 4-1. King’s Lynn respond straight away captain Shelley Woods fouled in the area gets the penalty and scores. Moving into the latter stages of the match Acle are awarded a penalty after a drive into the box from Todd see’s her brought down, steps up to take it to score her score of the game. Time for one more goal at the death with Woods through beating the offside trap gets by the onrushing goalkeeper and lifts the ball over the back-tracking defence to score her 2nd of the match final score 5-3 This game was the featured match on the SWF Blog and the whole match report can be found below this post or by clicking on the link below

Acle United Ladies 5-3 King’s Lynn Town Ladies

It was another high scoring win for the other ERWFL in the competition with Wymondham Town Ladies 2nd the the Division One table at home to Norfolk Women’s Division Two side Stalham Town Ladies on Sunday. Like the 1st quarter final a two league gap between the sides, Wymondham Town opened the scoring on 19 minutes Kayleigh Holloway with the goal. Chelsea Clarke with an assist for the 1st goal, put the ball into the back of the net herself to make it 2-0 in the 26th minute. Laura Wiseman seeing Wymondham Town into a 3-0 lead. Two goals within 2 minutes 17 minutes into the 2nd half from Alice Collins and Wiseman made it 5-0, Stalham Town pulled a goal back soon after before Holloway with her 2nd of the game and Clarke in the 90th minutes scored her 2nd to see Wymondham Town into the semi-finals.

In the other quarter-final tie played on Sunday, 2nd Division side Briston Wanderers Ladies were leading at home against Division One side and last season’s beaten finalists, Aylsham FC Ladies. The 2nd half saw the match tied at 2-2 going into the last 30 seconds Aylsham FC Ladies scoring the winning goal to win the game and advance to the semi-finals

The draw for the semi-finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup was made on Monday the ties scheduled to be played Sunday 19th March with a 2pm kick off are as follows:-

Acle United Ladies v Wymondham Town Ladies

Bohemians Ladies or Thorpe United Ladies v Aylsham FC Ladies

Three league games also took place at the weekend, one game in Norfolk Women’s Division One and a good result at home for Bungay Town Ladies taking on Brandon Town Ladies winning the game 4-0 to climb up from 6th to 4th spot their highest position this season starting 2017 well with 2 wins scoring 15 goals and 2 clean sheets.

Two games in Norfolk Women’s Division Three and bottom side Cromer Town Ladies were put to the sword at home against league leaders Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves wracking up 15 goals without reply to open up a 4 point lead at the top of the table.

In the other match in Division Three, 2nd placed East Coast Ladies were at home to Toftwood Ladies on Sunday the home side leading the game 3-0 at half-time. Toftwood staged a 2nd half comeback however to earn a share of the points the game ending in a 4-4. Jordan Duke scoring a hat-trick for East Coast Ladies with Rosie Cook also on target.

Cambridgeshire

The fixture list was hit heavily in Cambridgeshire too disrupting the opening round of matches in this season’s Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup, with 5 of the 7 matches pushed back a week after being postponed.

A much needed win and moral boosting result for Premiership side Park Ladies in their 1st Round tie at home to Orton Rangers Ladies, bottom of the Championship South. Amy Newell scored a double hat-trick for Park, half of their goal scoring tally as they reached double figures, Kirstie Smith also netting a hat-trick. Ebony Bliss grabbing a brace with Erin Powell also getting a goal in a 12-0 victory.

Premiership side ICA Sports Ladies travelled to Championship North side, Wisbech Town Ladies on Sunday in the 1st Round of the Invitation Cup, goals from Carmen Herridge, Zoe Leddy and Megan Purnell saw the Peterborough based side edge the result 3-2 to reach the next round.

The top two in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership were in action on Sunday, league leaders, Newmarket Town Ladies away to Cambridge University Women who were playing just their 4th league game of the season. Goals from Taylor Lynn-Jones and Amanda Wainwright inside the opening 25 minutes put the home side into an early 2-0 lead. Cambridge University went on to win the game 3-1, with Eve Audoulos scoring the 3rd in the 80th minute, Nadine Basson with her 10th goal of the season scoring for Newmarket Town.

Defeat for Newmarket Town saw 2nd placed Cambridge United WFC Reserves close the 3 point gap at the top of the table and lead the table on goal difference with a big away win against bottom side Bourne Ladies. A hat-trick from Lauren Gibson, along with a brace each for Ebony Rule and Carolyn Sarafian seeing the visitors take the 3 points with a 7-0 win.

It is sad I have to do this again but it’s another edition of The Round-Up that has to report the loss of another women’s side in the leagues across the East and this time it’s from the Cambridgeshire Championship North, Spalding United Ladies no longer listed in the league table, new this season have barely played any fixtures 3 league games, hoping their players find another club and that Spalding can host another women’s football side in the near future.

Their was a game played in the Championship North at the weekend with Boston United Ladies picking up another good result away to P&L Motors Diamonds. 3 straight wins in league and cup for Boston United now lifts them up to 6th in the table. A brace each for Victoria Bradford and Stephanie Powell along with a goal each for Demi Barai, Charlie Green and Ella Marie Mcororey seeing Boston United win the match 7-2.

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

It was quarter final Sunday in the Bedfordshire Women’s League Cup too this weekend, however both it and the league programme was heavily affected by the weather with all but 2 matches surviving.

In the quarter final that was played Cup holders Luton Town Ladies were away to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets, who play 4 leagues below them in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two. The FAWPL South East Division One side were soon on the front foot taking the lead in the 4th minute, Lucy Webster with the goal, 2 minutes later the lead was doubled, Jodie Southbe on target. Amy Summerfield getting on the score sheet 6 minutes later to see Luton Town 3-0 inside the opening quarter hour. Erica Byron netting a goal in the 20th minute, 4-0 the advantage at half-time.

Now let up from Luton Town in the 2nd half a flurry of goals early on Jo Rutherford scoring from the penalty spot after Nicola Henman was brought down. Byron went on to score two quick fire goals to complete her hat-trick. Henman scoring to make it 8-0, with Rebecca Kane getting a goal to make it 9. Rutherford was fouled in the box herself, scored again from the penalty spot to bring up double figures. Lucy Tape scoring with 5 minutes left to see Luton Town reach the semi-finals with an 11-0 win.

The one match beating the weather in the Beds & Herts Women’s Football League was in Division One with St Albans Ladies at home playing Hitchin Town Ladies. St Albans climbing up to 4th in the Division One table with a 4-0 victory. Megan Samuels scoring a brace. Suzanne Ried and Holly Rossington also putting the ball into the back of the net.

Essex

In Essex it was also the quarter finals of the Women’s County Cup with 3 of the 4 scheduled to be played this Sunday with Hutton Ladies hosting holders C&K Basildon Ladies next Sunday. Lawford Ladies tie at home to Writtle Ladies fell victim to the weather this Sunday will try again next Sunday.

No weather issues at the Harlow Arena an all weather surface, Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders Harlow Ladies were hosting ERWFL Division One side Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies, a league between the sides it was a close contest both sides scoring in the game, 1-1 after 90 minutes the quarter final headed into extra-time, the visitors scoring the winning goal to book a place in the semi-finals, Georgia Fraser with both goals for Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies.

A local derby in the other quarter final in the Essex Women’s County Cup with Billericay Town Ladies hosting fellow ERWFL Premier Division side Brentwood Town Ladies. Goals from Paris Smith, Rosi Webb and Kirsty Knight saw Billericay Town through the the semi-finals the final score 3-1 with Emma Mackie getting Brentwood Town’s goal.

Two matches beat the weather in the Essex Women’s Premier Division on Sunday. With the leading pair involved in the County Cup it was an opportunity for 3rd placed Eastern Avenue to close the gap at the top. Were away to Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies. Could only narrow the gap by a point as they were held to a 2-2, Jo Smeaton scoring both the goals for Beacon Hill Rovers.

Wickford Town Ladies recorded their 2nd league win of the season in the Premier Division on Sunday, beating Collier Row Tigers 2-1 at home to move up 2 places from 10th to 8th in the table.

Two league games also played in Essex Women’s Division One on Sunday and just as in the Premier Division the top two weren’t in action giving Hatfield Peveral Ladies a chance to close the gap down to just 2 points on 2nd placed Frontiers Ladies if they could get a win away to Harlow Town Ladies Reserves. Got the 3 points courtesy of a 3-1 win.

4th placed Collier Row Athletic were beaten away from home on Sunday playing FC Clacton Ladies who edged them out with a 3-2 win that lifts them up 2 places in the table to move into 5th a point behind Collier Row Athletic.