A dedicated weekend for the Norfolk Women’s County Cup, the fixture list was badly affected by the weather with half of the 8 2nd Round ties being postponed the fixtures put back a week. Holders Thorpe United Ladies and ERWFL Division One side Wymondham Town Ladies progressed to the quarter finals awarded away wins their opponents unable to field a team.
Of the 2 2nd Round ties that did survive it was an all Norfolk Women’s Division two clash between, Stalham Town Ladies at home to the league leaders, Gorleston FC Ladies. The visitors having 2 goals disallowed were held to a goalless draw by Stalham Town the tie going all the way to penalties, Stalham Town winning the shoot-out 4-2 to advance to the quarter finals of the competition.
A big test for Norfolk Women’s Division One side North Walsham Angels Ladies in the 2nd Round of the County Cup on Sunday at home taking on Acle United Ladies playing their football 2 league above in the ERWFL Premier Division. North Walsham got off to a fantastic start getting themselves into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 10 minutes. Acle United pulling it back to 2-1 on 20 minutes Jody Wells on target. A narrow lead for the home side at half-time Acle United started the 2nd half better Rose Glendinning making it 2-2 12 minutes in. Jody Wells with her 2nd goal of the game and a goal from Kate Pasque saw the visiting side go 4-2 up, North Walsham fighting all the way got it back to 4-3 with 10 minutes left but couldn’t find another goal to force the tie into extra-time as Acle United reach the quarter finals of the County Cup having reached the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup the week before. Alicia Lacey, Luci Middleton and Lauren Yarham scoring the goals for North Walsham.
The quarter final draw for the Norfolk Women’s County Cup has been made the ties scheduled to be played Sunday 15th January.
Wymondham Town Ladies v Stalham Town Ladies
Acle United Ladies v Kings Lynn Town Ladies or Fakenham Town Ladies
Sprowston Ladies or Briston Wanderers Ladies v Long Stratton Ladies or Aylsham FC Ladies
Bohemians Ladies or Freethorpe Ladies v Thorpe United Ladies
A County Cup weekend in Suffolk with no league matches to report on, a smaller pool of clubs than other counties this weekend saw 2 of the 4 quarter final ties being played.
Suffolk Women’s County Cup holders, Ipswich Town Ladies were away in the quarter finals playing Newmarket Town Ladies 3 leagues between the sides Ipswich Town got off to a great start Natasha Thomas putting them in front inside 2 minutes, Thomas scoring again midway through the 2nd half the visitors turned the screw late in the 1st half, Sian Fagg scoring quickly after Thomas’ 2nd to make it 3-0. Jac Ball, Aimee Harrison and Hollie Clement all on target to see Ipswich Town lead 6-0 at half-time. Newmarket pulled a goal back early in the 2nd half, Antonia Smith with the strike. Kept Ipswich Town quieter 2nd half. Ipswich eventually finding another goal with 20 minutes left, new signing Laura Guyon from C&K Basildon Ladies having come on having started on the bench scoring on her debut. The final score 7-1 to Ipswich Town who advance to the semi-finals.
In the other quarter final being played on Sunday it was an all Suffolk Women’s Division meeting between East Bergholt United and Bacton United Ladies. The later advancing through to the semi-finals with a 3-1 away victory.
Lowestoft Town Ladies were due to play Bungay Town Ladies at home this Sunday but their postponed FA Women’s Cup tie with Norwich City Ladies took precedence. Will play the tie this coming Sunday. So too will Walsham Le Willows at home to Ipswich Wanderers Ladies as both sides look to win a place in the semi-finals.
A limited fixture list in both the ERWFL Premier and Division One this Sunday with some of the clubs involved in County Cup competitions across the region. Nevertheless some significant results to bring you.
New leaders at the top of the ERWFL Premier Division, Haringey Borough Women moving level on points with Bedford Ladies holding top spot through a superior goal difference were at home on Sunday playing in form 3rd placed AFC Dunstable Ladies. The visitors leading at half-time through a goal from Bethany Stanton on 38 minutes. Haringey came back into it early 2nd half Anele Komani putting them back on level terms, Klesha Darroux netting the winning goal 15 minutes from the end to put them level on points at the top however Haringey have 2 games in hand on Bedford Ladies.
Bedford Ladies haven’t picked up 3 points in their previous 4 games drew 1-1 last weekend away to Histon Ladies. Were held again to a 1-1 draw on home soil this time around playing Royston Town Ladies. Stephanie Hicks scoring the goal for Royston Town Ladies. Natasha Fensome putting the ball into the back of the net for Bedford.
Continuing their own good run of form in the ERWFL Premier Division are Billericay Town Ladies up to 4th in the table now recovering from an indifferent start to the season a 3rd successive league win on Sunday at home to Histon Ladies. Summer signing Rosi Webb scoring a hat-trick with a goal each for Vicky Kinsman, Katie Whitehead and captain Lindsey Morgan seeing Billericay win the game 6-1 to climb the table. A 4 point gap to 3rd placed AFC Dunstable, Billericay do have a game in hand.
ERWFL Division One
In ERWFL Division One, Cambridge City Ladies newly promoted to the league won their opening fixture and hadn’t looked back winning all of their next 7 league games to lead the way. Also promoted were Hertford Town Ladies who too won their opening fixture, in total contrast to the league leaders they haven’t picked up a single point since, so it was a surprise result when Hertford Town Ladies got that much sought after 2nd league win of the season at home against the league leaders on Sunday to end their 100% start to the season. A single goal settling the match scored by Meike Gierig late in the 1st half enough to see Hertford Town Ladies get a confidence boosting victory.
It’s all bunching up behind Cambridge City Ladies at the top of the Division One with a new name moving into 2nd spot this season, Silver End United Ladies taking advantage of both 2nd and 3rd placed Offley & Stopsley Ladies and Wymondham Town Ladies. The Essex side making it 3 successive league wins winning at home after seeing off 2nd half comeback from opponents Stevenage Ladies Reserves. Jodie Osborne with her 12th goal of the season putting Silver End into the league with Lynsey Bowman scoring 2 goals within a couple of minutes to take her tally to 11 for the season and see Silver End United leading 3-0 at the break.
Stevenage Ladies Reserves stepped it up 2nd half getting a goal back early in the 2nd half pressing for more goals got it back to 3-3 with Holly Darling, Jenny Hepton and Emily Schofield all scoring. Silver End United attacking with 10 minutes left retook the lead Rebecca Hollocks (pictured) netting the goal that would prove to be the winner see Silver End United claim all 3 points now unbeaten in 5 matches league and cup.
The Round-Up is going to have a different feel about it this weekend everything that happened on the pitch will still be covered only with it being a County Cup weekend you might not find your team where you’d expect it to be. If indeed it managed to play at all with Storm Angus blowing across the country overnight on Saturday and into Sunday morning leaving several pitches unplayable, that said there’s still a good amount of football to cover and a few teams picking up their 1st long awaited win.
FAWPL South East Division One
Two league matches scheduled for Sunday in the FAWPL Southern Division didn’t survive the weather with both West Ham United Ladies v Lewes Ladies & Swindon Town Ladies v C&K Basildon postponed. Just the one league game scheduled in FAWPL SouthEast Division One with AFC Wimbledon Ladies playing host to Luton Town Ladies. 2nd v 5th going into the match Luton took an early lead 16-year-old Jodie Bellinger putting them ahead. Held onto the lead until half-hour mark, Laura Low getting the goal to put AFC Wimbledon back on level terms. Luton quickly retook the lead a long range strike from Shanice Jimenez to see Luton lead 2-1 at the break.
AFC Wimbledon came back to level early in the 2nd half awarded a penalty captain Jess Trimnell scoring from the spot to make it 2-2. Again Luton got themselves into the lead with 20 minutes left Jess McKay on target and this time instead of conceding extended their lead Bellinger with her 2nd of the game to see Luton win 4-2 to leave with the 3 points remain 5th in the table but close the gap on the 4 sides above them to a single point.
FA Women’s Cup
Last weekend saw the 4th Round Qualifying of the FA Women’s Cup take place a few ties were postponed from that weekend being moved to this one of those was an all FAWPL South East Division One clash between Norwich City Ladies & Lowestoft Town Ladies, local rivals the match scheduled at Plantation Park had been called off due to a waterlogged pitch and with Storm Angus in town the prospects didn’t look good again, however it did survive, the pitch wet and muddy with a light rain that would build during the 1st half, Lowestoft Town Ladies adapted to the conditions the quicker creating chances up front the dead lock broken just as the wind and rain grew the worst from a corner kick Gemma Moore curling the ball straight into the back of the net to make it 1-0 to Lowestoft at half-time.
By time the 2nd half kicked off the rain had disappeared was a total contrast and so were Norwich who started the half strongly pressing Lowestoft back into their own half, getting the scores level Paige Shorten latching onto a ball outside the box, rifling it into the back of the net. Natasha Snelling turned the ball home from close range off a corner to put Norwich 2-1 up. Lowestoft responded going up the other end winning a corner Moore proving her inswinging ball was no fluke as it again curled towards the far post hitting it this time rebounding back out into the six yard box defender Abbie Everson sending the ball over the line to make it 2-2.
Vital saves from both goalkeepers, Eilish Brogan for Lowestoft and Norwich’s Fiona Coombes saw the tie end all square after 90 minutes and go into extra-time. In the 1st period of extra-time Cassie Craddock sent a shot in from 25 yards out up and over the keeper to score give Lowestoft the lead. Back came Norwich Chelsea Garrett scoring from distance to make it 3-3 the 2nd period of extra-time didn’t see another goal the tie would be decided by penalties. Both sides missing a penalty at 3-3 Norwich scored there 5th Lowestoft’s hit the crossbar. Norwich winning the shootout to go through to the 1st Round Proper where they will be at home to AFC Wimbledon Ladies.
The game was covered by the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and the match report can be found in the previous post or by clicking on the link below.
Sneaking the quarter finals of the Capital Women’s Cup into this Round-Up as the 4 ties feature 6 sides competing in the FAWPL Southern and South East Division One. One was lost to the weather with Crystal Palace Ladies hosting Camden Town Ladies, they will try again next Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur Ladies were away in the quarter finals of the Capital Women’s Cup playing lower league opponents Leyton Orient WFC. Held the FAWPL Southern Division joint leaders to a goalless 1st half, Tottenham breaking the stalemate 11 minutes into the 2nd half defender Renee Hector putting the ball into the back of the net. Made sure of the win in the final minute Wendy Martin scoring the goal to see Tottenham into the semi-finals of the competition.
Capital Women’s Cup holders Charlton Athletic Women are also through to the semi-finals with an away win against Denham United Ladies on Sunday a league between the sides Charlton got off to a good start Kit Graham putting them into the lead inside the opening 10 minutes. Katie Flack doubled the lead midway though the 1st half Graham with her 2nd goal of the game on 28 minutes Charley Clifford making it 4-0 2 minutes before half-time. Flack netting her 2nd goal of the game in the 2nd half rounded off a 5-0 win for the visiting side to see them continue the defence of the trophy.
Was FAWPL South East Division One taking on FAWPL Southern opposition in the other quarter final ties with the lower league side coming out on top to reach the semi-finals, Actonians Ladies at home to Queens Park Rangers Ladies. Alessandra Barreca giving Actonians Ladies a 1-0 lead at the break. Melissa Jung doubled the lead in the 2nd half, Actonians conceding a late goal in injury time Mariko Engels scoring for QPR winning 2-1 to progress.
The semi-final draw for the Capital Women’s Cup has been made with the ties to be played Sunday 19th February and are as follows
Crystal Palace Ladies or Camden Town Ladies v Tottenham Hotspur Ladies
Lawford Ladies 100% winning start to the season was brought to a halt at the weekend as the Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders dropped points for the 1st time this season after winning all 8 of their opening league matches. Were at home to 3rd placed Chelmsford City Ladies on Sunday the two sides battling out a high scoring draw the points shared the game ending 3-3. Angela Holden, Gaby Freedman and Georgia Sleep scoring Chelmsford City Ladies goals.
That result saw 2nd place Harlow Town Ladies close the gap on Lawford Ladies to a single point with a game in hand as they continued their own 100% winning start to the Premier Division since promotion as Champions from Division One making it 8 wins from 8 themselves with a home win against fellow promoted side Wickford Town Ladies. Tayla Handscomb scoring a hat-trick, Tia Dye with 2 goals with Danielle Hills also on target in a 6-0 win.
Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies move up a place in the Premier Division table with a 5-0 away win against bottom side Hutton Ladies Reserves on Sunday. Alresford Colne Rangers having started life in the Premier Division with 6 straight defeats are now unbeaten in 3 as they pick up another point at home on Sunday against fellow promoted side Chigwell Ladies the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Gemma Howes and Harriet Douglas with the goals for Chigwell Ladies.
Essex Women’s Division One
Corringham Cosmos continue to lead the way in Essex Women’s Division One move onto 24 points for the season from 9 played following a big away win against Benfleet Villa Ladies running out 8-1 winners to claim the 3 points.
3 points back in 2nd with 2 games in hand Frontiers Ladies are the only side in Division One with a 100% record moved onto 7 wins from 7 beating another side who have enjoyed a good start to the season at home on Sunday, Hatfield Peveral Ladies. The visitors losing their own 100% winning start to the season against leaders Corringham Cosmos last time out, found themselves a goal down inside the opening 5 minutes, Sharon Ferguson (pictured) scoring to put Frontiers into the lead. Hatfield Peveral got themselves back on level terms 20 minutes into the 2nd half Michelle Hodgson putting the ball into the back of the net. Frontiers retaking the lead 6 minutes before the half-time whistle Ferguson sending the ball into the back of the net for her 2nd goal of the match. Frontiers went on to extend their lead 2nd half, Kelly Holsworth having scored from 2 free-kick last weekend, did the same this weekend although the 1st didn’t count as the referee blew the whistle to deal with some pushing and jostling, retaking the free-kick the ball ended up in the back of the net Frontiers winning the game 3-1.
Collier Row Athletic are climbing up the Division One table with their 4th straight league win moving onto 12 points into 6th spot winning 3-1 away from home against Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves whose goal was scored by Kayla-Marie Everett.
Waltham Forest Ladies lost at home on Sunday playing Wickford Town Ladies Reserves. However I am very tempted to declare it a win to Waltham Forest instead as the bottom side came close to getting a point edged out 4-3, and having covered, well losses every week I am pleased to see such a close result to cover in The Round-Up. Not taking anything away from Wickford Town Ladies Reserves who get themselves a much needed win and confidence booster themselves after a couple of heavy defeats against the leading sides in the Division Jayde Abrahams, Gemma Graham and Lois Curson scoring 3 of their 4 goals.
This weekend saw 4 ties in this season’s Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup taking place with the other ties involving sides in the FA Women’s Cup taking place this coming Sunday. 8 ties in the 2nd Round with the sides competing for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Already through were Stevenage Ladies Reserves awarded an away win with Evergreen Ladies not contesting the tie.
Big wins for all of the sides winning through to the quarter-finals this Sunday. ERWFL Premier Division side Royston Town Ladies were at home taking on Beds & Herts Division One side St Albans Ladies. Despite a 2 league gap between the sides St Albans Ladies competed well with Royston Town 1st half plenty of goals scored Royston Town leading 5-3 at half-time. A differnet tail 2nd half with the ERWFL Premier Division going on to dominate and rack up a double figure winning scoreline beating St Albans 12-4 to reach the quarter-finals. Georgia Gannaway, Stephanie Hicks and Samantha Tinsley amongst the goals all netting a hat-trick. St Albans goalscorers, Suzanne Read with 2, 1 for Ellie Lovelock and Kayla Johnson scoring from the penalty spot.
Beds & Herts Division Two side Watton Ladies also racked up a double figure winning score to progress into the quarter-finals of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup. At home playing Watford Ladies U17/U18s Wasps, Chloe Jones putting the ball into the back of the net for 4 goals with Emma Carter and Gemma Penny both scoring twice, Beth Willing, Kirsty Richardson and Samantha Edgar all adding a goal as Watton Ladies ran out 11-2 winners.
Not quite double figures for Bishops Stortford Ladies as they reach the quarter-finals with an away win over Potters Bar United Ladies from Division Three. Kathryn Stanley (pictured) scored 5 goals in the match with teammates Hannah Mead and Yasmin Smith both scoring a brace. Janiece Allen with a consolation goal for Potters Bar United in the 2nd half.
An all Beds & Herts Division Three clash in the other 2nd Round tie happening at the weekend as Hatfield Town Ladies hosted league leaders Evergreen Eagles. The visitors unbeaten in the league taking that form into the County Cup, Samantha Takis scoring 4 times with Samantha Feeney adding another goal in a 5-0 win to see Evergreen Eagles into the quarter-finals.
Will bring the results from the 3 remaining 2nd Round ties, Watford Ladies u17s Hornets v Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies, Garston Ladies v Watford Ladies U19s Development (holders) & Stevenage Ladies v Colney Heath Ladies in next weeks Round-Up so long as the weather behaves.
Beds & Herts Women’s Division One
Sandy Ladies top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One saw their 100% winning start to the season come to an end on Sunday 5 wins in a row to start the season. Were at home hosting 3rd placed Sherrardswood Ladies who Sandy Ladies beat 5-0 in the reverse fixture on the opening day of the season. Since then Sherrardswood have gone on to win all three of their league matches played since to move up to 3rd. Scored 5 against Sandy this time around Laurie Marris scoring 4 times once in the 1st half 3 in the 2nd with Manjinder Atwal also scoring a goal in the 1st half. Sandy Ladies scoring 1 goal in reply Amber Williams on target slip to their 1st league defeat of the season 3 points clear at the top still as Sherrardswood move into 2nd place.
Garston Ladies also move up a place in Division One up to 4th in the table with their 2nd successive home win in the league, hosting Hitchin Town Ladies on Sunday won the game 2-1 courtesy of goals from Vikki Duffy and Jane Hales. Sherrie Evans scoring for Hitchin Town Ladies
Playing their 6th league game of the season Houghton Athletic Ladies record so far reads WDLLD added another W to that at the weekend to move up to 5th in the table at home to bottom side Letchworth Garden City Eagles on Sunday got their 2nd league win of the season thanks to a brace from Shakeela Hussain, plus a goal each for Emma Hawkins and Louise Spendlow.
Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two
Flitwick Ladies went top of Beds & Herts Division Two last Sunday beating leaders garston Ladeis FC 96 2-0 away from home. Extended their lead at the top this Sunday with a win at home against bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets. Kierra Gabriel with 2 goals. Charlotte Peel and Laura Scott also netting goals to see Flitwick win 4-0.
That defeat to Flitwick last Sunday saw Garston Ladies FC 96 lose their unbeaten start to the league. Overhauled at the top dropping to 2nd are down to 3rd after being beaten for the 2nd successive weekend at home to 3rd placed Panshanger Ladies who continue to improve as they compete at a higher level since being promoted this season. Away from home Panshanger fond themselves a goal down early on Jade Roberts putting Garston 1-0 up early in the 1st half. Sophie Whitman got the goal to level the scores up on 14 minutes for Panshanger, Kerry Twigg giving them a 2-1 lead in 1st half injury time. Chemise Huitson extending the visitors lead 5 minutes into the 2nd half. Ellie Burke scoring to make it 4-1 before Huitson went on to score her 12th & 13th goal of the season to complete her hat-trick and see Panshanger come away with all 3 points and climb the table.
Beds Herts Women’s Division Three
Been a trend of recent weeks to bring some bad news on The Round-Up and sadly I have to report the withdrawal of another side from the league with Bedwell Rangers Ladies team no longer listed in the table. I hate seeing the loss of a club but hope everyone involved with Bedwell stays in the game and wish all the best for the future. Still retain a strong youth section so the development of girls football will carry on and continue to benefit the game as a whole.
On to the league itself and with leaders Evergreen Eagles involved in the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup it was an opportunity for 2nd placed Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues to move into the lead themselves both sides with a 100% winning start to the season Woburn with a game in hand 3 from 3 made it 4 from 4 with a hone victory against Crawley Green Ladies. Was a hotly fought contest Crawley Green going 1 up in the 11th minute, Nina Service with the goal. Woburn pulling it back to 1-1 before half-time. Took the lead early in the 2nd half, Service pulling it back to 2-2 with her 2nd of the game. 2 goals inside 3 minutes saw Woburn go 4-2 in front Kirsty Morley getting a goal back for Crawley Green, Woburn went on to win the game 5-3 to go top on goal difference their goals scored by Amy Gibbins, Molly Hughes, Georgia Payne plus 2 from Lauren Stewart.
Wheathamsted Ladies new to the league this season hadn’t started well bottom of the table with 3 straight defeats now find themselves in the lofty heights of 5th place after recording their 1st ever league win away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies on Sunday. After a goalless 1st half between the sides, Maria Dennehy put Wheathamsted in front 10 minutes into the 2nd half. Sophia Pidgeon adding 2 goals on 61 and 73 minutes to secure a 3-0 and the clubs 1st ever 3 points.
A meeting between the top two in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership on Sunday with leaders Newmarket Town Ladies travelling to Cambridge United WFC Reserves defending a 100% winning start to the season the only one left in the league. Two goals for Lucy Gateson her 1st for the club giving Cambridge United WFC Reserves a 2-0 lead in the match, Newmarket Town pulling a goal back in the last 5 minutes Nadine Basson on target as they lost for the 1st time in the league this season going down 2-1, fall to 2nd spot on goal difference with Cambridge United WFC Reserves returning to the top of the table.
4th placed Bar Hill Ladies, join 3rd placed St Ives Town Ladies on 9 points in the Premiership with an away win against ICA Sports Ladies on Sunday. The away side edging the result winning 3-2. Carmen Herridge and Rhian Leonard both scoring for ICA Sports Ladies wasn’t enough to take anything from the game Bar Hill Ladies winning with strikes from Hollie Dare, Lucy Goddard and Naomi Ingarfield.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North
Wth the leading duo not in action in the Championship North at the weekend it was a chance for 3rd placed Swineshead Institute Ladies to continue their fine start to the season and capitalise by getting the result and home to Boston United Ladies. Grabbed it with both hands winning big to climb into 2nd place in the table above Wisbech St Mary Ladies and 2 points behind leaders March Town United Ladies. Ellie Spendlow scoring 4 goals in the game with Chloe Gray getting herself a hat-trick. 2 goals for Kirsty Hewitt with a goal a piece for Gabrielle Smith and Leah Ardron seeing Swineshead win the game 11-2 keep up their unbeaten start to the season.
A big win too at the weekend for Wisbech Town Ladies travelling to bottom side Thurlby Tigers close the gap on the sides above them with a 8-0 victory. Sophie Gutteridge scoring a hat-trick, Jemma Adams and Kyra Clarke both scoring twice with Emily Stephenson also on target putting the ball into the back of the net.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South
Three games in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South on Sunday and with runaway leaders Cambridge City Ladies Development not in action it was a chance for those chasing to close the gap. 2nd placed Milton Ladies unbeaten have played half as many games as the leaders the gap 9 points but with 3 games in hand narrowed it by 3 points at home at the weekend taking on Fulbourn Bluebirds. Kirsty Lemmon-Sparkes is in hot goal scoring form at the start of the season too for Milton taking her tally to 15 from 4 games played scoring a hat-trick on Sunday with Dora Dixon also on target in a 4-1 win.
Newmarket Town Ladies Reserves in 4th place in the Championship South were away to Cambridge Rangers on Sunday won all 3 points to climb a place into 3rd going level on points with Isleham United Ladies, 9 each a superior goal difference helped by Sunday’s result winning 6-1, Hollie Turner scoring 2 goals for Newmarket Town with Janette Mendoza, Danni Youngs, Dominika Szary and Kate Winnewisser all putting the ball into the back of the net.
Riverside Rovers Reserves got their 1st league win of the season last time out, now make it 2 from 2 to move onto 6 points in 5th place in the Championship South table with a home win against St Ives Rangers Ladies. Georgie Elsom bagging herself a hat-trick for Riverside with a goal each for Helga Mansilhas, Zoe Lenton and Jess Hill in a 6-2 win. Ellie Chapman and Emilee Steele scoring for St Ives Rangers Ladies.
In Norfolk this Sunday it was the 2nd Round of the Norfolk Ladies League Cup, 8 ties scheduled to be played, competing for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Division Three side, East Coast Ladies progress into the quarter-finals following the withdrawal of opponent Red Rose United. The 2nd Round tie between Stalham Town Ladies & Toftwood Ladies fell foul of the weather and will be played at a later date.
That left 6 ties that saw a result on the pitch, a couple of all Division One ties one of which saw the cup holders bow out of the competition. Aylsham FC Ladies were drawn away to Brandon Town Ladies the home side holding a narrow lead at half-time Brooke Wickens scoring from the penalty spot late in the half. Brandon Town went on to score 4 further goals in the 2nd half with Wickens netting 2 more for her hat-trick, Frankie Torrance and Chloe Slater with the other goals in a 5-0 victory.
A brace each for captain Rebekah Lake and Shanice Sutton plus a goal from Alice Ford saw Division One leaders, Thorpe United Ladies into the quarter-finals of the Ladies League Cup beating fellow Division One side, Kings Lynn Town Ladies away from home on Sunday winning the match 5-1, Emma Corbyn scoring for Kings Lynn Town.
Bungay Town Ladies from Division One are also through to the quarter-finals beating Division Two side Bohemians Ladies 5-0 away from home on Sunday. Two goals each for Lauren Purling and Michelle Stanborough along with a goal for Emily Leach seeing them to the win.
North Walsham Angels Ladies 2nd in Norfolk Women’s Division One advance to the quarter-finals of the Ladies League Cup with a comfortable home win against Division Three side, Tavern Ladies. Hope Middleton taking her goals tally for the season into double figures finding the back of the net for 4 goals, sister Luci added 2 more goals to her goals scored figures 4 ahead of her younger sister on 15. Alicia Lacey also scoring a brace in an 8-2 win. Rianna Scott with both goals for Tavern Ladies.
A difficult start to the new season for Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies newly promoted to Division One without a win yet this season had something to celebrate at the weekend playing at home to Division Three side Cromer Town Ladies. Move into the quarter-finals of the Ladies League Cup with a big win, Selina Rowland netting 4 goals. With Sue-Lyn King, Felicity Levett and goalkeeper, Shauna Brunton-O’Neill all listed on the scoresheet in an 8-0 win.
The last 2nd Round tie to bring you features an all Division Two clash with Briston Wanderers Ladies at home to league leaders, Gorleston FC Ladies. The visitors holding a narrow 2-1 lead at half-time went on to score 3 more goals 2nd half to win the game 5-1 to advance into the quarter-finals. Stacey High with the 1st half goal for Briston Wanderers. Bethany Turner scoring 4 goals for Gorleston, with Kayleigh Byrne also scoring a goal, on her birthday.
3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies join Ipswich Town Ladies Development and leaders Walsham Le Willows Ladies on 12 points at the top of the table winning away from home at the weekend taking advantage of both not playing. Taking on Leiston St Margarets Ladies, Kirsten Hutchings scored a hat-trick with Danielle Harvey also putting the ball into the back of the net as Brantham won the match 4-2. Sarah Cooper and Jessica Coxage scoring the goal for Leiston St Margarets.
East Bergholt United move up a place into 4th in the table moving onto 6 points with 2 games in hand on both Brantham Athletic Ladies and Ipswich Town Ladies Development. Away from home too at the weekend were playing bottom side Ipswich Phoenix Ladies. Jessica Oxlade and Jodie Sharp both scoring 2 goals each with Jessica Clark also getting her name on the scoresheet in a 5-0 win.
Both Bedford Ladies and Haringey Borough Women have set a blistering pace at the top of the ERWFL Premier Division at the start of the season, but have stumbled recently dropping points giving hope to the chasing sides below. Bedford had lost their previous 2 league games headed to Histon Ladies this Sunday avoided a 3rd straight league defeat picking up a point on the road a good result for Histon who scored through Abigail Davies. Michelle Byrne Bedford Ladies goalscorer the league leaders staying 2 points clear at the top.
Bedford were beaten by Billericay Town Ladies last Sunday on home soil last weekend, now Billericay travelled to 2nd placed Haringey Borough Women and continued their fine form with another win to lift them up to 6th in the table beating Haringey who scored 2 goals with Klesha Darroux and Sanice Nourrice on target. Wasn’t to be enough with Billericay Town hitting the back of the net 3 times to take all 3 points. The goals coming from captain, Lindsey Morgan, Hayley Piggott (pictured) and Rosi Webb. The side benefiting from the 2 results above 3rd place AFC Dunstable Ladies who were involved in the FA Women’s Cup at the weekend on 20 points a point of 2nd placed Haringey 3 behind Bedford.
Writtle Ladies are adjusting to life in the ERWFL Premier Division well, promoted last season lost 5 of their opening 6 fixtures but have since gone on to win 4 from 4 in the league to see then move up into 4th place in the Premier Division table. Their latest win coming at home to Colchester Town Ladies on Sunday scoring a goal in either half to win the game 2-0, Courtney Clarke and Sophie Vale putting the ball into the back of the net.
ERWFL Division One
With ERWFL Division One leaders, Cambridge City Ladies involved in the FA Women’s Cup at the weekend it was an opportunity for both 2nd placed Offley & Stopsley Ladies and 3rd placed Wymondham Town Ladies to try and close the gap at the top as the 2 sides met at Kings Head Meadow on Sunday. Wymondham Town Ladies home ground, they got off to a fantastic start Laura Wiseman with her 12th goal of the season putting them into the lead. Offley & Stopsley finding a reply Rachael Lewis netting the equalising goal to see the game end with the points shared 1-1.
Silver End United Ladies climb up to 4th spot in the ERWFL Division One table after an away win against bottom side Hoddesdon Town Ladies at the weekend a single goal winning the game for the Essex side put into the back of the net by Jodie Osborne in the 1st half. 10 points from their last 4 league matches for Silver End United.
Colney Heath Ladies returned to winning ways at the weekend after 2 defeats in league and cup with an away win against Hutton Ladies. Adrienne Milton giving Colney Heath the lead in the 1st half, Ebony Moore pegging it back to 1-1 for Hutton before half-time. Milton going on to find the back of the net again in the 2nd half to win the game for Colney Heath to move level on points with Hutton in mid-table. The game between Ipswich Wanderers Ladies & Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
