The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty Six
Sunday 13th March
Welcome to Edition Twenty Six of The Tuesday Round-Up bringing you all of the women’s football action across the East from Sunday 13th March. For a change it was for the the large part a dry and pleasant day throughout the region with just a handful of matches ending up getting postponed. Plenty to bring you 50+ games taking place, the FA Women’s Cup seeing a replayed match. Cup and Plate semi-finals and quarter finals in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Two more unbeaten records fell as lot’s of goals were scored. News sadly of another club folding now 3 in as many weeks as the title races continue to see twists and turns, lots to bring you so let’s plunge into the action.
FA Women’s Cup
You’d be forgiven for thinking we’ve been here before, a game from the FA Women’s Cup, 4th Round Proper, all the ties had been played hadn’t they? Well sadly due to an admin error one had to be replayed as Brighton & Hove Albion WFC faced Blackburn Rovers Ladies for the 2nd time of asking. The FAWPL Northern Division side making the long journey down to the south coast once again after Brighton made the error of having 7 substitutes named on their bench when FA Women’s Cup competition rules state just 5 will be named on the bench.
Ainsley Strickland gave Blackburn Rovers Ladies the perfect start opening the scoring after just 3 minutes, but that was just the beginning of a frantic opening quarter of an hour as Brighton were back on level terms just 2 minutes later Lily Agg with the goal, 2 minutes later they had the lead Lucy Somes scoring to put them 2-1 ahead. On the 15 minute mark Sophie Perry scored from the penalty spot to make it 3-1 the half time score. Strickland found the back of the net again 10 minutes into the 2nd half pulling it back to 3-2 before Kate Natkiel’s goal on 70 minutes restored the 2 goal cushion a 5th goal scored by Lisa Fulgence sealing the result in the closing minutes winning the tie 5-2 this time around Brighton & Hove Albion WFC will be at home this following Sunday in the 5th Round of the FA Women’s Cup, Sporting Club Albion Ladies the visitors.
FAWPL Southern Division
In the FAWPL Southern Division this Sunday a point won at home was enough to see Cardiff City Ladies move up from 5th to 3rd in the table. Playing their 1st league fixture since the last weekend of January they were at home with West Ham United Ladies the visitors. Kerry Bartlett gave Cardiff the lead on 20 minutes, the scores were level going into half-time thanks to Laura Curtis who made it 1-1 for West Ham United Ladies on the half hour mark. The visitors went on to take the lead 10 minutes in to the 2nd half captain Katie Bottom scoring for the 2nd successive match. Cardiff City Ladies came back to earn a point as Michelle Green netted to make it 2-2 with 15 minutes left to play.
2nd placed Charlton Athletic Women were also playing their 1st league fixture in a month and close the gap on leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC to 6 points with 2 matches in hand. Got the 3 points away from home taking on Lewes Ladies. The 1st half ended goalless, a single strike was to win the match, midway through the 2nd half striker Gemma Shepherd was brought down just outside the box, up stepped Stefanie Simmons to take the resulting free kick sent the ball home into the corner of the net to score and give Charlton Athletic Women all 3 points.
A single goal was enough to win all 3 points too for Queens Park Rangers Ladies at home playing C&K Basildon Ladies. Joanne Wilson putting the ball into the back of the net in the 1st half, kept C&K Basildon at bay for the rest of the game to make it 4 straight wins in the league the run starting back in December before an extended run of cup matches saw them resume their league program at the end of February now up to 8th are almost certain of retaining their FAWPL Southern Division status for another season.
After having most of the chances under the floodlights at The Boleyn ground last Tuesday night and ending up with nothing against West Ham United Ladies as they won the game 1-0, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies were back in league action travelling to the South West to play bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Still missing a few players through injury, Tottenham got off to a fantastic start Kelley Blanchflower scoring within the opening 2 minutes. A brace from Wendy Martin scoring on the 12th and 25th minute saw them tae a 3-0 lead into the dressing room at half time. Amber Pollock pulled a goal back for Plymouth Argyle Ladies on 63 minutes. Bianca Baptiste having just come onto the pitch as a 2nd half substitute restored the 3 goal cushion netting on 65 minutes. Martin had chances to score her hat-trick but the ball wouldn’t cross the line. Pollock scored again with 20 minutes left on the clock the final score 2-4 to Tottenham as they consolidate 6th spot. Plymouth Argyle Ladies are all but relegated now matter what they do now 1 more point gained by Lewes Ladies will see them down.
FAWPL South East Division One
Crystal Palace Ladies stretch their unbeaten league season to 14 games to stay top of the FAWPL Southern Division. Were on the road this Sunday taking on Old Actonians Ladies who haven’t picked up a league point in 2016. That search goes on as they lost to the leaders 5-0, Gemma Bryan on target twice, with goals also scored by Pamela McRoberts, Freya Holdaway and substitute Alma Donohoe.
Milton Keynes Dons Ladies keep up the chase in 2nd place the gap still a point behind Crystal Palace Ladies albeit having played 3 league games more. Were at home at Newport Pagnell FC with Denham United Ladies the visitors, took the early lead Helen Capewell putting them a goal in front just past the quarter hour mark. Milton Keynes Dons Ladies got themselves back on level terms going into the break with Andie Dickens heading home to make it 1-1. Looked like the match was heading for a draw before Milton Keynes found the winning goal 8 minutes from time Hannah Barrett scoring to see the 3 points won.
Gillingham FC Ladies are up to 3rd in the table climbing above Cambridge United WFC and their opponents this Sunday 4th placed Luton Town Ladies. At home at Chatham Town FC they saw their opponents reduced to 10 players on the half hour as Zara Carroll was sent off for a 2nd bookable offence. Luton Town Ladies kept the scores 0-0 until half-time. Early in the 2nd half Gillingham FC Ladies had a chance to take the lead Lauren Davies brought down inside the box the referee pointing to the penalty spot, Shannon Redhouse to take it saw her effort saved. by Luton Town goalkeeper Rachel Evans. On the 60th minute Gillingham FC Ladies did take the lead Kallie Balfour breaking beyond the defence to score. Luton Town Ladies battled hard to get back into the match, Balfour netting her 2nd of the game, Lauren Davies made it 3-0 with 15 minutes left on the clock, Lauren Williams making the final score 4-0 in the last 5 minutes.
Elsewhere in the FAWPL South East Division One it was derby day with Ipswich Town Ladies hosting rivals Norwich City Ladies both comfortable in the middle of the table, Ipswich Town Ladies having been enjoying a good run of form 5 matches unbeaten 4 wins in that run that had started back in January with a 3-2 away win against Norwich. Travelling to Felixstowe & Walton FC, Norwich City Ladies started the better side Chelsea Garrett putting them 1 up inside the opening 15 minutes, captain Kate Parsons doubled the advantage 3 minutes later then a further 3 minutes on Garrett scored her 2nd of the game to give the visitors a 3-0 lead at half-time. Garrett completed her hat-trick early into the 2nd half before Ipswich Town Ladies fought themselves back into the game pulling it back to 4-3 with Molly Hall netting twice, captain Amanda Crump with their other goal not enough as Norwich move back above Ipswich into 5th in the table.
One other match to bring you in the FAWPL South East Division One, Enfield Town Ladies travelled up to the Suffolk coast to play Lowestoft Town Ladies, the score was 1-1 all at half-time before the visitors went on to score 4 more goals in the 2nd half to win 5-2, their goals coming from Holly Brandon, Victoria Lewis Ayse Mustafa and 2 scored by Alena Beganovic. Gemma Moore with a 1st half penalty for Lowestoft Town Ladies whilst Abbie Everson scored in the final minute.
Eastern Regional Leagues
In the ERWFL Premier Division 3rd placed AFC Sudbury Ladies close the gap in the leading pair with a 3-2 away win against Acle United Ladies on Sunday. Stacey Teager gave AFC Sudbury Ladies the lead but they were pegged back to 1-1 with player coach Joanne Hooper scoring 10 minutes before half-time. The visitors responded Skye Ramsey putting them back in front 6 minutes before half-time, the lead was extended after the break with Teager scoring her 2nd goal of the match. Acle United Ladies pushed hard to get back into the match, pulled a goal back late on in injury time Jody Wells scoring on her debut for the club, wasn’t enough as AFC Sudbury held on for all 3 points, move to with a point of 2nd placed Stevenage Ladies who do have 3 games in hand a 4 behind leaders Billericay Town Ladies who have played one more than AFC Sudbury Ladies.
Colchester Town Ladies ran out 2-0 home winners against 2nd bottom side Great Shelford Ladies on Sunday, Paige Wakefield and captain Alexandra Brewis-Shephard the players getting their names on the scoresheet. Elsewhere it was only the 2 league victory of the season this Sunday for bottom side Great Wakering Rovers Ladies, the previous one coming back in November 2015. Were on the road taking on Essex rivals Brentwood Town Ladies. Rebecca Dalgarno scored a hat-trick in the match with Sarah Murphy also scoring as they won the match 4-2 to move level on points with Great Shelford. Chelcee Grimes and Jessica Mills on target for Brentwood Town Ladies who have now lost 4 league matches in a row.
Elsewhere in the ERWFL it was another round of group matches in the Division One Cup. In Group A, Bury Town Ladies were at home against Writtle Ladies, Laura Brame put the home side ahead before Writtle pulled it back to 1-1 at half-time. The visitors put in a strong 2nd half performance Sophie Vale netting a hat-trick as they went on to win the match 6-1 their other goal scorers, Courtney Clarke, Charlotte Walker and captain Abigail Fry as they move above Little Thurrock Dynamos to top the group. Also in Group A Hutton Ladies pick up their 1st win in the group stage at home beating Ipswich Wanderers Ladies, hitting 7 goals without reply.
In Group B of the ERWFL Division One Cup, Hoddesdon Owls Ladies end leaders Offley & Stopsley Ladies 100% winning start to the group and move up to 3rd place in the group as a result winning 3-0 at home, Daniela Martucci, Becky Scola and Natasha Crick with the goals to give them victory. Are kept from 2nd spot by Colney Heath Ladies whose fine form in the Division One Cup continues having a 100% win record themselves now 3 wins out of 3 to join Offley & Stopsley Ladies on 9 points. Colney Heath Ladies were playing away this Sunday against Royston Town Ladies all the goals came in the 1st half, Royston Town Ladies took an early lead but were soon pegged back Holly Sheridan with the goal, went 2-1 down before Sheridan scored again to make it 2-2 then went on to complete her hat-trick the half-time score 3-2 to Colney Heath Ladies was the final score at the finish. Getting their 1st win in Group B are Silver End United Ladies fresh from reaching the final of the ERWFL League Cup. Were at home taking on Long Melford Ladies, Lynsey Bowman, Alexandra Bailess and Rebecca Hollocks all scored to see them take the 3 points in a 3-2 victory to lift them up to 4th on 4 points.
One piece of sad new to bring you from the ERWFL and it’s a 3rd team in as many weeks dropping out of the league with West Billericay Ladies no longer listed in the fixtures or league table. Have seen alot of matches postponed throughout the season and looked like it might be on the cards still sad to see and send best wishes to everyone involved with West Billericay Ladies for the future.
Norfolk
In Norfolk it was an important weekend for the Ladies League Cup and Plate competitions as they reach the semi-final and quarter final stages representatively. In the Ladies League Cup in was a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Women’s County Cup Final with Aylsham FC Ladies at home taking on Thorpe United Ladies in the semi-finals of the League Cup. Thorpe United Ladies looked in control as they took a 3 goal lead in the 1st half, captain Rebekah Lake scored twice with Becky Russell also scoring. Aylsham pulled 1 back before the break then mounted a 2nd half come back scoring 3 times themselves to win the game 4-3 to reach their 2nd final of the season, 2 strikes from Leanne Woodward plus a goal each for Alicia Lacey and Abbie Charlton giving them the victory.
Will face the current League Cup holders in the Final as Wymondham Town Ladies reached their 2nd successive final with a convincing win at home against Lynn Ladies. Amber Cantwell smashing home a hat-trick, with Sally Hammerton, Laura Wiseman and Laura Hammerton also on the scoresheet in a 6-0 win. Further good news announced by Wymondham Town Ladies at the weekend as they are to introduce a 2nd ladies team next season.
It was the quarter finals of the Ladies League Plate competition. North Walsham Angels Ladies are through to the semi-finals the Division Two promotion chasers beating Division One side Bungay Town Ladies at home by 7 goals to 3 on Sunday. Amy Hemp scoring along with Hope Middleton who netted a brace, she was out done by Luci Middleton who was on target for 4 goals. Bungay Town Ladies 3 goals were scored by Inna Marx, Michelle Stanborough and Lauren Purling.
North Walsham Angels Ladies were out done in the scoring tally by fellow Division Two side Red Rose Ladies in 1 of the 2 all Division Two quarter finals away to Bohemians Ladies. Red Rose Ladies progressing to the semi-finals courtesy of an 8-2 win had 8 different goal scorers too with, Corine Bishop, Lauren Hems, Emily Hill, Vicky Lubbock, Ellen Hutton, and Sophie Lubbock all scoring along with Sophie Tipper and Natasha Wilmott who both scored from the penalty spot.
In the other all Division Two Ladies League Plate quarter final Sprowston Ladies were at home at the Open Academy taking on Stalham Town Ladies. Elizabeth Dawson and Marie Meale put the ball in the back of the net for Stalham Town Ladies to put them through to the semi-finals. It was Division Three v Division Two in the last Ladies League Plate quarter final with Division Three leaders Harleston Ladies at home against Division Two struggler’s Morley Ladies. After 90 minutes played the match was still goalless entered an extra 30 minutes of play saw 4 goals scored, Harleston Ladies scoring through Charlotte Evans, however Morley Ladies hit the back of the net 3 times, Emily Blanchflower with 2, Rebecca Humphreys also scoring to win the match in extra-time 3-1 to complete an all Norfolk Women’s Division Two, League Plate semi-final line-up the draw to be announced.
There was also some league action in Norfolk this Sunday in Norfolk in Division Three with the 4 clubs in the bottom half of the table all playing. Bottom side Cromer Town Ladies had just 9 players as they hosted Dereham Town Ladies to Cabbell Park, the visitors having the numerical advantage took a 3-0 lead into half-time adding a 4th goal in the 2nd half to take the 3 points. Sprowston Ladies Reserves were at home playing Toftwood Ladies the points were shared the match ending 2-2, Katie Hart with both the goals for Toftwood Ladies.
Was a 3rd match in Division Three between 3rd and 4th at the weekend between Red Rose United and Freethorpe Ladies however the game was abandoned with Red Rose United leading 4-0 on 56 minutes due to a broken goal stanchion.
Suffolk
The title battle in the Suffolk Women’s Division took another twist this Sunday as the leaders East Bergholt United lose and 2nd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies capitalise winning against another title hopeful to close the gap at the top to a point with a game in hand.
East Bergholt United Ladies were at home, Witnesham Wasps Ladies the visiting team this Sunday they were 3-0 in front going into half-time Lauren Page, Emily Steward and Beth Welton with their goals. East Bergholt United pulled a goal back in the 2nd half but Witnesham Wasps Ladies held on for the win to climb a place up to 4th in the table.
Brantham Athletic Ladies had moved back into 2nd in the table last weekend were at home this Sunday for the 1st of 2 matches against 4th placed Copleston Ladies that could go along way to determining where the title may go, games in hand Copleston Ladies can catch everyone above them if they win the points. Instead it was Brantham Athletic Ladies who got the 3 points, Danielle Harvey scoring twice with a goal each for Kirsten Hutchings and Rebecca Prime as they win 4-1. Sophie Crane scoring for Copleston who drop to 5th now 9 points behind Brantham 10 behind East Bergholt United still enough games in hand to catch both very much all to play for still if they can get the points.
One other match in Suffolk battle of the bottom two with Leiston St Margarets Ladies 2nd bottom hosting Ipswich Phoenix Ladies both a long way from the title tussle above Leiston St Margarets Ladies made it a league double over Ipswich Phoenix winning 5-0 to gain their 2nd 3 point haul of the season leave Ipswich Phoenix win less after 11 played.
Cambridgeshire
In Cambridgeshire the race for the title in the Women’s Premiership is as hotly contested as any league in the region. The lead has changed hands several times with 4 teams slugging it out at the top. ICA Sports Ladies are the new leaders going top this Sunday and ending Cambridge City Ladies unbeaten record to do it as they met in a 3rd versus 4th clash at the weekend. ICA Sports Ladies winning the game 3-1 with striker Tash Applegate getting 2 more goals to her name with Louise Burgess also on target as they go 2 points clear at the top of the Premiership. Cambridge City Ladies captain Grace Stanley scored their goal as they suffer their 1st league defeat of the season. Have 3 games in hand on the leading trio still, very much wide open this one’s got a few more twists yet.
Netherton United Ladies were at home at The Grange, this Sunday, bottom side Fulbourn Bluebirds the visitors had just the 9 players available a tough ask against a Netherton United side which has rediscovered some form in recent weeks. wasn’t long before they had the lead Yasmin Green opening the scoring inside the opening 15 minutes, Sasha Haw doubling the score a couple of minutes later. Jenna Hairn made it 3-0 on the half hour. Michela Garner pulled a goal back for Fulbourn Bluebirds 5 minutes into the 2nd half. Megan Strickland restored Netherton United’s 3 goal cushion on 63 minutes. Fulbourn Bluebirds pulled it back to 4-2 on the 70 minute mark Sharron Pinner finding the back of the net, inside the final 10 minutes Green netted her 2nd goal of the game to win it 5-2.
Wins are like buses for Newmarket Town Ladies, you wait for ages to get one then two arrive! Got their 1st win in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership last Sunday 3-1 away to Bar Hill Ladies. Were at home at the Dullingham Polo Fields this Sunday, hosting Huntingdon Town Ladies who were once again without a full complement of players. Newmarket Town Ladies had a new signing making her debut a coup as they bring in Nadine Basson from Bury Town Ladies dropping back into county league football but with a club who are ambitious and are looking to progress in the coming seasons. Made an instant impact scoring 4 goals in the match. 4 more goals were scored by Dominika Szary, one with her left foot, one with her right and 2 headers plus a goal each for Sian Tatum and Kristen Hummel in a 10-1 victory. Sophie Marheineke on target from a free kick to score for Huntingdon Town Ladies.
Semi-finals weekend in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Junior Invitation Cup this Sunday too although just the one semi-final was to be played in the end, current holders Cambridge United WFC Reserves progressing to the final without kicking a ball as they were awarded a home win against Isleham United Ladies who couldn’t raise a team.
90 minutes of football did take place in the other semi-final a meeting between Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North and South with Park Ladies from competing in the South at home to Wisbech Town Ladies in the North Division. Wisbech Town Ladies will be contesting Cambridge United WFC Reserves for the Junior Invitation Cup after they won the match 3-0, Sophie Gutteridge and Kyra Clarke their goal scorers plus an Park Ladies own goal giving them a 3-0 win, date and final venue to be announced.
One game in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North this Sunday with 3rd placed March Town United Ladies away to Stamford Ladies. A single goal scored by Stamford Ladies in the 2nd half saw them take all 3 points.
One match also played in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South at the weekend. saw leaders St Ives Town Ladies back in league action after nearly a month have saw their lead at the top eroded by the chasing pack in recent weeks but got themselves back to winning ways on Sunday away to Comberton Ladies. 2 goals scored by Connie Liddiard saw St Ives Town Ladies edge the game winning 2-1 to restore a 4 point lead at the top over Park Ladies. Megan Jeray the player on target for Comberton Ladies.
Essex
In the Essex Women’s Premier Division all of the top 3 sides won big to pull away from the chasing teams below at the weekend. Leaders Chelmsford City Ladies were on the road at Walden Ladies. Lisa Overall bagged herself a hat-trick, Georgia Sleep scoring a brace with one more goal coming courtesy of Rosie Coe. Walden Ladies scored a goal for for both sides the final score 7-1.
7-1 was also the score between 3rd placed Collier Row Tigers and bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies. In 2nd place Hullbridge Sports Ladies were away playing Lawford Ladies, Brogan Kelly was on target on 4 occasions with Danni Dorrington and Christina Fragnito also scoring, Lawford making a fight of it scoring 3 goals themselves final score 6-3 to Hullbridge Sports Ladies.
In Essex Women’s Division One it wasn’t unlucky 13 for runaway leaders Harlow Town Ladies as they made it 13 league wins in a row beating 4th placed Alresford Colne Rangers at the Harlow Arena on Sunday, Riley Bennett and Angela Addison scoring to put them 2 goals to the good at half-time. Both Abbie Bensted and Teresa Addison scored 2nd half hat-tricks with Tia Dye rounding off the scoring in a 9-0 win.
Another huge defeat for bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies as their goals against goes above -200, they keep going were soundly beaten again at home with Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves the visitors beating them 22-0.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
The 1st Final of the 2015/16 season was in Hertfordshire the Women’s County Cup Final played between Stevenage Ladies (the current holders) and Watford Ladies Development U19’s. Two evenly matched sides on paper with similar records playing at the same level in the regional league set up, both with the opportunity of making it a league and cup double. The weather perfect for a Cup Final at the County Ground in Letchworth. Stevenage started the brighter however Watford soon got into their flow both sides moving the ball well looking to attack and create chances the 1st half ending goalless. Stevenage pushed hard at the start of the 2nd half looking to break the deadlock, it was Watford who took the lead following a strong run on the ball from midfielder, Aimee Durn towards the edge of the Stevenage penalty box, the ball is laid back to Chloe Farrell making a supporting run pulls the trigger 20 yards out lifting the ball up to smash against the cross bar and drop down over the line. Less than 15 minutes left and Watford double their lead a long back putting Emma Bebbington through on goal shoots outside the box putting the ball past the advancing keeper and into the back of the net. Watford Ladies Development U19’s go on to win the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup Final. The whole match report is available to read on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and you can find it by clicking on the link below
Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup Final 2015/16
Elsewhere in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire at the weekend it was league action and for the 2nd Sunday in a row 2nd placed Sherrardswood Ladies had the opportunity to go top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One against the same opponents they played last Sunday 3rd placed Hertford Town Ladies, were beaten then at home as Hertford Town Ladies extended their unbeaten record in the league to 8 matches. Were at home against Sherrardswood this Sunday after a goalless 1st half Sherrardswood scored 15 minutes into the 2nd half Rhiana Rose putting the ball into the back of the net. Dee Gilbert pulled Hertford Town Ladies back into the game 10 minutes later and it looked to be heading for a draw when up popped Abby Cardall to score the winner for Sherrardswood Ladies to put them 3 points clear at the top have played alot more games than all their title rivals but bring Hertford Town Ladies unbeaten record to an end.
One side in Beds & Herts Division One with plenty of games on the new leaders are 6th placed Garston Ladies having played just 6 league matches to date. Were on the road at the weekend taking on 4th placed Bishops Stortford Ladies. The home side scored twice in the 2nd half, Sapphire Bennett and Elle Georgiou with the strikes, however Bishops Stortford’s own title ambitions were dealt a blow as Garston hit back winning the match 3-2 with goals scored by Gemma Curtis, Jade Hales and Caroline Tenebaum as they move up a place to 5th are 10 points behind the leaders with 8 matches in hand.
Leaders of Beds & Herts Division Two, Sharnbrook WFC saw their game postponed at the weekend giving an opportunity for the sides below to close the gap. 2nd placed Houghton Athletic Ladies were soundly beaten at Sharnbrook WFC last weekend as they opened up an 8 point lead at the top. That lead has been reduced to 5 points with Houghton Athletic Ladies at bottom side Evergreen Eagles this Sunday. Emma Hawkes scored 4 times as they won the 3 points winning 4-0.
3rd placed Hitchin Town Ladies keep pace with Houghton Athletic Ladies a point behind them scoring 4 themselves this Sunday away to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Rebecca Day scoring a brace with a goal each for Emma Chaffey and Chanel Sherriff-Geary. Royston Town Ladies Reserves pulled one goal back through Grace Leslie as they lost 4-1. Like thier 1st team in beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Garston Ladies FC 96 have matches in hand on the sides above them and move up from 6th to 4th this weekend in Division Two with a large 6-0 win at home against Woburn Lionesses.
With the leading pair not in action in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three it was a chance for 3rd placed Evergreen Ladies and 4th placed Crawley Green Ladies to close the gap on their rivals for promotion. Evergreen Ladies were at home taking on bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Goals from Lauren Atkins and Nicola Cairns along with a hat-trick scored by Emily Jones gave them the 5-0 victory and moves them to within 3 points of Icknield Ladies and Hitchin Belles above with a game in hand on Icknield.
Crawley Green Ladies promotion hopes took a dent away from home against Bedwell Rangers FC, despite going a goal up with Jessica McNamara on target, Bedwell Rangers FC hit them for six. Jessica Sullivan and Sarah King giving them a 2-1 lead going into half time both were to score again in the 2nd half with Ailish Beadle hitting a goal home on 78 minutes, Rebecca Moore adding the 6th goal in the final minute to give Bedwell their 1st 3 point haul of 2016.
That concludes another busy Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up midway through March a few sides falling away from the promotion picture, two more sides losing their unbeaten records just the 3 sides now with a 0 in the L column will they hold onto them till the end of the season? Title battles taking new twists, a few more to come as the league season enters the home straight with cup final line-ups being decided, it’ll all be covered by Women’s Football East the calculator working overtime as all the possible scenario’s are worked out, but it’s on the pitch matters will be decided… until next week thanks for reading.