The Round-Up – Norfolk 06/11/16

The Round-Up

Norfolk – Sunday 6th November

For those fixtures in the Norfolk Women’s Football Leagues that survived the weather at the weekend it was a reversal of the previous weekends fixtures.

Norfolk Women’s Division One

In Norfolk Women’s Division One, leaders Thorpe United Ladies move 3 points clear at the top with 2nd placed North Walsham Angels Ladies match with Brandon Town Ladies postponed. Thorpe extend their fantastic start to the season winning a 6th successive league game to keep up a 100% record. Were at home playing Aylsham FC Ladies. Won the match 2-0 a goal scored in either half to seal the 3 points, captain Rebekah Lake and Vivian Moyo with the goals to move them onto 10 points at the top.

3rd placed Kings Lynn Town Ladies have games in hand on the leading pair, won for the 4th consecutive match at the weekend hosting Fakenham Town Ladies who they beat 11-2 away from home last Sunday. Did the damage in the 1st half this Sunday a 3-0 lead at half-time with goals from captain Shelley Woods, Oksana Imanalijeva and Winona Lee. Fakenham preventing further goals going in 2nd half. The leading trio are 6 points clear of the rest.

Bungay Town Ladies won their 1st match of the season in Division One last Sunday beating Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies 5-0 at home after losing their opening 3 games, now travelling to Kirkley & Pakefield this weekend won by an even bigger margin to climb up to 4th spot in the table. Leading 4-1 at half-time Bungay Town went on to win the match 9-2, Michelle Stanborough with a brace, Lacey Andrews, Lois Nethersell-Webb, Lauren Purling and Lauren Mickleburgh also amongst the goals.

Norfolk Women’s Division Three

Two matches in Norfolk Women’s Division Three this weekend. Beaten 5-0 at home against Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves, East Coast Ladies had dropped to 3rd in the table. Playing the reverse fixture at Wymondham this Sunday a better result this time around a great 1st half took a 3-0 lead into the dressing room. Wymondham found 2 scored 2 goals 2nd half to reduce the deficit East Coast adding another to their scoreline to win the match 4-2, Jordan Duke scoring a hat-trick with Jodie Ellis also on target. The win seeing East Coast Ladies return to the top of the table.

Toftwood United Ladies recorded their 1st league win of the season last Sunday away to Freethorpe Ladies leading 2-1 after a close 1st half ran away with thing’s in the 2nd period to win 8-1. Hosting Freethorpe this weekend it was a much closer match, Toftwood edging the result 2-1 to win their 2nd successive league match. Katie Hart and Robyn Penn with the goals. Claire Garner finding the back of the net for Freethorpe Ladies.

The Round-Up – Suffolk 06/11/16

The Round-Up

Suffolk – Sunday 6th November

Suffolk Women’s Division

Starting the Suffolk Round-Up this week with the sad news that another women’s football side has folded this weekend, the forth to be lost in a fortnight, Witnesham Wasps Ladies who reached the Women’s League Cup final last season withdrawing from the league. Struggling to fulfil fixtures short of players it is a blow to see another side fold and wish the players and coaches all the best hope they continue in the game in the future.

That sees adjustment to a league table that is now down to 8 sides. Ipswich Town Ladies Development side beating Witnesham Wasps 3-0 on the opening day of the season see that result chalked off they were away to 3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies on Sunday, both sides with a 100% winning start to the season something had to give. A goal scored in each half saw Ipswich Town win the 3 points to make it 4 wins from 4 beating Brantham Athletic 2-0, Taylor Cook and Sian Cottrell with the goals.

In the other game in the weekend in the Suffolk Women’s Division Bacton United Ladies move up from 5th place to 4th with a home win in a high scoring match against Leiston St Margarets Ladies. The visitors finding the back of the net 3 times courtesy of a hat-trick from Lucy Eagle. It wasn’t to be enough to take anything from the game as Bacton United Ladies went on to score 5 goals, both Ria Delves and Maria Walker scoring a brace with Francesca Rainbird also on target in a 5-3 win.

The Round-Up – ERWFL 06/11/16

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 6th November

ERWFL Premier Division

Premier Division leaders Bedford Ladies had started the season superbly winning their opening 5 games and have led the way since the beginning. Lost to 2nd placed Haringey Borough Women 5-2 last Sunday to suffer their 1st league defeat of the season, a 2nd successive defeat sees their lead at the top of the table cut to a point. Were at home on Sunday, Billericay Town Ladies the visitors, had taken points off Bedford earlier in the season the sides drawing 2-2 in the reverse fixture. A good result for Billericay Town Ladies this weekend a single goal enough to win the match, Hayley Piggott a threat from any dead ball situation scoring from a free-kick outside the box to win the 3 points.

That sees 2nd place Haringey Borough Women capitalise with victory at the weekend to close the 4 point gap on Bedford down to just the 1. Were away on Sunday playing Royston Town Ladies. Goals from Brooke Hills, Anele Komani and Jessica Appeagyei seeing the visitors to a 3-1 win. Daniella Lewis with the goal for Royston Town Ladies.

Another side closing the gap on the leaders in the Premier Division are AFC Dunstable Ladies the 3rd placed side now unbeaten in 6 in the league made it 4 successive wins at home to Colchester Town Ladies at the weekend winning the game 2-1 with goals from Samaira Khan and Stephanie Fisher to move onto 20 points from 10 played 2 points off to spot. Georgia Box scoring for Colchester in the 2nd half.

A bit of momentum and a good result for Brentwood Town Ladies at the weekend in the Premier Division away to 4th placed AFC Sudbury Ladies. The Essex side winning a 2nd successive league match to double their points tally and get in amongst the sides looking to push on mid-table. Left Suffolk with the 3 points courtesy of a 3-0 win, Marie Barker, Leah Cowan and Zoe Hinton scoring the goals.

ERWFL Division One

The top two met in ERWFL Division One on Sunday looked to be a close encounter between 2 sides in excellent form both promoted to the regional set-up this season league leaders Cambridge City Ladies with a 100% winning start to the season welcoming 2nd placed Wymondham Town Ladies to their patch on Sunday. A 1st half strike from Grace Stanley seeing the home side keep hold off their 100% record in the league 7 wins from 7 to open up a 4 point lead at the top.

Wymondham Town slip to 3rd in the table after Sunday’s loss with Offley & Stopsley Ladies climbing above them into 2nd place a point ahead after a 5-0 home win over bottom side Hoddesdon Town Ladies. Goals from captain Kelly Randall, Rachael Lewis, Shanice Sanderson and Rianne Townsend-Brown plus an own goal seeing them claim the 3 points.

4th placed Hutton Ladies drew 0-0 at home to Ipswich Wanderers Ladies on Sunday. Silver End United Ladies move up a place into 5th with a large away win against Hertford Town Ladies on Sunday, Lynsey Bowman (pictured) scored 4 goals in the match 2 in each half. Paula Drane and Jodie Osborne also scored a brace one goal in each half too. With Seema Halil also adding to the scoreline in the 2nd half to see the Essex side win the match 9-0.

Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies climb into 7th spot in the Division One table with a good result at home to Colney Heath Ladies at the weekend, getting the 3 points edging out their opponents with a 2-1 win the goals scorers, Georgia Fraser and Katy Judd enough to claim all 3 points, Holly Sheridan scoring for Colney Heath Ladies.

The Round-Up – FAWPL 06/11/16

The Round-Up

FAWPL – Sunday 6th November

The focus in the FAWPL was on the last 16 of both the Cup and Plate competitions with 13 sides from the Southern and South East Division One vying for a spot in the quarter-finals.

FAWPL Cup 3rd Round

FAWPL Cup holders Tottenham Hotspur Ladies are through to the quarter-finals maintaining an unbeaten record in all competitions seeing off a potential 2nd half comeback from South East Division One opponents, Gillingham FC Ladies. At home Tottenham were leading 3-0 at half-time Lucia Leon opening the scoring with Maya Vio scoring their 3rd goal an own goal in between. Gillingham pulled it back to 3-1 in the 2nd half Felicity Gibbons scoring on 62 minutes, Amy Taylor scoring to make it 3-2 with just 3 minutes left, a late fightback stiffled out by Tottenham as Wendy Martin scored late in the game to make it 4-2 and see Tottenham continue the defence of the cup.

Tottenham beat Cardiff City Ladies in last seasons final and the Welsh side also join them in the quarter finals with a comfortable home win over previously unbeaten Chichester City Ladies from FAWPL South West Division One. On home soil Cardiff got off the the perfect start Kerry Bartlett putting them ahead inside 2 minutes. Chichester responded well getting it back to 1-1 insdie the opening 10 minutes Chloe Dowdell putting the ball into the back of the net. After that Cardiff took a firm grip on the tie Laura Willaims with 2 quick fire goals on 15 and 17 minutes. 10 minutes later Cori Williams made it 4-1 to Cardiff from the penalty spot. Chloe Chivers and Abbie Britton adding their names to the scoresheet to see Cardiff lead 6-1 at half-time. A quieter 2nd half Chivers added another goal to the total striking the ball home from distance to see Cardiff into the quarter-finals with a 7-1 victory.

Charlton Athletic Women were at home on Sunday in the 3rd Round of the FAWPL Cup taking on fellow Southern Division side, Portsmouth FC Ladies. It was the visitors who held the advantage at the break with Samantha Quayle giving Portsmouth the lead on the 29th minute. Charlton responded 2nd half Kit Graham scoring just 2 minutes into the restart added her 2nd goal to put Charlton into the lead 5 minutes later. Giorgia Dunne scoring to put the home side 3-1 up 4 minutes later. Graham completed her hat-trick on 70 minutes. Gemma Hillier pulled it back to 4-2 for Portsmouth 10 minutes from time as they exited the competition.

News from Portsmouth earlier in the day with the announcement manager Craig Taylor who took up the role at the start of the season is stepping down from the role. Jay Sadler taking on the role as caretaker manager.

In the final 3rd Round FAWPL Cup tie it was another all Southern Division clash and it was Crystal Palace Ladies who were celebrating reaching the quarter finals of the competition beating Coventry United Ladies at home on Sunday a close game, a single goal winning the match 10 minutes from time, Rochelle Shakes the goalscorer to send Crystal Palace Ladies through.

The draw for the FAWPL Cup quarter finals was made on Monday the game scheduled to be played Sunday 11th December.

Liverpool Marshalls Feds Ladies v Cardiff City Ladies

Charlton Athletic Women v West Bromich Albion Ladies

Tottenham Hotspur Ladies v Crystal Palace Ladies

Chester Le Street Ladies v Blackburn Rovers Ladies

FAWPL Plate 3rd Round

At this rate Lewes Ladies will reach the final of the FAWPL Plate without kicking a ball as for the 2nd time in a row in the competition their opponents pulled out of the scheduled tie late on forfieting the game. Lewes were due to face St Nicolas Ladies from FAWPl South West Division One their opponents unable to field a team. Lewes Ladies awarded the home win to move into the quarter finals.

Elsewhere in the 3rd round of the FAWPL Plate fortunes weren’t so good for the remaining Southern Division sides left in the competition. Queens Park Rangers had gotten their 1st win of the season in the previous round of the Plate were drawn away for a local derby against Actinians Ladies from South East Division One who have ejoyed a great start to the season, their good form continuing as captain Sinead Friel and Melissa Jung put them into a 2-0 lead. Sara Ezzahiri pulling a goal back for QPR late into stoppage time not enough as Actonians advance into the quarter finals.

West Ham United Ladies exit the FAWPL Plate at the 3rd Round stage too, at home on Sunday playing South West Division One side Keynsham Town Ladies, Whitney Locke had given them a lead to take into the dressing room 2 minutes before the half-time whistle. Geovana Christina dos Santos Alves getting it back to 1-1 for Keynsham early in the 2nd half Stacey Pearson giving the visitors the lead on 62 minutes. Yasmin Pratt scored to make it 3-1 for Keynsham with 10 minutes left on the clock. Shannon Albuery pulling it back to 3-2 with 5 minutes left for West Ham United, wasn’t enough as Keysham held on to win to move into the quarter finals.

In the final 3rd Round tie to bring you from the FAWPL Plate it was an all South East Division One clash with Stevenage Ladies at home taking on Luton Town Ladies. Goals from Jess Mckay and Joanne Rutherford seeing the visitors advance to the quarter finals with a 2-0 win.

The FAWPL Plate quarter final draw was also made this Monday the ties to be played Sunday 11th December are as follows.

Luton Town Ladies v Lewes Ladies

Keynsham Town Ladies v Leicester City Women

Actonians Ladies v Radcliffe Olympic Ladies

Tranmere Rovers Ladies v Huddersfield Town Ladies

FAWPL South East Division One

There were also three matches scheduled to be played on Sunday in FAWPL South East Division One, heavy rain in Norfolk on the Saturday saw Norwich City Ladies games against AFC Wimbledon Ladies called off.

With the 2nd placed side not in action at the weekend that gave an opportunity for league leaders, Cambridge United WFC to extend their lead at the top of the table. The visitors to Mildenhall town FC, Enfield Town Ladies the A10 derby always a close game between the 2 sides. Nicole Perschky opened the scoring giving Cambridge the lead midway through the 2nd half. Donjeta Krasnici getting Enfield back on level terms just before half-time. Substitute, Evie Gallop restored Cambridge’s lead with 20 minutes left to play Rosie Kmita firing home 5 minutes later to make it 3-1. Kally-Ann Jo Westgrath scored for Enfield on the 85th minute, Cambridge held out for the win and the 3 points that take them 5 points clear at the top of the league.

Milton Keynes Dons Ladies are up to 3rd in the FAWPL South East Division One table with a big home win at the weekend taking on Denham United Ladies. Goals from Hannah Barrett and Heather McDonnell saw them leading 2-0 at half-time before going on to add 5 more goals in the 2nd half. Charley Clarke making it 3-0 an own goal adding to the score line. Leah Cudone (pictured left) getting in on the goal scoring action with a brace to make it 6-0. McDonnell with her 2nd of the match seeing Milton Keynes Dons Ladies move above Actonians Ladies into 3rd.

The Round-Up – Cambridgeshire 30/10/16

The Round-Up

Cambridgeshire – Sunday 30th October

It’s in Cambridgeshire where we have lost the 3rd club this week, sad news as Great Paxton Ladies disappear from the league listings. New this season started with a bang winning 6-0 at home but haven’t featured since. Hopefully they will reappear in the future and their players are getting a game somewhere.

Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup

The football action in Cambridgeshire at the weekend returned to the league cup a new format this season a group stage early on with 8 groups the winner of each progressing to the quarter finals.

In Group A it Premiership side ICA Sports Ladies played out a high scoring draw at home to Championship North pace setters, Wisbech St Marys Ladies. Carmen Herridge plus a brace for Rhian Leonard gave ICA Sports 3 goals, were matched by Wisbech St Mary with Lauren Laws netting a brace scoring in each half with Sian Peeling also on target in the 1st halve to see the points shared with a 3-3 draw.

In Group B following Great Paxton Ladies withdrawal both their opponents, Cambridge United WFC Reserves and Cambridge City Ladies Development are awarded home wins and having played each other with a 2-1 win for Cambridge United WFC Reserves it’s they who will progress to the quarter finals.

Two games in Group C a big win at home for both Riverside Rovers Reserves and Cambridge University Women on Sunday. Riverside Rovers Reserves were at home playing fellow Championship South side Orton Rangers Ladies. Amy Magnus and Kayleigh Pilbeam both scoring a hat-trick Jessica Hall and Anna Haun and Zoe Lenton also on the scoresheet with a 9-0 victory. Premiership side, Cambridge University Women also won scoring 9 at home beating Championship South side St Ives Rangers Ladies. The lower league opponents going 1-0 up before Cambridge University when on to score to lead 3-1 at half time with goals from Kate Ross, Bianca Wilcox and Martha Geiger. Nina Coyle opened the scoring 2nd half for the home side. Rosa Davis-Jones and Sophie D’Angelo scoring to make it 6-1 and own goal Ross and Davies-Jones getting another goal each winning 9-1.

Both matches were postponed in Group D. In Group E Bar Hill Ladies from the Premiership beat Championship South side Cambridge Rangers 3-2 to top the group with 3 wins to advance to the quarter finals.

Group F is the only group to feature 2 Premiership sides both winning at the weekend. Newmarket Town Ladies were away playing Championship South side Isleham United Ladies the sides were 0-0 at the break before the Premiership side went on to score early 2nd half Joeli Kirby with the goal on 48 minutes, Kirby adding another goal on 65 minutes with Nadine Basson scoring a 3rd goal in the closing minutes to seal a 3-0 win. St Ives Town Ladies were at home on Sunday playing Championship South side both Amy Seymour-Shove and Sasha Smith scored a brace in a 4-1 victory, Seema Grewal with the goal for Fulbourn. Both Newmarket and St Ives Town now have 6 points at the top of the group face each other on the 27th November to decide who will progress to the quarter finals.

Premiership side Bourne Ladies suffered a heavy defeat in Group G against Championship North opponents Swineshead Institute Ladies. 4 goals each for Kirsty Hewitt and Ellie Spendlow, puts Swineshead in a great position at the top of the group with on round of games left. Also in Group G Championship North sides Thurlby Tigers and Boston United Ladies played each other the latter matching Swineshead’s tally winning 8-0.

Park Ladies recorded their 1st win in Group H, a home win against Champoinship South side Newmarket Town Ladies Reserves. The Premiership side winning the game 6-1 with goals from, Chantelle Abraham, Amy Newell, Erin Powell, Claire Thomas and Jenna Thurtle plua an own goal to seal the win. The game between March Town United Ladies and P&L Motors Diamonds was postponed.

The Round-Up – Essex 30/10/16

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 30th October

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Lawford Ladies have 21 points now at the top of the Essex Women’s Premier Division are unstoppable at the start of the season winning their 7th league match to keep up their 100% record were at home on Sunday facing Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies scoring 3 goals to pick up another 3 points.

A game back on 6 played for the season so far are Harlow Town Ladies the Division One Champions also with a 100% record in the league winning away from home at the weekend beating Runwell Sports Ladies scoring 4 goals without reply.

3rd placed Chelmsford City Ladies lose ground on the leading pair as they suffered their 2nd defeat of the season away from home at Collier Row Tigers who picked up their 3 league win of the season. Chelmsford City scoring 3 times in the match Alisha Bull and a Tyler Christou double. Wasn’t to be enough to take anything from the game as Collier Row Tigers hit back with 4 goals to win the game.

Eastern Avenue climb up the Premier Division into 5th place at home to Wickford Town Ladies at the weekend a single goal scored by Mollie Rose seeing them win the 3 points. In the clash between the bottom two in the Premier Division, Alresford Colne Rangers newly promoted to the league this season finally get off 0 points with a 4-1 home win against Hutton Ladies Reserves after 6 straight defeats.

Essex Women’s Division One

Three matches in Essex Women’s Division One this Sunday and the surprise result is Collier Row Athletic’s 2-1 victory over league leaders Corringham Cosmos who were unbeaten with a 100% winning start to the season 6 wins from 6 before Sunday, good news for the sides in the chasing pack especially 2nd placed Frontiers Ladies and 4th placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies both not in action on Sunday having games in hand on the leaders.

3rd placed Harlow Town Ladies Reserves were in action on Sunday and they close the gap to 3 points with Corringham Cosmos with a 5-0 away win against bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies. Lisa Nepean and Niki Medici were both on target with a goal each for Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves on Sunday in Division One with a 2-0 home win over FC Clacton Ladies.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 30/10/16

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 30th October

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Sandy Ladies go 5 points clear at the top of the league as they continued their winning start to the season winning all 5 of their opening games. The latest result coming away from home this Sunday. Were playing Houghton Athletic Ladies back on league action after a two week break involved in cup competitions. Harriet Ford and Chloe Reeves scored the goals for Sandy to see them win 2-0 move onto 15 points, finished the game with 10 players on the field after Katie Seldon was red carded.

Eleswhere in Division One two sides picked up ther 1st league wins of the season. A good result for Hitchin Town Ladies having been promoted this season had lost their opening 3 league games. Were at home on Sunday playing 2nd placed Sharnbrook WFC promoted as Division Two Champions had enjoyed a good start to the season beat Hitchin Town 3-1 at home 2 weeks ago. Different story this Sunday, Hitchin Town getting the 3 points courtesy of a 2-0 victory, Kayleigh Saunders and Rachael Jones getting the goals.

St Albans Ladies also bagged their 1st league win of the season formerly Harvesters FC had lost their opening 2 league games, at home this Sunday were playing Garston Ladies, was a tight contest the scoreline 0-0 at the break and for much of the 2nd half. Sophie Monahan scoring for St Albans in the 80th minute to see them win for the 1st time this season in the league.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

What a contest between there was between Watton Ladies and Garston Ladies FC 96 at the weekend the league leaders coming back to keep their Unbeaten record in tact after the game finished… wait for it 6-6! Garston held a 100% win record with 3 wins from 3 to start the new season away to Watton Ladies on Sunday the lead looks to be taking shape with some competitive performances already. Watton found the back of the net with 6 differnet players getting on the scoresheet, Samantha Edgar, Chloe Jones, Heidi Nash, Gemma Penny Francesca Smithers and Beth Willing finding the back of the net. Jade Roberts scoring 4 of the 6 goals for Garston with Leah Crocket and Lilly Clark also getting a goal each.

Joining Garston on 10 points at the top of the Division Two table are Flitwick Ladies, the 2nd placed side at home on Sunday playing Royston Town Ladies Reserves, it was a close game with the visitors unlucky to not get anything from the game scoring through Sabrina Purser. Flitwick won the match 2-1 to get the 3 points, Kierra Gabriel and Faye Moxon with the goals to their name.

Panshanger Ladies good form continues as the 3rd placed sides won on Sunday for their 3rd successive league game were away to bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets. Kerry Twigg (pictured) scoring 2 goals inside the 1st 15 minutes to give them a 2-0 half-time lead. 2 more goals followed 2nd half Ellie Burke finding the back of the net on 58 minutes Chemise Huitson adding the 4th goal 6 minutes later.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Took a while for everyone to get going in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, this weekend 8 of the 9 sides contesting the league were in action. League leaders, Evergreen Eagles maintain their unbeaten start to the season, relegated from Division Two last season look strong this season at home to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies on Sunday won the game 4-0 with Lisa Linsley netting a brace, goals too for Rebecca Corcoran and Amber Charlton.

Hot on their heels in 2nd place are Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues new to the league this season made it 3 wins from 3 a 100% winning start with victory away to Bedwell Rangers. Amy Gibbins scoring a hat-trick. Casey Chapman and Georgia Payne also on the scoresheet the final score 5-2. Jessica Sullivan scoring both goals for Bedwell Rangers in the 2nd half.

Potters Bar United Ladies new to the league this season are up to 3rd winning for the 2nd time this season edging a 7 goal thriller away from home against Hertford Town Ladies new Reserves side. Anastazia Rowszar put potters Bar into the lead 21 minutes int the 1st half. Becky Shephard pulling Hertford Town level with 5 minutes of the 1st period left. 1-1 at the break Janiece Allen restored Potters Bar lead 8 minutes into the 2nd half, Hertford Town levelling it through a Chloe Allen goal on 62 minutes. Back came Potters Bar Allen with her 2nd goal in the 71st minute. For a 3rd time Hertford Town levelled the score Shephard with her 2nd goal of the game on 76 minutes. 5 minutes later Allen completed her hat-trick to make it 4-3 Potters Bar holding Hertford Town at bay for the final 9 minutes to win the game.

Crawley Green Ladies were playing just their 2nd league match of the season, having lost their opening league game 7-5 against Evergreen Eagles had been involved in penalty shootouts in cup competition over the past 2 weekends winning one losing out in the other. Were away on Sunday playing new side Wheathamsted Ladies. Isn’t too many Round-Up’s go by without either Jessica McNamara or Nina Service scoring for Crawley Green Ladies and both netted a goal in the 1st half to see Crawley Green lead 2-0 at half-time. Sophia Pidgeon pulled it back to 2-1 for Wheathamsted 5 minutes into the 2nd half. Crawley Green soon extended their lead Mandy Cain-Murnane with the goal on 54 minutes. Both McNamara on 66 minutes and Service 3 minutes from time scored their 2nd goals of the game to see Crawley Green record a 5-1 win.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 30/10/16

The Round-Up

Norfolk – Sunday 30th October

Norfolk Women’s Division One

Thorpe United Ladies and North Walsham Angels Ladies continue to maintain the early season pace in Norfolk Women’s Division One both winning again at the weekend both away from home. Thorpe United Ladies keeping their 100% winning start to the season intact with a 5th straight league win were away to Aylsham FC Ladies. The game ended early in unfortunate circumstances with Aylsham’s Kiera Squires suffering a nasty injury that required a trip to A&E has a long lay-off with the bed news has broken her ankle. Wishing her well in her recovery and return to full fitness. Aylsham’s Becky Hills also suffering a head injury during the match that will require a period of recovery wish her well too. The game itself was abandoned on 72 minutes with Thorpe United Ladies leading 3-0, Shanice Sutton and captain Rebekah Lake amongst the goals. Thorpe lead the table on goal difference.

2nd placed North Walsham Angels Ladies were away on Sunday playing Brandon Town Ladies who got themselves 2-0 ahead in the 1st half with goals from captain Tiffany Forshaw and Brooke Wickens. An own goal plus a goal for Hope Middleton saw North Walsham bring the scores level 2-2 at half-time. The visitors winning the game 3-2 in the 2nd half a free-kick from distance for Hannah Roe her shot cannoning down off the crossbar with Alicia Lacey following in meeting the ball as it fell to turn it over the line to score.

Kings Lynn Town Ladies made it 3 successive league wins to move onto 9 points in 3rd spot in the table. Were away from home at Clipbush Park taking on Fakenham Town Ladies. Bethan Jones opening the scoring gave Kings Lynn the lead Fakenham pulling it back to 1-1. Josie Turner restored Kings Lynn’s lead, Jade Kelly with her 1st goal for the club making it 3-1 to the visitors Fakenham pulling a goal back before Turner scored her 2nd to see the lead 4-2 at half-time. A strong 2nd half performance from Kings Lynn saw them rack up the goals outplaying Fakenham in the final half hour Turner going on to complete her hat-trick was outdone by captain Shelley Woods who put the back into the back of the net 5 times with Emma Corbyn also contributing with her 1st goal for Kings Lynn in an 11-2 win.

Bungay Town Ladies got their 1st win in the league on Sunday at home taking on bottom side Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies. A brace from Michelle Stanborough with goals too from Lacey Andrews and Lois Nethersell-Webb securing their 1st 3 point haul of the season with a 5-0 win to lift them above Fakenham into 6th spot.

Norfolk Women’s Division Two

Gorleston FC Ladies are now 6 points clear at the top of Norfolk Women’s Division Two after a home win over 2nd placed Sprowston Ladies saw them maintain their 100% winning start to the season 6 wins now. Won the match 2-0 to end the last unbeaten record bar theirs in the league moving on 18 points.

Long Stratton Ladies capitalise on Sprowston Ladies defeat on Sunday to climb above them into 2nd in the Division Two table with a big win away to Harleston Ladies, the bottom side struggling since gaining promotion last season. Emily Watts scoring a double hat-trick for Long Stratton, Charlie Head no far behind with a haul of 5 goals herself. Leonie Dualby with a brace plus a goal from Mary-Anne Hoy seeing the visiting side win 14-0.

Another side coming home from an away trip with the 3 points in the bag are Stalham Town Ladies winning for only the 2nd time this season in Division Two. Playing Briston Wanderers Ladies ended a run of 3 successive defeats in the league. Held a 2-0 lead at half-time, and despite Briston pulling a goal back Stalham scored again to win the atch 3-1. Gemma Marie Manning, Amber Mayhew and Marie Meale with Stalham’s goals.

Norfolk Women’s Division Three

Sad news from Norfolk Women’s Division Three the league is down to 6 sides following the withdrawal of Red Rose United, sad to see another women’s side lost, struggling for numbers had been unable to fulfil fixtures wish their players and coaches well and hope to see some if not all remain in the game.

Two matches were played it was 2nd v 3rd on Sunday with East Coast Ladies playing host to Wymondham Town Reserves. East Coast had lost top spot in the league to Tavern Ladies a week before now drop down to 3rd spot with Wymondham Town over hauling them winning their 3rd league match of the season to keep up a 100% winning start. 2 goals a piece for Laura Hammerton and Helen Watts plus a goal for Sally Hammerton seeing the visitors leave with all 3 points.

The Supporting Women’s Football Blog was taking in some Division Three football in Norfolk this Sunday with a trip over to Freethorpe to watch their Ladies team play Toftwood United Ladies. The visitors taking an early lead Thea Wilson with the goal. Freethorpe found a reply on the half hour mark Georgia Goodson on hand to turn a Megan Wilson shot in as it bounced across the six yard box after striking the post. Freethorpe gained confidence and looked to contest Toftwood for the ball only to concede late on in the 1st half Wilson sending the ball on the turn into the back of the net from inside the box.

Toftwood United Ladies, Summer Copeland battles for the ball with Freethorpe’s, Elle-Jay Jarvis

A game of two halves this one Toftwood scoring straight away in the 2nd half to make it 3-1, Lydia Hooper heading the ball home, went on the dominate the 2nd half attacking Chloe Barber was very busy in the Freethorpe goal. Conceded a 4th as Laura Harvey whipped in a dangerous cross, getting a hand to it Barber falling couldn’t keep the ball from bouncing over the line. Jordie head came on for Toftwood scoring 2 goals before Wilson completed her hat-trick late in the game, Head with her hat-trick immediately from the restart Toftwood winning 8-1 to win their 1st league match of the season, the whole match report can be found on the website or by clicking on the link below.

Freethorpe Ladies v Toftwood United Ladies 30/10/16

The Round-Up – Suffolk 30/10/16

The Round-Up

Suffolk Women’s Division – Sunday 30th October

Three league games in the Suffolk Women’s Division this weekend and it was an away win for the three sides emerging as the early pace-setters in the league. Walsham Le Willows Ladies remain top of the table on goal difference winning for the 4th time this season away to Leiston St Margarets Ladies. Scoring 8 goals without reply to take the 3 point with a comfortable win.

It was a comfortable away victory too for 2nd placed Ipswich Town Ladies Development. Were on the road taking on Bacton United Ladies. Maintained their 100% winning start to the league 4 wins out of 4 now. Sian Cottrell and Emily Steward both scoring 2 goals each. Grace Bowman, Taylor Cooke and Elin Davies also on target with a goal each in a 7-0 win.

3 points back on the leading pair of Walsham Le Willows and Ipswich Town are, Brantham Athletic Ladies as they also continued their 100% winning start to the season making in 3 wins from 3 away to Ipswich Phoenix Ladies. Leading 4-0 at half-time went on to score 3 more 2nd half to also win 7-0. An own goal plus 6 different goal scorers for Brantham Athletic, Shanice Leeks, Charlotte Partridge, Merlin Watson, Lauren Page, Heather Andrews and Danielle Harvey all with a goal to their name.

The Round-Up – ERWFL 30/10/16

The Round-Up

ERWFL – Sunday 30th October

Bad news to start this weeks ERWFL Round-Up, sad to write about a club withdrawing from the league, not the nly one across the East either as you will read in other Round-Up’s. From the ERWFL Premier Division, Essex side Great Wakering Rovers Ladies have folded. Struggling to fulfill fixtures this season joined with the men’s club 2 seasons ago having previously enjoyed a rapid rise up the leagues as Southendians Ladies. Wishing everyone inviolved with the club all the best for the future and hope to see their players continue in the game.

ERWFL Premier Division

That of course sees so adjustment in the ERWFL Premier Division table with their results no longer standing a blow for the club who had picked up a win loosing the 3 points. One of those sides was 2nd placed Haringey Borough Women had closed the gap on leaders Bedford Ladies to 4 points last Sunday. Losing 3 points had dropped back to a 7 point gap as they prepared to welcome the league leaders to their ground on Sunday. Close the gap back down to 4 points with a good result, winning 5-2 with both Klesha Darroux and Brooke Hills scoring a brace along with a goal from Julia Carruthers. Hannah Bodily and Priya Bhatti on target for Bedford Ladies who lose in the league for the 1st time this season.

AFC Dunstable Ladies are up to 3rd in the Premier Division table after they edged a close game away to Royston Town Ladies at the weekend. Goals from Lori Wilson-Phillips, Samaira Khan and Charlotte South enough to see them win all 3 points winning the match 3-2, Samantha Tinsley with a brace not enough for Royston to tae anything from the match.

AFC Sudbury Ladies climb up the table too into 4th place as they won away from home on Sunday, travelling to the Glassworld Stadium to play Histon Ladies. The visitors leading after just 7 minutes Stacey Teager brought down in the box, getting up to score the resulting penalty. Charlotte Churchman doubling AFC Sudbury’s lead 8 minutes later. Histon reduced the deficet to 2-1 at half-time Alison Wright getting their goal. AFC Sudbury went on to extend their lead 2nd half, Megan Partridge making it 3-1 then Sophe Jeffery made it 4-1 to seal the win.

Acle United Ladies having closed the gap in the leading pair in the Premier Division had lost ground on both Haringey Borough Women and Bedford Ladies dues to postponements, loose further ground after their away win at Great Wakering was chalked off. Drop two places in the table after the weekends resuts down to 5th after an away defeat. Travelling to Essex to play Writtle Ladies who have found some form recently winning their last 2 league fixtures at home. At home again this weekend goals from Abigail Fry, Georgina Tricker and Amy Simmons saw them to victory beating Acle United Ladies 3-1 Joanne Hooper with the goal in the 2nd half for the visitors.

Colchester Town Ladies drop to the bottom of the table after the league adjustment have found a little form of late. Were at home on Sunday playing fellow Essex side, Brentwood Town Ladies, goals from Georgia Box on 10 minutes and Nancy Butler on 17 saw Colchester take a 2-0 lead into the dressing room at half-time. Brentwood Town Ladies came back into the game 2nd half getting it level at 2-2 before going on to win all 3 points winning the game 3-2. Ashley Debnam scoring a brace with Angela Arnold also on the scoresheet.

ERWFL Division One

Just the one league game in ERWFL Division One this Sunday with Stevenage Ladies Reserves hosting Hoddesdon Town Ladies. The sides had met recently in the league with Stevenage racking up a double figure scoreline on their way to victory. Hoddesdon had just the bare 11 available day but defended resolulty to keep Stevenage from breaching thier goal. The home side eventually getting a goal through Leah Littlechild (pictured). Hoddesdon got it back to 1-1 before the break with captain Charlotte Grogan finding the back of the net. Stevenage went on to win the match 2nd half, Sarah Payne with the goal to see the game won 2-1 the result lifting Stevenage up to 7th in the table.

ERWFL League Cup

Elsewhere the ERWFL Division One sides were contesting the 2nd Round of the ERWFL League Cup. 4 ties, Offley & Stopsley Ladies progressed to the next round without kicking a ball as they were awarded a home win against opponents Hertford Town Ladies.

The ERWFL Division One leaders, Cambridge City Ladies were on the road in the 2nd round of the League Cup a trip to Suffolk to play, Ipswich Wanderers Ladies a solitary goal enough to see the visitors through to the next round coming from Charlotte Gillies in the 1st half.

Also progressing are Wymondham Town Ladies, were on the road too playing Essex side Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies for the 3rd time this season. Abbie Simmonds gave Little Thurrock the lead inside the opening 3 minutes. Wymondham finding an equalising goal on the half-hour mark Laura Wiseman with the goal. 1-1 until the final 15 minutes Kayleigh Holloway put Wymondham into the lead with Wiseman sealing the win to take Wymondham into the 3rd Round in the 90th minute with her 2nd of the match. Bad news form Little Thurrock after the game losing a player due to a broken ankle, Women’s Football East wishes her the best in her recovery.

Having fought out a 1-1 draw in the league just 7 days ago, Colney Heath Ladies and Silver End United Ladies were playing each other again in the 2nd Round of the League Cup. At Silver End United it was another close contest with just a single goal settling the result. Jodie Osborne scoring for Silver End United to see them win 1-0 to progress to the 3rd Round of the competition in which they reached the final last season.

ERWFL League Cup 3rd Round draw

Royston Town Ladies v AFC Sudbury Ladies

Wymondham Town Ladies v Billericay Town Ladies

AFC Dunstable Ladies v Bedford Ladies

Colchester Town Ladies v Haringey Borough Women

Brentwood Town Ladies v Offley & Stopsley Ladies

Acle United Ladies H-W *Great Wakering Ladies

Writtle Ladies v Silver End United Ladies

Histon Ladies v Cambridge City Ladies

ties scheduled to be played Sunday 11th December