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The Round-Up – ERWFL 11/12/16

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 11th December

ERWFL League Cup

This weekend the focus was on the League Cup in the ERWFL with 6 ties scheduled to be played in the 3rd Round of the competition the sides playing for a place in the quarter-finals. Acle United Ladies were already through having received a bye after Great Wakering Rovers Ladies withdrew from the league. Royston Town Ladies were involved in the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup quarter finals this Sunday their game at home against AFC Sudbury Ladies being played next Sunday. As it the tie between Histon Ladies and Cambridge City Ladies after it fell foul of the weather this Sunday.

That left 5 matches to be played in the ERWFL League Cup. The holders Colchester Town Ladies were at home against Premier Division leaders, Haringey Borough Women, have a new look squad this season as they began the defence of the trophy with a tough tie, created plenty of chances 1st half Haringey Borough goalkeeper Cherkish Young making some vital saves the score 0-0 at half-time. Haringey Borough went on to take the lead in the 2nd half Julia Carruthers with her 11th goal of the season putting them in front, Klesha Darroux scoring too to see Haringey Borough win the match 2-0 and progress to the quarter finals.

A goal from Bethany Stanton was enough to see AFC Dunstable Ladies through to the quarter finals of the ERWFL League Cup at home on Sunday beating local rivals Bedford Ladies for the 2nd time in 7 days following their 2-1 win in the league last Sunday to continue their great start to the season.

Silver End United Ladies from ERWFL Division One made it all the way to the final of the League Cup last season before eventually being beaten by Colchester Town Ladies. Were playing Essex rivals Writtle Ladies away from home this weekend in the 3rd Round playing in the league above caused an upset winning the match to advance into the quarter finals. Coming back from being a goal down at half-time. Silver End coming back in the 2nd half to win the match 3-2 with a goal from Rebecca Hollocks plus a brace by Kayleigh Steed. Abigail Fry and Sophie Vale with the goals for Writtle Ladies.

Wymondham Town Ladies are through to the quarter finals of the ERWFL League Cup after they beat higher league opposition at Kings Head Meadow on Sunday afternoon. Taking on Premier Division side, Billericay Town Ladies the score was 0-0 at half-time. Wymondham Town going in front on 68 minutes, Kayleigh Holloway (pictured) giving the home side the lead. The led doubled with 10 minutes left on the clock, Laura Nicholls scoring her 1st goal for the club. 2-0 the final score.

Plenty of goals scored in the last of the weekends 3rd Round ties in the ERWFL League Cup a hat-trick for both Ashley Debnam and Georgia Holdaway for Brentwood Town Ladies plus a strike by Leah Cowan saw the in form Premier Division side beat ERWFL Division One leaders Offley & Stopsley Ladies also showing good form themselves recently scored 3 goals in the match themselves, 2 goals from Rebecca Hollicks with Giselle Randall also on target as they exit the competition.

ERWFL Premier Division

In the ERWFL Premier Division their was one match taking place with Suffolk side, AFC Sudbury Ladies in 5th place travelling north across the border to play Acle United Ladies. The visitors taking the lead in the 1st half, Charlene Roach giving Sudbury the lead. A competitive encounter as is often the case between the 2 sides Acle found a goal with 15 minutes left on the clock, Bryony Knights putting the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-1 and see the points shared. Acle United moving above Billericay Town Ladies into 6th place in the table, have game in hand on the sides above them after postponements and their FA Cup run.

ERWFL Division One

Two matches in ERWFL Division One this Sunday and with the sides above them involved in the League Cup 3rd Round, Colney Heath Ladies took full advantage by securing the 3 points at home against Hutton Ladies to move up a place from 5th to 4th in the table. The 2 sides contesting a goalless 1st 45 minutes the goals came in the 2nd half. Colney Heath Ladies captain giving her side the lead Jennifer Mansfield made it 2-0, Hutton pulling it back to 2-1 before Joseph scored her 2nd of the match from a free-kick, again Hutton got a goal back but couldn’t find another to take anything from the game final score 3-2 Hutton’s goalscorers, Laura Allen and Hayley Critchell.

Still without a point on the board after 11 games bottom side Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies had seen an improvement in performance without the reward recently before last weekends heavy defeat against Colney Heath Ladies at home. Were on the road this Sunday a short journey to play 2nd bottom Hertford Town Ladies who themselves have found some form and points recently. The sides fairly even in the opening exchanges both creating chances it was Hertford Town who went into the lead 25 minutes into the 1st half, Bilge Taspinar heading the ball into the back of the net. Hoddesdon coming back into it to level thing’s up at half-time, Charlotte Grogan scoring from a free-kick to make it 1-1. Hertford Town going on to score 18 minutes into the 2nd half, Becky Shephard with the goal that would turn out to be the winner 2-1 the final score as Hertford Town Ladies win for the 3rd time in the league moving onto 10 points.

The Round-Up – FAWPL 11/12/16

The Round-Up

FAWPL – Sunday 11th December

This weekend saw the quarter finals of the FAWPL Cup and Plate competitions being played.

FAWPL Cup

4 sides from the FAWPL Southern Division had reached the quarter finals of the FAWPL Cup with 3 of those making it through to the semi-finals of the competition on Sunday. Cup Holders Tottenham Hotspur Ladies were at home playing fellow Southern Division side Crystal Palace Ladies who had a few players out through injury and illness. Tottenham got off to a brilliant start Nikita Whinnett putting them into the lead after just 14 seconds. Whinnett went on to score again in the 7th minute to make it 2-0. Wendy Martin heading the ball into the back of the net with 4 minutes left in the 1st half to see Tottenham lead 3-0 at the break. Rochelle Shakes pulled a goal back for Crystal Palace Ladies 8 minutes into the 2nd half however Tottenham restored their 3 goal cushion on 68 minutes Bianca Baptiste on target with the goal the final score 4-1.

Cardiff City Ladies are also through to the FAWPL Cup semi-finals winning away from home on Sunday against FAWPL Northern Division One side Liverpool Marshalls Feds Ladies. Their lower league opponents holding them to a goalless draw at half-time before goals in the 2nd half from Michelle Green and Cori Williams saw the welsh side advance into the last 4 of the competition.

Charlton Athletic Women are also through to the semi-finals after being taken all the way to penalties at home by FAWPL Northern Division side, West Bromich Albion Ladies. Kit Graham gave Charlton the lead in the 19th minute at Sporting Club Thamesmead. Amy Dickens pulled the score back level at 1-1 for West Brom just after the half-hour the scores remaining that way for the rest of the game, extra-time didn’t see anyone break the deadlock the tie heading to penalties, Charlton winning the shootout 4-2 to win a place in the last 4 of the FAWPL Cup.

Making up the last 4 in the FAWPL Cup are FAWPL Northern Division side, Blackburn Rovers Ladies after a 3-1 win away to Northern Division One side, Chester Le Street Ladies.

FAWPL Plate

3 sides from the FAWPL Southern Division and South East Division One had made it through to the quarter finals of the FAWPL Plate. Two of those set to face each other, Luton Town Ladies from South East Division One at home to Lewes Ladies from the Southern Division both will have to try again next Sunday after the tie had to be postponed due to a water-logged pitch.

Actonians Ladies are through to the semi-finals of the FAWPL Plate the South East Division One side at home taking on FAWPL Midlands Division One side, Radcliffe Olympic Ladies, both in 4th place in their respective leagues going into the game, a goal from Melissa Jung along with a brace by Carla Williams (pictured) seeing Actonians Ladies win the game 3-0 to make it into the last 4 of the competition.

Elsewhere in the FAWPL Plate two sides from the Northern Division make it through to the semi-finals of the competition, Leicester City Women beating Keynsham Town Ladies away from home 3-2 with an extra-time winner to make the semi-finals. A convincing away win for Huddersfield Town Ladies beating lower league Tranmere Rovers Ladies 7-0 away from home to reach the last 4.

FAWPL Southern Division

One match in the FAWPL Southern Division at the weekend with Coventry United Ladies moving back up a place above Cardiff City Ladies into 3rd place with an away win against C&K Basildon Ladies. The sides looked to be heading into the changing rooms at half-time with the score 0-0 until Amber Hughes found the back of the net a minute into stoppage time to see Coventry take the lead. Alison Hall extended Coventry’s lead with 20 minutes left to play before Hughes with her 2nd of the game struck the ball home with 6 minutes left to ensure the 3 points were safe. 3-0 the final score.

FAWPL South East Division One

4 games in FAWPL South East Division One on Sunday, league leaders, Cambridge United WFC opening up a 4 point gap at the top with an away victory against Ipswich Town Ladies. Nicole Perschky getting the visitors off to a great start putting Cambridge 1-0 up inside the opening 5 minutes. That the score going into the changing rooms at half-time, Danielle Puddefoot striking the post the closest anyone came to a 2nd goal. Dawn Mallett (pictured) found the back of the net from a 25 yard free-kick 15 minutes into the 2nd half to make it 2-0 to Cambridge before they ran away with the score in the final 10 minutes, Mallett and Perschky both scoring their 2nd goals of the game on 80 and 83 minutes, Puddefoot scoring with 2 minutes of normal play left to see Cambridge win 5-0.

AFC Wimbledon Ladies were on the road again on Sunday for a 2nd successive trip to Norfolk to play Norwich City Ladies the 2nd placed side having knocked Norwich out of the FA Women’s Cup with a 4-1 win. The sides playing out a goalless 1st half at Plantation Park it was Wimbleson who went on to take the lead Rebecca Sargent opening the scoring 10 minutes into the 2nd half. Norwich have plenty of games in hand on everyone else in the league 3rd bottom however it’s the points they need with just 1 win from 5 played to date. Paige Shorten getting the goal inside the last 10 minutes to see them draw the game 1-1 and see the points shared.

3rd placed Milton Keynes Dons Ladies made the long trip up to the Suffolk coast on Sunday to play Lowestoft Town Ladies at Crown Meadow. The sides going in level at 1-1 at half-time, Molly Hall scoring on 35 minutes for Lowestoft. Milton Keynes Dons with a strong 2nd half performance going on to win the game 6-2. A brace each for Leah Cudone and captain Charly Clarke with a gaol each for Charlotte Matthews and Vicky Holland. Captain, Hannah Waters with the 2nd half goal for Lowestoft.

A big away win for Gillingham FC Ladies on Sunday in the league against Denham United Ladies to see them move up 2 places into 4th spot in the table, still unbeaten in the league with games in hand on the sides above them. No goalscorers on record yet in a 9-0 victory.

FA Women’s Cup

One match postponed from last Sunday in the FA Women’s Cup 1st Round Proper with FAWPL Southern Division side, Swindon Town Ladies travelling to the South Coast to play Southern Region Women’s Premier Division leaders Southampton Women FC. The side 2 leagues below Swindon picking up a great result winning the game 2-0 with a goal in each half from Kirsty Bell and Laura Gilbank. Southampton Women FC will now be away to FAWPL South East Division One leaders, Cambridge United WFC in the 2nd Round Proper the tie to be played Sunday 8th January.

The Round-Up – Cambridgeshire 04/12/16

The Round-Up

Cambridgeshire – Sunday 4th December

Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership

A big win away from home for Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership leaders, Cambridge United WFC Reserves sees them go 3 points clear at the top of the table playing ICA Sports Ladies. Leading the match 2-0 at half-time Cambridge went on to rattle in 6 more goals in the 2nd half to win the game 8-0, Lauren Gibson (pictured) scoring 5 of the goals for Cambridge with Ebony Rule netting a hat-trick too.

In the other game played in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership on Sunday, Park Ladies finally got their 1st point on the board away to 4th placed St Ives Town Ladies both sides promoted from the Championship South playing out a 0-0 draw.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North

3 points now separate the top 4 sides in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North with Ketton Ladies in 4th place joining 3rd placed Wisbech St Marys Ladies on 12 points after a 2-0 away win against Hungate Rovers Ladies on Sunday. Both with just the 1 defeat are 2 points behind unbeaten Swineshead Institute Ladies in 2nd and 3 points behind leaders March Town United Ladies all 4 sides having played 5 games.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South

Milton Ladies 2nd in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South close the gap to leaders Cambridge City Ladies Development to 3 points with a game in hand with both sides still unbeaten in the league with a big home win on Sunday taking on Isleham United Ladies. Kirsty Lemmon-Sparkes continuing her excelletn goal scoring form at the start of the season getting another hat-trick to her name. Went on to win the game 6-1, Sam Cousins, Olivia Thorogood and Gemma Mustafa with the other goals for Milton. Laura McAllister with the goal for Isleham United Ladies.

It’s bunching up behind the leading pair in the Championship South with Newmarket Town Ladies Reserves missing the chance to move onto 12 points themselves drop a place into 4th instead after they were away from home by Fulbourn Bluebirds who climb into 5th to join them on 9 points. Krissie Taylor scoring twice for Fulbourn with Kirsty Geal, Katie Luddy and Sharon Pinner also scoring in a 5-1 victory. Hollie Turner with the goal for Newmarket Town Ladies.

That result combined with a 3rd successive league win sees Riverside Ladies Reserves also on 9 points move up to 3rd in the Championship South table. At home on Sunday were taking on Cambridge Rangers who found the back of the Riverside net for 3 goals themselves but conceded 7 at the other end to go down 7-3 see the home side take all 3 points.

Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup

4 more group matches in the Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup on Sunday with some unexpected results as all 8 groups are decided the winner progressing into the quarter final knock out stage in the New Year.

In Group C it’s Cambridge University Women who make it into the quarter finals, the Premiership side with a big win away to Championship South side Orton Rangers Ladies, set the ball rolling straight away with 2 goals in the opening 2 minutes, Sophia D’Angelo, then Bianca Wilcox scoring. That was repeated on 15 and 21 minutes as both D’Angelo and Wilcox scored again to make it 4-0. Emma Houiellebecq with 2 goals herself on the 39th and 40th minute saw the lead 6-0 at the break. 5 more goals following in the 2nd half with yes you guessed it D’Angelo and Wilcox getting their hat-tricks. Wilcox going on to grab a 4th goal. The scoreline was completed with goals for Nina Coyle and Martha Granger.

In Group game left to play in Group D in the Cambridgeshire League Cup however neither Ketton Ladies or Wisbech Town Ladies can catch Netherton United Ladies who were awarded 2 wins after a big opening game win in the competition.

A point would ensure Championship North side Swineshead Institute Ladies would top Group G to advance to the quarter finals unbeaten in the league looked strong favourites travelling to play the leagues bottom side Thurlby Tigers without a point on the board so far this season. Got themselves one in the League Cup however picking up a good result drawing with Swineshead, Natalie Hudson getting both their goals in a 2-2 draw. 2 goals from Ellie Spendelow were enough to see Swineshead Institute Ladies into the knock out stages.

In the same group another surprise result with Championship North side, Boston United Ladies also without a point in the league recording a big win against Premiership opposition racking up an 8-0 win against a depleted Bourne Ladies side. Travelling to play Boston with just 9 players. Bethany Britton finding the back of the net for 5 goals for Boston United Ladies, with Tia Richardson grabbing a brace. A goal for Ellie Cunliffe wrapping up the win that sees them finished 2nd in the group with 2 wins from 3.

Finally in Group H, it’s March Town United Ladies who are through to the quarter finals… I think as they win there final group game at home against fellow Championship North side P&L Motors Diamonds. Goals from Louise Barbour and Emma Frost seeing them to victory with a 2-1 win. However that result sees both themselves and P&L Motors Diamonds finish with identical records, played 3 won 2, scored 8 conceded 6 both +2 goal difference. Assuming it is then decided on a head to head basis, March Town United’s win over P&L Motors Diamonds sees them through to the knock out stages. I will keep an eye on thing’s let you know if it’s any different.

As it stands now however the 8 sides going through to the quarter final knock out stage are,

Wisbech St Mary Ladies, Cambridge United WFC Reserves, Cambridge University Women, Netherton United Ladies, Bar Hill Ladies, St Ives Town Ladies, Swineshead Institute Ladies & March Town United Ladies.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup

Also a match in the 1st Round of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup on Sunday with Championship North side Wisbech Town Ladies beating Championship South side St Ives Rangers Ladies away from home. Scoring 3 goals with Shushannah Feast, Sophie Gutteridge and Kyra Clarke from the penalty spot all on the scoresheet winning 3-1 to advance into the next round, Jessica Webb with the goal for St Ives Rangers.

The Round-Up – Essex 04/12/16

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 4th December

Essex Women’s League Cup

This Sunday saw the 1st Round of this season’s Essex Women’s League Cup being played, holders Harlow Town Ladies began the defence of the trophy with a tough away game against Premier Division leaders, Lawford Ladies. A meeting between 1st and 2nd in the league both enjoying a strong start to the season it was Lawford who ran out winners knocking Harlow Town Ladies out at the 1st hurdle with a 3-0 win to reach the 2nd Round. Jasmine Cox, Debbie Green and Jade Heath scoring the 3 goals for Lawford.

Despite goals from Georgia Sleep and Shannon Hughes, Chelmsford City Ladies exit the Essex Women’s League Cup on Sunday after they were beaten at home by fellow Premier Division side, Collier Row Tigers winning the game 5-2.

Better luck for Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves who advance to the 2nd Round of the League Cup with a 6-1 away win against fellow Essex Women’s Division One side Benfleet Villa Ladies. A hat-trick for Kayla-Marie Everett, Emma Sharpe with a brace plus a goal from Emily Kendle scoring the goals for Chelmsford City.

A high scoring game between Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies at home to Corringham Cosmos saw the Premier Division side knocked out of the League Cup by the Division One leaders, as despite scoring 4 goals at home Beacon Hill Rovers were beaten 9-4 by Corringham who progress to the 2nd Round.

Unbeaten in Essex Women’s Division One in 2nd place in the table Frontiers Ladies made it 10 wins from 10 to advance into the 2nd Round of the League Cup on Sunday at home taking on fellow Division One side, FC Clacton Ladies. Shannon Hardinges (pictured) was on hand to capitalise on a fumble from the FC Clacton goalkeeper to tap the ball home into the back of the net to give Frontiers a 10th minute lead. Claire Davidson doubled their lead 10 minutes late with Hardinges was in the right place again to put the ball into the back of the net on 35 minutes for her 2nd of the game after Kay Foy’s shot smashed down off the crossbar. Foy getting on the scoresheet herself with 2 minutes of the 1st half left. Frontiers extended the score 2nd half Sharon Ferguson heading the ball in from a Kelly Holsworth cross on 68 minutes, the final score 6-0 to Frontiers, Ferguson heading in her 2nd goal of the game from a corner kick in the 79th minute.

In the other two ties scheduled to be played Premier Division sides Alresford Colne Rangers and Wickford Town Ladies were awarded home wins. That means the draw to the 2nd Round of th Essex Women’s League Cup will be as listed below the ties scheduled to be played Sunday 22nd January.

Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves v Chigwell Ladies

Corringham Cosmos v Eastern Avenue

Harlow Town Reserves v Alresford Colne Rangers

Hutton Ladies Reserves v Frontiers Ladies

Wickford Town Ladies v Runwell Sports Ladies

Walden Ladies v Lawford Ladies

Hatfield Peveral Ladies v Wickford Town Ladies Reserves

Collier Row Tigers with a BYE to the quarter finals after scheduled opponents Southend Town Ladies withdrew from the league.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

One game in the Essex Women’s Premier Division and a good win away from home for Runwell Sports Ladies sees them move up 3 places in the table into 3rd position were taking on bottom side Hutton Ladies Reserves. Winning the game 3-0 the goals for Runwell were scored by Samantha Delves, Danni Dorrington and Chelsea Stephens.

Essex Women’s Division One

There was also just the one match played in Essex Women’s Division One on Sunday win Harlow Town Ladies Reserves recording a big win at home against Wickford Town Ladies Reserves, Rebecca Pope scoring one of the goals for Harlow Town as they move 3 points clear in 3rd with a 7-0 victory.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 04/12/16

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 4th December

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

7 ties played this weekend in the 2nd Round of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup. Holders, Garston Ladies were away playing fellow Division One side Letchworth Garden City Ladies. A brace from Vikki Duffy (pictured) with a goal a piece for Linda Watt and Lucy Zecchin seeing Garston through to the quarter finals with a 4-1 victory. Alyce Williams with the goal for Letchworth.

Bishops Stortford Ladies currently 3rd in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One also advance into the quarter finals of the League Cup with a 5-1 home win against Beds & Herts Division Three side Evergreen Eagles. Hannah Mead netting a 1st half hat-trick with Brogan McHale also scoring in the 1st half. Kathryn Stanley scoring the 5th goal 5 minutes into the 2nd half . Samantha Takis with her 10th goal of the season scoring the goal for Evergreen Eagles.

Houghton Athletic Ladies also advance through to the quarter finals winning an all Beds & Herts Division One clash at home against Sharnbrook WFC. Emily Peat scoring twice for Houghton with a goal each for Emma Hawkes, Rachel Spendelow and Holly Thomson in a 5-0 win.

Hitchin Town Ladies from Beds & Herts Women’s Division One needed extra-time to make it into the quarter finals of the League Cup playing at home against Division Three side Wheathamsted Ladies. Louise Gash was red carded for Hitchin Town as Wheathamsted held them to a goalless draw after the 90 minutes were up the match going into an extra 30 minutes, Emma Chaffey was the difference her goal seeing Hitchin Town win the match 1-0 and progress in the competition.

Plenty of goals scored elsewhere in the 3 remaining ties, 2 featuring all Beds & Herts Division Two clashes. Hitchin Belles were at home on Sunday taking on Watton Ladies, had just 9 players available but despite the disadvantage numbers wise were level at 2-2 at half-time, Watton with a strong 2nd half went on to win the tie 7-4. Francesca Smithers finding the back of the net with 4 goals for Watton with Emma Carter, Gemma Penny and Chloe Jones all getting a goal each in the win. Shannon Page with a hat-trick plus an own goal for Hitchin Belles.

A couple of goals less in the next game but a dramatic finish in extra-time in the other all Beds & Herts Division Two tie in the 2nd Round of the League Cup with Garston Ladies FC 96 at home to bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets. The game ending 3-3 after 90 minutes. A Charlotte Demmon double plus a goal for Lauren Revell for Woburn & Wavendon. Holly Jury, Dion Lewis and a brace from Jade Roberts with the goals for Garston Ladies FC 96, one more coming in injury time, Revell scoring her 2nd of the match in extra-time for Woburn & Wavendon. The tie squared at 4-4 penalties looming Chloe Ayres popped up with a stoppage time winner to see the Clarets through with a 5-4 win.

Penalties were needed in the final League Cup 2nd Round tie with Evergreen Ladies from Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two travelling on Sunday to play Division Three side, Potters Bar United Ladies. The home side leading 2-1 at half-time Evergreen came back to see the scores level at 3-3 after 90 minutes, a brace from Janiece Allen plus a goal from Claire Evans for Potters Bar United. Natalie Mahir with a brace for Evergreen with Chloe Jones grabbing a goal to force the tie into extra-time no more goals it went to penalties, Evergreen Ladies winning the shootout 3-1.

One more 2nd Round tie to be played this coming weekend in the League Cup and I will bring you all the details of the quarter final line-up in The Round-Up next week.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

With several clubs across the 3 division’s in Beds & Herts involved in the League Cup 2nd Round it was a limited league fixture programme on Sunday. Just the one match taking place in all 3 division’s. A significant win for Sandy Ladies in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One as they beat St Albans Ladies away from home 2-1 to climb back to the top of the table, going 3 points clear of Sherrardswood Ladies with their 6th league win of the season. Katie Seldon and Chloe Reeves on target scoring the goals for Sandy to take the 3 points. Katie Grehan scoring early in the 2nd half for St Albans Ladies.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One the league action was from the Moneyhole Playing Fields with 3rd placed Panshanger Ladies hosting Royston Town Ladies. The visitors getting themselves into a 2-0 lead in the 1st half, Grace Leslie scoring both the goals. Panshanger created chances had a goal ruled off for offside in the 1st half. Leslie went on to complete her hat-trick in the 2nd half. Panshanger 3-0 down were awarded a penalty with 10 minutes left on the clock, Sophie Mandel putting the ball beyond the keeper into the back of the net from the spot. Chemise Huitson who was brought down for the penalty scored for Panshanger in the closing minutes to make it 3-2, Royston Town holding out for all 3 points getting their 3rd league win of the season.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Thought there was something familiar about this result in Beds & Herts Division Three on Sunday with league leaders Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Opening up a 6 point lead at the top making it 6 wins from 6 in the league winning the game 4-1 the goals scored by Amy Gibbins, Rachel Moffat and 2 from Georgia Payne all 3 scored last weekend too in their 6-0 win away to Potters Bar United Ladies. Excellent form at the start of the season. Louise Grocott getting on the scoresheet for Shefford Town & Campton Ladies.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 04/12/16

The Round-Up

Norfolk – Sunday 4th December

Norfolk Women’s Division One

Norfolk Women’s Division One leaders, Thorpe United Ladies extended their 100% winning start to 7 games since the start of the season playing at home on Sunday against Brandon Town Ladies, the visitors leading 1-0 at half-time, Thorpe United coming back in the 2nd half to win the game 3-1 to take all 3 points.

Elsewhere in Division One their were big wins for both 2nd placed North Walsham Angels Ladies and 3rd placed as they continue their pursuit of Thorpe United and open up a big gap to the rest of the field. North Walsham Angels Ladies were at home on Sunday taking on Fakenham Town Ladies. Leading the match 4-0 at half-time the home side went onto reach double figures winning 10-1 to record their 6th league win of the season. Hope Middleton top scoring in the match with 5 goals. Sister Luci also scoring a brace in the match with Rachel Bussey, Rosie Filby and Alice Wardle also getting their names on the scoresheet with a goal.

Was also a double figure winning score for 3rd placed Kings Lynn Town Ladies away to bottom side Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies in Division One on Sunday, another player with 5 goals to her name at the weekend was Shelley Woods, Kings Lynn Town Ladies captain, Josie Turner scoring a hat-trick in the match too with Becky Russell and Natalie Bunton (returning to the side after picking up an injury in pre-season) also getting a goal each after Taylor Sarchet had opened the scoring in the 15th minute final score 11-0.

Kings Lynn Town Ladies and North Walsham Angels Ladies meet this Sunday in the league, weather being kind it’ll be the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and I’ll be amazed if it ends 0-0.

Norfolk Women’s Division Two

Just the one match played in Norfolk Women’s Division Two on Sunday, it saw league leaders Gorleston FC Ladies open up a massive 12 point lead at the top as they recorded their 8th straight league victory of the season away to Bohemians Ladies. Bethany Turner scoring 4 goals in the game. Leanne Smith scoring twice with Caitlin Smith also

Norfolk Women’s Division Three

Two matches in Norfolk Women’s Division Three at the weekend the lead at the top constantly changing between, East Coast Ladies and Tavern Ladies. With the former playing Stalham Town Ladies in a friendly match, it was Taver Ladies who returned to the top of the table with a big win against Dereham rivals Toftwood United Ladies winning the game 8-1 to take a 2 point lead in the Division.

Elsewhere in Division Three, Freethorpe Ladies were on the road a trip to the coast to play Cromer Town Ladies, the visitors winning their 2nd league game of the season beating the side bottom of the table 4-0. Megan Wilson opening the scoring early in the match with Michela Stordy, Andrea Colbrook and Claire Garner also scoring a goal to see Freethorpe win the 3 points.

Norfolk Women’s County Cup

One outstanding tie in the Norfolk Women’s County Cup 2nd Round to be played postponed a fortnight ago, Long Stratton Ladies from Division Two were at home to Division One side and last season’s beaten finalists Aylsham FC Ladies. The visitors taking the lead Leanne Ferdani scoring the goal were pegged back to 1-1 by Long Stratton before going on to score twice to lead 3-1 the game unfortunately having to be abandoned on 85 minutes due to an injury to a Long Stratton player, Women’s Football East wishes all the best to the player involved. A result Aylsham FC Ladies will now play Briston Wanderers Ladies away from home in the quarter finals of the competition in the New Year.

The Round-Up – Suffolk 04/12/16

The Round-Up

Suffolk Women’s Division – Sunday 4th December

2 matches in the Suffolk Women’s Division this Sunday and leaders Ipswich Town Ladies Development go 6 point clear at the top of the table with a crushing home win against bottom side Ipswich Phoenix Ladies. 6 wins out of 6 now for the side formed during the summer. A hat-trick each for Grace Bowman and Emily Steward. Jessica Monk netting a brace with a goal each for Taylor Cooke, Sian Cottrell, Destiny Minors and Jennifer Purbrook in a 13-0 win.

There was a hat-trick scored too in the other match from the Suffolk Women’s Division One Sunday with Jessica Oxlade on target 3 times for East Bergholt United away to Leiston St Margarets Ladies. Went on to win the game 4-1, Jodie Sharp scoring the other East Bergholt United goal to move them onto 9 points in 4th spot in the league. Jessica Coxage scoring the goal for Leiston St Margarets.

The Round-Up – ERWFL 04/12/16

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 4th December

ERWFL Premier Division

Premier Division leaders, Haringey Borough Women weren’t in action this Sunday a 3 point lead over 2nd placed Bedford Ladies who lost away to Acle United Ladies 2-1 last Sunday. Bedford were at home this Sunday with an opportunity to move back level on points at home to local rivals AFC Dunstable Ladies who themselves were 3 points further back in 3rd a victory for them seeing them move level with Bedford. 2-1 was the result again, Maya Sidhu scoring for Bedford Ladies however it was Dunstable who were celebrating the win, Amber Pearson moving onto 12 goals for the season scoring both their goals.

A 4th straight league win sees Brentwood Town Ladies climb up to 4th on the ERWFL Premier Division table. At home on Sunday playing Royston Town Ladies the referee was a no show for the match with both the sides managers refereeing for 45 minutes. Brentwood Town winning the match 4-0 to move up the league, Leah Cowan, Ashley Debnam and Georgia Holdaway amongst the goals.

Having dropped down to 8th place in the Premier Division table after last weekends results AFC Sudbury picked up a good result on Sunday to climb back up into 5th spot playing at home against Writtle Ladies ending the Essex sides 5 match winning streak. A hat-trick from Sophie Jeffery (pictured) scoring a hat-trick with Stacey Teager also getting a goal in a 4-2 victory. Courtney Clarke and Sophie Vale with the Writtle Ladies goals.

In the final game in the ERWFL Premier Division on Sunday with was a meeting between the bottom two with Colchester Town Ladies hosting Histon Ladies. The Essex side moving off the foot of the table at the expense of their Cambridgeshire opponents with a 3-0 win, Nancy Butler opening the scoring on 10 minutes, captain Georgia Box making it 2-0 midway through the 2nd half. Miagh Downey ensuring the 3 points went Colchester Town’s way scoring their 3rd goal with 5 minutes left to play.

ERWFL Division One

The ERWFL Division One has a new leading side, Cambridge City Ladies having been at the summit for most of the season weren’t playing at the weekend that meant they were over taken at the top by Offley & Stopsley Ladies the Bedfordshire side ahead on goal difference after a narrow away win in Essex against Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies on Sunday. An own goal plus a goal from Rianne Townsend-Brown seeing Offley & Stopsley take the 3 points home with them despite Georgia Fraser netting a goal for Little Thurrock Dynamos, 2-1 the final score.

3 league games without a win, Wymondham Town Ladies started December at home against Hertford Town Ladies and got the victory to see them move back up into 3rd spot in the Division One table. Bethany Fretwell putting the Norfolk side ahead in the 13th minute, Laura Wiseman doubling the lead 6 minutes later grabbed a 2nd goal in the 35th minute to see Wymondham Town with a 3-0 lead at the break. Becky Shephard reduced the deficit for Hertford Town 10 minutes into the 2nd half however that was as good as it got for the visitors, Gemma Sanders scoring to make it 4-1 to Wymondham with 20 minutes left on the clock, Fretwell scoring her 2nd of the game on 77 minutes to see the match won 5-1.

Silver End United Ladies saw their 6 match unbeaten run in the league come to an end on Sunday the Essex side away to Ipswich Wanderers Ladies who hadn’t won in the league since September. Danielle Warnes scored 2 goals for Silver End United in the 1st half striking on 10 and 17 minutes. Ipswich Wanderers, Michelle Taylor-Allum scoring hat-trick in the game with goal a piece for Jo Hazelton and Jade Horne seeing the Suffolk side win the game 5-2 .

A big away win for Colney Heath Ladies in 5th in the ERWFL Division One away to bottom side Hoddesdon Town Ladies at the weekend. Christina Freestone opening her account for the season scoring a hat-trick. Both Kirsty Feasey and captain Sophie Joseph getting brace with a goal each for Annie Hickey and Adrienne Milton seeing the visitors win 9-0.

Two goals from Hayley Critchell saw Essex side, Hutton Ladies take all 3 points at home to Stevenage Ladies Reserves on Sunday winning the match 2-1. Sarah Payne netting the goal for Stevenage Ladies Reserves.

The Round-Up – FA Women’s Cup

The Round-Up

FA Women’s Cup – Sunday 4th December

This season’s FA Women’s Cup has reached the 1st Round Proper, when the clubs from the FAWPL Northern and Southern Division’s enter the competition. 28 ties in total 13 of which featured sides represented in the leagues covered by Women’s Football East.

We’ll begin The Round-Up at Selhurst Park, a special day for the players, coaches and fans of Crystal Palace Ladies as they were playing their FA Women’s Cup game at the ground. Taking on Charlton Athletic Women the home fans happy at half-time with their side going down the tunnel into the changing rooms with a 1-0 lead, Alma Donohue scoring the goal with 4 minutes of the 1st half left to play. Charlton came out strongly in the 2nd half and eventually got themselves back on level terms with 11 minutes left to play, the game looked to be heading into extra-time as Crystal Palace defended, Chanel Yardley making a number of saves, a minute left on the clock however Charlton’s Charley Clifford scored the winning goal for the visitors to see them win the game 2-1 and advance to the 2nd Round Proper. 550 in attendance to watch the match.

Acle United Ladies had already made history by reaching the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup the only side from the ERWFL to do so the Premier Division side faced tough opponents drawn at home against C&K Basildon Ladies playing 2 league higher in the FAWPL Southern Division. A big day for the Norfolk side and by all accounts did themselves proud with a good display at The Wellesey in Great Yarmouth. C&K Basildon Ladies with a narrow lead at half-time, Paige Wakefield scoring from a free-kick from the edge of the box in the 20th minute. Acle United defeded doggedly keeping the scoreline down to 1-0 for much of the 2nd half as C&K Basildon pressed, eventually made the result safe with 5 minutes left on the clock captain Zoe Rushen with the goal to see the Essex side advance to the 2nd Round Proper with a 2-0 win.

Another regional side pushing FAWPL Southern Division hard in the FA Women’s Cup were Leyton Orient WFC from the London & South East Regional Women’s Premier Division. Had a tough away trip in the 1st Round Proper taking on league leaders and unbeaten Tottenham Hotspur Ladies. The score remained 0-0 going into the changing rooms at half-time. Tottenham pushing for a goal eventually getting it with less than 15 minues left to play Wendy Martin heading the ball home to see the FAWPL side into the next round with a 1-0 win.

Chloe Chivers netted a hat-trick at home on Sunday for Cardiff City Ladies as they took on FAWPL South West Division One side, Larkhall Athletic Ladies in the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup. The welsh side going on to win the match 6-0 the other 3 goals scored by Gemma Evans, Cori Williams and Chloe Lloyd.

Also into the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup are Coventry United Ladies away on Sunday taking on fellow FAWPL Southern Division side, West Ham United Ladies all the goals coming in the 1st half. Alison Hall putting Coventry into the lead inside 10 minutes, Marie Gaunlett doubled their advantage with Jade Brook netting a 3rd goal to see the visitors lead 3-0, defended it 2nd half to knock West Ham United out of the competition.

Lewes Ladies were at home on Sunday in the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup taking on FAWPL South West Division One side, Brislington Ladies. Georgia Bridges scronig for the Southern Division side on the half hour mark to give Lewes the half-time lead. Went on to dominate the 2nd half, Danielle Lane with a brace doubled their lead 8 minutes into the 2nd half adding another goal on 67 minutes to make it 3-0. Kim Stenning scored on 78 minutes to make it 4-0 with Hayley Bridge making the final score 5-0 with a couple of minutes left to play.

Another FAWPL Southern Division side reaching the 2nd Round Proper on Sunday was Portsmouth FC Ladies a potential banana skin with an away trip to play FAWPL South East Division One side Luton Town Ladies. Got off to a good start however taking the lead in the 8th minute Natasha Stephens netting the goal. Took a 2-0 lead into half-time the lead doubled just after the half-hour mark, Samantha Quayle having recently made her switch from Yeovil Town Ladies permanent brought down in the box the visitors awarded a penalty, Sarah Kempson scoring from the spot. Kempson added Portsmouth’s 3rd goal and her 2nd of the match 15 minutes into the 2nd half. Rebecca Bell was introduced from the bench on 75 minutes and scored for Portsmouth on 76 minutes. Nicola Henman scoring a late goal for Luton Town Ladies as they exit the competition with a 4-1 loss.

Better news for FAWPL South East Division One sides elsewhere in the competition. League leaders, Cambridge United WFC were at home at Mildenhall Town FC in the 1st Round Proper playing FAWPL Southern Division side Queens Park Rangers Ladies bottom of the league the potential for an upset. Cambridge started the match strongly pushing players forwards creating chances without finding the clinical final touch. With much of the attack it eventually told as they took the lead on 34 minutes, Becky Taylor (pictured) latching onto a ball cleared from the six yard box to send it back over the keeper and down off the crossbar into the back of the net. The lead lasted just 5 minutes, QPR having had little action up the other end scoring with their 1st shot on target the ball rolled across the face of the area send home by Jess Traharne to see the sides go into the changing rooms level at the break.

A little more even in the 2nd half as Cambridge attacked up the sloping pitch, continued to create the majority of the opportunities in attack but unable to find a goal in the regular 45 minutes the match looked like it would be heading into extra-time then in injury time Nicole Perschky got hold of a loose QPR ball in the middle and sent it out to Laura Mills on the right, driving forwards pulled the trigger from 20 yard out sending her strike into the back of the net giving Cambridge the lead. Moments later with QPR pressing players forwards Ashleigh Deacon getting ball for Cambridge sent it up into the area, Taylor after it taking it away from the advancing keep and lifting the ball into the empty net beyond to see Cambridge United reach the 2nd Round Proper with a 3-1 win. This was the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog celebrating its 250th match report click on the link below to take you to the blog.

Cambridge United WFC 3-1 Queens Park Rangers Ladies

A trip to the South Coast for Gillingham FC Ladies the FAWPL South East Division One side taking on South West Division One side, Southampton Saints Girls & Ladies who they had beaten 4-0 previously in the FAWPL Cup earlier in the season. Cam away with another win to advance to the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup, Felicity Gibbons bagging herself 4 goals. Charlotte Gurr returning to the club getting a brace with another player back at the club, Jay Blackie scoring to see Gillingham win the game 7-1. Rebecca Bath with the Southampton goal in the 2nd half.

Miton Keynes Dons Ladies are also into the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup after a 3-1 win over London & South East Premier Division side Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies. A brace from Heather McDonnell and a Hannah Barrett goal seeing them into the next round.

Was an all FAWPL South East Division One tie in the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup with AFC Wimbledon Ladies travelling up to Norfolk to play Norwich City Ladies. The home side taking the lead midway through the 1st half, Chelsea Garrett scoring the goal to put Norwich in front. Georgia Heasman score with 6 minutes left in the 1st half to level things up at half-time for Wimbledon. Laura Low netting inside 2 minutes of the 2nd half starting to put Wimbledon into the lead. Emma Kirby extending the lead to 3-1 with 20 minutes left to play. The result put beyond doubt in injury time captain Jess Trimnell with the goal to see Wimbledon into the 2nd Round Proper with a 4-1 victory.

The match between Southampton Women FC and Swindon Town Ladies was a late call off, will be played this coming Sunday.

14 ties in the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup made on Monday the games scheduled to be played in the New Year, Sunday 8th January, selected ties featuring clubs in the region below :-

C&K Basildon Ladies v Keynsham Town Ladies

Lewes Ladies v Cardiff City Ladies

Tottenham Hotspur Ladies v Gillingham FC Ladies

Plymouth Argyle Ladies v AFC Wimbledon Ladies

Cambridge United WFC v Southampton Women FC or Swindon Town Ladies

Charlton Athletic Women v Portsmouth FC Ladies

Coventry United Ladies v Milton Keynes Dons Ladies

The Round-Up – FAWPL 04/12/16

The Round-Up

FAWPL – Sunday 4th December

FAWPL South East Division One

With the FAWPL Southern Division clubs entering the FA Women’s Cup at this Sunday’s 1st Round Proper stage plus 6 clubs from South East Division One there was a very limited league fixture list with just the 2 games being played in FAWPL South East Division One on Sunday.

Stevenage Ladies bottom of the table travelled to the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium on Sunday to play Enfield Town Ladies picked up their 3rd point of the season in a goalless draw to move level on points with Lowestoft Town Ladies and Norwich City Ladies. Above them there is a 9 point gap with Enfield Town moving onto 12 points in 9th.

In the other game in South East Division One, Denham United Ladies move up a place into 7th after beating 4th placed Actonians Ladies at home on Sunday. A brace from Lauren Cox (pictured) plus a goal each for Helen Capewell and Jenny Banfield seeing them win the game 4-2 to take the 3 points. Alessandra Barrera and Carla Williams with the goals for Actonians Ladies.