The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Eight

The season moves into November as we begin another bulging edition of The Tuesday Round-Up covering everything that’s happened in women’s football in the East of England this past Sunday. Back to a full league programme across the region as teams vie for the 3 points to lift them up the league, keep them on top spot or knock the leaders off their perch. Leagues are taking shape, a few have yet to get fully up and running some sides frustrated by the lack of action when all they want to do is get out there on the pitch and play the game, let’s plunge into the action.

FAWPL Southern Division

  Brighton & Hove Albion WFC lost their unbeaten start to the season extending to 12 games last time out losing 2-1 to then bottom club Queens Park Rangers. Were at home this Sunday in a top of the table clash with 2nd placed Cardiff City Ladies just a point between them Cardiff City. took a 1 goal lead into the break Kelly Issac scoring on 28 minutes. Brighton restored parity early in the 2nd half Sophie Perry with their goal. Kerry Barlett put Cardiff City back in front from the penalty spot and despite Charlotte Gurr rattling a shot against their cross bar late on the Welsh side held out for a 2-1 to move to the top of the Division, inflicting on Brighton their 2nd league defeat in a row.

Worse for Brighton as not only do they lose top spot they are down to 3rd place with Charlton Athletic Women climbing into 2nd. Playing at home against 4th placed Portsmouth Ladies it was another close scoreline with Gemma Shepherd giving Charlton the lead on 29 minutes. Portsmouth’s Ini Umotong struck back for the visitors 10 minutes later to leave the scores level at half-time. Charlton went on to win the match 2-1, Kit Graham with the winner on 74 minutes. Chasing the leading pack 5th and 6th met at Cheshunt FC, neither side could find a goal as Tottenham Hotspur Ladies and Coventry United Ladies played out a 0-0 draw.

 C&K Basildon Ladies capitalised on local rivals and fellow FAWPL Southern Division side West Ham United’s recent woes and player departures by signing onto their book 4 of their former stars ex captain Stacey Little along with Lily Mellors, Kerry Stimson and Kayleigh Xidhas. Were at home this Sunday to Lewes Ladies, scored twice with Claire Lacey and Zoe Rushen finding the back of the net, it wasn’t enough though as Lewes hit back scoring 3 times with Basildon putting the ball through their own net from a corner, Natasha Wells and Paige Walder bagging themselves goals in a 3-2 to lift them above Basildon into 7th.

   Queens Park Rangers Ladies are up to the dizzy heights of 9th building upon last weekends surprise 2-1 win over Brighton by recording another home victory this Sunday winning 4-2 against new promoted side Forest Green Rovers Ladies. Joanne Wilson opened the scoring for QPR on 27 minutes, Forest Green were back on level terms not long after with Vanessa Nicholson slicing the ball into the wrong net 1-1 at half time. Juana Garcia gave forest Green the lead early in the 2nd half. QPR made a double substitution on 62 minutes with Wilson and Laura Cooper coming off for Cherrelle Albert and Elly Maggs. 3 minutes later Maggs scored the goal to bring QPR level and 4 minutes later even better for Maggs she scored again to make it 3-2. Albert got herself on the score-sheet too with a couple of minutes left to seal a 4-2. The match between Plymouth Argyle Ladies and West Ham United Ladies was postponed.

FAWPL South East Division One

   Another clash between 1st and 2nd in the FAWPL South East Division One this Sunday with Luton Town Ladies welcoming leaders Crystal palace Ladies to the Stockwood Park Athletics Stadium. Luton Town had been on an impressive run closing the gap to the top to just 2 points going into the game. Went in at the break 1-0 down with Mary Robinson scoring for Crystal Palace. Wasn’t until late in the 2nd half before Crystal Palace could look to put the game beyond doubt substitute Alma Donohoe heading home from a free kick to make it 2-0 to the visitors. Luton Town got a goal deep in injury time Zara Carroll converting a penalty to make the final score 2-1 keep Crystal Palace unbeaten at the top of the table. 

  3rd placed Gillingham FC Ladies faced a long trip up to a fog enshrouded Norfolk this Sunday and had a 3-1 advantage in a match that was delayed by poor visibility throughout Emma Tune making it 3-1 on 49 minutes the match was abandoned on 50 to leave everyone frustrated, will have to go again another day. Enfield Town Ladies v Milton Keynes Dons Ladies was already postponed. This meant Old Actonians Ladies had a chance to close the gap on the leading pack as they welcomed Cambridge United WFC to their ground, high on confidence after finally picking up their 1st league win of the season. New signing Paige Logie struck twice in the 1st half to give Cambridge United a 2-0 lead at half-time, Laura Mills making it 3 a minute into the 2nd half. Simone Wan pulled 1 back for the home side late on, Cambridge United found the back of the net for a 4th time in injury time Isabella Simmons on target 2 wins out of 2 for Cambridge United now who join a host of teams in the middle of the table on 10 points.

   Denham United Ladies also won 3 much needed points on Sunday at home against Lowestoft Town Ladies to move them away from the bottom. Natalie Murray, Vicky Birkby and Katie Phillipson all scoring in a 3-1, Hannah Waters with Lowestoft Town’s goal. A much needed win for Ipswich Town Ladies down at the wrong end of the table too. Put 9 goals past bottom side Bedford Ladies to move onto 7 points with games in hand on those around them still, braces for both Hollie Clement and Jasmine Cox with a goal each for Amanda Crump, Molly Hall, Aimee Harrison, Jo Foy and new signing Natasha Thomas.

Eastern Region

    They’ve been leading the Premier League since the opening weekend getting their games in and getting the 3 points. Were unbeaten going into this Sunday with 6 wins and a draw were on the road away to AFC Sudbury Ladies who had started to slip down the table having not had much league action recently got a win under their belts today to lift themselves back into 3rd Rebecca Thrower and Sophie Jeffery with the goals in a 2-1 win Lucy Wyatt with the goal for Billericay Town who surrender top spot to new leaders Stevenage Ladies. Are unbeaten themselves chasing Billericay Town with a game in hand is now 7 out of 7 wins a 100% record so far at home to Colchester Town Ladies won the match 4-2, Nicole Perschky with 2, Hollie Jardine and Josie North also scoring. Megan Bamber and Chelsea Forde in reply for Colchester Town.

  Acle United Ladies are another upward mover in the Premier Division climbing into the top half of the table recording their 2nd league win of the season a 4-0 home win against Brentwood  Town Ladies who drop to 7th. Player coach Joanne Hooper scoring twice Alice Ladbrook and Kate Pasque also on target. Haringey Borough Women were enjoying a good run 3 straight league wins that came to an end on the road this sunday as they lost 2-1 against newly promoted side Gt Wakering Rovers Ladies who finally get their 1st 3 points of the season. Georgia Holdaway netting both the goals in either half, Zhane Amoaten with the goal for Haringey Borough. Gt Shelford also secure their 1st 3 point haul of the season (well it’s their 2nd really but the win against Leverstock Green disappeared when the Hertfordshire side folded earlier in the season) A 2-0 win against bottom side AFC Dunstable Ladies, Alison Wright and Rachel Pearce the goal scorers.

  In the ERWFL Division One East Silver End United Ladies move level on points with leaders Writtle Ladeis who weren’t on league action this Sunday make it 4 wins out of 4  with a 6-2 away win against Long Melford Ladies. Michelle Taylor hitting a 1st half halt-trick after Paula Drane had opened the scoring. Lynsey Bowman adding 2 more goals to the tally in the 2nd half. Bury Town Ladies were on the road playing Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies in Essex were 1-0 down at half time with Abbie Simmonds scoring the goal. Bury Town battled back 2nd half levelling the scores then going on to score a last gasp winner to take the 3 points bring an end to Little Thurrock Dynamos recent good run of form. In the other match in the Division West Billericay finally get a point on the board after 5 games a 2-2 draw at home against Ipswich Wanderers Ladies, Kerri Thomas and Michelle Stoneman with their goals. Laura Tuley and Michelle Allum netting for Ipswich Wanderers.

   Nobody wants to keep the lead in ERWFL Division One West as it changes hands for the 4th week in a row Stevenage Ladies Reserves getting the win after 2 straight league defeats winning 4-3 away to Hoddesdon Owls Ladies. leah Littlechild and Sarah Payne with a goal each, with a pair from Chloe Rouse to seal a last minute win. Rebecca Scola and Kristi Burling finding the back of the net for Hoddesdon. Hutton Ladies leading last weekend are now 2nd on goal difference to Stevenage Ladies Reserves after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Sawbridgeworth Town WFC, Rachael Agombar with their goal, Dempsey Favell netting for the visitors. Offley & Stopsley Ladies form is up and down in the league this weekend it was up and they move into the middle of the closing the gap to Royston Town Ladies whom they were playing today to 2 points. A 2nd straight league defeat for Royston Town were leading 2-0 at half-time but Offley & Stopsley came back in the 2nd half to win the match 4-2 take the 3 points.

Norfolk

   Wymondham Town Ladies had taken advantage of everyone else not playing last weekend in Division One to climb to the top of the table, but they themselves weren’t in action this weekend fall down to 3rd spot with previous leaders Alysham FC Ladies reclaiming top spot, only by a point however as they drop their 1st of the season on the road against fellow title contenders Thorpe United Ladies the match finishing 2-2 all the goals scored in the 1st half, Alicia Lacey and Leanne Woodward with the goals for Aylsham, Thorpe’s goal scorers, Charlotte Groves and Rebekah Lake. Moving into 2nd spot are Brandon Town Ladies still with a 100% record 5 wins now the latest a 7-0 away victory over bottom side Mulbarton Belles, Kerry Murray x2, Tiffany Forshaw, Rebekah Finch and Chloe Slater amongst the goals.

  Lynn Ladies hadn’t won a game since the opening day of the season after 4 defeats in a row finally won 3 points this weekend at home to Bungay Town Ladies, Shelley Woods for Lynn and Michelle Stanborough with 2 each making it 2-2 at the break before Woods went on to score 3 more goals 2nd half with Elle Bocking adding a 6th to make the final score 6-2. Long Stratton Ladies shared the points at home to Fakenham Town Ladies the match ending 1-1.

   In Division Two, Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies were finally back in league action and with leaders North Walsham Angels Ladies seeing their match postponed they didn’t waste the opportunity to reclaim top spot maintain their 100% start to the season winning 5-2 at home to 3rd placed Red Rose Ladies who had a 2-1 lead at half-time. Nikki Wigg with the goal for Kirkley & Pakefield went on to score 3 more times in the 2nd half with Jody Wells also scoring in the 5-2 win. 

   Sprowston Ladies climb up to 4th in Division Two with a resounding 7-0 victory away to Bungay Town Ladies Reserves, Shanice Sutton finding the back of the net on 5 occasions with Millie Cursons and Laura Jenkins also picking up a goal apiece. Stalham Town Ladies were also on the road and recorded only their 2nd win of the season following 4 successive defeats beat Bohemians Ladies 4-2.

  In Division Three, Gorleston FC Ladies were finally back in league action having played just the one cup match in the whole of October. Carried on were they left off to keep up a 100% win rate at the start of the season beating Freethorpe Ladies 9-1 at home, Bethany Turner hitting 5, Samantha Hunn helping herself to a hat-trick and Kayleigh Bryne also scoring. Freethorpe’s Claire Garner did something no other side has been able to do so far this season against Gorleston and that is breach their defence to score a goal.

  How many sides will score 7 goals in a match and still lose the game? Dereham Town Ladies did just that at the weekend away to Red Rose United found the back of the net 7 times, however in a goal filled encounter Red Rose United hit back to win the match 10-7 to record their 2nd league win of the season whilst Dereham remain bottom still looking for their 1st points. A side that did record their 1st league win of the season in Division Three were Sprowston Ladies Reserves home winners against Cromer Town Ladies the final score 3-1.

Suffolk

    The top of the Suffolk Women’s Division is being eagerly contested mostly at the expence of the 2 new sides to the league this season, Ipswich Phoenix and Leiston St Margarets. East Bergholt United were the visitors this weekend at Ipswich Phoenix were resounding winners by 9 goals to 1, Jessica Oxlade with a hat-trick along with a brace each for Cameron Hogg and Georgina Longden, Alice Longden and Ella Knight with the other goals. Catherine Mason with the goal for Ipswich Phoenix. Title rivals Brantham Athletic Ladies were also on the road at Leiston St Margarets, Lucy Dunnett scoring a hat-trick in a 4-1 win Kirsten Hutchings with the other goal. One more match in the league a middle table meeting between Witnesham Wasps Ladies hosting Bacton United Ladies the match ending all square 2-2, Alice Rampling and Emily Steward for Witnesham, Samantha Walker and Francesca Rainbird bulging the back of the net for Bacton.

Cambridgeshire

   Two postponements in the Women’s Premiership saw just the two matches played in the league this Sunday. Cambridge United WFC Reserves extended their lead at the top of the table going 6 clear of 2nd placed ICA Sports Ladies with a 4-0 victory away to Fulbourn Bluebirds. The goal scorers, Liz Pamplin, Emma Roberts, Monique Christian and Sarah Mosley. In the other match in the league Cambridge University Women move up into 3rd place in the table following a 6-1 win on the road away to Deeping Diamonds Ladies.

  Just the one league match being played in the Women’s Championship North this weekend. George Lingham scoring all 4 goals in a 4-0 win for Downham Town Ladies hosting Swineshead Institute Ladies that sees them climb into 3rd place in the table 2 points behind leaders Wisbech Town Ladies.

  In the Women’s Championship South, Milton Ladies stay top of the league, recording a big 8-0 win at home to Isleham United Ladies. Kirsty Lemon-Sparkes netting 3, Lauren Threadgold with 2 more, Olivia Thorogood, Felicity Price and an og giving them the slight advantage of goal difference at the top of the table. Joining them at the top level on points are new side Park Ladies was 3rd v 2nd this Sunday as they hosted Comberton Ladies, took the 3 points to climb above them winning the match 2-0 with goals from Gemma Hutton and Casey Ward. The defeat sees Comberton Ladies slip from 2nd to 4th after St Ives Town Ladies beat Cambridge Rangers 5-1 at home to lift themselves into 3rd spot. Their 5 goals shared amongst, Leigh Chatten, Tierney Poore, Georgia Rebane, Georgia Stancombe and Connie Liddiard.

Essex

  Chelmsford City Ladies stay top of the women’s Premier Division in Essex despite not playing extend the lead after their opponents Hutton Ladies Reserves failed to field a team and they were awarded the home win. The scramble amongst the chasing pack continues, Hullbridge Sports Ladies who moved into 2nd last weekend consolidate the position with a good 7-0 win at home to Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies, Broghan Kelly scoring a hat-trick, Christina Fragnito and Jennifer Lidbury with 2 each. Collier Row Tigers are moving in the right direction up into 4th spot following a 1-1 at home to 3rd placed Runwell Hospital Ladies which sees them collect 7 points from their last 3 league matches. Walden Ladies pull themselves away from the bottom of the table following a 2-1 away win against bottom side Lawford Ladies.

   In Division One it was 1st v 2nd as leaders Harlow Town Ladies travelled to 2nd placed Wickford Town Ladies who had scored 40 goals the previous Sunday, expected goals in this one, Wickford Town though had used their quota up, Harlow Town were in the goals however running out 9-0 winners to make it 7 wins out of 7 in the league. Nudging their way into 2nd spot following that result are Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves just a point clear of Wickford Town 5 behind Harlow after a 3-3 draw at Valley Green.

  Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves climb into 5th spot in the table after they came out on top of a high scoring match away to Chigwell Ladies, who despite scoring 4 gaols themselves lost out 6-4. In the final match from Division One both Leigh Athletic and Southend Town Ladies were looking for just their 2nd league win of the season to move away from the bottom of the table. Played at Leigh Athletic it was Southend Town Ladies who claimed the much wanted 3 points winning 5-1. 

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

  In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Harvesters FC moved back to the top of the table maintaining their 100% start to the season moving up from 3rd on 12 points 4 wins out of 4 with a 3-0 home win over bottom side Toddington Rovers Ladies still seeking their 1st points after 6 straight league defeats following promotion last season. Shivani Bedi features regularly in The Tuesday Round-Up scoring 2 more goals for Harvesters FC this weekend, Megan Samuel with the other strike. Bishops Stortford Ladies could have held onto top spot with a win at home to Letchworth Garden City Eagles, instead they were held to a 3-3 draw 6 different goal scorers in this one, Sapphire Bennett, Ele Georgiou and Sophie Motton for Bishops Stortford. Letchworth’s goals scored by, Samantha Edgar, Jade Finch and Tayla Murray.

  Garston Ladies climb up to 4th in Division One closing the gap on the leading 3 to 2 points following a 3-1 away win against Sandy Ladies, Vikki Duffy scoring 2 of their goals. In the other match in Division One 8 goals were scored at Flitwick Ladies as they took on Sherrardswood Ladies the home side coming out on the wrong side of a 5-3 defeat. Rhiana Rose scoring a hat-trick for Sherrardswood in that one.

   In Division Two both Ciara Craig and Emma Hawkes bagged a hat-trick each for Houghton Athletic Ladies as they continue to lead the way at the top of the table 5 wins out of 5 the latest a home win 9-3 against Evergreen Eagles. Have Sharnbrook WFC hot on their heels keeping pace 2 points back in 2nd spot scored 8 goals on the road this weekend winning 8-2 at AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies, Sally Dayus with 3 of the goals, Charlotte Mullins win a pair, Emily Clarke, Ruth Derrick and Claire Smith also scoring goals. 

 Also another high scoring encounter in the other match played in Division Two this Sunday, Garston Ladies FC 96 climbing up into 3rd spot after a 9-2 away win against Watton Ladies. Garston went 2-0 down however before coming back to win in convincing fashion Natalie Powell the pick of the goal scorers with 4, Cassandra Chase, Juliette Westbrook, Jade Roberts and Lauren Berryman also netting goals.

  In Division Three, Hitchin Belles remain top of the table following their 6th straight league win to start the season, a hat-trick from Emily Field and 2 from Shannon Page sealing a 5-0 home win against Welwyn Garden City Ladies. Hot on their heels still with a 100% start to the season themselves are Crawley Green Ladies 5 wins out of 5 to start their season ran out 7-0 winners at home to Panshanger Ladies this Sunday, Jessica McNamara with 4 of their goals, 2 more from Nina Service coming off the bench, Yasmin Wacey also scoring. Both sides finsihing with 10 however as Senel Chapman for Crawley and Sevsen Djetdev for Panshanger were shown red cards on 80 minutes. 

   Games in hand on the leading pair Evergreen Ladies are another team in Divison Three with a 100% winning start to the season 4 matches now were on the road to 2nd bottom Hatfield Town Ladies coming away with a 5-0 win and 3 more points, Rebecca Freeman with a goal in either half along with Vicky Slaughter, Louisa Johnson and Paige Lacey-Akers securing the points. The title is going to be hotly contested in Division Three, Ickneild Ladies are still very much in the mix back in 4th spot won 4-0 this Sunday away to bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies, the Molloy’s featuring in their goal scoring charts again, Jodie with 1 and Zoe with 2, Amber Hedges also helping herself to a goal. In the last match in Division Three, Bedmond Ladies make it 2 wins out of two winning big at home 7-1 against Bedwell Rangers FC, 5 goals from Molly Peters with 2 more from Abbie Harrison seeing them climb from 7th into 5th spot. 

   Plenty of goals scored some high scoring encounters across the region. Adds to the drama if not to the hair coverage of your managers. Several leagues are starting to take shape as we enter November the title contenders muscling into position, will be plenty of twists and turns no doubt as The Tuesday Round-Up continues to bring you as much of the action as it can. No report to bring you this time around as I was in Rotherham watching the Continental Cup Final. Women’s Football East would love to see a team from this region there one day and as the women’s game continues to grow who knows we might see it happen. Until next week thanks for reading.

   The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Six

 Edition Six of The Tuesday Round-Up sees a limited programme of league fixtures across the East of England this past Sunday. Nevertheless there was plenty of football action taking place as teams dispersed back to there counties to take part in the early rounds of their respective County Cups. That means the ‘Round-Up’ isn’t as straight forward as normal as we deal with different FA outlets and sites to find the information and trust me it can vary greatly depending on what FA we are talking about. Will of course try and cover as much of the action as I can in this latest edition of The Tuesday Round-Up so let’s plunge into the action.

FAWPL Southern Division

      Most FAWPL Southern Division sides won’t enter their respective County Cup competitions until the latter stages, assuming that is they have entered at all, so their was 4 fixtures that took place in the division this weekend. Brighton & Hove Albion WFC extended their lead at the top of the table and continue to remain unbeaten taking the points off one of their main title rivals Portsmouth Ladies in the process. Kate Natkiel gave the visitors the lead on 7 minutes, didn’t take Portsmouth long to hit back Uni Umotong pulling the scores level 3 minutes later. 1-1 at half time, Lucy Somes gave Brighton a 2-1 lead 15 minutes into the 2nd half and Charlotte Gurr made it 3-1 on 80 minutes. Portsmouth pulled a goal back in injury time with new signing Emma Sherwood, one of the former West Ham United players who walked out of the club over a dispute earlier this month coming off the bench to make her debut getting a goal at the death. Final score 2-3 to Brighton.

   Brighton open up a 4 point lead at the top over 2nd placed Cardiff City Ladies as they were beaten on their own patch by Coventry United Ladies 0-3 all the goals coming mid way through the 2nd half Cristina Torkildsen with the 1st goal on 64 minutes with Helen Dermody hitting a quick fire brace on 73 & 75 to wrap up the 3 points lift Coventry a place into 5th with a game or two in hand on all the 4 sides above. C&K Basildon Ladies built on last weeks point at home to win at home this Sunday beating visitors Plymouth Argyle Ladies 2-1 Lily Mellors another former West Ham United player making her debut and Claire Lacey with the Basildon goals in the 1st half before they put through their own net in the 2nd half.  

   West Ham United Ladies were on the road this weekend looking for recover from an 8-1 battering by Charlton Athletic Women the week before was a much changed side as they took on Lewes Ladies. Took the lead through Paige Anderson-James on 22 minutes, were 2-0 up going into the break with Romina Pinna netting the 2nd goal. Lewes Ladies fought back 2nd half with Natasha Wells pulling a goal back for the home side with 10 minutes left to play. Julia Louis-Joseph coming off the bench scored from a long distance free kick as the game entered injury time to make it 2-2 to see the points shared.

FAWPL South East Division One

   Crystal Palace Ladies dropped points for the 1st time this season as they drew 1-1 away to bottom side Cambridge United WFC both the goals coming in the 1st half, Roschelle Shakes bagging Crystal Palace’s goal with Cambridge United WFC’s goal coming from new signing Paige Logie. That result meant Luton Town Ladies closed the gap on Crystal Palace at the top to just 2 points as they followed up their midweek 3-1 win over Bedford Ladies with another three points at home this weekend beating Old Actonians Ladies 4-2 Natasha Fensome hit 2 with Rachel Carter and Shannon Pratt also scoring for Luton. Jessica Byrne and Natasha Cree scoring Old Actonians goals. 

  One other match in the league this Sunday saw Enfield Town Ladies earn the 3 points and move into the top half of the table winning 3-2 at home to Bedford Ladies. Ella Meadowcroft scored twice for Bedford to give them a 1-2 lead at half time with Regan Coleman scoring for Enfield. The home side hit back after the break to score twice through Ayse Mustafa and Sheryce Slater to earn them the 3 points.

  Eastern Region

  3 matches took place in the league this weekend, Brentwood Town Ladies move up to 3rd spot after a 3-3 draw away to AFC Dunstable Ladies who pick up their 1st point of the season at the 5th attempt, Stephanie Fisher scoring twice with Amber Pearson also scoring for Dunstable, Brentwood Town’s goal scorers were, Danielle Butler, Leanne Cox and Paidamoyo Dedza. Also picking up their 1st point of the season are newly promoted Gt Wakering Rovers Ladies as they took on Gt Shelford Ladies who themselves had just a single point going into the game they drew 1-1 Natalie Shenton with their goal, Georgia Holdaway finding the back of the net for Gt Wakering.

   Was a 1st win on the season in the league for Acle United Ladies who climb into 6th spot in the table following a 3-1 home win over Colchester Town Ladies who are in a poor run of form in the league dropping down the table. Acle’s goals coming from Lauren Bullard who smashed 2 into the back of the net and Jenna Thurtle. Georgia Box scored a 1st half goal for Colchester Town.

   In Division One East, Writtle Ladies made it 4 wins out of 4 to stay top of the league beating Ipswich Wanderers 3-1 away from home, Courtney Clarke, Charlotte Walker and Sophie Vale with the goals for Writtle. Tarnya McKew netting in the 1st half for Ipswich Wanderers. Flying up the table with 3 wins on the spin are Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies, Taylor Parrish scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win against West Billericay Ladies who are still looking for their 1st points of the season.

          Norfolk

   Now the league action gets reduced as this season’s County Cup competition get under-way. There was just the one league match in Norfolk Division One with Wymondham Town Ladies travelling to Long Stratton Ladies. Continued their 100% league win rate at the start earning 3 points to climb into 2nd spot in the league scoring 7 goals, Kayleigh Holloway and Laura Hamilton-Rout both scoring 2 with the other 3 goals scored by Amber Cantwell, Emily Anderson and Gabriella Stone. Did however concede goals in the league for the 1st time with Long Stratton finding the back of the net twice through, Charlie Head and Summer Moore final score 7-2 to Wymondham.

   One other league match in Division Two saw Bohemians Ladies travel to play Bungay Town Ladies Reserves won their 1st match of the season a convincing score line to hitting 7 goals without reply. Ellie Blaxell and Joanne Ogogo both hitting hat-tricks with Leanne Smith grabbing the other goal.

   Was the start of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup this weekend 3 ties in the 1st round being played, Thorpe United Ladies last season’s beaten finalists made easy progress to the 2nd round beating Harleston Town Ladies of Division Three 13-0 on the road. Another big score too for Lynn Ladies as they smashed 11 past another Division Three side Freethorpe Ladies, Shelley Woods scoring 6 times with Chloe Edwards grabbing a hat-trick Josie Turner and Louise Coggles getting the other goals.

   Didn’t cover a match in the east this weekend with it being the final weekend in FAWSL 2 and if I had of done wouldn’t have had enough note paper to report on the final County Cup 1st Round tie as Division One leaders Aylsham FC Ladies hosted Division Two leaders North Walsham Angels Ladies. Aylsham went 2-0 before ending up 3-6 down came back to score 3 ties to level the scores at 6-6 after normal time to force extra-time going on to find the back of the net 3 more times to win the match 9-6. Aylsham’s goal scorers were Leanne Woodward with 3, Abbie Charlton ad Lisa Ferdani with 2 each with single goals for Sarah Thompson and Alicia Lacey.

Suffolk

   Was the 2nd round of the County Cup in Suffolk this weekend and the draw had seen some of the big guns and favourites drawn against each other with an all FAWPL South East Division One clash between Ipswich Town Ladies and Lowestoft Town Ladies. Holders Ipswich Town Ladies won the match 4-2 thanks to goals from Amanda Crump, Mikaela Keleovoulou, Jade Henry and Holly Clement. Hannah Waters scored twice for Lowestoft as they exit the cup. Was another big tie that saw Eastern Region Premier Division side AFC Sudbury Ladies drawn against Brandon Town Ladies playing in Norfolk Division One. AFC Sudbury progress to the quarter final stage knocking Brandon Town out winning by 3 goals to 1. Sophie Jeffery, Kayleigh Steed and Stacey Teager with the AFC Sudbury goals. 

  Copleston Ladies leading the Suffolk Women’s Division progress to the quarter final stage too a single goal from Jade Horne enough to beat Bungay Town Ladies a home. East Bergholt United beat Bacton United Ladies 2-1 to make it through the the quarter finals. In the other two tie there were big wins for Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies and Bury Town Ladies as they booked their places in the quarter final line up. Kirkley & Pakefield were at home to Leiston St Margarets Ladies, Nikki Wigg and Selina Rowland both netted for goals and Sophie Martin and Jody Wells hat-tricks as they won 14-1. Bury Town Ladies were on the road playing Witnesham Wasps Ladies scored won 11-0 with goals from Emma Baldry, Laura Brame, Gemma Carter and Mikaela Talbot all getting 2 with the other goals from Emma Boreham, Catherine Upton and Shelby Beveridge.

Cambridgeshire

    A handful of league games in Cambridgeshire this Sunday, one in the Premiership and a 1st win of the season for Cambridge University Women playing their second league match followed up last weekend mauling at the hands of Cambridge United WFC Reserves by handing out one of their own beating the 10 players of ICA Sports Ladies 9-2 away from home. Amanda Wainwright finding the back of the net on 4 occasions, Amy Binning with 2, Fiona Carter, Lynn Jones-Taylor and Hayley Stewart also scoring. Tash Applegate with the 2 goals for ICA Sports Ladies.

   In the Championship South, Milton Ladies brought new side Riverside Rovers Ladies reserves back to earth with a bump after they’d started last Sunday with a big win, lost at home 4-0 as Milton Ladies continued their great start to the season now 3 wins out of 3, Olivia Thorogood, Carly Dawson and 2 from Daniella Briggs securing the 3 points for Milton Ladies. Comberton Ladies stay 2nd winning their 2nd league match 2 keep it 100% at the start of the season beat Cambridge Rangers in the early kick off 5-0 away from home the goals coming from Kirsty Geal and Susanna Horan with Kerri Hilton-Taylor scoring 3.

  Cup action in Cambridgeshire too this weekend but League as a pose to County Cup action 6 ties in the 2nd round. Holders Huntingdon Town Ladies progress in the competition thanks to a 2-1 home win over St Ives Town Ladies, Kellie-Ann Daniels and an own goal handing them victory, Georgia Stancombe with the goal in the right net for St Ives. Last season’s runners-up Cambridge United WFC Reserves also advance to the next round beating Deeping Diamonds Ladies 3-0 at home Hayley Turner, Catherine Hanley and Monique Christian with the goals.

    Newmarket Town Ladies have been without a win in the league so far this season but got one in the League Cup 2nd Rd on the road away to Isleham United Ladies winning 5-0 with Jordanne Sillitoe scoring a hat-trick along with Joely kirby and Faye Sutton getting a goal a piece. Another Premiership side to safely reach the next round are Fulbourn Bluebirds although by a much closer score line winning 3-2 at home against Wisbech St Marys Ladies, Krissey Taylor with a brace and one from Ebony-Jade Rule securing the win, Catherine Ray scoring twice for Wisbech St Marys.

   The same score line for Park Ladies in a local derby match against March Town United Ladies, Gemma Hutton, Kristie Smith and Jade Anderson getting the goals for Park the scorers of March Town United Ladies goals were Emma Searle and Danielle Westgate. 4-2 was the final score as Wisbech Town Ladies beat Bourne Ladies to reach the next round Faye Kowalewsky scoring twice with goals from Suzanne Bedwell-Byatt and Sophie Gutteridge. Rachel Garratt and Claire Lawrenson in reply for Bourne.

   Netherton United Ladies compete in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership but were playing in the Northamptonshire Women’s County Cup 1st Rd this weekend away to Corby Town Ladies made it easily through to the next round winning 5-0 with goals from Yasmin Green, Alice Macnicol and Megan Strickland along with a brace for Kerry Camwell.

Essex

  A couple of 1st Rd ties to be contested in the Essex Women’s County Cup. Silver End United Ladies made short work of reaching the next round beating Runwell Hospital Ladies 10-0, Lynsey Bowman and Rebecca Hollocks both helping themselves to hat-tricks, Paula Drane, Jodie Osbourne, Rebekah Henderson and Amy Evans also getting on the score sheet. Billericay Town Ladies leading the ERWFL Premier Division also advance winning 4-0 at home to Hutton Ladies, Vicky Kinsman scoring 2 goals, with the others from Nicole Farmer and Emma Roberts. Chelmsford City Ladies were given a bye following Barking Ladies withdrawal from the league.

   In the Premier Division, Chelmsford City Ladies took full advantage of the bye to extend their lead at the top of the table as they travelled to bottom side Lawford Ladies winning 3-1 with goals from Shannon Hughes, Ashleigh Harding and Georgia Sleep. Hullbridge Sports Ladies have recovered from a poor start to the season to win 3 on the bounce to move into 2nd spot in the table winning big at home at the weekend 8-1 against Hutton Ladies Reserves. Walden Ladies grab their 1st win of the season a surprise result after the starts both sides have had beating Eastern Avenue 3-1 at home.

   In Division One there’s no stopping Harlow Town Ladies goal scoring won 13-0 on Sunday against Hullbridge Sports Ladies Reserves to maintain a 100% win rate at the start of the season 5 out of 5 with 53 goals already in the scored column. Moving into 2nd spot 3 points behind Harlow Town are Wickford Town Ladies after they beat Valley Green 6-0 at home. Also scoring 6 goals and moving level on points with Wickford Town Ladies into 3rd place are Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves on the road at Alresford Colne Rangers the final score 3-6.

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

 Just the one league match across the 3 divisions this Sunday. A big result though for Flitwick Ladies in Division One as they finally get their 1st win of the season after making a terrible start to the season winning 4-2 at home to Toddington Rovers Ladies who now prop up the table looking for their 1st points still themselves.

   Everywhere else it was County Cup action and whereas they might be joined for their league football Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire go their separate ways for the County Cup. 1st Round in both competition let’s start in Bedfordshire 3 ties being played this Sunday. Leaders of Division Three versus leaders of Division Two as Crawley Green Ladies took on Sharnbrook WFC. Sally Dayus the hero for Sharnbrook netting a hat-trick with Charlotte Mulllins scoring early in a 4-3 win. Nina Service, Leanne Stevens and Jessica McNamara scoring for Crawley Green. Division Three came out on to in the next tie as Icknield Ladies travelled to Division Two side Houghton Athletic coming away with a 3-0 win, Zoe Molloy and 2 goals from Cyeanna Eaton seeing them into the next round. In the 3rd tie it was another away win as Woburn Lionesses beat a depleted AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies side by 4 goals to 1, Dominique Hull, Georgia Herrington and 2 goals from Emma Payne. Captain Sophie Lewton on the score sheet for AFC Kempston Rovers.

   Onto Hertfordshire alot more ties to report on let’s start with holders Garston Ladies on the road away to Division Three side Panshanger Ladies are safely through to the next round putting 9 goals into the back of the net on a 9-0 win, Vicky Duffy with 3, Emma Trill getting 2 with the other goals shared amongst, Gemma Curtis, Joanne Sharp, Lucy Zecchin and and own goal. Last season’s runners-up however, Sherrardswood Ladies are out of the competition knocked out by Hitchin Town Ladies who beat them 5-2 at Sherrardswood. Kayleigh Saunders with 2 goals, an own goal and 1 each for Rebecca Day and Nadia Child seeing Hitchin Town through. 

   Division One leaders Harvesters FC Ladies go through to the next round after a 4-0 away win at Evergreen Eagles with 2 goals from Shivani Bedi, Lauren Croucher and Katherine Hatton also bagging goals. A 4-0 away win too for Division One side Biships Stortford Ladies at Bedwell Rangers a goal each for Yasmin Smith, Abigail Stevens, Inka Pearson & Danielle Dutnall. Also winning 4-0 away from home were ERWFL Division One West leaders Royston Town Ladies playing Evergreen Ladies who play in Division Three, Samantha Tinsley scoring a hat-trick with Emma Slater adding the 4th goal.

  Colney Heath Ladies haven’t had a great start to the season in the ERWFL Division One West but were comfortable winners on the road to Division One side Letchworth Garden City Eagles winning 7-1. Two more ERWFL Division One West sides faced off in the 1st round of the County Cup with Hoddesdon Owls Ladies hosting Sawbridgeworth Town WFC, Kristina O’Connell scored twice with Rebecca Scola getting the Hoddesdon goal in a 3-2 win. Stevenage Ladies Reserves travelled to play Watford Ladies Development ended up on the wrong side of a 4-3 scoreline to go out of the competition.

  In the final two ties played at the weekend there were big wins for both Hitchin Belles and Bury Rangers Youth (U18s Girls Reds). Hitchin Belles at home put 10 goals past the 10 players of Kings Langley Ladies, Shannon Page and Charlotte Peters getting 4 goals each, with Emily Field having to settle for 2. Bury Rangers were on the road playing Hatfield Town Ladies won the game 8-2 to advance to the next round. The game featuring Garston Ladies FC 96 and Welwyn Garden City Ladies is recorded as abandoned have no more details than that.

    That pretty much covers it again for another edition took quite a bit of rounding up try to mention as many goal scorers as I can but they’re not always that easy to track down. Results and tables throughout the website as usual cup competitions if not updated already will be soon enough, thanks for reading.. and don’t forget the clocks go back this weekend.

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Five

 It’s Tuesday, time for another Round-Up of the weekends women’s football action across the East of England. Plenty to cover once again in the leagues and cup competitions. Drama and giant killings in the FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Qualifying as the FAWPL Division One sides enter the competition. The 1st round of the Norfolk Women’s League Cup. Controversial late winning goals in the FAWPL Southern Division. Plus a new addition to the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South making their debut this weekend, but sadly too the loss of a side from the ERWFL Premier Division. Let’s get started.

FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Qualifying

  No better place to start than the FA Women’s Cup as the competition reaches 3rd Round Qualifying. 15 ties featuring 21 sides plying their trade in the East. The FAWPL South East Division One sides enter at this round all 12 sides up against lower league opposition. Wymondham Town Ladies whom I saw in the previous round were drawn at home to face FAWPL South East Division One, Cambridge United WFC. This match feature’s on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog.

  The tie was a repeat of last years 3rd Round Qualifying tie back then Wymondham Town Ladies took Cambridge all the way before eventually going out in extra-time. This time around Wymondham were coming into the tie in great form, Cambridge had struggled at the start of the season. The higher league side started brightly and created numerous chances with Wymondham settling into a disciplined shape working hard to keep their goal intact. 0-0 at half time Wymondham grew in confidence the longer the match wore on an error at the back mid way through the 2nd half from Cambridge allowed Wymondham’s Sally Hammerton to steal in on the ball take it around Cambridge keeper Verity Crook and place the ball into the empty net beyond, a brilliant save from Wymondham goalkeeper Hamilton-Rout denied Cambridge a late equaliser to force extra-time again as they held on to claim a big scalp and reach the next round of the FA Women’s Cup going further than they ever have before. Click on the link below for all the match action.

Wymondham Town Ladies v Cambridge United WFC

  Gt Shelford Ladies progressed to the next round of the FA Women’s Cup needed extra-time for last time out to reach this round this time away to Leyton Orient Ladies they progressed to 4th Round Qualifying via a penalty shoot out after Leyton Orient had had their goal under siege for large periods of the match couldn’t convert a chance however 0-0 after normal, then extra-time they won the shoot out 3-2 to progress. Milton Keynes Dons Ladies were on the road a long trip into Essex to play Eastern Region Premier Division side Gt Wakering Rovers Ladies. Goals from Leah Cudone, Lauren Goodier and Claire Hollingsworth saw them safely through to the next round final score 1-3.

   Colchester Town Ladies were knocked out of the cup had a depleted squad to call upon the bare 11 on the day losing 1-2 at home to Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies. Denham United Ladies were on the road travelling to Riverside Rovers Ladies in Peterborough playing 2 leagues below them they ran out 0-4 winners Alissa Down netting 2 with Lauren Cox and Jeta Bytyqi also scoring. On the road too were Lowestoft Town Ladies who enjoyed a fantastic run in the FA Women’s Cup last season, now an FAWPL Division One side this was their 1st taste of cup action this time around and reached the next round with ease beating QPR Girls 1-5 the goalscorers Millie Davies, Amber Rowland, Hannah Waters with Zoe Cossey finding the back of the net twice.

   Riding high at the top of FAWPL South East Division One, Crystal Palace Ladies were handed a home tie against Team Solent Ladies, Steph Mann gave them a 1-0 advantage at the break, 2nd half Crystal Palace went on to score 4 more Nicha Dyett and Rochelle Shakes with a brace each to win 5-0 reach the next round. Like wise Gillingham FC Ladies have momentum at the top of FAWPL South Division One hot on the heels of Crystal Palace Ladies were at home in the FA Women’s Cup to AFC Wimbledon Ladies. Kallie Balfour gave Gillingham an early lead, was 1-0 at half-time Gillingham doubled the lead Balfour netting again, Wimbledon were reduced to 10 soon after the referee brandishing a red card to Kirstie Bavington. Gillingham took advantage April Bowers netting the 3rd goal then Balfour completed her hat-trick to make it 4-0, Shannon Redhouse and Lauren Williams scored to make it 6, an own goal adding the 7th final core 7-0.

  Bedford Ladies made it safely through the the next round of the FA Women’s Cup away to Wealdstone Ladies won the match 1-4 with Rebecca Vass scoring twice, Kaiya Gunn and Chelsea Hunter with the other goals. Ipswich Town Ladies netted 6 times as they travelled to ERWFL Division One West side Sawbridgeworth Town WFC, Hollie Clement getting 4 of the goals with Jasmine Cox and Jade Henry adding the other goals in a 0-6 win. Luton Town Ladies were at home ERWFL Premier Division side Acle United Ladies the visitors. Luton took a 1st minute lead through Erica Byron, Acle pulled the scores level before the break but the Norfolk side couldn’t hold on 2nd half as Luton when on to score twice more Natasha Fensome and captain Shaniece Fowler sealing a 3-1 victory.

   Enfield Town Ladies beat ERWFL Premier Division side Haringey Borough Women in a local derby 4-0 to reach the next round of the FA Women’s Cup. Old Actonians Ladies also progressed to the 4th Qualifying Round on the road beating Crawley Wasps Ladies 0-3, Carla Williams scoring 2 goals either side of the break with Melissa Conway adding the 3rd 5 minutes from time. Cambridge United WFC weren’t the only FAWPL South East Division One casualty to be knocked out of the cup this Sunday as Marlow Ladies travelled to Norfolk to face Norwich City Ladies the Southern Region side winning the match 0-1.  

    The draw for the 4th Round Qualifying was made on Manday and the ties featuring the remaining sides in the East are listed below:

Marlow Ladies v Luton Town Ladies

Enfield Town Ladies v Gt Shelford Ladies 

Wymondham Town Ladies v Bedford Ladies

Lowestoft Town Ladies v London Corinthians Ladies

Ipswich Town Ladies v Milton Keynes Dons Ladies

Gillingham FC Ladies v Herne Bay Ladies

Old Actionians Ladies v Southampton Saints Ladies

Denham United Ladies v Crystal Palace Ladies

FAWPL Southern Division

   It was a controversial late winner that kept up Brighton & Hove Albion WFC’s unbeaten start to the season keeping them top of the league as they beat Coventry United Ladies 2-1all the goals coming in the 2nd half with Amy Taylor scoring for Brighton 10 minutes into the 2nd period, Christina Tolkildsen pulling thing’s back level 5 minutes later. Into injury time 94 minutes played Brighton are awarded a free kick outside the Coventry area the ball is flighted in towards goal the keeper is looking to take the ball is clattered into as Brighton’s forwards look to meet the ball it goes in the back of the net substitute Charlotte Young credited with the winner as the referee allows the goal. A clip of the goal was put on social media have had a chance to look at it and it’s split opinion even amongst my work colleagues one’s a former non league striker and he says, goal, the others a referee and he would’ve blown up for a foul on the keeper… both though like myself have watched it a dozen times one of those I think that could go either way, Coventry are one of Brighton’s main rivals to challenge for the title will this be a decisive result still early days and these thing’s have a habit of levelling themselves out over a season.

   Cardiff City Ladies are still hot on Brighton’s heels in 2nd place a point behind as they won again at the weekend running out 4-0 victors at home to Tottenham Hotspur Ladies, Michelle Green, Hope Suominen, Laura Williams and Kelly Aldridge with the goals. Charlton Athletic Women are 3rd after ending a week to forget for West Ham United Ladies beating them 8-1 after the visitors had 6 1st team regulars walk out on the club during the week including captain Stacey Little and vice-captain Kerry Stimson after a dispute with manager Marc Nurse. Stefanie Simmons, Rose Payne and Charley Clifford had Charlton 3-0 within the 1st 15 minutes, Kit Graham, Gemma Shepherd and Nikita Whinett adding another 3 before half-time Romina Pinna pulling one goal back for West Ham, 2nd half Shepherd and Graham added another 2 goals to seal the large win.

    Portsmouth Ladies took a 0-2 lead into half-time away to Plymouth Argyle Ladies both goals scored by Uni Umotong. Plymouth had hope of getting back into the match straight after the break Jessica Jone scoring the goal, the home side were reduced to 10 on 64 minutes with Jones receiving her 2nd yellow and being sent to the dressing room. Portsmouth took advantage with Molly Clark and Jessica Fampton both scoring before Umotong completed her hat-trick in the closing minutes. Molly Taylor scoring at the death for Plymouth the final score 2-5. Lewes Ladies are moving in the right direction up the table their 2nd league win in a row at home to Forest Green Rovers Ladies, Paige Walder, Ellie Lock and Danielle Lane giving them a 3-0 1st half lead, Kirsty Richardson scored early in the 2nd half to pull it back to 3-1 but Lewes held out to claim the 3 points. Speaking of points Queens Park Rangers Ladies finally have one on the board as they drew 3-3 on the road at C&K Basildon Ladies, were 1-3 up with 2 goals from Lauren May and 1 from Joanne Wilson. C&K Basildon coming back with goals from Zoe Rushen from the penalty spot and Rebecca Smith after Amy Nash had earlier cancelled out May’s opening goal. 

Eastern Regional Leagues

   In the ERWFL Premier Division the league table had seen some readjustment and resetting of scores and points after the sad news Leverstock Green Ladies were folding for the season had been struggling for players for a while. The good news is they will keep together and play in a 5/6 aside league for the rest of this campaign hopefully reform for the new season Women’s Football East certainly hopes to see them again in the future. 

    Billericay Town Ladies are the early pace setters lose the points they gathered against Leverstock Green to see their league cut at the top are still unbeaten after the weekend where they travelled to play bottom side AFC Dunstable Ladies winning the match 0-3 their goals from, Nicole Farmer, Vicky Kinsman and Lucy Wyatt. Hot on their heels and with a 100% win record to date are Stevenage Ladies making it 5 out of 5 with a 5-1 win at home to Brentwood Town Ladies. 

    Stevenage Ladies Reserve side were in League Cup action at the weekend away to Bury Town Ladies in the 1st round suffered defeat going down by 4 goals to 2. Dani Friel opening the scoring before Bury came back to go 3-1 up Leah Littlechild pulling it back to 3-2 before Bury added their 4th Gemma Carter with a hat-trick, Emma Boreham also getting a goal.

   With Stevenage Ladeis Reserves being in cup action Royston Town Ladies took full advantage to go top of ERWFL Division One West making it 3 wins out of 3 at the start of the season beating Hoddesdon Owls Ladies 0-2 on the road the goals from Amie Jones and Samantha Tinsley. Hutton Ladies move into 3rd spot after a 2-1 win at home to Offley & Stopsley Women, Rianne Dimmock and Ebony Moore with the goals, Katrina Hamplova with the goal for Offley & Stopsley.

   In ERWFL Division One East, Silver End United Ladies move level on points with Writtle Ladies at the top of the table with their Essex rivals not in league action this weekend. Beat Ipswich Wanderers Ladies 2-3 away from home, Roxanne Gardener, Rebecca Hollocks and Lynsey Bowman netting for Silver End, Tanya McKew with both the Ipswich Wanderers goals. Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies are climbing the table with their 2nd successive win now 3rd beat botton side Long Melford Ladies 6-1, Abbie Simmonds amongst the goals netting a hat-trick for the 2nd match in a row.

Norfolk

  In Norfolk the league took a back seat for the weekend as the sides across the 3 division’s took part in the 1st round of the Women’s League Cup. Saw Bungay Town Ladies meet Aylsham FC Ladies for the 3rd time already this season on the road the Division One league leaders beating Bungay 2-0 to knock them out the goal scorers, Alicia Lacey and Abbie Charlton. Lynn Ladies were at home to Division Three side Dereham Ladies, the Division One side proving too strong beating them 10-1, Polly Baird, Louise Coggles, Jordan Turner and Ellie Bocking with a goal each a brace from Chloe Edwards with Shelley Woods finding the back of the net 4 times.

   North Walsham Angels Ladies leading Division Two knocked out Division One Long Stratton Ladies winning the match 3-2. On the road Thorpe United Ladies smashed 12 goals past Stalham Town Ladies, Charlotte Groves with a hat-trick braces to for Hayley Kindred, Kimberly Broom and Alice Ford. Judith Bloomfield, Joanna Davey and Rosin Moriaty also amongst the goals. Mulbarton Belles struggling at the bottom of Division One got off to a winning start in the league cup on the road beating Division Three side Toftwood Ladies 1-3, came back from a goal down after Thea Wilson scored for Toftwood, 2 goals from new signing Lauren Matthews and1 from Vicky Hudson turned it around for Mulbarton in the 2nd half. Bohemians Ladies were on the road won 1-4 at Morley Ladies. Red Rose Ladies were too strong for Sprowston Ladies Reserves scoring 10 goals away from home with Sophie Lubbock getting 3, Megan Skinner and Emma Talmadge with 2 each the other goals from Stacey High, Lauren Hems and Corine Bishop.

   Two more fixtures both featuring all Division Three sides, Gorleston FC Ladies were in relentless goal scoring mood again at home beating Red Rose United 17-0 Bethany Turner with 5, Gemma Moore netting 4 times likewise Samantha Hunn, with Sophie Gillett and Melissa Anderson with 2 amongst the goals. Harleston Town Ladies are scoring the goals to can’t match Gorleston but found the net 8 times at home against Freethorpe Ladies with a hat-tick each for Mryiam Ruiz and Lacey Andrews.

Suffolk

      New leaders at the top of the Suffolk Women’s Division this weekend as Copleston Ladies come out on top winning 3-2 at home to then leaders East Bergholt United making it 3 wins out of three and ending East Bergholt’s unbeaten start to the season, Ameila Deuchars, Jade Horne and Sophie Crane with Copleston’s goals, Victoria Campbell and Grace Knock for East Bergholt who are pushed down into 3rd spot after Brantham Athletic Ladies crushed Ipswich Phoenix Ladies 14-0. Kirsten Hutchings with a double hat-trick and Danielle Harvey the pick of the scorers. Another big win and their 1st of the season too for Witnesham Wasps Ladies scoring 8 goals at home to Leiston St Margarets Ladies, Emily Steward with 4 of the goals, Emma Long and Lauren Page also scoring with Beth Welton adding 2 coming off the bench.

Cambridgeshire

   Cambridge United WFC Reserves go clear at the top of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership beating Cambridge University Women 1-11 away from home, Isabella Simmons with 4 goals, Ffion Varney with a hat-trick, Emma Roberts and Clara Greed collecting 2 goals each. Moving into 3rd spot are ICA Sports Ladies who won 4-1 at home to bottom side Newmarket Town Ladies this Sunday a brace each for Natasha Applegate and Louise Burgess. Climbing into 4th in the table are Bar Hill Women after they won 2-4 on the road to Fulbourn Bluebirds, Nadine Wejkins with 3 and Anna Jephson with the goals, Sarah-Louise Bodger and Krissie Taylor scoring for Fulbourn.

  In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North, another side moves onto 6 points at the top as Wisbech Town Ladies nestle in behind 2nd placed Wisbech St Marys Ladies and leaders Bourne Ladies winning 4-1 at home to Swineshead Institute Ladies, Jemma Adams, Sophie Gutteridge, Faye Kowalewsky and Kyra Clarke getting the goals. Downham Town Ladies and March Town United Ladies slugged out a 3-3 draw to take a point each in the other league match, George Lingham, Chelsea Thomason and Kathryn Sharp scoring for Downham Town, Emma Searle and Shannon Kelly with 2 for March.

  A new name in Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South with most sides having played just 1 or 2 matches they are joined by Riverside Rovers Ladies Reserves and they started with a bang a win on the road 1-7 at Isleham United Ladies to move straight into 3rd spot. The leaders are Milton Ladies as they won their 2nd league match 8-0, Kirsty Lemon-Sparkes with a hat-tick amongst the goals. Moving into 2nd level on points with Milton are Park Ladies after they won at home to St Ives Town Ladies 2-1, Amy Newell and Casey Ward with their goals, Connie Liddiard scoring for St Ives.

Essex

   All change at the top of the Essex Women’s Premier Division with the leaders not in action once again Chelmsford City Ladies regain top spot after a 5-2 home win against Walden Ladies. Runwell Hospital Ladies were the early pace setters 2 weekends without a league match had seen them drop down the table are now back on the rise into 2nd making it 3 wins out of 3 beating Hutton Ladies Reserves 2-3 away from home. Collier Row Tigers pick up their 2nd victory of the season 3-1 at home against bottom side Lawford Ladies who are yet to pick up a point after 3 attempts.

   In Division One, Harlow Ladies knock Alresford Colne Rangers Ladies off top spot with another high scoring win crushing Leigh Athletic 14-0 at home making it 4 wins out of 4 and 40 goals scored in an impressive start to the season. Alresford Colne Rangers Ladies hadn’t played for 2 weeks before this weekend but had been awarded maximum points to stay top  after their opponents failed to field a team, now back in action suffered defeat on the road losing 5-1 to Wickford Town Ladies who lay in 3rd spot. Like their 1st team Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves scored 6 goals beating Southend Town Ladies 6-0 to record their 1st win of the season after 3 attempts. Chigwell Ladies hit 8 goals past Valley Green and home this Sunday to lift themselves up to 5th. Hullbridge Ladies Reserves made it an even more torrid start to life for Waltham Forest Ladies getting their 1st league win and helping themselves to 24 goals in the process. 

Beds & Herts

   With Division One leaders Hertford Town Ladies not in action this weekend, Harvesters FC Ladies took adavantage to join them with a 100% start at the top with their 3rd win out of 3 beating Toddington Rovers Ladies 1-3 away from home, Shivani Bedi with a pair and Ellie Lovelock with their goals, Ella Swan with the goal for Toddington Rovers. Hertford Town Ladies are pushed down into 3rd spot this weekend too as another side making it 3 wins out of 3 moves into 2nd spot Bishops Stortford Ladies winning 2-0 at home to Sandy Ladies, Danielle Dutnall and Beth Gostelow getting the goals.

   Getting off the mark after their 3rd league match in Division One are Letchworth Garden City Eagles beating bottom side Flitwick Ladies 3-1 Danielle Burge, Emily Jamieson and Tayla Murray getting on the scoresheet to win them their 1st 3 points of the season. In the other match in Division One Sherrardswood Ladies and Garston Ladies drew 1-1 the goals from Lauren Marris and Lucy Zecchin.

  In Division Two there are new leaders too with Sharnbrook WFC climbing above Houghton Athletic Ladies into top spot after they beat Watton Ladies 1-5 on the road, Claire Smith and Emily Clarke scoring before Charlotte Mullins smashed in a late hat-trick to claim the 3 points. Garston Ladies FC 96 move up to 3rd beating Royston Town Ladies Reserves 1-9 away from home Natalie Powell with 5 goals, Lauren Berryman adding 3 more with the other goal coming from Holly Jury. Lucy Williamson scored for Royston. 

  Woburn Lionesses were on the road recorded their 1st win of the season beating Hitchin Town Ladies 1-2 with both goals scored by Georgia Herrington. A 1st win of the season too for AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies winning by 4 goals to 1 away to Evergreen Eagles, Clara Wise scoring twice with Sophie Lewton and Shelbee Clarke also bagging goals. Evergreen Eagles goal scorer Emily Jokiel.

   Last up Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three. Crawley Green Ladies continue to lead the way 4 wins to start the season 100% record looked likely too as they hosted bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies won the match 13-0, Jessica McNamara with 4 of the goals, Siobhan Collingwood with a brace so too Yasmin Wacey, with Senel Chapman, Samantha Joiner, Hannah Moules, Nina Service & Leanne Stevens also getting a goal. Two other sides were unbeaten with 100% records at the start of the season something had to give as Icknield Ladies hosted Hitchin Belles 3rd v 2nd Hitchin Belles ran out 1-4 winners to move 3 points clear, Sophie Fairburn, Emma Wells and 2 from Emily Field sealing the points, Jodie Molloy with the goal for Icknield.

   Evergreen Ladies beat Bedwell Rangers 5-1 away from home to bag their 2nd win have a 100% start playing catch up to the leading pack their goalscorers Rebecca freeman, Lauren Mainwaring, Tamara Williams and 2 by Natalie Maher. Bedwell Rangers scoring through Emily Brown. Panshanger Ladies pick up their 1st 3 points of the season coming out the better of a 4-3 win away to Kings Langley Ladies. Allyson Santini opening the scoring for Panshanger on 20 minutes, Rachael Lee pulled it level for Kings Langley 10 minutes later before Santini netted her 2nd 2 minute later to make it 1-2 at half-time Sarah Mair hit 2 more for Panshanger to make it 1-4. Goals in the last 10 minutes from Nicola Barrett and Lee with her 2nd made it 3-4 and a nervy finish Panshanger held on for the 3 points. Also getting their 1st point of the season were Hatfield Town Ladies and Welwyn Garden City Ladies as they drew 3-3, Chemise Huitson with a hat-trick for Hatfield town, Megan Rossingto and 2 from Claire Cranfield ensuring Welwyn Garden City shared the points.

   Another action filled Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up plenty of goals and their scorers mentioned, all the tables and result throughout the site updated or soon will be thanks for reading… back again next Tuesday.