The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Eighteen

 The start of 2016 is proving to be a very tough and testing time for fixture secretaries up and down the land the 3rd weekend of January seeing another raft of postponements across the region and the rest of the UK. So much rain has fallen pitches are water logged and sooner or later the snow and frost had to arrive to join the party. Traditionally a County Cup weekend too postponements have a knock on affect and everything has to be put back, alot of work has to go into rearranging fixtures and the worst thing about it is, come next weekend you might have to do it all over again, so as frustrating as it is to rack up the P-P’s the weather beyond everyone’s control spare a thought for those fixture secretaries who pull their hair out at this time of the year – the Great British winter! It’s why I never get carried away listing the fixtures because I know they’ll change… alot.

 Anyway despite all the GAME OFF’s that came my way on Saturday evening and Sunday morning just about half of the fixtures listed on Women’s Football East did survive the weather and we have plenty of GAME ON’s to bring you… it might be messy but let’s plunge into the action.

FA Women’s Cup

Last weekend was the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup, the round where the FAWPL Northern and Southern Division sides enter the competition, the weather played havoc with the fixtures seeing 5 of the ties featuring sides covered by Women’s Football east get called off, to be replayed this weekend, those 5 ties didn’t fair any better this time around with 3 more falling to wet or frozen pitches this time around (will try again next Sunday). Two fixtures did survive though and one of those was at Canvey Island FC with home side C&K Basildon Ladies taking on Coventry United Ladies. It was the visitors who had the advantage at half-time with Ashleigh Neville getting the goal on the 30th minute. It wasn’t until injury time in the 2nd half before Coventry United Ladies could put the tie beyond doubt, Neville giving way to Alison Hall after 72 minutes, the substitute was on hand to score after Helen Dermody took a shot from distance that smashed against the crossbar, Hall on hand to turn the rebound in and see Coventry United Ladies through to the 3rd Round Proper where they face a short away trip to local rivals Sporting Club Albion Ladies.

  It was a long trip west for Gillingham FC Ladies in the FA Women’s Cup 2nd Round Proper the FAWPL South East Division One side taking on FAWPL Southern Division side Forest Green Rovers Ladies at Slimbridge FC. Neither side had broken the dead lock at half-time. 9 minutes into the 2nd 45 and the home side took the lead through Kirsty Richardson. Gillingham came back and got themselves back on level terms, Kallie Balfour scoring to make it 1-1, the game headed into extra time, the extra 30 minutes however saw no more goals scored and the tie would be settled from the penalty spot. Both sides saw their 1st penalty saved, Gillingham goalkeeper Courtney Stanley went on to save 2 more Forest Green Rovers penalties whilst Gillingham converted their next 2, Forest Green Rovers scored their 4th to make it 1-2, Gillingham scored their 4th penalty and they were through to the next round, they did taking the shoot-out 3-1 to make it a happy journey back home to Kent. Their tie settled they are at home in the 3rd Round Proper and will face either Swindon Town Ladies or Tottenham Hotspur Ladies, who saw their game postponed for the 2nd Sunday again.

  The other 4 sides hoping for better weather next Sunday are Crystal Palace Ladies & West Ham United Ladies, along with Chichester City Ladies who play Queens Park Rangers Ladies.

FAWPL South East Division One

Postponements and County Cup fixtures meant there was just the one match taking place in the FAWPL South East Division One this Sunday. Ipswich Town Ladies were at home looking to get points on the board lift them away from the bottom 2 sides Lowestoft Town Ladies and Bedford Ladies. The visitors were Denham United Ladies, in 7th spot they proved too strong an opponent on the day winning the match 2-0 with goals from Holleigh Marsh and Lauren Cox to see them move 4 points clear of 8th placed Old Actonians Ladies.

Eastern Regional Leagues

 Again with it being a County Cup weekend several ERWFL sides were in cup action with just the one match taking place in the ERWFL Premier Division, this seeing 3rd placed AFC Sudbury Ladies at home to 4th placed Haringey Borough Women only goal difference separating the 2 sides going into the match. Haringey had closed the gap the weekend before with a surprise 0-3 away win against leaders Billericay Town Ladies, have a knack of beating the sides above them having ended early leaders Stevenage Ladies 1005 win record with another away win by 3 goals. Do the same against AFC Sudbury Ladies and they would move above them in the table. The scoreline was 3-0 in the finish but not to the visiting side this time, 0-0 at half-time the stale mate was broken on 65 minutes Charlene Roach getting the 1st goal, Stacey Teager doubled AFC Sudbury Ladies lead shortly after with substitute Natalie Golding adding the 3rd goal in injury time to lift them 3 points clear of Haringey. The victory didn’t come without a cost however as Roach was hurt in a after a late challenge fracturing her ankle, Women’s Football East wishes her a speedy recovery.

 One other match in the ERWFL this Sunday in Division One East, Bury Town Ladies were at home taking on fellow Suffolk side Long Melford Ladies. Bury Town Ladies had started the day 4th in the table with Long Melford Ladies back in 6th. Laura Brame opened the scoring for Bury Town Ladies, then Gemma Carter fresh from scoring 2 goals against Ipswich Wanderers Ladies last Sunday followed that up by getting 2 more goals against Long Melford Ladies, Nadine Basson added a 4th goal for the home side, Megan Partridge scoring a late consolation goal for the visitors the final score 4-1 lifts Bury Town Ladies up into 3rd on goal difference over Ipswich Wanderers Ladies.

   Norfolk

 In Norfolk it was the Women’s County Cup quarter finals weekend, 4 ties scheduled one had been called off early in the week between Lynn Ladies & Acle United Ladies. Aylsham FC Ladies game at home to Toftwood Ladies was also postponed. That left 2 quarter final ties, last season beaten finalists Thorpe United Ladies were at home to Division Two side Stalham Town Ladies, won the match convincingly by 7 goals to nil to book their place in the semi-finals where they will be at home to either fellow Division One side Lynn Ladies or defending cup holders Acle United Ladies.

 Red Rose Ladies are the other side through to the semi-finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup. Was an all Division Two clash with them at home playing Bohemians Ladies. Red Rose Ladies won the match 4-1 and have been drawn away to either Division One leaders Aylsham FC Ladies or Division Three side Toftwood Ladies, the semi-finals scheduled to be played Sunday 21st February.

 A couple of league matches were taking place in Norfolk too this weekend, and it is to one of these that the featured match report on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog comes from. In Norfolk Division one it looked like it would be a competitive battle for the title in 2015/16 and that is proving to be the case with 4 sides all fancying their chances of becoming champions. 4th placed Wymondham Town Ladies have a 100% win record in the league this season 5 wins out of 5 have played less league games than those above them, were at home to 3rd placed Brandon Town Ladies the newly promoted side having lost just the once themselves. Had brought just the bare 11 with them, both sides had players missing Wymondham Town named 3 on the bench. A tight and competitive affair the game was played at a high tempo, Brandon Town Ladies keeping it tight at the back dropping deep to prevent Wymondham the opportunity to get in behind. Both sides creating chances with both goalkeepers making saves, neither side could find the single goal that probably would have won the match, points shared 3 points no separate the top 4, Wymondham Town Ladies crucially have 2 games in hand on the 3 above. For the whole match report click on the link below to take you to the SWF Blog

Wymondham Town Ladies v Brandon Town Ladies 17/01/16

The other league match going ahead this Sunday was in Division Three with leaders Harleston Town Ladies at home to Freethorpe Ladies. Harleston Town Ladies have won 6 out of 6 before this Sunday in the league made it 7 wins out of seven, Lacey Andrews and Nicole Hollands both scoring a brace to win the match 4-0 to move them 9 points clear at the top.

Suffolk

 It was league action all the way in the Suffolk Women’s Division this Sunday and all 3 listed fixtures survived the weather. Leaders East Bergholt United were at home playing 2nd bottom side Leiston St Margarets Ladies. Jessica Quinsee was on target 4 times, with Georgina Longden also putting the ball into the back of the net twice as they win 6-1 to stay top and extend their lead over 2nd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies to 3 points.

As East Bergholt United Ladies won, Brantham Athletic Ladies dropped 2 points in the title race as they were held 1-1 at home by Witnesham Wasps Ladies. Lucy Elmes had given Brantham Athletic Ladies a 1 goal advantage at half time. Witnesham Wasps Ladies came back 2nd half to level through Lauren Page to ensure the points were shared. In the other match Copleston Ladies got back to winning ways were leading 1-0 at half-time at home to Bacton United Ladies, the visitors scored twice in the 2nd half, but so to did Copleston to win 3-2 move above Bacton United Ladies into 4th. Copleston Ladies goalscorers, Sophie Crane and Jade Horne who scored 2. Samantha Walker and Eleanor Catchpole scored the 2 goals for Bacton United Ladies.

Cambridgeshire

 In Cambridgeshire it was the 2nd Round of the Invitation (or County) Cup, 8 ties. Two fell to postponements, Huntingdon Town Ladies v ICA Sports Ladies & Comberton Ladies v St Ives Town Ladies. Two more ties ended up being awarded to the home side without a ball being kicked, Bar Hill Ladies and holders Cambridge United WFC going into the quarter final draw.

4 ties were played was a big ask for Championship North side March Town United Ladies at home to ERWFL Premier Division side and last season’s runners-up Gt Shelford Ladies. Emma Searle scored for March Town United Ladies however it wasn’t enough as Gt Shelford Ladies found the back of the net 4 times through, Rachel Pearce, Cindy Ponder, Alison Wright and Jordanne Sillitoes to progress through to the quarter finals. Cambridge City Ladies also scored 4 goals to make it through to the quarter finals were at home to Championship South side Milton Ladies. Grace Stanley scored a hat-trick in the match with Saskia Capetti also scoring to see the Premiership side though.

Championship South side Isleham United Ladies were hosting Riverside Rovers Ladies last season’s runaway Premiership winners who have now moved over to play in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League set up. The visitors were comfortable winners scoring 10 without reply to make the quarter finals. The other team to book a quarter final place this Sunday are Newmarket Town Ladies, the Premiership side taking on Championship South side Park Ladies at home. Won the match 2-0, Joely Kirby and Sian Tatum the players getting on the scoresheet.

  One other side playing in the Cambridgeshire leagues was also in County Cup action this weekend another quarter final game, this one though in Northamptonshire, Netherton United Ladies were at home against higher league opponents Moulton FC Ladies, had a 2 goal lead early on in the tie but eventually went down losing 4-2 to go out of the competition.

There was also one league match taking place in the Championship North this Sunday. Since going top of the league back at the end of November, Wisbech St Marys Ladies haven’t played a competitive game since and have slipped to 4th as others got games played and points on the board. Were on the road a local derby against rivals Wisbech Town Ladies who had moved above them into 3rd spot. A single goal settled the match Faye Kowalewsky on target for Wisbech Town Ladies the victory seeing them up into 2nd spot in the table.

Essex

  County Cup quarter finals weekend in Essex too with 3 of the 4 scheduled ties taking place. Holders C&K Basildon Ladies match against Hullbridge Sports Ladies getting put back a week due to their FA Women’s Cup tie taking priority.

 Was the leaders of the ERWFL Premier Division v the leaders of the ERWFL Division One East with Billericay Town Ladies at home taking on Writtle Ladies. A high scoring match a real thriller with 9 goals shared between the 2 sides, Billericay Town Ladies just edging Writtle Ladies out by 5 goals to 4.  5 different goal scorers for Billericay Town Ladies with Kirsty Knight, Lindsey Morgan Frances Murphy, Hayley Piggott and Paris Smith all on target. Georgina Tricker and Sophie Vale shared the Writtle goals bagging 2 each.

  Essex Premier Division side were at home against ERWFL Premier Division opposition, Colchester Town Ladies the visitors. Colchester Town Ladies progress to the semi-final draw with a 6-2 win. Another Essex Premier Division side was also taking on ERWFL Premier Division opposition, Collier Row Tigers were on the road taking on Brentwood Town Ladies. Paidamayo Dedza scored twice for Brentwood Town Ladies with 2 further goals scored by Ashley Debnam and Chelcee Grimes to seal a 4-1 to take them through to the semi-finals.

Was also the quarter finals of the Essex Women’s Trophy this weekend with 3 of the 4 ties getting played. No one in Essex has beaten Harlow Ladies yet, so they thought they’d have a crack at it themselves as they were drawn to play their own U18s side. The U18s took the lead before the 1st team came back to score 5 the U18s scoring once more to make the final score 5-2.

   Wickford Town Ladies were big winners in their quarter final tie drawn at home against fellow Division One side Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies found the back of the net plenty on times reaching double figures the final score 10-1. In the other quarter final tie Division One side Leigh Athletic wee knocked out of the competition losing 7-0 away to Trinity U18s.

One league match to report on from Sunday taking place in Division One, Chigwell Ladies were away playing Southend Town Ladies won the game 2-1 the result giving them their 6th win of the season to consolidate 5th spot in the table and make the gap between them and 6th placed Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves 6 points.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Not much to report in the quarter finals of the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup as their was a total wash out all 4 games getting postponed, will all try again next Sunday. 

  In the Hertfordshire County Cup it’s all very confusing anyone who takes notice of the fixtures I tweet on a Saturday may have noticed 2 fixture one being a semi-final between Hemel Hempstead Ladies & Watford Ladies Development u19s the other being a 1st Round tie between Garston Ladies FC 96 & Welwyn Garden City Ladies all very confusing and I am trying to get to the bottom of it sure Hertford Town Ladies and Royston Town Ladies who are waiting to play the winner in the upcoming rounds are curious too, as it was both games got postponed so nothing will get settled for at least another week.

One match took place in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, and it was a big game too with leaders Harvesters FC travelling to 3rd placed Bishops Stortford Ladies and in a highly competitive league Harvesters FC go 3 points clear at the top winning the match 5-1 denting Bishops Stortford Ladies title hopes in the process. Harvesters FC goals were scored by Shivani Bedi, Megan Samuel and Sophie Lawrence with Katherine Hatton scoring a brace. Elle Georgiou netting for Bishops Stortford Ladies.

Two matches survived the weather in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Panshanger Ladies on the road to take on high flying Hitchin Belles unbeaten so far this season with a 100% win record laying 3rd in the table. Found themselves in trouble at half-time with Panshanger Ladies taking a 2 goal lead into half-time with Ellie Burke and Allyson Santini the players to put the ball into the back of the net. Hitchin Belles responded 2nd half coming back scoring 3 goals in quick succession to give themselves a 3-2 advantage Shannon Page with 2, Sophie Fairburn with the other goal, held on to take all 3 points making it 8 wins out of 8.

In the other Division Three match it was a meeting of the bottom two, new sides Shefford Town & Campton Ladies (bottom) & Hatfield Town Ladies still looking for their 1st win of the season. Hatfield Town Ladies were the visitors took the lead on 28 minutes Chemise Huitson getting the goal, but were to go 2-1 down as Shefford Town & Campton Ladies hit back. Hatfield Town Ladies turned it around as Amy Dunton-Payne scored her 1st goal for the club to make it 2-2 then on 78 minutes Huitson scored her second of the match to give Hatfield Town Ladies a 3-2 they went on to win and get their 1st win and 3 points of the season, the win lifting them up a place as they move above Welwyn Garden City Ladies.

Another Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up concluded, latest league tables and results can be found through the links on the website. Fixtures will need to be adjusted with all the postponed cup games taking priority over league fixtures will update once everything is sorted. Several cup ties decided well done to all the winners best of luck for the next round. January is racing by would be nice if it could end a little drier… a little warmer too. Know there are several teams yet to kick a ball in anger in 2016 hope you do soon, until then thanks for reading.

 

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Seventeen

Welcome to Edition Seventeen of The Tuesday Round-Up bringing you all of the women’s football action from Sunday 10th January. 2016 has started with disruption, postponements featuring heavily with the high volume of rain that continues to saturate pitches across the country. Over 60 fixtures scheduled to take place this Sunday just over half survived the weather, hardly surprising with the rain that had fallen on the Thursday before across the East any rain on the weekend would tip the balance, seeing alot of teams having to wait at least another week to restart their season having been out of action for 3/4 weeks over the festive periods in most cases.

 Still plenty to bring you in his Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up including the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup although again disrupted by the weather, 4 ties did get played. Elsewhere it was hit and miss in terms of games played some leagues better than others as the county leagues resume (or at least tried to in 2016). 

FA Women’s Cup

 We’ll start on the South Coast, as FAWPL South East Division One side Luton Town Ladies were given a plum draw in the 2nd round Proper away to FAWPL Southern Division leaders, Brighton & Hove Albion WFC. A big test for the side currently 2nd placed in the league below. For 30 minutes the scores were level before Brighton captain Jay Blackie opened the scoring, Sophie Perry and then Charlotte Gurr struck before half-time to give the home side a 3 goal lead at the break. Wasn’t long into the 2nd half before they made it 4 with Kirsty Barton putting the ball into the back of the net. 

Luton Town, goalkeeper Rachel Evans then saved a penalty, only slowing Brighton’s scoring with Deanna Cooper making it 5-0 on 73 minutes, Lisa Fulgence came off the bench on the 65th minute and got herself another goal as she continues her comeback from injury 4 minutes later. Into injury time and Evans was shown a straight red for the visitors. Enough time for one more goal for Brighton with Hollie-Una Olding scoring in injury time to finish it 7-0. The draw for the 3rd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup, where the 10 FAWSL 2 sides enter the competition was make on Monday and Brighton have been handed a home tie against FAWSL 2 side Oxford United WFC.

Staying on the South Coast it was an all FAWPL Southern Division clash at Furze Lane with Portsmouth FC Ladies hosting Cardiff City Ladies. Lucy Quinn scored a stunning 1st half free kick on the 18th minute to give the home side the advantage. 5 minutes into the 2nd half Sarah Kempson doubled Portsmouth’s lead as they went on to win 2-0 to reach the 3rd Round Proper where they too will face FAWSL 2 opposition an away trip to Aston Villa Ladies.

    In the other all FAWPL Southern Division tie to survive the weather this Sunday it was Charlton Athletic Women who advance to the 3rd Round Proper with a convincing 9-0 win against the leagues bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Were 3 nil to the good at half-time thanks to 2 goals from Kit Graham and 1 from Gemma Shepherd. Stefanie Simmons made it 4-0 on 58 minutes with Graham completing her hat-trick 2 minutes later. Kimberly Dixon got herself on the score-sheet before Shepherd get herself a hat-trick too adding goals on the 74th and 89th minute, time for one more goal in injury time Jenny Newman as 2nd half substitute making it 9-0. Charlton have been drawn at home in the 3rd Round Proper taking on Newcastle United WFC from the FAWPL Northern Division.

 Fulham FC Foundation Ladies were one of a handful of sides still left in the competition playing there football outside the FAWPL. Were handed a home tie with FAWPL Southern Division, Lewes Ladies the visitors. Their higher league placed opponents proving too strong on the day as Sian Heather opened the scoring on 3 minutes, 3 more goals were added in 7 minutes Cherelle Heather putting the ball into the back of the net on 23 and 27 minutes with Kirstie Spice making it 4 on 30, Natasha Wells scoring a minute before half-time to make it 5-0. Carried on from where they had started the 1st half as 3 minutes in Danielle Lane netted, 2 minutes later Spice scored her 2nd of the game, Khassal completed her hat-trick 10 minutes later. Kelly Newton getting a goal too with Heather finishing the scoring on the 82nd minute with her 2nd goal of the tie. Have an away trip to face either Loughborough Foxes Ladies or Guiseley AFC Vixens Ladies in the 3rd Round Proper. 

 The postponed ties from this Sunday will now be played this coming Sunday 17th January will all sides knowing who they will face in the 3rd Round Proper scheduled to take place Sunday 7th February. Selected ties featured sides covered by Women’s Football East below.

Brighton & Hove Albion WFC v Oxford United WFC

Aston Villa Ladies v Portsmouth FC Ladies

Charlton Athletic Women v Newcastle United WFC

Crystal Palace Ladies or West Ham United Ladies v Nuneaton Town Ladies or Blackburn Rovers Ladies

Forest Green Rovers Ladies or Gillingham FC Ladies v Swindon Town Ladies or Tottenham Hotspur Ladies

Sporting Club Albion Ladies or Long Eaton United Ladies v C&K Basildon Ladies or Coventry United Ladies

Loughborough Foxes Ladies or Guiseley AFC Vixens v Lewes Ladies

Bristol City WFC v Chichester City Ladies or Queens Park Rangers Ladies

FAWPL South East Division One

Just the one fixture survived the weather in the FAWPL South East Division One with Cambridge United WFC playing on a 3G surface this Sunday at home to the leagues bottom side Bedford Ladies. Finished 2015 strongly unbeaten in 7 matches to lift them up the league into 4th, started 2016 with a convincing win to to give them another 3 points and massively boost their goal difference. The match was the last for Welsh International striker Sarah Wiltshire who finishes with an impressive record of 10 goals scored from 5 matches played returning to Yeovil Town Ladies as they begin their pre-season preparations for the 2016 season. Wiltshire scoring a hat-trick in this Sunday’s match with Faith Hewitt and Isabella Simmons both scoring a brace, Laura Bright and Becky Taylor with a goal a piece that pushes them onto the heels of 2nd and 3rd placed Luton Town Ladies and Milton Keynes Dons Ladies whilst it’s looking increasingly bleak for Bedford Ladies at the bottom of the table.

Eastern Regional League

Getting to be a habit in the ERWFL Premier Division for Haringey Borough Women to take the 3 points from the leading team as they travelled to Billericay Town Ladies in a rearranged fixture again played on 3G. Billericay Town Ladies regained the lead from Stevenage Ladies last Sunday were due to play them this away Sunday but when that game was lost to a water logged pitch and Haringey Borough Women’s home game against Gt Shelford Ladies also getting put off they travelled to Billericay Town instead. Haringey Borough Women are a young developing side, move onto 18 points 4th in the Premier Division table winning the match 3-0 with Brooke Hills scoring twice. Anele Komani getting the other goal of the match.

Brentwood Town Ladies are one of the most inconsistent sides in the league pulling off some great results then losing the next week this Sunday were at home on their 3G pitch at the Len Forge Centre hosting 3rd placed AFC Sudbury Ladies, a closely contested game saw Brentwood Town edge it 2-1 to take the 3 points pushing them in 5th spot to within 2 points of 3rd placed Sudbury. Zoe Lipley-Hinton and Carla Rose with their goals, Sophie Jeffery on target for AFC Sudbury. 

Acle United Ladies needing to get their fixtures played switched their home game early to a 3G surface with AFC Dunstable Ladies travelling up to Norfolk to take them on. The Bedfordshire side move above Acle United in the league coming away with a 3-1 victory. Amber Pearson and Bethany Stanton giving them a 2 goal lead at half-time. Pearson went on to score a 2nd goal after the break, with player coach Joanne Hooper getting the goal for Acle United Ladies.

  It was a white wash for fixtures in the ERWFL Division One West, but in the ERWFL Division One East two games survived the weather, both played in Suffolk the 1st an all Suffolk affair with 4th placed Bury Town Ladies playing 3rd placed Ipswich Wanderers Ladies. Was the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this Sunday. Played on Oakes Road Open Space Recreational Ground, was an evenly contested match both sides having good spells on the ball through out the match. Ipswich Wanderers Ladies with the narrow advantage at half-time as they won a penalty kick mid-way through the 1st half, Kristie Turner slotting the spot kick home. 

Bury Town Ladies came back into the match early in the 2nd half after winning a free kick wide on the left inside the Ipswich Wanderers half, right winger Gemma Carter came across to take and aiming for the far post saw her well delivered ball drop over the keeper dipping late under the bar to make it 1-1. Ipswich Wanderers Ladies came back as the game flowing from one end to the other got their captain Tarnya McKew in behind the Bury Town defence rounding the advancing keeper, she turned the ball into the empty net beyond. 10 minutes left and Bury Town Ladies got thing’s back on level terms a counter attack that saw Carter put through into space wide right, took the shot on from a tight angle sending it across the keeper and over the line at the far post, the game ending 2-2 the points shared. For all of the match action click on the link below to take you to the Supporting Women’s Football Blog

Bury Town Ladies v Ipswich Wanderers Ladies 10/01/16 

 Battle of the two bottom sides in the league at Stoneylands both without a win this season with newly promoted Suffolk Women’s Division champions Long Melford Ladies hosting West Billericay Ladies. Long Melford Ladies start 2016 with their 1st league victory in the ERWFL Division One East edging the game 3-2 thanks to a hat-trick scored by Megan Partridge. Katy Judd and Michelle Stoneman with West Billericay Ladies goals.

Norfolk

This weekend saw the resumption of the county leagues across the East (although Norfolk had snuck one fixture in last Sunday). Start with some bad news from Norfolk Women’s Division One as sadly Mulbarton Belles have dropped out of the league, were bottom with struggles on and off the pitch still very sad to see as they were trying to get players in. Hope the players they did have find another club and stay in the game, and maybe in the future Mulbarton will return to the Norfolk Women’s football scene feel for everyone involved at the club.

That of course saw a readjustment in the table standings with just one of the 4 scheduled Division One fixtures taking place. Between two of the title contenders with Brandon Town Ladies at home playing defending champions Aylsham FC Ladies. Brandon Town Ladies had spoiled Aylsham FC Ladies debut at their new home venue back in December with a 6-1 win. This Sunday both sides had the chance to go back to the top of the league and it was Aylsham FC Ladies who did so winning the game 3-1 to take the 3 points, Abbie Charlton netting 2 goals with Michaela England also getting a goal. Tiffany Forshaw with the strike for Brandon Town Ladies.

In Division Two Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies retook the lead in the table last Sunday beating Bungay Town Ladies Reserves to maintain their 100% winning start to the league. Continued that form this Sunday on the road travelling to Stalham Town Ladies winning resoundingly 9-0, Sophie Martin and Samantha Brown getting a goal each with Selina Rowland getting a hat-trick to add to the 4 she scored last weekend. Nikki Wigg scored 4 times herself this match to maintain their form at the top of the league.

Their closest rivals continue to be North Walsham Angels Ladies are keeping pace with them the gap 2 points in 2nd recording a win to start 2016 remain unbeaten taking on Bohemians Ladies away from home. Won the game 5-2 with Luci Middleton getting a hat-trick, Robyn Steele and Amy Hemp with the other goals. Sprowston Ladies also start 2016 with a win to consolidate 3rd spot in the table move them 5 points clear of 4th placed Red Rose Ladies who they were playing at home this Sunday, a brace each for Millie Cursons and Beth Cornwall giving them all 3 points in a 4-1 victory, Sophie Lubbock with the goal for Red Rose Ladies.

  In Division Three just the one game played and with it leaders Harleston Town Ladies extend their lead at the top of the table over Gorleston FC Ladies to 6 points maintaining their 100% winning start to the league, these 3 points coming 2 and a half months after they played their last league game back at the end of October postponements hurting them. Picked up where they left off with Lacey Andrews getting 3 goals, Solvar Bernsten and Miryam Ruiz with a goal each in a 5-3 win.

Suffolk

Might only be 7 sides contesting the Suffolk Women’s Division, but it has been an intriguing battle at the top just when you’ve think you’ve got it figured out along comes a surprise result to turn thing’s on there head. Leaders East Bergholt United weren’t in action this weekend giving 2nd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies the chance to take the lead as they travelled to Bacton United Ladies. Came unstuck as they lost the game 2-0, the goals scored by Maria and Samantha Walker to put them within 3 points of the leaders in 4th.

 Witnesham Wasps Ladies close the gap on the leading pair to too keeping ahead of Bacton United Ladies in 3rd spot boosting their goal difference with a resounding 13-0 win at home to bottom placed Ipswich Phoenix. Emily Stewart hitting 5 goals into the back of the net. Emma Long scored a hat-trick, with Alice Rampling getting herself 2 goals, with a goal a piece for Lauren Jacobs, Lauren Page and Annabel Tricker.

Cambridgeshire

The league matches resume in Cambridgeshire where before Christmas the Women’s Premiership had closed up nicely at the top to ensure in 2016 the race for the title would be a thrilling one with 4 teams vying for top spot. Two fixtures took place vital games top and bottom of the league. At the top, ICA Sports Ladies who ended 2015 in great form were at home taking on Netherton United Ladies in 4th spot going into the game took the 3 points in a close contest a single goal scored in the 2nd half by Claire Knibbs taking them top of the league.

   At the other end of the Women’s Premiership it was a clash of the bottom 2 Newmarket Town Ladies taking on Fulbourn Bluebirds both looking for their 1st win of the season still had to settle of a point each the match ending 1-1, enough to lift them both above Huntingdon Town Ladies who weren’t in action, now bottom of the league.

No fixtures survived the weather in the Women’s Championship South, better news weather wise for the Women’s Championship North with all 4 scheduled fixtures on. Bourne Ladies leading the pack at the end of 2015 started 2016 with another win and 3 points to move them 5 points clear of the chasing pack, were at home taking on new side Swineshead Institute Ladies. Bourne were leading 3-2 at half-time went on to score 3 further times in the 2nd half with Swinehead Institute Ladies getting one more the final score 6-3. Bourne Ladies goalscorers, Rosanna Baker, Claire Lawrenson, Charlotte Ayers, Lisa Richardson and Tracey Duxbury-Mead with 2 goals.

March Town United Ladies are up into 2nd spot in the Championship North table starting 2016 with a 4-2 away win against 2nd bottom Hungate Rovers Ladies, a brace scored by Shannon Kelly and goals too from Adele Munday and Raechel Luty giving them the 3 points. Jade Chamberlain and Chantelle Abraham netting for Hungate Rovers Ladies.

 Wisbech Town Ladies are up to 3rd in the table starting the year with a huge 15-0 win at home against bottom side Tydd St Mary Ladies. Downham Town Ladies were also starting 2016 with a home game playing Stamford Ladies climb above their opponents into 5th spot in the league table thanks to a George Lingham hat-trick in a 3-2 win.

Essex

Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders Chelmsford City Ladies weren’t in league action this Sunday giving the chasing pack an opportunity to close the gap. 2nd placed Hullbridge Sports Ladies saw their match away to Beacon Hill Rovers called off are now 4th in the table as their rivals collect 3 points. Collier Row Tigers are 2nd in the table now, are on a fine run of form that now see’s them unbeaten in the league for 8 matches, were on the road this Sunday coming away from Lawford Ladies with a 2-1 victory.

  Keeping pace with them in 3rd are Eastern Avenue Ladies following a 4-2 win at home against Walden Ladies, were 3 goals up after just 8 minutes thanks to goals from Hannah Warner, Beatriz Cardoso and Mollie Rose. Walden Ladies pulled one back before half time then scored 2nd half to make it 3-2 before Eastern Avenue scored again through Rose to seal the win. In the other Premier Division match Runwell Hospital Ladies who had fallen away from the chasing pack at the end of 2015 got 2016 off to a winning start a 6-1 victory at home to Hutton Ladies Reserves.

One fixture took place in Essex Women’s Division One a big win to start 2016 for new side Chigwell Ladies recording a 10-2 away win at Little Thurrock Dynamos Reserves their 5th of the season to see them move 3 points clear in 5th spot.

A giant killing for Wickford Town Ladies in the Tiptree & District Women’s Charity Cup as the Division One side beat Premier Division leaders Chelmsford City Ladies 2-0 away from home.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

   The resumption of the Beds & Herts Women’s County Leagues a host of postponements right across the three divisions with only the one fixture surviving in each. In Division One it was a fixture at the bottom end of the table but featuring a win for a side that has turned it’s season totally around. Newly promoted Toddington Rovers Ladies had found life tough going in the top tier in the Beds & Herts Women’s League starting the season with 8 straight defeats, that has all changed ended 2015 with back to back wins over fellow struggler’s Sandy Ladies. Were at home against another struggling side this Sunday Flitwick Ladies, 2 goals each for Laura Day and Amy Summerfield plus a goal each for Henny Horsler and Megan Palmer giving then a big 6-0 win and 3 more points to move them 7 points away from the bottom.

   In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two, it was another bottom of the table clash with newly formed Royston Town Ladies Reserves getting their 2nd win of the season, 2 wins in a row, had ended 2015 with their 1st win ever win beating fellow struggler’s Evergreen Eagles 5-3 back in December. Started 2016 away to AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies both side on 3 points, Royston Town Ladies Reserves edge the final result taking the 3 points to move onto 6 with a 4-3 win Hayley Graham scoring twice, Grace Leslie and Amber Murray also on the score-sheet.

   In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Hitchin Belles were storming along at the top of the table with 6 wins out of 6 to start their season, that 6th match was back at the start of November however and having not played a league game since have seen themselves getting nudged down the table in what is going to be a hotly contest title battle. Started 2016 as if they’d never had the lay off winning again to climb back into 2nd spot in the table winning 8-2 at home against 2nd bottom Hatfield Town Ladies Emily Field helping herself to 4 goals with Charis Wakefield getting 2 more, Emma Wells scoring a goal too along with Shannon Page. Holly Weston and Chemise Huitson with a goal in either half for Hatfield Town Ladies.

   That concludes another edition of The Tuesday Round-Up thanks for reading, what we’d all like between this one and Edition Eighteen is no more rain get some fixtures played, several frustrated footballers out there, fingers crossed but it doesn’t look promising English winters aren’t they challenging. 

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Sixteen

Let me start by wishing you all a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2016 in your football and beyond. A new year and after a short break over the festive period The Tuesday Round-Up is back and the timing couldn’t be perfect as we start the year with Edition Sixteen, blind luck I assure you. However as great as it is good to back writing up The Tuesday Round-Up this edition is going to be the shortest one I have ever written a reduced fixture list any way with 99.9% of the County League’s not resuming till the 10th January it was just the FAWPL and ERWFL sides in action + the one county league match. 23 fixtures in all, of course you’d have hardly missed the weather has been abysmal these past few.. well months really and a lot of rain fell over the festive period grounds are already soaked wouldn’t take much to tip them over the edge and we had alot of rain on Saturday so much so that just 4 fixtures survived across the entire schedule. One match is all we need for The Tuesday Round-Up so let’s get on with it.

FAWPL Southern Division

  Only one match survived the weather in the FAWPL Southern Division with Coventry United Ladies playing on a 3G surface, were 5th in the table going into the match hosting bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Recorded a huge win to lift them up to 3rd in the table and give their goal difference a massive boost too. Coventry were 3-0 up at the break a goal from Nikki Miles sandwiched between 2 for Ashleigh Neville, who went on to complete her hat-tick early in the 2nd half added a 4th on 60 minutes. Helen Dermody also got in on the scoring act scoring a 2nd half hat-tick herself. Marie Gauntlett bagged herself a goal in the 2nd half to with a brace from Amber Hughes late on to make the final score 11-0. Up to 3rd Coventry bow have 30 points 11 behind leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC, still very much in the hunt for the title as they have 3 games in hand on the leaders. 

Eastern Regional Leagues

   Two matches survived the weather in the ERWFL both in the premier Division although the weather conditions for both games were terrible. With leaders Stevenage Ladies match getting called off, 2nd placed Billericay Town Ladies had the chance to retake top spot if they could secure 3 points against their opponents Acle United Ladies. With their usual home pitch unplayable they switched to a 3G surface at John Hornsby High School in Basildon early on wanting to get the game under their belts. Acle United Ladies too needed the game had played just the one competitive match since the start of November 2015. With the fixture confirmed this was where the Supporting Women’s Football Blogs featured match came from. 

   The weather was awful heavy rain falling a strong wind occasionally gusty blowing across the pitch, both sides looked to get on the ball keep in on the ground, Billericay Town pushing Acle United back early on. Got the break through midweek through the 2nd half striker Paris Smith being put in clear inside the box right of goal to score sending her shot across the keeper and into the back of the net. 6 minutes later and Billericay doubled their lead Paris Smith going through on goal again sending this shot over the keepers head and in. Acle United regrouped 2nd half and in a much more even 45 tried hard to pull a goal back to get themselves back into the match Joanne Hooper coming closest her strike from outside the box beating the keeper but coming back out off the inside of the post. Billericay Town won 2-0 to go back to the top of the league have played 2 games more that Stevenage Ladies but crucially have to play them twice. For all of the match action click on the link below to take you to the SWF Blog

Billericay Town Ladies v Acle United Ladies 03/01/16

  AFC  Sudbury Ladies are 3 points clear in 3rd spot in the table 7 points back from leaders Billericay Town Ladies after winning their 6th match of the season. This one on grass another wet and cold affair as they travelled over to play Great Shelford Ladies. Won the match 4-0 thanks to a hat-trick scored by Stacey Teager with the other goal scored by defender Rebecca Thrower.

Norfolk

Just the one County League match taking place across the entire eastern region this Sunday in Norfolk Women’s Division Two, Bungay Town Ladies Reserves hosting title chasing Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies who are still unbeaten with a 100% in the league so far this season. Another 3 points for Kirkley & Pakefield and they would regain the lead from title rivals North Walsham Angels Ladies. Won’t be surprised to hear it was another wet and muddy match. was all square at the break 2-2 before Kirkley & Pakefield went on to score another 5 goals in the match 2nd half, Bungay Town Ladies Reserves found the net once more the final score 7-3 to Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies, Selina Rowland scoring 4 times along with a brace from Nikki Wigg plus an OG. Alice Cheverton, Emily Coe and Eva Evans scoring for Bungay Town Ladies Reserves.

Told you it was going to be short, hope the next edition of The Tuesday Round-Up can bring you more action the games are beginning to stack up, need to be played, but the ground is saturated needs to dry up the rain needs to hold off for a spell early January it is a concern right across the East. Hope you all get a game in soon until next week thanks for reading.

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Fourteen

On Friday night rounding up all this weekends women’s football fixtures across the East, Edition Fourteen of The Tuesday Round-Up looked like it was going to be one of the most jam packed yet with some very tasty looking clashes spread right across 65 fixtures, however the penultimate Edition of 2015 saw those fixtures almost halved as games right across the region fell victim to the heavy band of rain that fell across the country on Saturday, soaking already damp ground fixtures were lost in every league from the FAWPL Southern Division all the way down to county level with every league seeing postponements as the fixtures needing to be caught up on in the New Year start to pile up for alot of teams. Half of the fixtures did survive of course and that means there is still plenty to bring you so let’s get Edition Fourteen of The Tuesday Round-Up started.

FAWPL Southern Division

     Brighton & Hove Albion WFC regained top spot in the FAWPL Southern Division last Sunday in front of a record breaking crowd at the Amex Stadium beating then leaders Charlton Athletic Women 2-0. With both 2nd placed Charlton and 3rd placed Cardiff City Ladies seeing their fixtures fall foul of the wet weather, Brighton & Hove Albion WFC had the opportunity to extend their lead at the top as they hosted bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies who have only won the 1 league game all season that back on the 20th September. Were 1-0 down at the break Charlotte Gurr scoring late in the 1st half to give Brighton the advantage. That was the scoreline as the match went into injury time after the 90 had been played, then up stepped Lisa Fulgence coming on as an 84th minute substitute returning from a long term injury lay off. Marked her return to action for the 1st team with a quick fire brace scoring 2 goals in 2 minutes in injury time to seal a 3-0 victory for Brighton and move them 6 points clear of their rivals at the top of the FAWPL Southern Division.

Portsmouth Ladies won their 3rd consecutive league match in a row to move right up onto the tails of Cardiff and Charlton. Were hosting Tottenham Hotspur Ladies this weekend the visitors scoring on the 18th minute Jenna Schillaci putting the ball into the back of the next, Portsmouth pulled the scores level 3 minutes before half-time Ini Umotong scoring. Wasn’t until the 80th minute before the home side took the lead Lucy Quinn with the goal the lead 3-1, 4 minutes later as Sarah Kempson got herself on the score sheet. Schillaci netted again for Tottenham late on it wasn’t enough as Portsmouth held out for the 3-2 consolidating 4th spot going into Christmas.

  It was a clash of the newly promoted sides to the division at Canvey Island FC with C&K Basildon Ladies hosting Forest Green Rovers Ladies. Have had contrasting starts to life in the top division in the winter football pyramid. A good start to their league campaign saw C&K Basildon Ladies pick up useful early points, since then results have varied they lay in mid-table have been clear of the sides at the bottom all season to date. In contrast Forest Green Rovers Ladies, are 2nd bottom with just the 2 wins and a draw giving them the points both wins against West Ham United Ladies. Like bottom side Plymouth haven’t won in the league since September which has seen them slip down the table. Hannah Porter gave C&K Basildon the lead with Lily Mellors and Zoe Rushen making it 3-0 to the home side before Lisa Coe pulled 1 back for Forest Green Rovers on 76 minutes. Final score 3-1 C&K Basildon record their 4th win of the season to move onto 16 points in 7th place. 

Queens Park Rangers Ladies were playing their last league game of 2015 this weekend at home at The Honeycroft the visitors West Ham United Ladies, both looking for the 3 points to move them away from the sides at the bottom of the table. Danielle Puddefoot gave QPR the lead on 16 minutes as slender advantage going into the break, Sophie Fogarty extended the lead 7 minutes into the 2nd half. West Ham United pulled it back to 2-1 on 60 minutes with Romina Pinna the player on target, however coming off the bench Joanne Wilson netted in the 83rd minute to restore the 2 goal cushion QPR winning 3-1 to close the gap on West Han United Ladies in 9th to a single point.

FAWPL South East Division One

   All of the leagues in the East saw at least one postponed fixture games getting called off with plenty of notice in most cases, however you have to feel sorry for Gillingham FC Ladies busy promoting their home game against Lowestoft Town Ladies, were informed extremely late that their opponents couldn’t field a team and the match was called off, a disappointment to players and fans alike, so instead the Gillingham FC Ladies squad treated the TW Foresters FC Girls squad who had come along to watch to a kick about at Chatham FC.

   The other 2 fixtures did take place in the FAWPL South East Division One did survive the weather. Runaway leaders Crystal Palace Ladies at home to bottom side Bedford Ladies. The visitors opening the scoring after just 3 minutes. That however was as good as the afternoon was going to get for Bedford Ladies as Crystal Palace started to dominate, Abigail Igbavboa pulling scores level, adding a 2nd before half time, with Pamela McRoberts getting a goal in between to make it 3-1 at half-time. The home side came out all guns blazing 2nd half Gemma Bryan netting their 4th followed a minute later by Igbavboa completing her hat-trick. Rochelle Shakes scored Crystal Palace’s 6th goal of the afternoon, substitute Nicha Dyett came on to score 2 goals with Bryan scoring to more to complete her hat-trick to seal a huge 10-0 win which sees them finish 2015 top of the league undefeated.

   In the other FAWPL South East Division One match Norwich City Ladies welcomed 3rd place Milton Keynes Dons Ladies to Plantation Park. The away side proving too strong on the day scoring 4 goals through Andie Dickens, Heather McDonnell, Sophie Watson and Charly Wright to wrap up a 4-0 win and take the 3 points that lift them above Luton Town Ladies into 2nd spot in the league table.

Eastern Regional Leagues

   Now as we go down through the leagues from regional to county it’s when the P-P start to stack up. In the ERWFL Premier Division just one of the 4 listed fixtures survived the weekend with Colchester Town Ladies playing at home against 3rd placed AFC Sudbury Ladies. Was a welcome win for Colchester Town after last Sunday’s heavy defeat to Brentwood Town Ladies. A single won the match AFC Sudbury putting through their own net to give the 3 points to Colchester Town Ladies.

  One fixture in ERWFL Division One East too, and a 2nd successive defeat for Silver End United Ladies following 6 wins out of 6 at the start of their league campaign, this one a high scoring game 11 goals shared between them and visitors Ipswich Wanderers Ladies. Rebecca Hollocks scored 4 goals for Silver End United an OG making it 5 to the home side. A hat-trick for Jessy Whurr, 2 more goals from Tarnya McKew and 1 scored by Michelle Allum saw Ipswich Wanderers edge it however winning 6-5 the 3 points lifting them up into 3rd spot in the table.

  Same deal in ERWFL Division One West with only 1 fixture beating the weather, with bottom side Colney Heath Ladies still searching for their 1st league win of the season visiting Sawbrideworth Town WFC. Colney Heath took the lead in the 1st half Holly Sheridan on target, Sawbridgeworth hit back before the break to make it 1-1 at half-time, went on to score twice more 2nd half the goals from Lucy Bartholomew x2 and Shannon Hardinges, Lucy Hancock pulling one back for Colney Heath Ladies, not enough Sawbridgeworth Town WFC taking the 3 points.

Norfolk

 In Norfolk Women’s Division One all 4 of the title contenders were in action this Sunday two of them playing one another as 3rd placed Aylsham FC Ladies the defending champions hosted 2nd placed Brandon Town Ladies at their new home ground. Wasn’t the start they would have wanted saw their goalkeeper Jess Tipple taken to hospital following a brave challenge that left her in a neck brace, suffering from concussion, thankfully no broken bones and Women’s Football East wishes her a speedy recovery. Brandon Town Ladies went on to win the game 6-1 Tiffany Forshaw scoring 4 goals with Brooke Wickens adding 2 more, Leanne Woodward with the consolation goal for Aylsham FC Ladies.

Brandon Town Ladies end the year unbeaten in 2nd spot in the table as the Norfolk League has now finished for 2015 resumes January 10th. Stay 2nd because leaders Thorpe United Ladies recorded an even bigger victory at the weekend. At home taking on Fakenham Town Ladies who had just the 10 players on the day. Charlotte Groves bagged herself 5 goals, with a hat-trick added by Rebekah Lake, Judith Bloomfield and Joanna Davey also scoring and OG making it 11-1 the final score, Harriet Rudd with the goal for Fakenham Town Ladies. Wymondham Town Ladies finish 2015 in 3rd spot with a 100% win record 6 wins out of 6 winning 5-1 at home this Sunday against Bungay Town Ladies. Kayleigh Holloway on target twice with the other goals from Sally Hammerton, Gemma Hamilton-Rout & Laura Hammerton. Bungay Town’s goal scored by Michelle Stanborough.

It was to Norfolk Division Two that this weekends match report  on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog comes from, a trip to North East Norfolk to watch 2nd placed North Walsham Angels Ladies taking on 3rd placed Sprowston Ladies who were in a good run of form winning their last 4 league matches in a row, big test today against one of the title favourites, had just the bare 11 with no goalkeeper, first team manager Lois Irving putting herself in goal. Were organised and solid at the start making it very hard for North Walsham Angels Ladies to find and space behind as they got numbers back to defend, had few chances of their own but right at the end of the 1st half, Rebecca Kirby broke from the back to play the ball perfectly through to striker Shanice Sutton to break in behind the home defence and slot the ball home. 

North Walsham responded straight away 2nd half from a corner Luci Middleton heading the ball into the back of the net, Sprowston hit back straight away Kirby getting forwards again allowed too much space and time before rifling a 20 yard strike onto the net. Luci Middleton scored her 2nd of the match getting in behind the Sprowston back line to make it 2-2, then with he light fading fast midfielder Amy Hemp tried her luck from distance twice scoring to give North Walsham Angels Ladies a 4-2 win the result lifting them to the top of the table. For the whole match report on the SWF Blog click on the link below.

North Walsham Angels Ladies v Sprowston Ladies 13/12/15

One more match played in Division Two, 4th placed Red Rose Ladies recording a big home win against Stalham Town Ladies to end 2015, Vicky Lubbock scoring 4 times, 2 more from Sophie Lubbock and a goal each for Lauren Hems, Emma Talmadge and Stacey High sealing a 9-0 win.

One more match to bring you from Norfolk in Division Three and a welcome win for Freethorpe Ladies to see them moving back up the table up into 4th spot now after a 2-1 away victory against bottom side Sprowston Ladies Reserves, both their goals scored by Laura Peachment.

Suffolk

Postponements in Suffolk too saw just the one game played in the Women’s Division a big game however with 2nd placed East Bergholt United taking on 4th placed Copleston Ladies. The points were shared in a 2-2 draw all the goals coming in the 2nd half Laura Calver and Jessica Clark on target for East Bergholt. Jade Horne with both strikes for Copleston the point lifting them back up into 3rd, whilst the point for East Bergholt moves them to the top of the table a point clear of Brantham Athletic Ladies who saw their match called off this Sunday.

Cambridgeshire

Not too many games played in Cambridgeshire this Sunday, in the Premiership, Newmarket Town Ladies were also the victim of a late call off as their opponents Huntingdon Town Ladies couldn’t field a team. One match was played in the Premiership and a single goal settled it with ICA Sports Ladies winning away to Netherton United Ladies to move them into 4th place in the table, Tash Applegate with the goal.

 One match played in the Women’s Championship North too, and a huge win for leaders Bourne Ladies to move them 3 points clear at the top from 2nd placed Wisbech St Marys Ladies as they beat 2nd bottom side Hungate Rovers Ladies 12-0. Braces all round for Rosanna Baker, Tracey Duxbury-Mead and Claire Lawrenson. Kimberly Fairweather went one better getting a hat-trick with further goals scored by Toni McHamilton and Becky Cope an OG completing the scoreline. 

One match played in the Women’s Championship South this Sunday too a top of the table clash with leaders St Ives Tow Ladies hosting 2nd placed Park Ladies. Open up the gap at the top to 8 points over Park Ladies as Georgia Rebane fired in 2 goals, Erin Powell scoring for Park Ladies wasn’t enough 2-1 the final score.

Essex

Premier Division leaders Chelmsford City Ladies were held to a 2-2 draw at home to bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies this weekend, Lisa Overall scoring from the penalty spot, Jessica Loble also scoring. Are now 4 points clear at the top as the teams below them continue to jockey with each other for position. 2nd placed Hullbridge Sports Ladies saw their match at home to Walden Ladies postponed whilst 3rd placed Eastern Avenue were at home to Collier Row Tigers 3 points behind them in 4th. The visitors move up into 3rd above Eastern Avenue on goal difference winning the match 3-0.

In Division One, Harlow Town Ladies lost!… Had you going there didn’t I? Course they didn’t extend their 100% winning start to the season to 12 games are 9 points clear at the top. Although this Sunday’s result was a quiet one by their recent standards give some credit to opponents Wickford Town Ladies for that. At home Harlow won the match 5-0 Philippa Stephens scoring 2, with Tia Dye, Abbie Bensted and Nene McInerney from the penalty spot all finding the back of the net. At the other end of the table it would be nice to say Waltham Forest Ladies picked up a point however it was another heavy defeat variable figures but the final score at home against Hullbridge Sports Ladies Reserves was 27-0.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

  Just the one game played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One at the bottom of the table, was another huge 3 points for Toddington Rovers Ladies recording their 2nd successive win following an opening run of 8 straight defeats. Same opponents bottom side Sandy Ladies were at home on this occasion. Won the match 4-2 with Laura Day on target 3 times for her hat-trick, Amy Summerfield with the other goal. Amber Williams and Chloe Reeves scoring Sandy Ladies goals.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two was the exception to the rule this weekend with all 4 of the scheduled fixtures surviving the weather. Was a top of the table clash this Sunday too, with league leaders Houghton Athletic Ladies hosting 2nd placed Sharnbrook WFC, a thrilling end to the match saw the spoils shared the final score 3-3 keeping both sides unbeaten records intact, Charlotte Mullins and 2 from Emily Clark for Sharnbrook, 2 goals for Becky Sullivan and 1 from Errin Davie for Houghton Athletic who remain 5 points clear at the top.

 Moving up into 3rd spot are Woburn Lionesses at home to Hitchin Town Ladies this weekend, 2 goals from Emily Saunders and another scored by Emma Payne giving them the 3 points after a 3-1 win. Kayleigh Saunders with the goal for Hitchin Town.  Watton Ladies were 5-1 away winner at AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies to lift themselves away from the 3 sides below them at the bottom of the table. Royston Town Ladies Reserves newly formed this season have had a tough start to life in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two 6 defeats before today they finally got a win under their belts playing at home to 2nd bottom Evergreen Eagles a high scoring match winning 5-3 thanks to goals from Amber Murray, Kelly Yarwood and Georgia Gannaway with Amy Cooper grabbing a brace the win lifts them off the bottom. Sophie Clark scoring 2 of Evergreen Eagles goals, who slip to the bottom now the only side without a win in the league.

Was a white wash in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three no games taking place.

Just 2 more fixtures to bring you both from the quarter finals of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup. Cup holders Stevenage Ladies were in action this Sunday away to Garston Ladies from Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, the ERWFL Premier Division leaders too strong on the day advancing through to the semi-finals following a 4-0. Another Division One side to bow out at the quarter finals stage are Bishops Stortford Ladies beaten away from home 8-0 by Watford Ladies (Development U19’s).

 That’s another Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up completed blighted by postponements, the weather however is sadly beyond everyone’s control and we will see more of the same no doubt, the fixtures are racking up going to be a hectic 2016 for some. Just one more weekend of fixtures left in 2015, one more Edition to write (in 20150 let’s home for a dryer weekend, hope you’ve all got your Christmas shopping done (says someone who’s still got loads to do.) Until next Tuesday thanks for reading.  

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Thirteen

The Thirteenth Edition of Women’s Football East, The Tuesday Round-Up is here. A huge amount of action and games to cover with the weather for a change not affecting too many fixtures across the East, even though well all felt the gusts from Storm Desmond. Every league across the east saw at least one match being played and with that we saw a couple of sides lose their undefeated status. Was also the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup with 8 sides featuring from the East across 6 ties. Catching up with postponements in other cup competition too, some delayed by 2 weeks already, in Norfolk, a re-run of a League Cup semi-final in Sufffolk too aswell as the Beds & Herts League Cup 2nd Round. 

FA Women’s Cup 1st Round Proper

Let’s start with the FA Women’s Cup, entering the 1st Round Proper it was largely sides from the FAWPL Division One and a few regional sides that had made it this far after 4 rounds of qualifying. 6 ties featuring sides competing in the region and it to one of these sides that the Supporting Women’s Football Blog travelled to on Sunday with Old Actonians Ladies from the FAWPL South East Division One hosting Swindon Town Ladies their counterparts from the South West Division One, one of two back to back games between them as they have also been paired in the FAWPL League Cup, was postponed last Sunday and cant’ go ahead this with the FA Women’s Cup taking priority.

 The venue was switched to a 3G pitch at Brunel University, with both sides playing on the surface for the 1st time. Was an evenly matched affair, with both sides looking to attack with purpose, the final ball not coming off with defences doing well, a game of few chances, Swindon edging those 1st half, Old Actonians coming out 2nd half and looking to press more higher up the pitch creating more opportunities, at 0-0 with just 3 minutes left to play, Swindon having a quick counter attack al through the match broke capitalised on a mistake in midfield with saw the ball played through to striker Ellie Maynard inside the box, hit the shot hard putting it past the diving keeper and in the back of the net to win the time and book their place in the 2nd Round where they have been drawn at home to Tottenham Hotspur Ladies. To view the whole match report simply click on the link below. 

Old Actonians Ladies v Swindon Town Ladies 06/12/15

Two all FAWPL South East Division One ties next up, the 1st featuring 3rd v 1st in the league with leading side Crystal Palace Ladies travelling to play Milton Keynes Dons Ladies. Alma Donohoe scored the opening goal to give Crystal Palace Ladies a 1-0 lead at half-time. Soon after the start of the 2nd half Crystal Palace Ladies, Rochelle Shakes was brought down inside the box to earn her side a penalty. Freda Holdaway stepped up to take and scored. Donohoe added her 2nd on 65 minutes with Gemma Bryan scoring in the final 10 minutes to give Crystal Palace Ladies a 4-0. Will be at home in the 2nd Round Proper playing West Ham United Ladies.

In the other all FAWPL South East Division One tie it was a Bedfordshire derby with 2nd placed Luton Town Ladies visiting Bedford Ladies. Luton Town Ladies went 2-0 with goals from Joanne Rutherford and Natasha Fensome. Bedford Ladies pulled one back through Chelsea Hunter before Luton restored the 2 goal cushion, Erica Byron scoring their 3rd goal. Rebecca Vaas scored for Bedford to make it 3-2. Luton held on for the win and have at tasty looking tie in the 2nd Round drawn away to FAWPL Southern Division leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC.

FAWPL South East Division One side Gillingham FC Ladies were away in the 1st Round playing London Corinthians Ladies whom had knocked them out of the County Cup back in November. A different affair this time around Gillingham have made high scoring cup ties their forte at the moment. Took an early lead through Kallie Balfour. London Corinthians pulled the scores level midway through the 2nd half Hannah Tichener the scorer, the match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, onto extra time. A dramtic 30 minutes, Gillingham given a penalty early on scored by Madison North with Paige Baker-Carroll putting them 3-1 up, Danielle Harrison pulling it back to 3-2 for London Corinthians they drew level as Holly Ryde converted a penalty kick too. Baker-Carroll scored 22 minutes into extra time her goal proving the be the winner as Gillingham edged it 4-3. Face a long away trip in the 2nd Round playing Forest Green Rovers Ladies.

A high scoring match between Fulham FC Foundation Ladies and Enfield Town Ladies ending 3-3 after 90 minutes. Enfield Town were 3-1 up with 6 minutes left to play before Fulham FC Foundation came back to draw it 3-3 then went on to win the penalty shoot-out and make history by reaching the 2nd Round Proper where they will be at home to Lewes Ladies.

 FAWPL Southern Division

All change at the top of the FAWPL Southern Division again as Brighton & Hove Albion WFC retake top spot from Charlton Athletic Women. It was Charlton Athletic Women they were playing too, to do it. A special occasion this Sunday from Brighton as they were getting to play at the Amex Stadium, the game was played in front of a record FAWPL crowd of 3256 and they witnessed a home win, Jay Blackie settling any nerves early on scoring 9 minutes in, Charlotte Gurr adding a 2nd just before half-time, that turning out to be the final score a 2-0 win moving them back into top spot. It finished goalless in the match between C&K Basildon Ladies and Coventry United Ladies. 

One other FAWPL Southern Division game played this Sunday saw West Ham United Ladies travelling to the south coast to play Portsmouth Ladies. West Ham United were left shell shocked at half time after conceding six goals, Sarah Kempson scoring twice on 10 and 17 minutes, Nigerian international Ini Umotang adding 2 more herself on 36 and 39 minutes with Emma Sherwood (one of the six West Ham United players infamously departing the club earlier in the season) adding 2 more goals on 44 and 45 minutes. Sherwood went on to wrap up her hat-trick in the 2nd half Portsmouth Ladies winning the match 7-0.

FAWPL South East Division One

Cambridge United WFC are in a rich vein of form and it continued this Sunday with a trip to the East Coast to play Lowesfoft Town Ladies. The good run keeps going with Sarah Wiltshire opening the scoring, Faith Hewitt on hand to score a 2nd goal. Wiltshire scored for a 2nd time the final score 4-0, with Paige Logie getting the goal, the win see’s Cambridge’s unbeaten run in the league stretch to 7 mathes and lifts them up to 4th place in the table already equalling last season’s points tally of 20.

Norwich City Ladies have plenty of young players in their starting XI and they continue to do well consolidating their spot in the top half of the table were on the road this Sunday playing Denham United Ladies. Ellen Swift gave them an early lead opening the scoring on 2 minutes. Natasha Snelling added a 2nd goal just before the break. Denham pulled a goal back in the 2nd half but it wasn’t enough Norwich winning 2-1 to take the 3 points.

 Eastern Regional Leagues

Unbeaten 100% winning starts were brought to an end in the Eastern Regional Leagues this Sunday. The first of those belonging to Premier Division leaders Stevenage Ladies. Were at home this Sunday the visitors Haringey Borough Women, played well to take the 3 points Zhane Amoaten amongst the goal scorers in a 3-1 win to put them up into 4th place level on points with 3rd placed AFC Sudbury Ladies.

 AFC Sudbury Ladies themselves were looking to close the gap on 2nd placed Billericay Town Ladies had beaten them at home earlier in the season to spark a 3 game winning streak to move them up into 3rd spot. Away to Billericay Town Ladies who needed to put some pressure on leaders Stevenage Ladies themselves it was the home side who took the 3 points winning the match by a single goal. Colchester Town Ladies could only muster 10 players for the trip to Brentwood Town Ladies that was soon reduced to 9 through injury, Brentwood Town Ladies used the player advantage to full effect winning 8-1, Chelcee Grimes netting a hat-trick with braces added by both Ashley Debnam and Emma Mackie along with Paidamoyo Dedza added a goal.

4 more Premier Division sides were involved in League Cup action playing 3rd Round ties. Acle United Ladies finally getting to play a football match having seen over a month without a competitive game. Were on their travels down into Essex to play Gt Wakering Rover Ladies. With a bare 11 available it was Acle who took the lead 18 minutes into the 2nd half, player coach Joanne Hooper putting the ball into the back of the net. Gt Wakering Rovers found an equalising goal with 7 minutes left to play forcing extra-time, went on to score again in the extra 30 minutes to win the tie 2-1 and advance. 

 In the other 3rd Round League Cup tie AFC Dunstable Ladies were hosting Gt Shelford Ladies, the home side scoring through Bethany Stanton. It wasn’t enough as Gt Shelford Ladies found the back of the net twice with goals from Alison Wright and Cindy Ponder.

 It was in the ERWFL Division One East that the other unbeaten 100% record was lost as joint leaders Silver End United Ladies travelled to Suffolk to play Bury Town Ladies. Nadine Basson continuing to enjoy her return form a long injury lay off, scoring 2 for Bury Town. Rebecca Hollocks pulling a goal back in the last 5 minutes for Silver End United, it wasn’t enough as they lose in the league for the 1st time the season. The win for Bury Town Ladies lifting them up into 3rd spot in the table.

That leaves one unbeaten team with a 100% record in the ERWFL, Writtle Ladies moving 3 points clear at the top of Division One East over Silver End United Ladies. Abigail Fry scoring a hat-trick as they demolished bottom side West Billericay Ladies at home 8-0. The other goals scored by Courtney Clarke, Sophie Vale, Georgina Tucker and a brace by Charlotte Walker.

Hutton Ladies were 4 points clear at the top of ERWFL Division One West going into this weekends fixtures were on the road playing 3rd placed Royston Town Ladies, they close to within 2 points of Hutton Ladies following a 5-1 win. Samantha Tinsley scoring 2, with their other goals from, Emma Phipps, Hayley Graham and Georgia Gannaway. Hayley Critchell scoring for Hutton.

 Hutton Ladies lead is now down to a single point as 2nd placed Offley & Stopsley Ladies also win 3 points at the weekend. Were on their travels playing 2nd bottom Hoddesdon Owls, Rachael Lewis, Charlene Moreton, Sheree Oliver and Shanice Sanderson all on the score sheet following a 4-1 win. In the other match in the division, Stevenage Ladies Reserves were hosting bottom side Colney Heath Ladies who had picked up their 1st league point last Sunday got a 2nd this time around after a high scoring draw final score 4-4 Stevenage Ladies Reserves levelling it late on their 4 goals scored by Leah Littlechild and an Alexandria Moir hat-trick. Faith Trounce netted twice for Colney Heath Ladies with their other 2 goals scored by Eustacia Randles and Adrienne Milton.

Norfolk

Were still two ties from the 2nd Round of the Women’s League Cup that needed to be settled having both been postponed twice it was a case of hoping it would be 3rd time lucky. Division Two high flyers North Walsham Ladies faced a tough test at home taking on the League Cup holders Wymondham Town Ladies. The holders progress winning the match 4-2. The other tie was an all Division Three affair with the top two facing one another, Gorleston FC Ladies hosting Harleston Town Ladies, both haven’t played a competitive game for over a month going into this game. Gorleston proving too strong advance winning the match 4-0, Bethany Turner scoring 2 goals with a goal each for Sophie Gillett and Tina Carter.

Norfolk Women’s Division One has new leaders again, with Thorpe United Ladies claiming top spot for the 1st time this season, were on the road away to Bungay Town Ladies and with the 3 sides above them not in league action. Capitalised edging out Bungay Town in a 3-2 win Judith Bloomfield, Kimberly Broom and Charlotte Groves all on target for Thorpe United. Bungay Town scorers Michelle Stanborough and Emily Fusco. 

Bottom side Mulbarton Bells finally got their 1st league point on the board in Division One this season following a 2-2 draw away to Fakenham Town Ladies. Turned up at Clipbush Park with just 10 players again came back from going a goal down twice, Sain Sands on target for Fakenham Town Ladies both times, former Fakenham player Lauren Matthews and Holly Baker scoring for Mulbarton Belles. 

Lynn Ladies were away to Long Stratton Ladies, came out the better of a high scoring contest 2-1 down at the break went on to win the match 4-3 to move back into 5th spot, Shelley Woods scoring another hat-trick with Lisa Wilson getting the other goal, Stephanie Lund also saw her penalty saved. Charlie Head, Summer Moore and Ellie Sostman scored for Long Stratton Ladies.

In Division Two, Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies hadn’t played a league match since the start of November in that time had been nudged off top spot by North Walsham Angels Ladies. Had started the season well 5 wins out of 5, were away to Bohemians Ladies this Sunday, made it 6 wins out of 6 to retake top spot. Went 1-0 down however Joanne Ogogo scoring for Bohemians Ladies. Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies came back 2nd half finding the back of the net 4 times through Gemma Farman, Nikki Wigg, Jody Wells and Sophie Martin.

Out of no where Sprowston Ladies have snuck up on the leading pair in Division Two, in 3rd place, are now a point behind 2nd placed North Walsham Angels Ladies and 3 behind leaders Kirkley & Pakefield. Have now won 4 league matches in a row scoring 7 goals in each of their last 3 league games the latest this Sunday at home to bottom side Morley Ladies winning 7-1 Millie Cursons and Beth Cornwall both getting 2 each with the other goals from Lauren Norstead, Rebecca Kirby and Paige Wright. 

Was another high scoring match in the other Division Two with Stalham Town Ladies winning 6-2 at home to Bungay Town Ladies Reserves. Kiera Brown finding the back of the net 3 times for Stalham Town with 2 more goals scored by Marie Meale and the 6th from Amber Mayhew. Taylor Whiting and Nicola Hazell on target for Bungay Town Ladies Reserves.

In Norfolk Women’s Division Three, Red Rose United are up into 3rd spot having now won 3 matches in a row following their poor start. Away to Freethorpe Ladies this Sunday won 3-1 all 3 of their goals coming in the 1st half, Sarah Miller pulling one back for Freethorpe Ladies who after a promising start are falling down the table. Another side recovering from a poor start to the season in Division Three are Dereham Town Ladies are now unbeaten in 3 have improved defensively not conceding so many, kept their 1st clean sheet of the season playing local rivals Toftwood Ladies for the 2nd successive Sunday following a 2-2 away draw last time out, got the 3 points this time winning 1-0 to move into 5th a point behind Toftwood in 4th.

Suffolk

A farcical situation led to the Suffolk Women’s League Cup semi-final between Copleston Ladies and Witnesham Wasps Ladies getting abandoned 2 weekends ago finishing 2-2 (aet) it was the too dark to take penalties. The match rescheduled for this Sunday with an earlier kick-off with Copleston Ladies travelling to Witnesham Wasps Ladies. Extra-time and pentalies weren’t required. Elysia Young gave Copleston Ladies a 1-0 lead at half time. Witnesham Wasps hit back 2nd half scoring 4 goals a brace for both Emma Long and Emily Steward, Young scored her 2nd of the match too. 4-2 the final score Witnesham Wasps Ladies win a place in the Suffolk Women’s League Cup Final where they will face Brantham Athletic Ladies.

One league match also took place in the Suffolk Women’s Division and whilst Copleston Ladies were involved in their semi-final match, Bacton United Ladies took their opportunity to leap above them and take 3rd spot in the table winning 8-0 at home to bottom side Ipswich Phoenix Ladies. Lois Balfour with 4 of their goals, Francesca Rainbird also scoring a hat-trick, Maria Walker also scoring.

Cambridgeshire

Let’s start with the ad news and I hate to report this, the 1st time on The Tuesday Round-Up can only hope it’s the last. A side has dropped out of the league, from the Women’s Premiership, Deeping Diamonds Ladies, achieved promotion only this season, sadly all the signs of a struggling club were their failing to field a team fixtures called off, not good. Having followed their progress there are some talented players there and I hope they all find another club and continue playing and maybe one day Deeping Diamonds will feature in women’s football again.

Knew something was amiss when I saw this weekends results and the league table didn’t read right, has of course been adjusted to compensate for the missing side. Points gained against Deeping Diamonds Ladies removed in the Premiership. With leaders Cambridge United WFC drawing and 2nd placed Cambridge University Women winning they should have been top but not in the adjusted table. Cambridge United WFC Reserves are a point clear at the top following a 3-3 draw at home to Bar Hill Ladies, Monique Christian, Gemma Clarke and Hayley Turner on target for the home side, whilst Anna Jepshon , Sam Reid and Natalie Wells scored for Bar Hill who climb up to 4th.

 Cambridge University Women had 14 points last weekend to go 2nd still have 14 points losing 3 won against Deeping Diamonds they were hosting Netherton United Ladies this Sunday a close contest a single goal taking the 3 points scored by Lynn Jones-Taylor for Cambridge University Women. Moving back up into 3rd position are Cambridge City Ladies winning 5-0 at home to Newmarket Town Ladies, Saskia Capetti, Bronte Rapley, Grace Stanley and 2 from Philippa Witherspoon the goal scorers.

Just the one match in the Championship North this weekend with Stamford Ladies winning big at home against bottom side Tydd St Mary Ladies, won the game 11-0 halting their slide down the table and lifting them back amongst the chasing pack into 3rd spot.

 A late fixture switch saw Park Ladies changing form a home game to an away trip to 2nd bottom Little Paxton Ladies who were still looking for their 1st league points of the season. Finally got a point with the spoils shared after a 2-2 draw, Erin Powell and Casey Ward with Park Ladies goals. 3rd placed Milton Ladies were hosting league leaders St Ives Town Ladies who are in a strong run off form winning 5 league games in a row before this weekend, made it 6 wins to extend their lead at the top, Hannah Seymour-Shove and Tierney Poore scoring in a 2-1 win. Shona Kelly, Laura Todd and Rebecca Webb were on goal scorers for Isleham United Ladies at the weekend, it wasn’t enough however to get anything from their home match as they lost out 5-3 to Comberton Ladies who finally get back to winning ways having suffered 4 straight league defeats previously Kerri Hilton-Taylor banging 4 goals into the back of the net with Molly Funge also getting herself a goal.

Essex

 In the Essex Women’s Premier Division it was a surprise defeat for leaders Chelmsford City Ladies only their 2nd defeat of the season were away to Collier Row Tigers who have enjoyed some great form themselves of late, was an 11 goal thriller the home side just edging it 6-5, would have love to read a report from that game. Collier Row Tigers open up a gap from the teams below them in 4th. 2nd and 3rd met this weekend Hullbridge Sports Ladies playing Eastern Avenue both on 17 points looking to close the gap on leaders Chelmsford City, they lost however the gap was only narrowed by a point as the title chasers played out a 1-1 draw, Hannah Warner giving Eastern Avenue a 1st half lead, Hullbridge Sports pulled it level in the 2nd half converting from the penalty spot to share the points. In the other Premier Division match played this weekend it was a valuable 3 points won by Walden Ladies at home against Runwell Hospital Ladies to move them away from the bottom of the table up into 6th.

In Essex Women’s Division One, runaway leaders a seemingly unstoppable force in the league were at home to their closest rivals at the weekend 2nd placed Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves regularly scoring double figures in games thought this might be a closer affair… wrong. Harlow Ladies made it 11 wins out of 11 to pull further clear at the top winning 12-0, Nene McInernery scoring 4 of their goals, 2 each for Tia Dye, Victoria Hall, and Philippa Stephens, Imogen Palmer and Catherine Kelly also getting in on the goal scoring act.

 Wickford Town Ladies in 4th spot in Essex Women’s Division One also won comfortably at the weekend a home game against Valley Green the 3 points secured thanks to a 5-0 win. Chigwell Ladies climb up to 5th place following a 6-2 win over Hullbridge Sports Ladies Reserves. 

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

An ever changing picture at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One with leaders Harvesters FC distracted by the League Cup this Sunday it was Hertford Town Ladies who took advantage were away playing Letchworth Garden City Eagles, 3rd v 4th going into the match a close contest, 7 goals scored Hertford Town Ladies taking the 3 points winning 4-3 to move a point clear at the top, Kerry Oldham scoring 2, Laveena Betts and Becky Shephard also getting a goal. Jade Finch, Tayla Murray and Emily Jamieson with the goals for Letchworh.

At the other end of Division One bottom side Toddington Rovers Ladies had lost their 1st 8 matches following promotion to the league were away this Sunday playing 2nd bottom Sandy Ladies who themselves had mustered just one point all season so far. Laura Day and 2 goals from Amy Summerfield finally gave Toddington Rovers a win in the league after 9 attempts their 1st 3 points lifting them off the bottom into 7th as they push Sandy Ladies to the bottom.

Displaced as leaders in Division One, Harvesters FC were also knocked out of the League Cup this weekend by last season’s beaten finalists, Sherrardswood Ladies the tie finshing 2-2 after extra time, Shivani Bedi and Ellie Lovelock on target for Harvesters FC the away side hit back with goals from Rhiana Rose and Majinder Atwal scoring in the 9oth minute to force extra-time, no goals in the extra period onto penalties Sherrardswood Ladies pinching it winning 5-4.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two, leaders Houghton Athletic Ladies continue to lead the way, 7 matches, 7 wins, the latest on the road at Watton Ladies winning 3-1 courtesy of 2 goals from Ciara Craig with Emma Hawkes also getting a goal. Sharnbrook WFC are doing their best to keep up in 2nd spot were taking on Royston Town Ladies Reserves this Sunday an away trip. Sharnbrook edged it 3-2 at break, Claire Smith with a 1st half hat-trick, Angelica Fachechi and Amber Murray with Royston Town’s goals, then Annie Brierley levelled it up for the home side early in the 2nd half. Sharnbrook went on to score twice more to win the game, Emily Clarke and Charlotte Mullins with the goals to their name. Woburn Lionesses move up to 4th place in the table after they won 2-0 on the road taking on Evergreen Eagles, Jay Birse and Emma Payne with the strikes to score.

 New leaders at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, where another intriguing battle for the title is unfolding. Evergreen Ladies take the lead have a 7 game 100% win record, this Sunday’s 5-0 at home to Bedwell Rangers the latest. Rebecca Freeman scoring a hat-trick with Samantha Jakson and Natalie Maher getting a goal each. A new side in 2nd spot to as Icknield Ladies move up the table winning by just a single goal at home to Panshanger Ladies the strike from Cyeanna Eaton enough to take the 3 points. Final game to take place at the weekend in the division saw bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies lose at home to Bedmond Ladies 4-1.

A lot of action covered and it just goes to show there is still plenty to play for across all the leagues with December here and team’s wanting to be ideally placed in the New Year, be it to make a promotion push or ensure safety at the other end. Start of the season you look at the fixtures and think it’ll all be over by March, but then the postponements start and looking at the fixtures now there will be a busy end to the campaign for some sides and we haven’t had any snow yet, just adds to the drama. Thanks for reading Edition Thirteen of The Tuesday Round-Up just a couple more to bring you in 2015 see you again next week.

 

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Ten

  Welcome everyone to the Tenth edition of The Tuesday Round-Up bringing you all of the past weekends women’s football action from the East of England. Quite a windy affair for most on Sunday afternoon, for those fixtures that had survived the heavy rain falling the day before. A few postponements meaning another frustrated afternoon for some. A limited programme of league fixtures across all the leagues with this being a Sunday set aside for County Cup fixtures. For those in league action it was an opportunity to take advantage of their rivals cup distractions and get the points to lift them up the table. Five of the six counties that fall under the Women’s Football East banner were involved in County Cup matches this Sunday, 2nd round ties in Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Norfolk, whilst Suffolk were at the quarter finals stage. Plenty to bring you once more so let’s plunge into the action.

FA Women’s Cup

One postponed fixture from last weekend involving a side competing in FAWPL South East Division One took place this Sunday with Old Actonians Ladies playing host to Southampton Saints Ladies from the FAWPL South West Division One in 4th Round Qualifying. Carla Williams netted a hat-trick with Jessica Byrne adding a 4th goal as Old Actonians Ladies ran out 4-1 winners now have a home tie against Swindon Town Ladies n the 1st Round Proper who they will also face in the FAWPL Cup the Sunday before.

FAWPL Southern Division

Just the two fixtures being played in the FAWPL Southern Division this weekend with other sides playing in their various County Cups and the match between Plymouth Argyle Ladies & Lewes Ladies falling foul of the weather. They faced each other just two weeks ago, now in the reverse fixture Brighton & Hove Albion WFC got back to winning ways having gone 3 matches without a win took the 3 points off the side who had replaced them at the top, Cardiff City Ladies. Coming away from Wales with a 2-1 win Kate Natkiel with the 1st half strike to give Brighton the advantage at half-time Amy Taylor adding a 2nd goal. Kelly Aldridge pulling one back for Cardiff but it wasn’t enough as Brighton climb back up into 2nd spot in the table a point behind Cardiff. 

 In the other game in the FAWPL Southern Division, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies move up into 4th spot in the league table after they defeated West Ham United Ladies at home. Wendy Martin giving Tottenham Hotspur the lead midway through the 1st half, they looked to have thrown it away at the death with West Ham United Ladies, Romina Pinna scoring an equalising goal one minute into injury time. Tottenham Hotspur though still had time for one more attack and it was Martin again getting on the end of a long cross put in towards the far post heading the ball home to seal a 2-1.

FAWPL South East Division One

 Like wise in FAWPL South East Division One, just the two league fixtures taking place with another Lowestoft Town Ladies v Enfield Town Ladies getting postponed. Norwich City Ladies are the big movers in the league table climbing from 8th up into 5th spot following a 5-0 away win to bottom side Bedford Ladies. Early goals for Natasha Snelling scoring on the 5th and 14th minute with a goal from Katie Knights in between on 11 minutes to give the Norfolk side a 3-0 lead at the break, Ellen Swift and Abigail Gower adding two more goals to make it 5.

Also moving in the right direction climbing a place into the top half of the table in 6th are Cambridge United WFC following their 3rd straight league win. Were away to Denham United Ladies this Sunday, Becky Taylor opening the scoring for the visitors on 7 minutes, Emma Jenkins struck on 33 minutes to make it 2-0 at half-time. A 3rd goal came courtesy of new signing Sarah Wiltshire, the Welsh international a potent addition to the squad. Denham United pulled one goal back with 5 minutes left, Cambridge United WFC winning 3-1.

Eastern Regional Leagues

Pretty much everyone was partaking in a County Cup fixture this weekend in the ERWFL Premier Division, just the one fixture with bottom side AFC Dunstable hosting Haringey Borough Women. Couldn’t build on last weekends 1st league win, despite Amber Pearson giving them the lead at half-time Haringey Borough came back 2nd half to score twice win 2-1 to lift them back up into 4th place.

In the ERWFL Division One West, it was 1st versus 2nd as Hutton Ladies took on Stevenage Ladies Reserves. Hutton stay top after the match ended all square, 1-1. Stevenage Ladies Reserves however drop to 3rd spot as Offley & Stopsley Women move into 2nd spot following a 1-0 victory against Sawbridgeworth Town WFC.

  Norfolk

 It was the Women’s County Cup all the way in Norfolk this Sunday the 2nd round taking place with teams vying for a place in the quarter finals of the competition. Two sides advanced without kicking a ball, Toftwood Ladies and Bohemians Ladies awarded home wins. No doubt the tie of the round was between last years beaten finalists Thorpe United and Wymondham Town Ladies who exited the FA Women’s Cup last weekend. Are out of the County Cup too a single goal enough to send Thorpe United into the quarter finals. A hue win for Red Rose Ladies the Division Two side travelling to the coast to play Cromer Town Ladies of Division Three, the final score 11-3, with Megan Skinner scoring 5, with a hat-trick each for Vicki and Sophie Lubbock. 

Aylsham FC Ladies are also through the the quarter finals after a 4-0 home win against fellow Division One side, Long Stratton Ladies, the goal scorers, Keira Squires, Leanne Woodward, Abbie Charlton and Emma Gillespie. Division One side Lynn Ladies faced a tricky tie at home to Division Three side Gorleston FC Ladies. Bethany Turner scoring twice for the visitors who finished the match with 10 players after a red card, it wasn’t enough with Lynn Ladies scoring 3 goals, all from Shelley Woods to book them a quarter final spot. 90 minutes and a further 30 minutes of extra time couldn’t bring a winner in the match between Stalham Town Ladies and Sprowston Ladies ending 0-0 the game went to penalties, Stalham Town going through after winning the shoot-out 4-3. The final 2nd round match between Mulbarton Belles and current County Cup holders Acle United Ladies was postponed until next Sunday.

The draw for the quarter finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup was made on Monday and the ties scheduled to be played Sun 17th January 2016 are listed below

Thorpe United Ladies v Stalham Town Ladies

Aylsham FC Ladies v Toftwood Ladies

Red Rose Ladies v Bohemians Ladies

Lynn Ladies v Mulbarton Belles or Acle United Ladies

Suffolk

Into Suffolk and there was just the one league fixture with Witnesham Wasps hosting Leiston St Margarets Ladies. Witnesham wasps climb back above Bacton United Ladies into 4th spot in the league table after a comprehensive 8-0 win, Emily Steward with a hat-trick plus 2 goals for Emma Long, the other goals from Caitlin Howe, Lauren Page and Alice Rampling. Leiston St Margarets continue to search for their 1st point of the season.

Elsewhere it was the quarter finals of the Suffolk Women’s County Cup, Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies were awarded a home win late on against Brantham Athletic Ladies to advance to the semi-finals. Suffolk Women’s Division One side Copleston Ladies faced daunting opponents as current holders of the County Cup Ipswich Town Ladies playing 4 leagues above them were the visitors. Ipswich Town Ladies won 12-1, the goals from Roxanne Small x4, Molly Hall, Jasmine Cox both x2, Coral Young, Amanda Crump Cassandra Craddock and Jacqueline Bell.

 It was an away trip to higher league opposition too for Suffolk Women’s Division side East Bergholt United Ladies away to Bury Town Ladies, the home side advancing to the semi-finals with a 4-0 win Laura Brame scoring a hat-trick with Gemma Carter adding the other goal. In the final quarter final fixture last season’s runners-up AFC Sudbury Ladies were at home to Ipwich Wanderers Ladies, Sophie Jeffery and Skye Ramsey on target to seal a 2-0 win to send AFC Sudbury through to the semi-final draw.

Cambridgeshire

It was league action in Cambridgeshire this Sunday although there were just the 2 fixtures taking place in the Women’s Premiership. 2nd placed Cambridge University Women close the gap to a point on leaders Cambridge United WFC Reserves who saw their games against ICA Sports Ladies called off. Cambridge University were away to 2nd bottom Huntingdon Town Ladies, plenty of goals scored in the match 8 goals shared between the 2 sides Cambridge University edging it 5-3 with goals from Hayley Stewart, Maud Gibbons plue 2 from Amy Binning an own goal adding to the tally. Kellie-Ann Daniels, Laura Spaxman and Stephanie Day scoring for Huntingdon Town. Cambridge City Ladies are up to 3rd spot still unbeaten in the leagie following a 7-1 away victory at bottom side Fulbourn Bluebirds, Grace Stanley netting a hat-trick with Carla Penny adding 2 more Olivia Fraser also scoring. An own goal adding to the tally. Rachel Pearce with the consolation goal for Fulbourn Bluebirds.

New leaders in the Women’s Championship North as Bourne Ladies retake top spot of Wisbech Town Ladies. Were hosting the leaders this Sunday, a hat-trick from Tracey Duxbury-Mead with 2 more goals scored by Kimberly Fairweather helping to secure a 5-2 win. Faye Kowalesky and Sophie Gutteridge scoring for Wisbech Town Ladies who drop to 3rd place as March Town United Ladies leap up the table from 5th into 2nd after this Sunday’s result. A 4-1 win at home to Swinehead Institute Ladies. Shannon Kelly on target 3 times with Jade Pointer adding another goal. Megan Gangerson scoring for Swineshead Institute. Battle of the bottom clubs this Sunday too both without a point something had to give as new sides Hungate Rovers Ladeis and Tydd St Mary Ladies played one another. It was a 1st 3 points of the season for Hungate Rovers Ladies as they won the game 5-0, Jade Chamberlain scoring 4 of their goals with Bianca Towler adding the other.

 New leaders in the Women’s Championship South with St Ives Town Ladies now at the top of the pile following a 4-0 home win against Comberton Ladies. Two goals each for Connie Liddiard and Tierney Poore. The lead may chance although the league table don’t reflect it yet as Milton Ladies were leading 2-1 away to Little Paxton Ladies when the game was abandoned after 70 minutes due to a serious injury to a Little Paxton player. In the other match in the league Riverside Rovers Reserves do the double over bottom side Cambridge Rangers having beaten them away last weekend won the reverse fixture at home this Sunday 3-1 with goals from Jessica Blackbird, Michelle Bark and Roneta Maroosafte to lift them above Comberton Ladies into 4th spot.

  Essex

 Just the one fixture in the Essex Women’s Premier Division, a chance for Chelmsford City Ladies to extend their lead at the top of the table and take points off one of the sides in the chasing pack at home to Runwell Hospital Ladies. A single strike from Charlotte Barnard enough to take the 3 points for Chelmsford City and extend their lead at the top to 7 points.

In the Essex Women’s Division One, Harlow Ladies made it 9 wins out of 9, are 5 points clear at the top of the table following another high scoring win, 7-0 on home turf to Valley Green Ladies. Harlow have a big test coming up, this coming Tuesday  (24th) but one they should relish as they host FAWPL Southern Division side Charlton Athletic Women in the Ryman Women’s Cup. Trying to catch Harlow Ladies are Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves the 2nd placed side winning again this weekend and giving their goal difference a huge boost too as they are the latest side to put the sword to bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies who continue to endure a very tough start to their footballing life. The final score 21-0 to Chelmsford City Reserves. Alresford Colne Rangers move up into 3rd spot in the table after a 3-1 away win against Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves. Chigwell Ladies were awarded a home win after Southend Town Ladies failed to field a team. 

 Elsewhere it was the 2nd Round of the Essex Women’s County Cup. The weather put pay to 2 ties those between Collier Row Tigers & Walden Ladies as well as Billericay Town Ladies v Gt Wakering Rovers Ladies. In the other ties Colchester Town Ladies advance to the quarter final stage of the competition following a 3-1 win over Lawford Ladies the goals from Georgia Box, Ceri Harris and Lucy Jones. 3-1 was also the winning margin for Writtle Ladies as they beat fellow ERWFL Division One East side Silver End United Ladies at home, two goals for Abigail Fry plus one for Sophie Vale sealing the win Rebecca Hollocks on the score-sheet for Silver End United.

Two Essex Premier Division sides met in the next tie with Eastern Avenue taking on Hullbridge Sports Ladies. It was the visitors who came out on top of a 3-2 score line to book a place in the quarter final draw. In the last tie to take place this Sunday Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies were hosting Brentwood Town Ladies. After 90 minutes the scores were all square 1-1 going into extra time both sides found the back of the net again, Abbie Simmonds and Taylor Parrish with Little Thurrock Dynamos’ goals, Paidamayo Dedza and Carla Rose scoring for Brentwood Town 2-2 (aet) the tie went to penalties Brentwood Town emerging victorious winning the shoot-out 3-2 to advance to the quarter finals.

 Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

With the united counties splitting up for their own women’s county cup ties this weekend their were just a handful of league fixtures taking place. In Division One Sherrardswood Ladies took full advantage as they travelled to Letchworth Garden City Eagles in an 11am kick off, 5th versus 6th thing’s are so congested in the league both knew a win would take to the top of the league. Sherrardswood Ladies are the new leaders after winning 3-0 with 2 goals from Laure Marris either side of a goal from Natasha Little.

 In Division Two, Houghton Athletic Ladies had a chance to extend their lead at the top and keep up their 100% start to the season were at home to bottom side Royston Town Ladies Reserves rolled out convincing winners scoring 7 goals without reply Emma Hawkes bagging a hat-trick, with Ciara Craig getting a brace, Louise Spendelow and Shakeela Hussain also getting goals. 

It was into Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three where this weeks features match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog takes place, a trip into Hertfordshire to watch Panshanger Ladies as side that has been very supportive of Women’s Football East since the very beginning. Was a local derby match today against Welwyn Garden City Ladies and despite the windy conditions turned out to be one of the best local derby matches I have seen in a while. Panchanger’s Shannon Twigg gave the home side the lead, however Welwyn Garden City pulled it back straight away with Claire Cranfield breaking away and putting the ball into the back of the net, Welwyn Garden City then took the lead through Maria Dennehy. It was 2-2 at the break however as Georgia Harvey stabbed the ball home from a corner kick in 1st half injury time. 2nd half both sides had chances to score the winning goal coming from a speculative effort from Welwyn Garden City’s Jenna Wynne just inside the Panshanger half hitting a high shot in towards goal dipping late to drop under the bar ad give the visitors their 1st win of the season for all of the match action click on the link below to take you to the match report.

Panshanger Ladies v Welwyn Garden City Ladies 15/11/15

 Just one more league fixture in Division Three also Bedwell Rangers FC were away to 2nd bottom Hatfield Town Ladies, Georgina Tunstall, Leah Tomlin and Hannah Manton plus an own goal giving them a 4-0 win to climb up to 6th place in the table. 

On to the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup, 4 ties taking place in the 2nd round this weekend. Division Three’s Icknield Ladies were at home to Division One side Toddington Rovers Ladies, goals from Jodie Molloy and a brace by Sophia Pidgeon saw them win the match 3-2 and earn them a plum draw in the quarter finals against FAWPL South East Division One side Luton Town Ladies. No banana skins for another Division One side taking on lower league opposition as they hosted Division Two side Sharnbrook WFC won the match 5-2 Nicola Henman scoring all 5 goals for Flitwick, Charlotte Mullins with 2 late strikes for Sharnbrook.

A comfortable 4-0 win for Woburn Lionesses in the 2nd round as they had home advantage over Shefford Town & Campton Ladies, Lauren Revell striking the back of the net twice in the 1st half with Sharna Halai and Kimberlee Aldred adding a goal a piece 2nd half. In the other tie Division One side Sandy Ladies also advance to the quarter finals following a 3-1 win over Luton Town Hatters with goals from Loren Ellard, Amber Williams and Katie Seldon.

   The draw for the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup took place this Monday the ties scheduled to be played Sun 17th January 2016 are listed below

Icknield Ladies v Luton Town Ladies

Bedford Ladies v Sandy Ladies

Woburn Lionesses v Offley & Stopsley Women

AFC Dunstable Ladies v Flitwick Ladies

  In the 2nd round of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup, holders Stevenage Ladies were away to Hoddesdon Owls Ladies. Ran out 3-0 winners with goals from Alex North, Abigail Cartwright and Sophie Bailey. Watford Ladies Development (U19s) were awarded a home walk over against Bedmond Ladies. It was a high scoring match between last years runners-up Hemel Hempstead Ladies and visitors Colney Heath Ladies 6-4 the final score to Hemel Hempstead. 

   It ended 1-1 after 90 minutes between Hitchin Town Ladies and Bishops Stortford Ladies after Chanel Sherriff-Geary had given Hitchin Town a 1st half lead Inka Pearson levelled it in the 2nd half for Bishops Stortford to force the extra 30 minutes. Bishops Stortford went on to score twice in extra time Elle Georgiou with both the goals to put them into the quarter finals. Two sides battling it out at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One met each other in the 2nd round of the County Cup, Hertford Town Ladies playing host to Harvesters FC. Laveena Betts, Dee Gilbert and Kerry Oldham all on target for Hertford Town as they won the game 3-0.

   Division One side Garston Ladies were at home against Hitchin Belles who had started the season very brightly in Division Three, against higher league placed opponents they were knocked out of the County Cup, Garston Ladies winning 4-0 with goals by Vikki Duffy, Jane Hales, Kelly Spencer and Emma Trill. One last tie to bring you went to penalties between Bury Rangers Youth (U18s Girls Reds) and Watton Ladies after the game finished 3-3. Bury Rangers winning the penalty shoot-out 4-3 to advance to the quarter finals. One other tie yet to be decided between Royston Town Ladies and Garston Ladies FC 96 didn’t take place this weekend will update in due course.

  As per usual all updated results and league tables can be found throughout the website use the navigation bar at the top to take you to the part you’re interested in. Didn’t mention as many goal scorers as I would have liked but County Cup fixtures are generally harder to round up. Can’t believe it’s the Tenth Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up already, but Edition Eleven won’t be far behind as the women’s football action keeps coming until next week thanks for reading. 

  The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Nine

  Another Tuesday Round-Up time to bring together all that happened in women’s football in the East following on from another packed Sunday. All the action from the 8th November. Getting to that dreaded stage of the season were the weather is going to say leave it’s mark and we see the P-P starting to appear across the fixtures rather games needing to be rearranged for a later date. Didn’t bode well on Saturday with it raining for much of the day wasn’t long before Women’s Football East had put the weekends fixtures out on twitter than the first postponements were coming in. In the end 15 fixture fell foul of the weather. Sunday started better and more survived well over 50 matches still getting played so plenty to talk about so let’s get The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Nine started.

FA Women’s Cup – 4th Round Qualifying

Normally we would be at the 1st Round proper stage of the FA Women’s Cup, however due to an increased number of entrants their was a 4th Round of Qualifying matches to be held with 12 sides from the East vying for a place in the next round. It was from the FA Women’s Cup that this weekends featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog came from following Wymondham Town Ladies as they made it through the previous to qualifying rounds to go further in the competition than they ever had before this was the biggest game in the clubs history as they welcomed Bedford Ladies playing 3 leagues above them in the FAWPL South East Division One to their home ground King’s Head Meadow. Despite a brave effort for large parts of the match the better side they didn’t take their chances whilst Bedford Ladies captain Rebecca Vass scored a goal in both halves to seal a 2-0 win, click on the link below to read all the match action.

Wymondham Town Ladies v Bedford Ladies 08/11/15

  Southern Region League side Marlow Ladies were also taking on FAWPL South East Division One having knocked a side from that league out in the previous round, Norwich City Ladies. Today the visitors were high flying Luton Town Ladies. The minnows took the lead in the match before Luton pulled the scores level at the break, went on to score 3 more in the 2nd half to seal a 4-1 their goals from Zara Carroll, Shannon Pratt and 2 from Shanice Jimenez. Lowestoft Town Ladies had enjoyed a fantastic run in the FA Women’s Cup last season this time around however they bow out of the competition following a heavy 8-1 defeat at home to London Corinthians FC.

Gt Shelford Ladies were the only side form the ERWFL Premier Division left in the competition had battled through extra time in the previous 2 rounds to set up an away trip to Enfield Town Ladies. The FAWPL South East Division One side reaching the 1st Round Proper winning by a single goal Annie Beganovic the scorer. Denham United Ladies hosted FAWPL South East Division One leaders Crystal Palace Ladies on Sunday, and despite Natalie Murray scoring, Denham United were knocked out of the FA Women’s Cup with Crystal Palace scoring twice to make the full time score 2-1.

Two more FAWPL South East Division One sides locked horns in Suffolk with Ipswich Town Ladies taking on Milton Keynes Dons Ladies. Natasha Thomas and Sophie Welton netting for the home side, it wasn’t enough as Milton Keynes Dons hit back with 3 goals scored by Hannah Barrett, Leah Cudone and Lauren Goodier to win 3-2. In the other FA Women’s Cup tie it was a local derby for Gillingham FC Ladies as they took on Herne Bay Ladies. Two goals from Kallie Balfour and a 3rd from Ashleigh Loosemore securing a 3-0 victory. The match between Old Actonians Ladies and Southampton Saints Ladies was postponed. 

The draw for the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup was made yesterday and selcted ties are below:- 

Bedford Ladies v Luton Town Ladies

Milton Keynes Dons Ladies v Crystal Palace Ladies

Fulham Foundation LFC v Enfield Town Ladies

London Corinthians Ladies v Gillingham FC Ladies

Old Actonians Ladies or Southampton Saints Ladies v Swindon Town Ladies

   FAWPL Southern Division

 They went top of the FAWPL Southern Division last Sunday beating then leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC to lead the pack for the 1st time this campaign. Cardiff City Ladies were in unstoppable form as they played host to bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Wasn’t going to be the visitors day when they had Jodie Chubb sent off within the 1st 10 minutes, Cardiff City failed to convert the resulting penalty however went in 3-0 up at half-time with goals from Kerry Barlett, Abbie Britton and Gemma Evans. Lucy Edwards on as a 2nd half sub for Plymouth pulled one back a minute after coming on, that however was as good as it got for the visitors with Barlett going on to score 3 more goals, with Michelle Green and a 2 goal burst from Hope Suominen coming on from the bench making it an emphatic 9-1 win.

   With 2nd placed Charlton Athletic Women’s match against Lewes Ladies being one of the weekends postponements, Brighton & Hove Albion WFC had the chance to move back above them as they looked to end a run of 2 defeats were on the road taking on West Ham United Ladies at AFC Hornchurch. Got off to the perfect start with Sophie Perry giving them a lead on 3 minutes. West Ham United pulled the scores level on 20 minutes with Italian, Giulia Ferrandi converting from the penalty spot, were to go in at half-time with Charlotte Gurr scoring for Bright on 45 minutes. Second half Brighton couldn’t hold on to their slender lead with Shirvae Edwards coming off the bench scoring to make it 2-2 on 74 minutes to see the match end as a draw the spoils shared.

   Coventry United Ladies climb above Portsmouth Ladies into 4th spot in the table following a 3-1 away victory over 2nd bottom Forest Green Rovers Ladies. Danielle Selmes giving them the lead 5 minutes into the match, Samantha Hallsworth scored for Forest Green Rovers midway through the 1st half to level things up at the break. Coventry’s Selmes scoring her 2nd goal of the match with 15 minutes left with sub Jess Lundie adding another within a minute to make it 3-1 and collect the 3 points. Portsmouth Ladies drop to 5th after they were held to a 2-2 draw at home to C&K Basildon Ladies. Were 1 nil up at the break with a goal from Molly Clark. Sarah Kempson making it 2-0 for Portsmouth 15 minutes into the 2nd half. C&K Basildon made a double change on 60 minutes bringing on Maegan Doyle and Rebecca Smith and in the final 12 minutes it paid off as both scored to earn C&K Basildon a point. In the final match of the weekend a single goal from Bianca Baptiste in the 2nd half for Tottenham Hotspur Ladies giving them their first win in 3 matches away to Queens Park Rangers Ladies.

Eastern Regional Leagues

Having lost their lead at the top of the ERWFL Premier Division last Sunday suffering their 1st defeat of the season Billericay Town Ladies had the chance to regain the lead with Stevenage Ladies not in action this Sunday. Instead it was a 2nd defeat on the spin as they lost 2-1 away to Brentwood Town Ladies in a local Essex derby. Ashley Debnam and Jessica Mills on target for Brentwood who were in need of a league win having fallen down the table of late are now back up to 4th. Marie Barker scored for Billericay Town who also had Paris Smith sent off.

AFC Sudbury Ladies consolidate 3rd spot, Emma Squirrell scoring the only goal of the match away to Gt Wakering Rovers Ladies. AFC Dunstable Ladies finally get their 1st 3 points and win of the season at the 8th attempt a 4-0 home win against Colchester Town Ladies who only had 10 players available.

It’s still neck and neck in ERWFL Divison One East as Writtle Ladies and fellow Essex side Silver End United Ladies continue their 100% winning starts to the season both at home this weekend. Writtle Ladies taking on Ipswich Wanderers Ladies who had only brought 10 players with them. Sophie Vale and Courtney Clarke both scoring twice with Mia Brisley adding another to seal a 5-1 win to keep them at the top, Kimberly Rex with the Ipswich Wanderers goal. Level on points keeping pace in 2nd Silver End United Ladies were hosting Long Melford Ladies. Jodie Osbourne scoring 1st half and Lynsey Bowman in the 2nd half making the final score 2-0.

In ERWFL Division One West, Hutton Ladies go back to the top of the lead with Stevenage Ladies reserves seeing their match called off. Hutton were on the road at Sawbridgeworth Town WFC, Katie Lowen struck twice for Hutton as they won the match 2-1 Calley Melvhad theille-Taylor with Sawbridgeworth Town’s goal. Was also a 2-1 away win for Offley & Stopsley Ladies as they climb up the table into 3rd spot after beating Royston Town Ladies who having started with 3 wins on the spin now suffer 3 defeats in a row were beaten by Offley & Stopsley 4-2 last Sunday too.

Norfolk

   All the county leagues saw postponement affect their fixtures this Sunday. Their were 2 matches still taking place in Norfolk Women’s Division One and the league has new leaders after the weekends results, Brandon Town Ladies going ahead on goal difference as they fought out a 2-2 draw with Thorpe United Ladies. The draw putting an end to their 100% winning start to the season still unbeaten, had the barest of squads for this Sunday’s match were 2-1 down at the break Chloe Slater scoring their goal. Thorpe United leading at half time thanks to goals from Charlotte Groves and Rebekah Lake. Brandon Town equalised in the 2nd half to earn the draw with Georgina O’Malley netting the goal. In the other match in Norfolk Division One Bungay Town Ladies move up to 5th spot as they beat bottom side Mulbarton Belles, 5-0 at home a hat-trick from Michelle Stanborough with Eva Evans and Emily Fusco also bagging goals. 

  In Norfolk Division Two North Walsham Angels Ladies go a point clear of Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies after the leaders saw their match postponed. Was a depleted squad that took on bottom side Morley Ladies at home just 10 players, Morley got their points tally off that horrible 0 earning a point in a 3-3 draw after being 2-0 down at half time, Helen Watts, Natalie Jones and Natalie Merry with their goals. A double header of fixtures across the leagues or would have been if not for postponements, Bungay Town Ladies Reserves probably wish their match against Sprowston Ladies had fallen foul of the weather beaten 7-0 at home by Sprowston last weekend this weekend saw Sprowston put another 7 goals past them in a 7-1 win to move them up into 3rd spot in the league. Rebecca Kirby and Paige Wright scoring for Sprowston with Millie Cursons adding the other 5 goals. Paige Baker scored for Bungay Town Reserves.

   In Norfolk Division Three just the one fixture survived the weather and Dereham Town Ladies finally got a win under their belts, a new side this season it was a welcome 3 points as they beat Sprowston Ladies Reserve team 8-1 at home. 

Suffolk

  Just the one fixture in Suffolk this Sunday a League Cup quarter final tie between Ipswich Phoenix Ladies and Witnesham Wasps Ladies. The visitors booked their place in the semi-finals with a comprehensive 9-1 win, Emily Steward plundering 6 goals for Witnesham Wasps whilst team mates Emma Long, Lauren Page and Beth Wilson also found the back of the net. Katie Sherwood with a goal in the 1st half for Ipswich Phoenix.

Cambridgeshire

  Three fixtures in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership this Sunday. Cambridge University Women move up into 2nd spot now unbeaten in 4 matches winning 5-2 away from home against Fulbourn Bluebirds. 5 different goal scorers with Amanda Wainwright, Fiona Carter, Maud Gibbons, Finnoula Taylor and Lynn Jones-Taylor all on target. Ebony-Jade Rule and Krissie Taylor scored for Fulbourn Bluebirds who slip to the bottom of the table.

That is because Newmarket Town Ladies got a point in their match at home to Deeping Diamonds Ladies. Were unlucky not to get all 3 after being 2-1 up going into injury time with goals from Dominika Szary and Jess Linger. Sasha Haw with Deeping Diamonds goal an unfortunate own goal from Newmarket giving them a share of the points in a 2-2 draw. Bar Hill Ladies are up to 3rd in the table beating an injury ravaged Netherton United Ladies 2-1 at home, Lucy Goddard and Anna Jephson with their goals, Georgina Parratt scoring for Netherton United.

 In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North it’s all bunching up at the top with Wisbech St Marys Ladies moving into 2nd spot sandwiched between Wisbech Town Ladies and Bourne Ladies on 9 points. Were 3-1 winners at home to Bourne Ladies, Jade Kelly, Frances Peeling and Ella Rolfe with their goals, Tracey Duxbury-Mead with the strike for Bourne who lose their 100% start to the season with this defeat.In the other match to survive the weather it was a welcome win for Swineshead Institute Ladies who hadn’t tasted victory since the opening day of the season. Were against a side still stuck on zero 2nd bottom Hungate Rovers Ladies goals from Lycia Elston, Chloe Gray and a brace from Jessica Smith securing a 4-1 win, jade Chamberlain netting for Hungate Rovers.

In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South, Park Ladies go 3 points clear at the top of the table after they beat Isleham United Ladies by 3 goals to 2 away from home goals from Amy Newell, Erin Powell and Kirstie Smith enough to take the 3 points with Emily Mynott and Laura Todd scoring for Isleham United. They go clear as Milton Ladies saw their match at Little Paxton Ladies called off. St Ives Town Ladies stay 3rd moving 3 points clear of 4th placed Comberton Ladies beating them 3-1 at Comberton, Georgia Rebane hitting 2 with Connie Liddiard also getting a goal. Danielle Wilson with the Comberton Ladies goal. Riverside Rovers Ladies Reserves finally get back to winning ways this Sunday inflicting a 6th straight defeat on bottom side Cambridge Rangers away from home, winning 5-1 Jessica Hill scoring 4 of their goals.

  Essex

Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders Chelmsford City Ladies weren’t in action this weekend  but it was another Sunday where the chasing pack couldn’t capitalise. It was a clash between 2nd and 3rd as Hullbridge Sports Ladies hosted Collier Row Tigers a high scoring match the game ended with a 5-5 draw the points shared, Christina Fragnito x2, Dannielle Dorrington, Drew Allen and Kelly Smith with the Hullbridge Sports goals. Was another score draw 2-2 between eastern Avenue and Hutton Ladies Reserves. Whilst at the bottom of the table Lawford Ladies win their 1st match of the season 3-1 at Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies to send them to the bottom of the table in their place.

  In Essex Women’s Division One, Harlow Ladies continue their 100% winning start to the season, no stopping them it seems 8 wins now 24 points, 80 goals scored, opposition goalkeepers turned into nervous wrecks. The latest 3 point haul on the road this Sunday a 13-1 win at Alresford Colne Rangers. Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves stay 2nd 5 points behind after being awarded a home win against Leigh Athletic at the weekend. 3rd placed Wickford Town Ladies lose out in a 9 goal thriller at home to Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves the fianl score 4-5. Valley Green were also awarded a home win against bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies, whilst in the final fixture in Division One, Southend Town Ladies were beaten 4-2 at home to Hullbridge Sports Ladies Reserves.

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Leaders Harvesters FC Ladies lost their 100% winning start to the season this weekend suffering defeat at home to Sherrardswood Ladies who move into 5th to join a tightly congested leading pack in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One with 2 points now separating 1st to 6th. Abby Cardell scoring twice from the penalty spot for the visitors with Rhianna Rose and Lauren Marris scoring the other Sherrardswood goals. Hannah Kelly netting for Harvesters. Two goals from Tayla Murray keeps Letchworth Garden City Ladies in amongst that leading pack in 6th after a 2-1 win against 2nd bottom Sandy Ladies, Faye Prout getting their goal. Garston Ladies muscle their way into 3rd spot with a 4-1 away win against bottom side Toddington Rovers Ladies the goals scored by Lucy Zecchin, Emma Trill and a brace from Gemma Curtis. Laura day on the score sheet for Toddington Rovers.

In Beds & Herts Division Two, leaders Houghton Athletic Ladies saw their match against AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies abandoned after the visitors only having 7 players to start with were reduced to 6 through injury, 7 is the minimum for a game to go on so it was abandoned Houghton Athletic were 9-0 at the time. In the other only match to start in Division Two, Woburn Lionesses recent run of good form 3 wins out of 3 was brought to an end as they lost 2-1 at home to Watton Ladies who record their 2nd league win of the season.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Crawley Green Ladies move back to the top over Hitchin Belles who had the weekend off on goal difference now 6 wins out of 6 to start the season a 6-0 away victory against bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Nina service, Jessica McNamara, Taylor Coffey, Siobhan Collingwood and 2 from Yasin Wacey nailing the 3 points. Evergreen Ladies continue to close the gap to the leading pair now 5 wins out of 5 at the start too winning 2-1 away to Panshanger Ladies this Sunday, Ellie Burke with the goal for Panshanger.

 Bedwell Rangers FC ended a 3 game losing streak to get their 2nd 3 point haul of the season following a 4-0 home win against Kings Langley Ladies a 1st half hat-trick from Ailish Beadle with the 4th goal from Claire McNally to earn the points. Icknield Ladies in 4th place won comfortably at home beating Welwyn Garden City Ladies 5-0. One more match to bring you, bedmond Ladies continue to climb the table following a 5-2 away victory over Hatfield Town Ladies, a Molly Peters hat-trick with a goal each for Amy Doorne and Sarah Gunn. Jasmine Jethwa and Milan Johnson scoring for Hatfield Town.

 That wraps up another edition of The Tuesday Round-Up. Nine already! Mentioned as many goal scorers as I could getting everything rounded up is a task in itself, if anyone wants to let me know how their game at the weekend went, I’m always keen to hear your thoughts and of course if you scored a goal and want a mention tell me about it. Well into November now so postponements I fear will be a regular feature. Until the next edition thanks for reading.