The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty Two

All the action from Sunday 14th February

Welcome to edition Twenty Two of The Tuesday Round-Up bringing you all of the women’s football action from across the East this past Sunday 14th February. Although there were several postponements again it as still a packed fixture list with over 40 games to cover in this edition ranging from the 3rd Round of the FA Women’s Cup to the Ladies Plate 1st Round in Norfolk. Lot’s of league action new leaders in beds & Herts Women’s Division Two and elsewhere the battle for the title only getting hotter. Let’s crack on.

FA Women’s Cup

 This Sunday saw two FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Proper ties featuring sides from the FAWPL Southern Division getting played having been postponed the previous weekend. Long away trips too for Lewes Ladies and Queens Park Rangers Ladies and an even longer journey home as both sides bowed out of the competition.

Queens Park Rangers headed to the South West having been drawn against FAWSL 2 side Bristol City WFC, playing their 1st competitive match under their new name and following relegation from FAWSL 1. A huge test for Queens Park Rangers, Bristol City WFC having several new signings in their line-up it was one of those Millie Farrow who put the home side in front virtually straight from the kick-off. Queens Park Rangers Ladies got themselves back on level terms a minute later Natalie Richardson with the strike. A frantic start another goal was clocked up on 3 minutes Bristol City going 2-1 with a goal from the returning Corrine Yorston. Another new signing got her name on the score sheet from Bristol City 10 minutes later Chloe Arthur putting the back into the back of the net, that was the score at half-time.

Bristol City were 4-1 up within the 1st 5 minutes of the 2nd half kicking off another new face, Jodie Brett on loan with Farrow from Chelsea Ladies for the season with the goal. 4-1 it stayed until the closing 10 minutes of the match before Bristol City captain Grace McCatty poked the ball home from close range to make it 5-1. Farrow scored her 2nd of the match with 3 minutes left, with substitute Tatiana Pinto scoring in injury time to make the final score 7-1 and set up a 4th Round date with local rivals and fellow FAWSL 2 side Yeovil Town Ladies who knocked Bradford City WFC out of the competition.

 A long journey North from the South Coast for Lewes Ladies too in the FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Proper travelling up to play Loughborough Foxes who play in the FAWPL Northern Division. Lewes Ladies took the lead on the 12th minute, Danielle Lane scoring for The Rookettes. Audrey Moore got Loughborough Foxes back on level terms before half time. No more goals were to come in the 2nd half the game going into extra time and when that failed to yield anymore go goals the game went to penalties the teams couldn’t be separated after 5 successful spot kicks went to sudden death Loughborough put their 6th away Lewes missed and Loughborough Foxes make history advancing to the 4th Round of the FA Women’s Cup where they have a home tie against FAWSL 2 side Millwall Lionesses.

FAWPL Southern Division

In the FAWPL Southern Division, Charlton Athletic Ladies move above Cardiff City Ladies into 2nd spot in the table gave their goal difference a massive boost too as they proved to strong an away opponent for West Ham United Ladies this Sunday. Kit Graham opened the scoring for Charlton Athletic Women on the 22nd minute, strike partner Gemma Shepherd and captain Kimberly Dixson both scored on 31 and 37 with Stefanie Simmons making it 4-0 a minute before half-time. The goals continued to come Shepherd with 2 more goals in a 3 minute spell early in the 2nd half to complete yet another hat-trick this season. Dixson did the same scoring 2 on 3 minutes 20 minutes later to see Charlton Athletic Women win 8-0.

 In the other game taking place in the FAWPL Southern Division this Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies were at home against bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Avilla Bergin gave the home side an early lead putting the ball into the back of the net on the 3rd minute. Rosie Kmita put Tottenham 2-0 midway through the 1st half. The 3 points were secured with 15 minutes left to play Wendy Martin on target. Is now 11 games without any points for Plymouth Argyle.

FAWPL South East Division One

In the FAWPL South East Division One, Cambridge United WFC saw a recent run of 8 matches unbeaten come to an end that run had seen the up to 4th place in the league. Were at home this Sunday back at Ely City FC  back in league action taking on Old Actonians Ladies who themselves were at last in league action having not played since the 1st of November 2015! Had just 8 games clocked up compared to Cambridge’s 16 the lack of league games caused by a mixture of cup games and postponements had seen them drop down the table, still well placed above the bottom two were looking for the points to start moving back up the table.

This game is the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this weekend. Was a competitive and gritty game, both sides putting in a shift the 3 points secured by a single goal scored by Cambridge United WFC’s captain Laura Bright, stealing round the back from a free kick to nod the ball past the keeper into the back of the net early in the 2nd half. For all of the match action click on the link below to take you to the SWF Blog

Cambridge United WFC v Old Actonians Ladies 14/02/16 

With other matches in the FAWPL South East Division One getting called off the result saw Cambridge United WFC  climb into 3rd place in the table.

 

  One other match did survive the weather in the FAWPL South East Division One the battle between the bottom two played on a 3G surface with Suffolk side Lowestoft Ladies travelling down to Bedfordshire to play Bedford Ladies. Both with just a single win to their name going into today’s match are in trouble at the bottom of the table. Lowestoft Ladies have been through a turbulent period of late, losing much of their 1st team squad and the announcement of the departure of manager David Eastwood ho had enjoyed a very successful time in his 4 years with the club.

  A new management team in place now Nathaniel Einecker and Ricky Graves are in the process of rebuilding a young squad to take the club forwards. A win on the board is a great place to start as Lowestoft Ladies come away from Bedford with a 2-1 win on Sunday. Jacqueline Zavala scoring on 30 minutes with Hannah Waters scoring what would be the winning goal on 65 to get the 3 points go to within 3 points of Old Actonians Ladies but have played 5 games more. Rebecca Reeve on target for Bedford Ladies they have played more games than anyone else in the league and 8 points from safety with 9 left to play for.

Eastern Regional Leagues

 It was draws all the way in the ERWFL Premier Division this Sunday. 3 matches played the biggest one the clash between the top two with leaders Billericay Town Ladies travelling to Hertfordshire to play Stevenage Ladies. The points ended up being shared after the match finished 0-0, keeps Billericay Town Ladies 3 points in front Stevenage Ladies do have 3 games in hand on the leaders.

0-0 was the result too between 3 placed AFC Sudbury Ladies and Gt Shelford Ladies 2nd bottom in the table. 4th placed Haringey Borough Women were hosting AFC Dunstable Ladies again the points were shared but their were goals in this one as it ended 1-1, Zhane Ameoten scoring for Haringey Borough Women with Shephanie Fisher netting for AFC Dunstable Ladies the point enough to see them climb a place into 6th on the ERWFL Premier Division table.

 Elsewhere in the ERWFL it was the continuation of the Division One Cup the 2nd round of league matches with the 14 sides from the East and West Division’s drawn into 2 groups. In Group A it was a great result for Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies as they took points off Writtle Ladies the 1st time in a league format. Both going into the game having made a winning start last time out. Both share top spot following a 1-1 draw, Georgia Fraser on target for Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies with Caroline Brown credited with the goal for Writtle Ladies.

Also in Group A Bury Town Ladies record their 1st win of the competition as they travelled to local rivals Ipswich Wanderers Ladies, a close game Michelle Allum scored twice for Ipswich Wanderers Ladies, however it wasn’t enough as Bury Town Ladies won 3-2 ther goals coming from Shelby Beveridge who got a brace with Gemma Carter also heading the ball home. Sawbridgeworth Town WFC were also in action in Group A for the 1st time got off to a winning start a good result securing the 3 points at home against Hutton Ladies, Kelly Holsworth with what turned out to be the winning goal scored in the opening 10 minutes.

 In Group B the weather had put pay to all but one game last time out so the sides were only getting started this Sunday. Silver End United Ladies had played last time around getting a point drawing 1-1 with Hoddesdon Owls Ladies. Were at home again this Sunday against Offley & Stopsley Women. Was a high scoring match 9 goals in this one only have Silver End United Ladies goal scorers Lynsey Bowmen on 31 minutes with 2 more 4 minutes later on 35 and 38 from Paula Drane was interesting in itself but Offley & Stopsley Ladies took all 3 points winning the game 6-3! If any Offley & Stopsley players are out there following the block I’d love to fill in the rest of this one.

One more match to bring you in Group B, with Lucy Hancock and  Adrienne Milton scoring for Colney Heath Ladies in a 2-1 victory over Long Melford Ladies to get their Division One Cup campaign off to a winning start. Megan Partridge with the goal for Long Melford Ladies.

 Norfolk

One outstanding Norfolk Ladies League Cup quarter final to be played this Sunday and an interesting one too with Division One side Thorpe United Ladies travelling to promotion chasing Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies. Jodie Fewkes found the back of the net for the home side, however Thorpe United Ladies booked their place in the semi-final draw winning the match 2-1 with captain Rebekah Lake and Alice Ladbrooke scoring the goals. An impressive semi-final line up it is too with Lynn Ladies, Aylsham FC Ladies and defending League Cup holders Wymondham Town Ladies in there too with Thorpe United Ladies.

Two outstanding ties in the Norfolk Ladies Plate 1st Round too following last weeks postponements. Was a great result for Norfolk Division Two side Stalham Town Ladies as they reached the quarter final draw courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Division One side Fakenham Ladies, Elizabeth Dawson with the goal in the 2nd half to secure the away win.

Extra time was needed in the other Norfolk Ladies Plate 1st Round tie with Division Two side Morley Ladies travelling to Dereham Town Ladies in Norfolk Division Three. The game was all square at 1-1 after 90 minutes, heading into the extra 30 minutes Morley Ladies went on to score 2 goals and win through to the quarter final draw, Candice Halstead scoring a brace.

In Norfolk Women’s Division One, Brandon Town Ladies go 4 points clear at the top of the league after a big win this weekend. One home soil were hosting bottom side Long Stratton Ladies. Went 1-0 down early on in the 1st half, came back to lead 2-1, Long Stratton Ladies getting it back to 2-2 before Brandon Town Ladies took a 4-2 lead into the break, came out the stronger 2nd half scoring 4 more goals to win the game 8-2 the goals coming from Nettie Stillinger, Rosey Turner, Brooke Wickens and 2 from captain Tiffany Forshaw with a hat-trick scored by Millie Bales stepping up from the clubs youth set up.

 In the race for the Norfolk Women’s Division One title, Brandon Town Ladies saw one of their rivals defending champions slip up as they lost at home against Lynn Ladies. Despite scoring 3 goals themselves it wasn’t enough as Lynn Ladies hit back with 5 goals of their own taking it 5-3 to win for the 3rd time this season, Shelley Woods with 4 of the goals Jodie Hopkins also scoring.

In Norfolk Women’s Division Two, 2nd place North Walsham Angels Ladies took full advantage of leaders Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies cup distraction to win big to retake the lead in the table were on the road taking on 3rd placed Red Rose Ladies. A hat-trick from Luci Middleton, 2 goals from midfielder Amy Hemp and Emma Allsopp with a goal securing a 6-0 win to move them a point ahead of Kirkley & Pakefield who they face at home this coming Sunday.

In Norfolk Women’s Division Three, Lacey Andrews, Rosie Clark and Maureen Ellis were all on target for Harleston Ladies as the league leaders made it 10 wins out of 10 beating Cromer Town Ladies away from home this Sunday. Finally their rivals for the title get back into league action can match Old Actonians Ladies record from FAWPL South East Division One in not having played a league match since the 1st of November 2015 had only 4 on the board a 100% like Harleston made it 5 wins out of 5 returning to league action this weekend, edged it in a close match taking on bottom side Sprowston Ladies Reserves at home winning 4-3 with goals from Molly Sims, Leanne Muffett and 2 scored by Bethany Turner. 

In the last match to bring you in Norfolk in Division Three, Rebecca Loveday gave Toftwood Ladies a 1-0 lead at half time at home against Red Rose United, the points were shared in the end the visitors coming back to level in the 2nd half.

Suffolk

Just the one game to bring you in Suffolk from the Women’s Division. 2nd place Bacton United Ladies closing the gap on leaders East Bergholt United to 3 points following a 2-1 away win against Leiston St Margarets Ladies. Lois Balfour and Samantha Walker with the goals for Bacton United Ladies. Lucy Eagle scoring for Leiston St Margarets Ladies.

Cambridgeshire 

Women’s football in Cambridgeshire is proving to be highly competitive the battle for the Women’s Premiership being contested by 4 sides makes for an ever changing picture at the top another week another side takes their place at the top this it’s Cambridge United WFC Reserves the early leaders for a long period as they come out on top of a close match at home against ICA Sports Ladies in 2nd place going into the match. Cambridge United WFC’s Reserves good form had seen a handful of their players getting an opportunity with the 1st team this Sunday, without them they won the game 3-2 to take a point lead at the top, Monique Christian, Emily Ingle and Clara Greed the players bagging themselves a goal. Tash Applegate and Clare KNibbs both on the scoresheet for ICA Sports Ladies.

   Cambridge University Women had gone top of the Premiership themselves the previous weekend. Were at home to Bar Hill Ladies this Sunday. Cambridge University scored twice on 45, Rosa Davies-Jones and Lynn Jones-Taylor on 85 minutes, Bar Hill Ladies got the 3 points scoring 4 goals to win the match 4 different goal scorers too, Anna Jephson, Grace Parker, Natalie Wells and Rebecca Cavells in what is their return to league action having not played in the Premiership since the end of November 2015. 

Another side that hasn’t played league games in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership are Huntingdon Town Ladies, just the 4 matches played so far had just the one point on the board sat bottom of the table were taking on the side just above them an away trip to Fulbourn Bluebirds. A close game Huntingdon Town Ladies got their 1st league win of the season winning it 3-2 Emma Clark and Claire Knox plus an own goal giving them the 3 points to lift them up to 7th spot.

One game played in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North this Sunday and another good result for Downham Town Ladies. 4th in the table going into this weekends fixture were down the road taking on 2nd placed Wisbech Town Ladies. Are in a good run of form starting 2016 well climbing the table made it 4 wins out of 4 this year in the league a single goal enough to take the 2 points to lift Downham Town Ladies up to 3rd place, goal difference now separating 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the table.

An interesting tussle is developing at the top of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South too, St Ives Town Ladies were well clear and the top 2 weeks ago and are still in a very good position but drop points for the 2nd weekend in a row having lost to 2nd place Park Ladies by a single goal last Sunday were on the road playing Riverside Rovers Ladies Reserves who had climbed up to 3rd themselves last weekend. The points ended up being shared with the final result a 1-1 all draw, Molly Berryman with the strike on target for St Ives Town Ladies, Shikiba Hajizadeh scoring from the penalty spot for Riverside Rovers Ladies Reserves.

 That result saw Park Ladies close the gap on the leaders to 6 points with 2 matches in hand, were up early on Valentine’s Day for an 11 o’clock kick off at Girton against Cambridge Rangers. Proved to be too strong for the bottom side still without a win this season as Park Ladies won 6-0 a brace from Gemma Hutton, with a goal each for Ebony Bliss, Amy Newell, Casey Ward and Kirstie Smith. 

Essex

Just the one game played in the Essex Women’s Premier Division this Sunday but it was a huge win for Lawford Ladies going into the match at home 4th bottom in the table taking on Runwell Hospital Ladies in 5th won the game 2-1 to lift them onto 16 points and open up a healthy points gap on the sides below them.

Two matches survived the weather in Essex Women’s Division One. Chigwell Ladies are enjoying a good run of form at the start of 2016, 4 league wins now and the 2nd time they have beaten a side in the top 5 above them to take all 3 points this Sunday a 6-2 home win over 2nd placed Alresford Colne Rangers into 4th now a point off 2nd and 3rd might fancy their chances of nicking a promotion spot. That result allowed Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves to move back into 2nd spot on goal difference over Alresford Colne Rangers as they picked up the 3 points this Sunday winning 3-1 away to Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves, the goals scored by Jessica Loble, with Shannon Tranter netting twice.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Now we’re moving in the delayed half of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup following on from their 11-1 success over Garston Ladies FC 96 in the 2nd Round, Royston Town Ladies now faced another home match in the quarter finals playing Beds & Herts Division One title hopefuls Hertford Town Ladies. Hayley Graham scored 2 goals with Rebekah Fisk and Georgia Gannaway also on target as Royston Town Ladies win 4-0 to set up a semi final next Sunday (21st) away to the current cup holders Stevenage Ladies.

 In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Harvesters FC Ladies extend their lead at the top of the table recording an 8th win of the season were at home to Garston Ladies who like a couple of others I’ve already mention in this Edition hadn’t played a league game since early November 2015. Were unbeaten going in to today’s league match came out the wrong side of a 7 goal thriller going down 4-3 as Harvesters FC Ladies took the 3 points Lauren Croucher bagging herself a brace with Ellie Lovelock and Kayla Johnson also scoring goals. Vikki Duffy, Joanne Sharp and Lucy Zecchin finding the back of the net for Garston Ladies. 

Sherrardswood Ladies are as high as they have been all season as they move into 2nd spot in Beds & Herts Division One following on a 5-0 home win against 2nd bottom Flitwick Ladies. 

It’s all change at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two with long term leaders Houghton Athletic Ladies not in action this weekend dropping to 2nd spot on goal difference as 2nd placed Sharnbrook WFC won big at the weekend recording double figures in a 10-0 home win over AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies. Charlotte Mullins racking up 5 goals, 4 coming in the 1st half, Mel Harradine scored twice with the other 3 goals coming from Chantelle Harris, Gemma Franklin and Ruth Derrick.

It looked for a while that the title in Division Two might be just between Houghton Athletic Ladies and Sharnbrook WFC that picture has changed in recent weeks, the chasing pack have been picking up the results most notably of late Hitchin Town Ladies. Ended Houghton Athletic Ladies unbeaten start to the season last weekend, have followed that up with a convincing 7-1 away win at bottom side Evergreen Eagles to move into 3rd spot just a point back of the leading pair all on 10 games played. Rebecca Day amongst their goals again netting a hat-trick for the 2nd successive match for Hitchin Town Ladies.

Woburn Lionesses had a good run that put them into touch with the top two themselves are still in the hunt for promotion 3rd going into the weekend that suffered a blow as they lost at home to Garston Ladies FC 96 who have games in hand on all the teams above them. Winning 2-0 they stay 5th but are just 5 points off the top.

   In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Icknield Ladies open up a 6 point lead at the top of the table the Bedfordshire side newly formed this season having won 8 league matches in a row. This Sunday were on the road away to Bedwell Rangers, Louise Grocott scored a hat-trick helping Icknield Ladies to a 7-1 win with 2 more goals from Zoe Molloy and a goal a piece from Amber Hedges and Annya Hall. Sarah King was on target for Bedwell Rangers.

 7 goals were also scored by Bedmond Ladies as they move back into 5th spot above Panshanger Ladies with  a home win over bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. A hat-trick from Sarah Gunn with 2 scored by Abbie Harrison. Emma Treanor and Molly Peters with a goal each helping Bedmond Ladies to the 3 points.

A notable result for Hatfield Town Ladies, another sign of their recent improvement as they pick up a very good point at home taking on one of the league title hopefuls Crawley Green Ladies, held the 3rd placed side to a 2-2 draw with Hollie Watson and Sam Innes scoring the goals. Yasmin Wacey striking twice for Crawley Green Ladies.

The title battles continue to excite if anything are getting more so after this weekend, no side is running away with anything yet and that just shows the competitiveness of the game these days, especially at county level, can’t wait to see the twists and turns as to how it will all unfold as we see this awful winter finally yield some better weather and teams finally get back into league action, going to be a a busy end to the season for a lot…. including Women’s Football East! That concludes Edition Twenty-Two of The Tuesday Round-Up, thanks for reading, same day same place next week see you then.