The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty
The Tuesday Round-Up has reached Edition Twenty. January has been a challenge the wettest for a long time so many postponements glad to see them tail off somewhat these past two Sunday’s. That of course means there’s plenty of women’s football action to bring you from this weekend league and cup. Quarter Finals of the FAWPL League Plate and Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup to mention a couple. Sitting down later than I would like to write this on a Tuesday evening so let’s get cracking into it.
FAWPL Southern Division
The south coast was where the weather proved to be the least kind this weekend with the FAWPL Southern Division fixtures at Portsmouth FC Ladies and Lewes Ladies getting postponed. That left just the one game in the league but it was a big one 2nd v 3rd as Cardiff City Ladies travelled to London to take on Charlton Athletic Women. Both sides were after the 3 points to close the gap on leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC. In the end it was neither side could find the breakthrough the game ending in a goalless draw with see’s them both narrow the gap at the top by a point. Both have 3 games in hand on the leaders as do all the teams hoping to catch Brighton however they will have to see them drop points down the line if they wish to overhaul them in the race for the title.
FAWPL League Plate
It was the quarter final stage of the FAWPL League Plate this Sunday and two of those ties featured sides featured on Women’s Football East. Gillingham FC Ladies of FAWPL South East Division One were taking in higher league opposition as FAWPL Northern Division side Newcastle United Ladies make the long trip down to Kent. They returned to the North East with a place in the semi-finals secured winning the game 3-0 the goals scored by, Ellie Dobson, Emma Hewitt and Ellen Turnbull.
Coventry United Ladies were at home in their quarter final tie taking on lower league opposition, FAWPL Northern Division One side Liverpool Marshalls Feds Ladies. The FAWPL Southern Division side are in the semi-final draw winning the game by a single goal, scored by Helen Dermody in the 62nd minute. Keynsham Town Ladies are also in the semi-finals line-up whilst we will have to wait for 2 more weeks to see if either Loughborough Foxes WFC or Enfield Town Ladies join them.
FAWPL South East Division One
Milton Keynes Dons Ladies move level on points at the top of the FAWPL South East Division One with leaders Crystal Palace Ladies following another big win at the weekend. Having beaten Lowestoft Town Ladies at home 12-0 the previous Sunday, were making the trip east to play Lowestoft again this Sunday and although the side 2nd bottom of the table kept the scoreline below double figures Milton Keynes Dons Ladies gave their goal difference another boost winning 7-0, Leah Cudone and Andie Dickens with 2 goals each along with strikes from Hannah Barrett, Charley Clarke and Heather McDonnell. Milton Keynes Dons have played 3 games more than the leaders.
The other match taking place in the FAWPL South East Division One this Sunday was at Wootton Blue Cross with Bedford Ladies bottom of the league taking on Ipswich Town Ladies who were looking to build on last weekends derby victory over Norwich City Ladies to move themselves further clear of the bottom end of the table. Picked up 3 more points to move above Old Actonians Ladies into 9th in the table. Hollie Clement and Natasha Thomas both scoring with Zoe Cossey newly signed from Lowestoft Town Ladies scoring her 1st 2 goals for Ipswich as they won 4-2. Bedford Ladies goals from Chelsea Hunter and Kaiya Glynn.
Capital Women’s Cup
This weekend saw the 3 remaining quarter finals of the Capital Women’s Cup with Charlton Athletic Women already through to the semi-finals. West Ham United Ladies were paired against Tottenham Hotspur Ladies in another cup competition, at home this tie at AFC Hornchurch. Avilla Bergin gave the visitors an early lead finding the back of the net on 5 mins. West Ham responded on half an hour getting back on level terms through Italian striker Romina Pinna. No more goals followed in the regular 90 the game headed into extra-time still the deadlock couldn’t be broken and the tie went to penalties. A dramatic shootout followed going all the way to sudden death Tottenham goalkeeper Toni Anne Wayne saving to see them take it 7-6 on pens and advance to the semi-finals.
Enfield Town Ladies were hosting Queens Park Rangers Ladies at the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium. The visitors had an early chance to take the lead from the penalty spot, Enfield goalkeeper, Kerrie Marlborough saved it. Queens Park Rangers had the lead at half-time with Danielle Puddefoot scoring on 25 minutes. Had to wait until the 73rd minute to double their advantage Jo Wilson on target, went on to score another a few minutes later before Emma Whitter made it 4-0 on the 84th minute that the final score, Queens Park Rangers booking their semi-final spot.
Completing a strong quartet of semi-finalists are FAWPL South East Division One leaders Crystal Palace Ladies at home taking on lower league opponents Abbey Rangers Ladies, came away with a convincing win making double figures 10-0 the final score, Gemma Bryan with a hat-trick, Nicha Dyett, Abigail Igbavboa and Alma Donohoe all with 2 each with Pamela McRoberts also getting in on the goalscoring.
Eastern Regional Leagues
Stevenage Ladies go level on points with Billericay Town Ladies both on 25 at the top of the ERWFL Premier Division after a goalless draw away to Colchester Town Ladies this Sunday. Crucially Stevenage Ladies have two games in hand although two of the games they have yet to play are home and away with Billericay Town Ladies both coming up later this month they could go along way to deciding where the title is heading.
Brentwood are up one weekend, down the next the visitors this Sunday were Acle United Ladies who were looking to build on last Sunday’s county cup win to get thier 1st league win of 2016. Had the early lead Kate Pasque scoring the goal. Took till the 43rd minute to double their advantage Amber Rowland scoring her 1st goal for her new club. Brentwood Town came back into it early in the 2nd half Carla Rose halving Acle’s lead. Wasn’t long before Acle restored the 2 goal cushion Alice Ladbrooke through on goal to score. Leah McGuire scored a 4th for Acle before Anna Larkins struck from distance to make it 5-1.
AFC Dunstable Ladies picked up another 3 points to lift them away from the bottom end of the table too, were at home to bottom side Gt Wakering Rovers Ladies at the weekend. Had a 2-1 lead at half-time Danielle Carty with both of the goals, another brace followed 2nd half this time scored by Amber Pearson to seal a 4-1 win.
In ERWFL Division One, there was just the one league match played with Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies hosting 2nd placed Silver End United Ladies. The visitors had a 2-1 advantage at half-time with Katharine Pearson and Danielle Warnes finding the back of the net. Abbie Simmonds scoring for Little Thurrock Dynamos, Simmonds added another goal in the 2nd half but it wasn’t enough as Lynsey Bowman bagged herself a hat-trick Silver End United winning 5-2.
One fixture in ERWFL Division One West beat the weather too this weekend, leaders Hutton Ladies finally back in action having not played since December 6th 2015 in the league have held onto top spot by a single point were on the road taking on 3rd placed Offley & Stopsley Ladies. Was a high scoring contest 10 goals shared between the two sides, Hutton Ladies, Katie Lowen netting a hat-trick with team mates Kelly Roberts, Ebony Moore and Rachael Agomber also putting the ball into the back of the net to win it 6-4 and open up a 4 point gap at the top of the league.
Norfolk
Brandon Town Ladies went top of Norfolk Women’s Division One last weekend and that’s were they remain after this Sunday’s league fixtures following a big 8-0 win away to Fakenham Town Ladies, captain Tiffany Forshaw on target 6 times, with Brooke Wickens scoring twice to keep them a point clear at the top with 2nd and 3rd placed Wymondham Town Ladies and Aylsham FC Ladies also winning.
Wymondham Town Ladies were also on their travels this Sunday crossing the county to play Lynn Ladies at the West Lynn Social Club. Led 2-0 at the break with Amber Cantwell and Sally Hammerton on target. Lynn Ladies pulled a goal back through Shelley Woods 2nd half, but Wymondham Town went on to win 3-1 to take the 3 points.
Aylsham FC Ladies were on home turf taking on Long Stratton Ladies, the visitors took the lead before the defending champions came back with goals from Abbie Charlton, Becky Hill and a brace from Kiera Squires to take the points in a 4-2 win. Charlotte Head and Jennifer Head the players grabbing the goals for Long Stratton.
In Norfolk Women’s Division Two the stand out fixture was the meeting between 1st and 2nd at Walmer Road as Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies took on North Walsham Angels Ladies both side unbeaten this season and gunning for promotion. This was the featured game on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this Sunday and turned out to be a real cracker a great game to watch and with it a fantastic advert for women’s football in Norfolk. The tone was set right from the 1st minute with Kirkley & Pakefield clearing the ball off their goal line following a break away from North Walsham’s Luci Middleton. It as a break way from the home side on 10 minutes that would lead to the opening goal Nikki Wigg bursting over halfway her shot saved by the on rushing North Walsham goalkeeper on the edge of her area the ball loose coming to Sophie Martin who hooked the ball high into the air to see it drop over the line.
Scores were back on level terms at half-time Middleton getting past the on rushing goalkeeper then controlling the ball well before rifling it into the back of the net. The visitors sent their support wild when Emma Allsopp stabbed her shot over the keeper from the edge of the box and had Kirkley & Pakefield facing their 1st defeat of the season. Pushed everyone forwards late into injury time getting hold of a poor clearance the ball found it’s way through to Wigg at the far post she put the ball into the back of the net the final score 2-2. To read the full match report click on the link below.
Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies v North Walsham Angels Ladies
3 more games played in Division Two this Sunday, 3rd placed Sprowston Ladies were away to Bohemians Ladies. Lost the game 2-1 as Bohemians Ladies ended a run of 4 straight defeats to pick up their 1st points of 2016. That defeat fro Sprowston Ladies saw Red Rose Ladies move up to take 3rd spot in the table as they won big on the road taking on Bungay Town Ladies Reserves. Lauren Hems did plenty of celebrating as she helped herself to 5 goals, not far behind her was Sophie Lubbock on target with 4 goals with a goal each for Vicky Lubbock and Ellen Hutton in an 11-2 win. Nicola Hazell with both goals for Bungay Town Ladies Reserves. Stalham Town Ladies also picked up their 1st 3 point haul of 2016 this Sunday with a 3-1 home win against bottom side Morley Ladies.
In Norfolk Women’s Division Three, Harleston Town Ladies going marching on at the top of the league 9 wins out of 9 now well clear at the summit. At home this Sunday against Toftwood Ladies, no surprise to see Miryam Ruiz on the score sheet added another 4 goals to her tally this game with Claire King and Rosie Clark also scoring in a 6-2 win.
6 goals were also scored at home by Red Rose United Ladies as they beat bottom side Sprowston Ladies Reserves 6-1. Freethorpe Ladies move into 2nd place in the table capitalising whilst Gorleston FC Ladies remain in hibernation. Freethorpe Ladies were at home this weekend Dereham Town Ladies the visitors. The home side found themselves a goal down at half-time. Responded 2nd half scoring 3 goals, Claire Garner with a pair, Samantha Greenland also netting, Dereham Town Ladies scored another goal themselves the 3 enough to take the points for Freethorpe Ladies winning 3-2.
Suffolk
Battle of the top 2 in the Suffolk Women’s Division this weekend with leaders East Bergholt United Ladies at home to Brantham Athletic Ladies. A fine result for East Bergholt United too as they take the 3 points to give themselves a 6 point lead at the top. Jessica Clarke and Jodie Sharp on target in either half enough to give East Bergholt United a 2-1 victory, Lucy Dunnett getting the goal 2nd half for Brantham Athletic.
That defeat see’s Brantham Athletic Ladies slip to 3rd in the table as Bacton United Ladies climb to the highest place they have been all season following a huge win away to bottom side Ipswich Phoenix. Lois Balfour and Francesca Rainbird with a goal each for the visitors, 2 each for Eleanor Catchpole and Maria Walker, plus an OG, the scoreline was dominated by Samantha Walker on target with 5 goals in a 12-2 win. Shannon Cameron and Katie Sherwood scored a goal each in the 1st half for Ipswich Phoenix.
Copleston Ladies also won at the weekend taking the 3 points in a 4-2 home win over Witnesham Wasps Ladies. Kristie Turner scoring 2 goals for Copleston, with a goal a piece for Elysia Young and Amy Trenter. Witnesham Wasps replying through Emma Long and Emily Steward.
Cambridgeshire
Netherton United Ladies got themselves back to winning ways in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership at the weekend having suffered defeats against 2 of the 3 leading the pack in recent games were at home to 2nd placed Cambridge University Women this Sunday prevented the visitors going clear at the top winning the match 2-0 with goals from Stacey Fullicks and Megan Strickland to take the 3 points climb up to 5th spot.
At the other end of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership, Newmarket Town Ladies travelled to Fulbourn Bluebirds, both sides still searching for their 1st win of the season. Looked like Fulbourn Bluebirds might have it as they led 3-0 at half time. Newmarket Town Ladies young guns came back 2nd half Abbi Griffin scoring a 2 goals in 4 minutes on 46 and 52. Fulbourn Bluebirds got it back to 4-2, Newmarket Town came back Kate Winnewisser scoring twice to see the points were shared in a thrilling 4-4 draw. Michela Garner, Rachel Pearce and 2 from Abigail Molloy the goal scorers for Fulbourn Bluebirds.
In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North, Bourne Ladies extend their lead a the top of the table to 4 points following a 3-2 away win at Downham Town Ladies at the weekend. Goals from Tracey Duxbury-Mead, Claire Lawrenson and Charlotte Ayers enough to take the 3 points despite a brace from Downham Town Ladies, George Lingham.
Elsewhere in the Championship North it was a clash between the bottom two with Tydd St Mary Ladies hosting Hungate Rovers Ladies. The visitors have the one win to their name so far and that was the reverse fixture against Tydd St Mary Ladies, now have the double over them to record their 2nd win of the season winning 4-1 Jade Chamberlain scoring a hat-trick with Chantelle Abraham getting Hungate Rovers Ladies other goal.
St Ives Town Ladies newly formed this season are running away with the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South this season, extended that lead to 9 points win a convincing 7-1 away win against fellow new side Riverside Rovers Ladies. Tierney Poore and Georgia Rebane both bagging a brace with their other goals scored by Georgia Stancombe, Penelope Ford and Hannah Seymour-Shove. Michelle Bark with the consolation goal for Riverside Rovers.
Elsewhere in Cambridgeshire it was the 1st round of the Women’s Junior Invitation Cup with 4 ties scheduled to take place. Wisbech Town Ladies were handed a home win when opponents Comberton Ladies couldn’t field a team. Holders of the Junior Invitation Cup, Cambridge United WFC Reserves were away taking on Wisbech St Marys Ladies. Ebony-Jade Rule opened the scoring for the visitors before Hayley Turner, captain Becca Fay and Emily Reed all scored for Cambridge United WFC Reserves to see them into the quarter finals.
Joining the holders in the quarter finals are, Championship South side Park Ladies although it took them extra-time to do it, away in a Sunday morning kick off against Cambridge Rangers was 2-2 after 90 minutes before Park Ladies finished the stronger in the extra 30 scoring 3 more times to take the tie 5-2 their goals coming from Erin Powell x2, Casey Ward, Amy Newell and Kirstie Smith. Fellow Championship South side and last season’s beaten finalists Milton Ladies are also through to the next round after they beat March Town United Ladies 5-3 at home, all 5 of their goals scored by Kirstie Lemmon-Sparks. Emma Searle, Adele Munday and Shannon Kelly on target for March Town United Ladies.
Essex
In the Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders Chelmsford City Ladies were at home to newly promoted Hullbridge Sports Ladies enjoying a good start to life in the top tier in Essex were fou points adrift of the leaders going into the game, found themselves 1-0 down at the break, Lisa Overall giving Chelmsford City Ladies the lead. Hullbridge Sports Ladies came back 2nd half to win the game 2-1 with goals from Christina Fragnito and Broghan Kelly to move into 2nd spot in the table a point off top spot level on points with Eastern Avenue and Collier Row Tigers with Runwell Hospitall Ladies just 2 points off the top in 5th all very tight at the top. At the other end of the Essex Women’s Premier Division, Walden Ladies beat Lawford Ladies 3-2.
In Essex Women’s Division One their was some very sad news as the league lost a side Leigh Athletic Ladies folding never good to here and Women’s Football East wishes their players and coaches all the best hope some if not all stay in the game.
That will see an adjustment to the league table. Of the games that did take place it was a high scoring draw between Alresford Colne Rangers and Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies Reserves the game ending 4-4. Was a good result for Chigwell Ladies too as they travelled to Wickford Town Ladies picking up another win 5-1 the final score.
One other match in Essex at the weekend in the Women’s League Cup 2nd round Runwell Hospital Ladies book a spot in the quarter finals with a 2-1 win at home against Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
An ever changing picture at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One with just the one fixture taking place this Sunday. Harvesters FC Ladies who were knocked off top spot last weekend after losing heavily at home to Hertford Town Ladies, were at home again this time against bottom side Sandy Ladies go 3 points clear at the top once again winning 5-0 Ellie Lovelock and Kayla Johnson both scoring 2 with the 5th goal added by Lauren Croucher.
In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two it was the battle of the top two with Houghton Athletic Ladies taking their unbeaten record to Woburn Lionesses. Keep it in tack following a 1-1 draw to keep the gap in front to 4 points. Ciara Craig scoing their goal, whilst Georgia Herrington was on target for Woburn Lionessess. Hitchin Town Ladies climb up to 4th place in the league table a point behind 3rd placed Sharnbrook WFC after a 3-0 home win against AFC Kempston Rovers Ladies. Emma Chaffey, Rebecca Day and Chanel Serriff-Grey getting the goals.
One match in Beds & Herts Division Three, with Panshanger Ladies taking on bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Looking to build on last weeks win Panshanger had the lead on 10 minutes Sophie Whitman opening the scoring. Were 4-0 to the good at half-time Georgina Harvey and Kerry Twigg netting before Whitman added her 2nd a minute before half-time. Whitman completed her hat-trick 15 minutes into the 2nd half. Shefford Town & Campton pulled 1 goal back through Chloe Moore. Five minutes from the end April Spang added a 6th for Panshanger as they win 6-1 leaving them comfortable in mid-table well clear of the battle at the bottom.
Elsewhere in Beds & Herts it was the quarter finals of the Women’s League Cup, 2 ties were played this Sunday. Last season’s runner-up Sherrardswood Ladies were at home draw against a potential banana skin in Hitchin Belles unbeaten in Beds & Herts Division Three. The Division One side proved too strong in the end, goals from Manjinder Atwal, Laure Marris and a 90th minute penalty from Abby Cardall seeing Sherrardswood Ladies through to the semi-finals.
In the other quarter final tie Flitwick Ladies struggling in Beds & Herts Division One were at home against Division Two side Watton Ladies. No goalscorers for this one which is a shame as it was a high scoring game 8 goals shared between the teams, Watton Ladies reach the semi-finals scoring the more winning 5-3. The quarter final tie between Crawley Green Ladies and Hertford Town Ladies was postponed, whilst Letchworth Garden City Eagles are still waiting to see which Garston Ladies side they will face in the quarter finals.
That completes another packed Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up some thrilling games there the drama keeps coming and looking forwards to writing about even more twists and turns into February now few teams out there with a hefty fixture list still others glad to have the points on board. Until next week thanks for reading and your support of Women’s Football East the twitter account is rapidly closing in on 1000 followers and that highlights the interest that is out there for the women’s game.