The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty Five

Sunday 6th March

  Welcome to Edition Twenty Five of The Tuesday Round-Up. The 1st Sunday of March and it was scheduled to be a busy one too. January and February have been awful weather wise and the level of postponed fixtures across the East has been huge, was hoping March would be a little kinder but sadly it wasn’t as a wet start to the weekend saw nearly half of the fixture list kicking there heels once again. Still of the games that were played there were some very important ones taking place the semi-finals of the FAWPL League Plate and ERWFL League Cup. A quarter final in the FAWPL League Cup and several important league matches across the East. Sad news too as another women’s football team has folded. Busy a game on a Tuesday night puts me under pressure to get The Tuesday Round-Up done so let’s get cracking.

   FAWPL League Cup

 Tottenham Hotspur Ladies are already into 2 cup finals this season the Ryman Cup and Capital Cup, took another step to potentially reaching a 3rd this Sunday in the quarter finals of the FAWPL League Cup. Faced a tough challenge having drawn FAWPL Southern Division leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC. Tottenham were knocked out of the FA Women’s Cup in extra-time last Sunday at home to FAWSL 2 side Aston Villa Ladies that match had took it’s toll with several 1st team regulars unavailable. Brighton too named a youthful side resting a few 1st team regulars themselves.

  The match was played at Brimsdown Rovers FC, both sides created chances but neither could break the deadlock. Late into the match 3 minutes on the clock, Tottenham were awarded a free kick a chance for defender Alex Keown to launch the ball from distance into the Brighton area. Lucia Leon was there to latch onto the ball her 1st stab and goal blocked by Leah Samain making her debut for the Brighton 1st team in goal, however Leon had a 2nd bite to slot the ball home and did scoring the winning goal to put Tottenham Hotspur Ladies into the semi-finals where they will face Nottingham Forest Ladies an away trip to be played Sun 20th March.

FAWPL League Plate

It was the the semi-finals of the FAWPL League Plate being played this weekend. Enfield Town Ladies from the FAWPL South East Division One were at home at The Queen Elizabeth Stadium were the underdogs as they welcomed FAWPL Northern Division side Newcastle United WFC making their 3rd long journey down south for a cup competition had seen off Gillingham FC Ladies from the FAWPL South East Division One in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 away win. Enfield Town Ladies had reached the semi-final beating another FAWPL Northern Division team Loughborough Foxes LFC 1-0.

Newcastle United WFC had chances to take the lead, but so to did Enfield Town Ladies and it was the home side who took the advantage into the break with Alena Beganovic scoring on 39 minutes. It wasn’t until 6 minutes from time before the 2nd goal came, Chloe Bassett drilling the ball home to make it 2-0 to Enfield Town Ladies and send them through to their 1st ever National Final in what is their 30th anniversary season.

  They will be joined in the final by Coventry United Ladies the FAWPL Southern Division side travelling to the South West to play Keynsham Town Ladies from FAWPL South West Division One. The away side got off to a great start Ashleigh Neville scoring to give Coventry the on 6 minutes, 2-0 up after 12 minutes Marie Gauntlett with the goal. Amber Hughes scored on the half hour mark to give Coventry a 3-0 half time lead. The goals continued to come 2nd half Gauntlett getting her 2nd of the match on the 60 minutes with Hughes getting her 2nd a couple of minutes later and own goal put them 6-0 up then 10 minutes from time Hughes completed her hat-trick Coventry winning 7-0 and reaching the League Plate final without conceding a goal.

The FAWPL League Plate Final between Enfield Town Ladies and Coventry United Ladies will be played on Sunday 24th April at Hednesford Town FC.

FAWPL Southern Division

3 matches played in the FAWPL Southern Division all featuring sides at the wrong end of the table. 2nd bottom Forest Green Rovers Ladies were hosting Queens Park Rangers Ladies the home side had the advantage at half-time leading 1-0 thanks to an Annie Martin strike. But for the 2nd league game in a row Queens Park Rangers came back from a goal down to win the match, Jo Wilson was brought down inside the Forest Green Rovers a spot kick awarded up stepped Emma Whitter to score and put Queens Park Rangers back on level terms on 60 minutes the winning goal coming 15 minutes from time with Juliette Denny on target to see the 3 points won and Queens Park Ranger climb up to 8th in the table.

Lewes Ladies were also on the road this Sunday away to bottom side Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Defeat last weekend had left Lewes Ladies in 10th spot 6 points above Forest Green Rovers Ladies. Natasha Wells found the back of the net midway through the 1st half to give the visitors a lead at half-time. Paige Walder added another goal on 57 to make it 2-0 the 3 points assured on the 90th minute with Danielle Lane netting, Plymouth Argyle pulled 1 goal back deep into injury time Ezme Wells with the strike, a consolation as Lewes open up a 9 point gap above the relegation zone up to 9th.

With Queens Park Rangers and Lewes Ladies both winning this Sunday that saw West Ham United Ladies drop to 10th in the league. were at home at AFC Hornchurch with 5th placed Portsmouth FC Ladies. The visitors getting off to a flyer, Molly Clark scoring in the opening 10 minutes, Leeta Rutherford made it 2-0 shortly after. Ellie Bloomfield getting a goal too midway through the 1st half giving Portsmouth a 3-0 lead at the break. Sarah Kempson was on target twice in the 2nd half the final score 5-1 the win lifting Portsmouth above Cardiff City Ladies and Coventry United Ladies into 3rd place.

FAWPL South East Division One

One fixture survived the weather in FAWPL South East Division One with Gillingham FC Ladies hosting Denham United Ladies at Chatham Town FC. The hoe side found themselves a goal down at 15 minutes after Denham United were awarded a penalty, Alissa Down scoring it to put the visitors ahead held onto the advantage going into the half-time interval. Gillingham FC Ladies came out strong at the start of the 2nd half creating chances before Jade Keogh struck to put them level on 50 minutes, 2 minutes later they had the lead Paige Baker-Carroll scoring one then finding the back of the net 7 minutes later to get her brace put Gillingham 3-1 up. Ten minutes left to play Kallie Balfour netted to make it 4-1 Lydia Wills starting on the bench today came on on in the 73rd minute scored in the final minute to seal a 5-1 win move Gillingham 3 points closer to the teams above them in 5th with games in hand.

Eastern Regional Leagues

The FAWPL League Plate semi-finals weren’t the only ones taking place this weekend, on Sunday it was also the semi-finals of the ERWFL League Cup. Newly promoted from the Essex Women’s Premier Divison, Silver End United Ladies were the underdogs in their semi-final the ERWFL Division One East side drawn at home against Premier Division title hopefuls Stevenage Ladies. After a goalless 1st half, Silver End United went a goal down Jessica Nash scoring for Stevenage Ladies. Silver End United turned it around in the final 5 minutes having worked hard to get back onto level terms, then snatched a last minute winner to take the game 2-1 to reach the final, Rebecca Hollocks the heroine scoring both of the goals.

They will be joined in the ERWFL League Cup final by Colchester Town Ladies after they beat AFC Sudbury Ladies coming out on top in a 7 goal thriller. It’s the featured match from this Sunday on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog. Both sides competing in the Premier Division, the game could have gone to either side. It was the away side AFC Sudbury who took the lead midway through the 1st half Stacey Teager turning a cross home at the near post. The lead didn’t last long with Colchester coming back Chelsea Forde bundling the ball over the line after AFC Sudbury fail to clear from a corner. Could have gone into the break with a 2-1 lead were awarded a penalty kick late in the half. Kerry Stimson smashing her powerful shot against the bottom of the post to miss.

The 1st half was lively, nothing compared to the 2nd, Colchester are awarded a 2nd penalty early in the 2nd half as Stimson is brought down running into the box. Paige Wakefield takes this spot kick scores 2-1. Doesn’t take AFC Sudbury long to get it level again a break up the left Sophie Jeffery out muscling Victoria King for the ball drives on into the box and drills a shot across goal comes back off the far post Jeffery’s momentum has carried her into the middle of goal to turn the rebound in. Colchester are soon back in the lead Stimson linking with Alexandra Brewis-Shephard her return ball putting Stimson through on goal to score. Straight from the other end AFC Sudbury get back to 3-3, Teager with her 2nd goal of the game. 10 minutes left the match could go either way Stimson is put through on goal again lifts her shot over the advancing keeper to make it 4-3, hold onto the lead this time and win the game 4-3 to set up a final with Silver End United Ladies. For the whole match report on the SWF Blog ckick on the link below

Colchester Town Ladies v AFC Sudbury Ladies 06/03/16

 In the ERWFL Premier Division Billericay Town Ladies open up a 3 point gap over Stevenage Ladeis at the top with a big home win against 2nd bottom side Great Shelford Ladies winning the game 6-0 with 5 different goalscorers a brace from Lindsey Morgan was backed up with goals each for Nicola Dunston, Hayley Piggott, Marie Barker and Sarah Bovington have 2 league matches left to play, Stevenage have 4 games in hand.

 4th placed Haringey Borough Women were at home at the weekend taking on Brentwood Town Ladies, ended a run of 4 league matches without a win to get the 3 points this Sunday Stephanie Cooper and Klesha Darroux both on the scoresheet as they beat Brentwood Town Ladies 2-1, Ashley Debnam with their goal.

AFC Dunstable Ladies current run of good form continues now 5 matches unbeaten in 5 league match. Won again this Sunday away to Great Wakering Rovers Ladies. Winning the match 3-1 the goals scored by Charlotte South, Paige Kavanagh and Kemina Webber to lift them 3 points clear in 5th spot in the league table.

 Elsewhere in the ERWFL, the Division One Cup Group Stages continue. In Group A Ipswich Wanderers Ladies record their 1st win in the competition to lift themselves up into 3rd spot in the table, away playing Stevenage Ladies Reserves, Kristie Turner gave them the lead scoring from the penalty spot. A stunning strike from Leah Littlechild got Stevenage back on level terms however Ipswich Wanderers, Tarnya McKew scored in the closing minutes to seal the win.

  Also in Group A the leaders of the ERWFL Division One West and East meet in the Cup, Hutton Ladies at home to Writtle Ladies. The visitors had the better of it scoring twice to win the match 2-0, to move a point behind Group A leader Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies. Abigail Fry and Leanne Stubbings the plays to score.

 In Group B, leaders Offley & Stopsley Ladies made it 3 wins out of 3 edging out Royston Town Ladies at home by the odd goal in 7 winning 4-3 to put them 3 points in the lead. Up to 3rd place in the Grouo B table are Hoddesdon Owls Ladies winning their 1st game in the group this Sunday, at home taking on Long Melford Ladies, goals from Rebecca Scola and Daniela Martucci got them the 3 points winning the game 2-0.

Norfolk

Norfolk was hit heavy with the postponements this weekend with only 2 matches surviving. In Norfolk Women’s Division One, 3rd placed Aylsham FC Ladies will look back and wish theirs had fallen foul to the weather too. Were on their travels playing at Kings Meadow against 2nd placed Wymondham Town Ladies, who remain unbeaten in the league with games in hand on leaders Brandon Town Ladies, Sally Hammerton bagged herself a hat-trick with a brace a piece for Kelly Ayers and Amber Cantwell, Laura Hammerton also finding the back of the net in an emphatic 8-0 victory.

Aylsham FC Ladies might have thought conceding 8 goals was bad but it was worse for Morley Ladies in Norfolk Women’s Division Two as they were thumped 16-1 at Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies. Nikki Wigg struck to find the back of the net for 5 of the Kirkley & Pakefield goals Jody Wells scored 4, with 3 for Selina Rowland the other goals were shared by Sophie Marti, Gemma Farman, Sue-Lyn King, and Abbie Knights plus an own goal. Candice Halstead got the Morley Ladies goal. Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies stay 2nd a point behind North Walsham Angels Ladies after they were awarded a home win against Bungay Town Ladies Reserves.

Suffolk

In Suffolk there was just the one league match taking place with Brantham Athletic Ladies at home to Witnesham Wasps Ladies, scored a goal in both the 1st and 2nd half to win the match 2-0. Kirsten Hutchings and Jessica Ryan the players on target. The win sees Brantham Athletic climb above Bacton United Ladies into 2nd place.

Cambridgeshire

Was also meant to be the semi-finals of the Cambridgeshire Women’s league Cup this Sunday but sadly the ties between Cambridge United WFC Reserves & Fulbourn Bluebirds + Huntingdon Town Ladies & Cambridge City Ladies were postponed.

  In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership there was just the one fixture, but a huge one for Newmarket Town Ladies as they picked up their 1st win in the top division. Away to Bar Hill Ladies, with their U18s fresh from winning a place in their League Cup final on Saturday the 1st team celebrated by beating Bar Hill Ladies away from home. Abbie Griffin, Kirsten Hummell and Dominika Szary all scoring in a 3-1 win. Anna Jephson with the goal for Bar Hill Ladies.

 One match took place in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South with Downham Town Ladies on the road taking on 2nd bottom Hungate Rovers Ladies. George Lingham hit a hat-trick along with goals fron Zoe Sharp and Chelsea Thomason to win the match 5-0 the victory lifting Downham Town Ladies up to 2nd in the table.

 All 3 scheduled league matches in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship took place at the weekend, Little Paxton Ladies have dropped out of the league which has seen a small amount of adjustment to the table. St Ives Town Ladies are still top but the lead is now down to a single point with 2nd place Park Ladies closing the gap and giving their goal difference a massive boost with a large home win against Isleham United Ladies, Kirstie Smith top scored with a hat-trick, with Ebony Bliss, Casey Ward and Erin Powell getting a brace, Madison Jackson and Gemma Hutton also scored in an 11-2 victory. Laura Todd scored both of Isleham United goals. Park Ladies have a game in hand on the leaders.

 4th v 3rd as Milton Ladies played host to Riverside Rovers Reserves and Milton Ladies leapfrog Riverside Rovers into 3rd spot courtesy of a 4-0 win Kirsty Lemmon-Sparks scoring 3 times with Felicity Price also on the scoresheet. Another big winner at the weekend were Comberton Ladies at home to bottom side Cambridge Rangers. Kerri Hilton-Taylor was on fire putting the ball into the back of the net 6 times, Megan Jeray also scored as Comberton won 7-2.

Essex

Very quiet in Essex this weekend, with all but one league and cup fixture surviving that was in the Essex Women’s Premier Division with Collier Row Tigers at home to Walden Ladies. Had slipped to 5th in the table but are now right back in the hunt for the title winning comprehensively 10-0 to climb back up into 3rd spot 2 points behind leaders Chelmsford City Ladies.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

 Sherrardswood Ladies level on points at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One with Harvesters FC Ladies had the opportunity to go 3 points clear this Sunday were playing 3rd placed Hertford Town Ladies at home. Hertford Town had played just the one league match so far in 2016 de to cup commitments and postponements prior to that were going strong in the league undefeated in 7 matches with 6 of those wins. Laveena Betts and Donna Watts got the goals for Hertford Town Ladies as they beat Sherrardswood Ladies 2-0 the win putting them onto 22 points 3 behind the leading pair with games in hand.

Battle of the top 2 in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two, with leaders Sharnbrook WFC 5 points clear of 2nd placed Houghton Athletic Ladies going into the game. Thing’s didn’t go to plan for Houghton Athletic travelling to Sharnbrook as they suffered a heavy defeat to see gap extended to 8 points. Sharnbrook taking the lead midway through the 1st half, Gemma Franklin netting the goal, Charlotte Mullins scored just past the half hour mark, Franklin scoring again in 1st half injury time to make it 3-0 at half time. Mullins was on target 6 minutes into the 2nd half scoring her 2nd goal of the match. Sarah Fuller got herself on the scoresheet on the 60th minute with Tracey Hutchinson getting a goal 8 minutes later. Sian Cunningham made it 7-0 in the late minute to see Sharnbrook extend their lead at the top of the table.

Bottom club Evergreen Eagles picked up a point for the 2nd successive Sunday a high scoring draw as they held 4th placed Watton Ladies the match ending 4-4.

 In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, leaders Hitchin Belles made it 10 wins out of 10 in the league to stay top, were at home hosting bottom side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. The usual suspects with the goals with Emily Field and Shannon Page both putting the back home to win the game 2-0.

Previous league leaders Icknield Ladies had suffered there 1st league defeat in 7 matches last time out dropping to 2nd on goal difference behind Hitchin Belles they keep the points tally neck and neck 30 each getting 3 points away to Hatfield Town Ladies. Won big to take the 3 points, Zoe Molloy netting a hat-trick, Cyeanna Eaton a brace with a goal each for Louise Grocott, Sandra Knias, Jodie Molloy and Jackie Sheridan in a 9-1 win.

The team who beat Icknield Ladies last Sunday were Bedmond Ladies the win lifting them up into 4th in the table and into the mix for promotion. Their opponents Evergreen Ladies had suffered defeat at that weekend away to Hitchin Belles now they were away to Bedmond and win for either would give them home of catching the leading pair. Evergreen Ladies got the 3 points to move back up into 3rd place in a high scoring match coming out on top of a 5-3 scoreline. Their goals scored by Emily Jones, Rebecca Freeman, Natalie Maher, Louisa Johnson and Krystie Jacobs.

 End with some sad news as there has been another side drop out of the leagues, in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Welwyn Garden City Ladies have folded which sees an adjustment to the table Women’s Football East wishes everyone involved the very best and hope you find a new club to enjoy your football with.

That concludes another edition of The Tuesday Round-Up plenty of goals scored this Sunday. Another two cup finalists sorted. League battles not going to plan at the top for a few as the business end of the season arrives, still lots to play for. Just want to see some sunshine. Results are all updated in the leagues, cups and the league tables themselves to follow will update as soon as I can, off to watch West Ham United Ladies v Tottenham Hotspur Ladies at Upton Park tonight been looking forwards to this visit. Until next Tuesday thanks for reading.

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty Four

From Sunday 28th February

 Welcome to Edition Twenty Four of The Tuesday Round-Up bringing you all of the women’s football action across the East for this the last Sunday in February with clubs gearing up for a final push for points.  The FA Women’s Cup saw 7 ties spread out all over England reach the 4th Round Proper, the 9 sides from FAWSL 1 join the competition in the next round. The finalists have been decided to contest the Norfolk Women’s County Cup. I recent edition’s of The Tuesday Round-Up I have been going on about how busy the end of the season is going to be for several clubs getting behind with their fixtures in their leagues, of course the opposite applies to a few with February drawing to a close, so too are their fixtures and a few thing’s are starting to look clearer in the battle for the top or bottom in most leagues. Just a handful of postponements too as the days lengthen and the weather slowly begins to improve, so plenty of games to bring you, let’s get started.

 FA Women’s Cup

Of the 7, 4th Round Proper, FA Women’s Cup ties taking place this Sunday, 3 involved teams playing in the FAWPL Southern Division. It was an all FAWPL tie for FAWPL Southern Division leaders, Brighton & Hove Albion WFC drawn at home for the 3rd consecutive round of the FA Women’s Cup. Had thrashed FAWSL 2 side Oxford United Women by a huge 10-0 margin in the last round. Was a long journey to the south coast for Blackburn Rovers Ladies who play in the FAWPL Northern Division. 

Kate Natkiel gave the home side the perfect start scoring from distance in the opening 3 minutes, created more chances during the 1st half hitting the woodwork but couldn’t add to their advantage before half-time. Blackburn Rovers fought hard to get back into the match getting themselves back on level terms on 66 minutes with Lynda Shepherd converting from the penalty spot to make it 1-1. Into the final 10 minutes and Brighton & Hove Albion WFC restored their lead, Amy Taylor seeing her shot from distance go through the goalkeepers gloves and into the back of the net the final score 2-1. The draw for the 5th Round of the FA Women’s Cup was made on Monday and a club form the FAWPL will be guaranteed a spot in the quarter finals as Brighton & Hove Albion WFC were drawn at home to play the only other FAWPL side to make it through, Sporting Club Albion Ladies from the FAWPL Northern Division who beat FAWSL 2 newcomers Sheffield FC Ladies 3-1 away from home.

Charlton Athletic Women had beaten FAWPL Northern Division side Newcastle United WFC 10-0 at home in the previous round, were drawn to play another side from the North East in the 4th Round only away this time as they made the long journey north to play FAWSL 2 side Durham Women FC. Both sides were creating goal scoring chances with both goalkeepers busy. Durham Women FC  took the lead on 20 minutes, Beth Hepple curling a shot from the edge of the box home, the lead didn’t last long as Charlton Athletic responded 6 minutes late Gemma Shepherd pulling the scores back to 1-1. Megan Lynch in the Charlton Athletic goal made two good saves to keep Durham from retaking the lead before Charlton had a chance to go into the lead themselves after they were awarded a penalty. Helen Alderson saved the penalty taken by Shepherd. Durham Women FC scored soon afterwards Natalie Gutteridge putting them 2-1 up at half-time. It wasn’t until the final 5 minutes before Durham made the tie safe Gutteridge netting again to make the final score 3-1. In the 5th Round of the FA Women’s Cup Durham Women FC will be away to FAWSL 1 Notts County Ladies.

Bianca Baptiste scored twice for Tottenham

 It was also FAWPL v FAWSL 2 in the other FA Women’s Cup 4th Round tie with Totteham Hotspur Ladies from the FAWPL Southern Division hosting Aston Villa Ladies at Cheshunt FC this Sunday. Still building up for the upcoming FAWSL season this was Aston Villa’s 2nd competitive match of the season having beaten Portsmouth FC Ladies in the previous round. Were caught cold right from kick off with a perfectly weighted ball seeing Tottenham’s Bianca Baptiste put through on goal and lobbing advancing goalkeeper Jess Myers from outside the box to score in the opening minute. 

  Aston Villa got into their stride with both sides creating chances finding space out wide if not the final ball into the box. Midway through the 1st half Aston Villa were level breaking from a Tottenham free kick on half way the ball was sent forwards for new signing Destiney Toussaint to latch onto making a run in behind the Tottenham defence to send the ball past goalkeeper Toni-Ann Wayne coming to the edge of her box to make it 1-1 at the break. Tottenham were to regain the lead in the 2nd half catching the Aston Villa defence static after a couple of pauses for injuries to be treated Baptiste was put through again to lob the keeper from outside the box for the 2nd time in the match. The game was end to end Aston Villa looking to get back into it won a corner with 7 minutes left a great in swinging delivery was met at the far post by midfielder Mollie Rouse who bundled her header over the line 2-2 the final whistle blew sending the match into extra time. The 1st period saw no more goals. Early in the 2nd half of extra-time Aston Villa were attacking up the left from the resulting throw striker Katie Wilkinson was looking to carry the ball across the face of the box looking for space to shoot when she was shoved over the referee pointing to the spot. Wilkinson to take slotted the ball past the diving Wayne to score going 3-2 up turned out to be the winning goal as Aston Villa advance to the 5th Round Proper where they will be at home to fellow FAWSL 2 side Everton Ladies. This game was the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this Sunday, for the whole report click on the link below

Tottenham Hotspur Ladies v Aston Villa Ladies 28/02/16

Five more ties complete the line up for the 5th Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup scheduled to be played on Sunday 20th March are listed below

Birmingham City Ladies v Arsenal Ladies

Doncaster Rovers Belles v Chelsea Ladies

Liverpool Ladies v Manchester City Women

Reading FC Women v Millwall Lionesses

Yeovil Town Ladies v Sunderland AFC Ladies

FAWPL Southern Division

Coventry United Ladies climb above Cardiff City Ladies on goal difference into 3rd spot in the FAWPL Southern Division courtesy of a 4-0 away win at West Ham United Ladies on Sunday. All of their goals coming in the 1st half with Helen Dermody scoring on 7 minutes going on to score again on 18. Marie Gauntlett scored Coventry United Ladies 3rd on 27 with the 4th coming just 3 minutes later Natasha Lynch the goalscorer. Have 3 games in hand on leaders Brighton & Hove Albion WFC with the gap 11 points. 

Portsmouth FC Ladies are 2 points further back in 5th spot also with 3 games in hand on the leaders following a big win at the weekend a home against their south coast rivals Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Sarah Kempson scored a hat-trick during the match her 1st coming on the 25th minute after Ellie Bloomfield had given Portsmouth FC Ladies the lead 2-0 at half-time Portsmouth scored 4 goals in 10 minutes to put the result beyond doubt, Kempson with 2 goals in 3 minutes on 61 and 64 to complete her hat-trick 3 minutes later Molly Clark netted, with sub Natasha Stephens adding the 6th goal on the 70th minute. Jodie Chubb saw red for two bookable offences late on to compound Plymouth Argyle Ladies day who have a new manager in charge Dave Leonard, bottom of the league without a win since September are 10 points from safety with 6 league games left.

Continuing to do well in their debut season in the FAWPL Southern Division, Essex side C&K Basildon Ladies are comfortable in mid-table picking up another 3 points this Sunday with a long road trip west to play 2nd bottom side Forest Green Rovers Ladies. In a close match a single goal was enough to secure all 3 points, Amy Nash getting the goal 4 minutes before half-time. Queens Park Rangers Ladies travelled down to the South Coast at the weekend to take on Lewes Ladies a place and 3 points above them in 9th going into the game. Both looking to pull clear of the 2 sides below them. Lewes Ladies got off to the perfect start taking the lead in the open 5 minutes with Emma Plewa on target. Hel on to the lead for 70 minutes before Queens Park Rangers Ladies got it back to 1-1 with Danielle Puddefoot striking on 72 minutes the match looked to be heading for a draw but up stepped Queens Park Rangers Ladies captain Elly Maggs to score the winning goal in injury time to give the visitors all 3 points and leapfrog above Lewes Ladies on goal difference.

FAWPL South East Division One

A big game in FAWPL South East Division One with leaders Crystal Palace Ladies taking their unbeaten record in the league to Chatham Town FC taking on 5th placed Gillingham FC Ladies still with title ambitions themselves and plenty of games in hand to try and close the gap. Emma Tune gave the home side the lead midway through the 1st half, curling a free kick in from the edge of the box to put them 1 up. Crystal Palace Ladies were awarded a penalty late in the 2nd half Gemma Bryant scoring from it on 77 minutes to put them back on level terms, neither side could find a late winner the points shared. A point suiting Crystal Palace better as they remain top, Gillingham still have 3 games in hand on them in 5th with the gap to close 12 points. Gillingham FC Ladies defender Charlie Thurston suffered a broken foot during the match but continued playing for 60 minutes, tough as nails, Women’s Football East wishes her a speedy recovery.

 Milton Keynes Dons Ladies remain 2nd a point behind Crystal Palace Ladies having played 3 games more. Were on the road this weekend at The Queen Elizabeth Stadium on Donkey Lane taking on Enfield Town Ladies. 2 goals scored by Leah Cudone were enough to see Milton Keynes Dons Ladies win all 3 points the final score 2-1 Enfield Town Ladies goal scored by Regan Coleman.

Cambridge United WFC continue their good form as they played their final home league match of the season this Sunday hosting 2nd bottom Lowestoft Town Ladies. Stay 3rd in the table despite being held at 0-0 by Lowestoft Town Ladies in the 1st half. Cambridge United WFC came out firing 2nd half and took the lead on 51 minutes Laura Mills with the goal. Captain Laura Bright doubled the lead on 70 minutes from a corner with striker Paige Logie adding a 3rd goal with 12 minutes left to play have played more games than all the teams around them but will have a say in the title race as 3 of their final 4 league games are away to sides in the top 5.

Luton Town Ladies are level with Cambridge United WFC on points in 4th on goal difference. Were at home to Denham United Ladies this Sunday. Striker Joanne Rutherford gave Luton Town Ladies the lead scoring after just 4 minutes. Wasn’t till the 2nd half before the home side doubled their advantage Natasha Fensome heading home to make it 2-0, Erika Byron made sure of the 3 points scoring with 15 minutes left on the clock. 

Eastern Regional Leagues

 The top two in the ERWFL Premier Division met for the 2nd time in a fortnight this Sunday with leaders Billericay Town Ladies at home taking on 2nd placed Stevenage Ladies. The game 2 weeks ago ended goalless. Wasn’t much between the two sides again 1 goal winning the game. A huge result for Stevenage Ladies, Nicole Perschky the heroine scoring the goal to take the 3 points move them level on points with Billericay Town Ladies an inferior goal difference but have 3 games in hand giving them the edge in the race for promotion to the FAWPL.

 AFC Dunstable Ladies move into the top half of the ERWFL Premier Division into 5th showing great league form in 2016 unbeaten in 4 league matches travelling to Essex this Sunday to play Brentwood Town Ladies. Emma Mackie and Charlotte Twydell found the back of the net for Brentwood Town Ladies, 2 goals wasn’t enough however with AFC Dunstable Ladies taking all 3 points with a 3-2 victory, Danielle Carty win a goal 6 minutes into the 2nd half along with a brace from Carly Cowell on 60 and 69 minutes.

 Colchester Town Ladies were at home taking on bottom side Great Wakering Rovers Ladies were 2-0 up inside the opening 5 minutes, Georgia Box striking the ball home inside the 1st minute, Paige Wakefield making it 2-0. Alexandra Brewis-Shephard scored their 3rd goal on the half hour mark. 2nd half Wakefield went on to score 2 more for her hat-trick the final score 5-1.

The ERWFL Division One Cup continues this weekend with 5 games taking place across the 2 groups A & B. Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies are now top of Group A unbeaten in 4 matches played so far a single goal away to Hutton Ladies giving them their 2nd win Katy Judd scoring on her debut.

  Writtle Ladies are 2nd in the group also unbeaten winning 4-0 at home against Sawbridgeworth Town Ladies at the weekend. 2 goals from Amy Simmons plus 1 each for Mia Brisley and Nicola Medici giving the Essex side the 3 points. Bury Town Ladies were leading Group A going into the weekend 2 wins an a defeat to date, were at home at with Stevenage Ladies Reserves the visitors looking for their 1st win in the competition, got the 3 points winning the game 3-0, Leah Littlechild striking twice along with a goal from Alexandria Moir to give them the win. 

 There have been more postponements in Group B so less matches played to date. Offley & Stopsley Women top the group with 2 wins out of 2, won 5-0 away from home this Sunday in Suffolk taking on Long Melford Ladies, Charlene Moreton scoring a hat-trick, Katerina Hamplova and Rianne Townsend-Brown also getting their names on the scoresheet. 

Joint 2nd in Group B are Colney Heath Ladies also with 2 wins from 2 matches played. 2nd on goal difference were away from home too this Sunday a trip to Hoddesdon Owls Ladies. Came away 3-0 winners all the goals coming in the 1st half, Annie Hickey putting Colney Heath Ladies 1 up, Samantha May and quoting the Colney Heath Ladies twitter feed “SCREAMER!!” Sophie Joseph made it 3-0. 

Royston Town Ladies haven’t played a game in the competition to date but start with a victory this Sunday to move them into 3rd place in Group B as they beat Silver End United Ladies 3-1 on home turf, Samantha Tinsley putting them 1 up at half-time went on to score twice more 2nd half to complete her hat-trick, Rebecca Hollocks getting a goal for Silver End 15 minutes into the 2nd half the final score 3-1.

Norfolk

 Both semi-finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup were postponed last weekend, immediately rescheduled for this Sunday the weather alot better across Norfolk both were on. Aylsham FC Ladies from Norfolk Division One were at home against Division Two side Red Rose Ladies. Won the match 3-1 to book their place in the final.

Was a repeat of last season’s final in the other semi-final with Thorpe United Ladies having home advantage over defending Cup holders Acle United Ladies. The team in pink runners up in the competition for 3 out of the last 4 finals made it through to their 3rd successive final edging a very close match scoring to win 1-0 to knock the holders out and set up an all Norfolk Women’s Division One final.

 In Norfolk Women’s Division One itself leaders Brandon Town Ladies remain 7 points clear at the top, faced 2nd placed Wymondham Town Ladies at home this weekend and for the 2nd time this season the pair played out a goalless draw. 4 teams have been in the running for the Norfolk Division One title all season, Brandon Town Ladies are almost played out just one league game left whilst the chasing pack have games in hand Brandon Town Ladies play 4th placed Thorpe United Ladies away in their last league fixture a win would knock Thorpe United out of the running. Either way Brandon Town Ladies will be left as spectators at the top the 3 sides hoping to catch them all playing each other before the season ends, March and April is going to be very interesting.

Elsewhere in Norfolk Women’s Division One the bottom 4 clubs met each other, Bungay Town Ladies win for the 2nd successive Sunday to climb above opponents Lynn Ladies into 5th place, the winning margin 2-0 new signings Ella Hindley and Lauren Matthews with the goals either one in each half. In the clash between the bottom 2 Fakenham Town Ladies welcomed Long Stratton Ladies to Clipbush Park without a win in the league this season the visitors got a point sharing the spoils with the match ending 3-3. Megan Bird, Emily Watts, and Charlie Head with their goals. Nina Batchelor, Sian Sands and Rochelle Woods on target for Fakenham Town Ladies.

In Norfolk Women’s Division Two, North Walsham Angels Ladies in only their 2nd season have secured a top 2 finish in the league winning big at the weekend 8-1 away to bottom side Morley Ladies. Emma Allsopp scored 3 goals, with 2 more from Hope Middleton on her debut, Luci Middleton and Lauren Yarham also scoring. A side that is growing all the time, move back to the top of the table by a point having played 2 games more than rivals Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies.

Sprowston Ladies move 5 points clear in 3rd place in Division Two winning 2-1 at home against Stalham Town Ladies in their penultimate league game, Millie Cursons and Rebecca Kirby with the goals to win them the 3 points. 

 With leaders Harleston Ladies not playing this weekend it gave 2nd placed Gorleston FC Ladies finally getting a run of league matches going a chance to close the gap just 6 league games to date have a 100% win record made it 7 wins out of 7 winning by a comfortable margin 8-1 away to Freethorpe Ladies. Bethany Turner scored a hat-trick with a brace a piece for Samantha Hunn and Kayleigh Byrne a goal form Hayley Muir too completing their total to end February in style.

A much closer scoreline between Dereham Town Ladies and Red Rose United with the visitors coming out the better of a 3-4 game this Sunday coming back from 3-0 down at half time to win the game. In the last match in Division Three this weekend Sprowston Town Ladies lift themselves off the bottom of the table beating their closest rivals in terms of league points 4-0 away from home giving them their 2nd league win of the season.

Suffolk

Jessica Oxlade was on target, scoring 5 goals as leaders East Bergholt United opened up a 6 point lead at the top of the Suffolk Women’s Division, at home to bottom side Ipswich Phoenix Ladies, Kelly Jackson also scored 2 goals with a goal each for Jessica Quinsee and Georgina Longden in a 9-0 win.

 The gap increases as 2nd placed Bacton United Ladies lost at the weekend going down 2-1 at home to Witnesham Wasps Ladies, despite taking a 1-0 lead into half time the visitors came back into the game 2nd half with Emily Steward scoring both of their goals to give them the 3 points.

  Bacton United Ladies losing allowed 3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies to close the gap to them to just a point. Were at home to 2nd bottom side Leiston St Margarets Ladies at the weekend, 2 goals from Lucy Dunnett, with Kirsten Hutchings and Carra Seeley also on target, plus an own goal saw them take the 3 points with a 5-0 win. The title race still wide open in Suffolk, with both Brantham Athletic Ladies and 4th placed Copleston Ladies having games in hand on the leaders whether either can close the gap on East Bergholt United we will see.

Cambridgeshire

No matches in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership or Championship South this Sunday. 2 league matches took place in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North with league leaders Bourne Ladies extending their advantage at the top to 8 points with a 2-0 home win against 4th placed Downham Town Ladies. Claire Lawrenson scored for the 5th league match in a row with Tracey Duxbury-Mead getting the other goal scoring from the penalty spot.

 Also in the Championship North, Swineshead Institute Ladies leapfrog opponents Wisbech St Marys Ladies to move into 5th in the table winning 3-2 at home. Sian Peeling and Jeorgia Carr scored for Wisbech St Marys Ladies but it wasn’t enough with Eleanor Spendlow striking 3 times to win the game for Swineshead Institute.

Elsewhere in Cambridgeshire this weekend it was the quarter finals of the Women’s Junior Invitation Cup. Fulbourn Bluebirds from the Premiership were at home to Championship North side Wisbech Town Ladies, a 1-1 draw saw the game move into extra-time both sides scoring another goal to make it 2-2 and send the match into a penalty shootout. Wisbech Town Ladies advance to the semi-finals winning 2-0 in the end. Kirsty Geal and Krissie Taylor with the goals for Fulbourn Bluebirds.

 Another Premiership knocked out of the Junior Invitation Cup are Huntingdon Town Ladies was a tough ask as they travelled to Championship South side Isleham United Ladies with just 8 players. Did well managing to score, Kallie-Ann Daniels with the goal. Isleham’s numerical advantage proved too much in the end as they found the back of the Huntingdon net twice, Anita Butters and Laura Todd the players on target to seal a 2-1 victory.

Madison Jackson and Amy Newell both scored for Park Ladies in the all Championship South quarter final, were at home against Riverside Rovers Reserves, the 2 goals enough to see them into the semi-finals, Jessica Hill scoring for the visitors it wasn’t enough the final score 2-1.

The last side to complete the semi-final line up are Junior Invitation Cup holders, Cambridge United WFC Reserves. Were away to Championship South side Milton Ladies who they beat in last years final. Cambridge United captain Becca Fay gave her side an early lead scoring from a free kick. Play was delayed for a spell after one of the Milton Ladies players suffered a nasty head injury needing an ambulance, wish her a speedy recovery not nice to hear. When play did eventually resume Milton Ladies got themselves into the lead. Jade Powell pulled it back to 2-2 for Cambridge United to send the match into extra time. The visitors went on to score 2 more goals in the extra period, Sarah Mosley and Hayley Turner with the strikes to put them into the semi-finals, the draw is as follows,

Park Ladies v Wisbech Town Ladies

Isleham United Ladies v Cambridge United WFC Reserves

Scheduled to be played Sunday 13th March with a 1:45pm KO

Essex

The race for the title in the Essex Women’s Premier Division is still wide open with 5 sides still in contention with the games starting to run out. Just the one match taking place in the league this Sunday with Hullbridge Sports Ladies away to bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies. Christina Fragnito scored from the penalty spot, with Broghan Kelly also finding the back of the net as the away side won 2-0 to move back into 2nd place in the table a point behind leaders Chelmsford City Ladies.

 Was quarter-final weekend in the Essex Women’s League Cup, with 3 ties taking place with the three sides 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the Premier Division all going through to the semi-finals beating sides in the lower half of the table. 3rd placed Runwell Hospital Ladies were away taking on Walden Ladies ran out 3-1 winners. 

Current League Cup holders Eastern Avenue Ladies won big at home beating Hutton Ladies Reserves 8-1 to reach the semi-finals whilst 5th placed Collier Row Tigers booked a semi-final place courtesy of a 3-0 win at Lawford Ladies. Will be joined in the semi-finals by either Harlow Ladies or Chigwell Ladies from Essex Division One who play their quarter final next Sunday.

That is because Harlow Ladies were involved in another cup competition this weekend in the semi-final of the Essex Women’s Trophy, were at home playing FC Clacton Girls U18s. Nene McInerney scored a hat-trick on the day with a goal each for Phillipa Stephens and Victoria Hill seeing them into the final winning 5-1. Will play Wickford Town Ladies for the Trophy, the final scheduled for Sunday 20th March with a 3pm KO at Saffron Walden Town FC.

Wickford Town Ladies were at home this weekend in the only match to be completed in Essex Women’s Division One, won comfortably beating Southend Town Ladies 5-0 to record their 8th league win of the season.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

There was league Cup action too in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire with the all Garston Ladies 2nd Round tie finally getting played at the weekend after seeing a number of postponements, Garston Ladies 1st team were drawn against Garston Ladies FC 96 playing in the league below them in the League Cup. No upset for the 1st team as they ran out 7-0 winners, Vikki Duffy, Emma Trill and Lucy Zecchin all scoring 2 goals with Joanne Sharp also on target. Will be away to fellow Beds & Herts Division One side Letchworth Garden City Eagles in the quarter finals. 

Was the quarter final in the other League Cup game played this weekend with Beds & Herts Division One side Hertford Town Ladies travelling to Crawley Green Ladies playing in Division Three. No banana skin here either with Hertford Town Ladies winning 5-0 to join Sherrardswood Ladies and Watton Ladies in the semi-final line-up.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Sherrardswood Ladies join leaders Harvesters FC Ladies on 25 points at the top of the table, have played 2 more league matches. At home against Toddington Rovers Ladies, Laure Marris struck twice on the stroke of half-time and with 10 minutes left after Laura Cousins had opened the scoring for the home side just before in the 1st half. Jade Ryan and Kathryn Jones got on the scoresheet 2nd half before Marris’ 2nd goal winning the game 5-1. Megan Palmer with the goal for Toddington Rovers Ladies.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two, leaders Sharnbrook WFC open up a 5 point link at the top of the table. Faced a tough opponent at home with 3rd placed Hitchin Town Ladies the visitors, had gone 3-0 up against 2nd placed Houghton Athletic Ladies the previous weekend before getting pegged back to 3-3 in the last 10 minutes. Involved in the battle for promotion to the top division Emma Chaffey got on the scoresheet for Hitchin Town Ladies. Two goals in the 1st half from Sharnbrook WFC were enough to win the game Charlotte Mullins on target scoring on 15 minutes with Claire Smith scoring what would be the winning goal on the half hour mark. A 5 point advantage with 4 league matches left to play for Sharnbrook WFC.

Watton Ladies climb up from 6th to 4th in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two beating Woburn Lionesses 2-1 at home. Emma Cater and Francesca Smithers with Watton Ladies goals. Georgia Herrington with the strike for Woburn Lionesses not enough as they fall away from the battle for promotion suffering their 3rd league defeat in a row. Bottom side Evergreen Eagles picked up just their 2nd league point of the season Christie Brewer scoring their goal as they held Royston Town Ladies to a 1-1 draw at home on Sunday. Sophie Hart scoring for the visitors.

 In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Hitchin Belles return to the top of the league moving ahead of Icknield Ladies on goal difference with 11 wins from 11 beating a side hoping for promotion themselves Evergreen Ladies. The visitors had been unbeaten with a 100% win record themselves until recently, now they lose 2 league games in a row. Hitchin Belles winning 3-1, Keira How, Shannon Page and Sophie Fairburn putting the ball into the back of the net. Tamara Williams with Evergreen Ladies goal 4 minutes into the 2nd half.

That defeat for Evergreen Ladies coupled with a win for Bedmond Ladies sees them drop to 5th in the table as Bedmond Ladies climb above them into 4th with their 3rd league win in a row, continuing a fine start to 2016 winning 4 out of their 5 league matches ignite a chance of winning a promotion spot was a big result this Sunday too as they beat league leaders Icknield Ladies 3-1 at home, Molly Peters striking twice with Sarah Gunn also getting a goal. Icknield Ladies lose for just the 2nd time this season Cyeanna Eaton with their goal.

At the other end of the table Kings Langley Ladies in 8th spot win their 1st match of 2016, on the road playing Hatfield Town Ladies a place below them in the table. Kimberly Nield gave Kings Langley Ladies the lead on 15 minutes, Bethan Duro doubling their advantage at half-time scoring on 32 minutes. Nield struck again in the 2nd half to see the 3 points secured.

A lot of matches to cover as February ends and we move into March hoping the weather continues to improve. Will be a crucial month fixture wise games in hand won’t count for nothing if the points don’t come, several battles top and bottom of the table will be decided over the next few weeks, and it will all be covered on The Tuesday Round-Up where the calculator will be busy checking up on the possible scenario’s that could unfold on the pitch. That concludes Edition Twenty Four of The Tuesday Round-Up thanks for reading see you all next week.

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty Three

From Sunday 21/02/16

 Welcome to Edition Twenty Three of The Tuesday Round-Up, bringing you all the action from last Sunday’s football across the East and beyond as FAWPL Southern Division side Cardiff City Ladies were in action playing in the FAWPL League Cup. A busy weekend of both league and cup football with most County Cup competitions reaching the semi-final stage, in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Norfolk whilst it was the quarter finals in Cambridgeshire. Suffolk are keeping the excitement of their County Cup semi-finals until March. A few postponements around but there is still 50+ matches to cover and a few of those went to extra-time too so we’d best get on with it.

FAWPL League Cup

Cardiff City Ladies were on the road this Sunday to play FAWPL Northern Division counterparts Stoke City Ladies in the quarter finals of the FAWPL League Cup. The Welsh side won the match 4-2 in the finish to book a semi-final spot, Laura Williams scoring twice on 15 and 30 minutes with Kerry Bartlett adding a 3rd 5 minutes before half-time. Wasn’t until the 90th minute though before the game was secured Alys Hinchcliffe recently joining the club from Yeovil Town Ladies with the goal on her debut. Are joined in the semi-finals by Blackburn Rover Ladies who beat Sporting Club Albion Ladies 4-1 with two more quarter finals to be played.

FAWPL League Plate

A fantastic result for FAWPL South East Division One side Enfield Town Ladies in the quarter finals of the FAWPL League Plate as they beat FAWPL Northern Division side Loughborough Foxes LFC 1-0 away from home to win a place in the semi-finals. A single goal enough to send them through scored by their captain on the day, Regan Coleman. That win completes the semi-final line-up with Enfield Town Ladies joining, Keynsham Town LFC, Newcastle United WFC and Coventry United Ladies in the draw.

FAWPL Southern Division

 Just the one match taking place in the FAWPL Southern Division this Sunday with 4th placed Coventry United Ladies at home against the leaders Brighton & Hove Albion Ladies. League games at the start of 2016 have been sparse for both this Brighton’s 1st for nearly a month, Coventry United Ladies hadn’t had a league game since the opening weekend of the year. Have 4 matches in hand on the leaders with the points gap 14. Amber Hughes opened the scoring on 4 minutes to give Coventry the perfect start. Brighton were back on level terms by half-time Kate Natkiel with the strike on the half hour mark. Jade Brook restored Coventry’s lead almost 20 minutes into the 2nd half, Brighton looked to be heading for their 3rd defeat in the league however Sophie Perry found the back of the net with a well taken free-kick in injury time to see that the points were shared.

FAWPL South East Division One

 In the FAWPL South East Division One, Milton Keynes Dons Ladies had the chance to go level on points at the top with leaders Crystal Palace Ladies. Were at home at Newport Pagnell FC against 5th placed Gillingham FC Ladies who were playing their 1st league match of 2016 their last league game coming back in November 2015. As a result they have plenty of matches in hand on the sides above them having played just 8 to date. Kallie Balfour gave the visitors the lead 10 minutes before half time. The lead was doubled soon after with Lauren Williams claiming the goal. Milton Keynes Dons Ladies pulled a goal back late in the match with Leah Cudone on target but it wasn’t enough as they suffered their 2nd defeat of the season the 1st all the way back in September as Gillingham FC Ladies take all 3 points.

Lowestoft Town Ladies were on their travels this Sunday taking on their Suffolk rivals Ipswich Town Ladies who had been in great form recently winning 3 league matches in a row to climb the table. Lowestoft Town Ladies had gotten a much needed 3 points themselves last Sunday at bottom side Bedford Ladies, Molly Hall and Natasha Thomas scored for Ipswich Town, it wasn’t to be a 4th win on the spin however as Lowestoft Town Ladies came back to earn a 2-2 draw with Hannah Waters on target for both of their goals the 2nd a minute from time to see the points shared.

Capital Women’s Cup

It was the semi-finals of the Capital Women’s Cup this Sunday. An all FAWPL Southern Division tie saw Charlton Athletic Women at home taking on Queens Park Rangers Ladies. Booked their place in the final with a comfortable 5-0 victory their prolific strike force doing the damage once again. Kit Graham scoring twice in the 1st half before adding a 3rd to complete her hat-trick on 76 minutes, before Graham got her hat-trick Gemma Shepherd helped herself to a 2nd half brace. 

 Their opponents in the Capital Women’s Cup final will be Tottenham Hotspur Ladies after they beat London & South East Regional Premier Division side Camden Town FC. A much closer game it took Tottenham 43 minutes to break the deadlock Wendy Martin giving them the half-time lead, Tottenham continued to create goal scoring chances but Camden Town held on pulled the scores level on 70 minutes Sarah White scoring the goal. Two minutes later Tottenham restored their lead Rhiana Soobadoo with the goal that turned out to be the winner as they took it 2-1 to reach the final to play Charlton Athletic Women for another piece of silverware as both sides will also be contesting the Ryman Women’s Cup Final too.

Eastern Regional Leagues

One league match in the ERWFL Premier Division with other sides involved in the latter stages of their various County Cup competitions. Gave 3rd placed AFC Sudbury Ladies the chance to close the gap upon the leading pair. Were at home with bottom side Great Wakering Rovers Ladies the visitors. Stacey Teager scored a hat-trick for AFC Sudbury Ladies with Sophie Jeffery finding the back of the net twice plus a goal for Phoebe Guiver as they won the match 6-2 to move a to within a point of 2nd placed Stevenage Ladies albeit having played 3 games more are 4 points of leaders Billericay Town Ladies both have played 14 games.

Elsewhere across the ERWFL it was the continuation of the Division One Cup Group matches. The 2 scheduled games in Group B fell foul to water logged pitches, Group A faired better. Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies remain unbeaten picking up their 2nd successive point following a 0-0 draw away to Ipswich Wanderers Ladies. New leaders in Group A this weekend as Bury Town Ladies win their 2nd game away to Sawbridgeworth Town WFC, Nadine Basson and Jessica Horgan scored a goal a piece to give the side from Suffolk the 3 points.

Norfolk

In Norfolk it should have been the semi-finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup, however both Aylsham FC Ladies v Red Rose Ladies and Thorpe United Ladies v Acle United Ladies fell foul to the weather and will both try again next Sunday.

 In Norfolk Women’s Division One Brandon Town Ladies go 7 points clear at the top with their title rivals not in action this weekend. On the road a trip to West Lynn to play Lynn Ladies, captain Tiffany Forshaw put the ball into the back of the net 4 times with Chloe Slater also getting on the scoresheet won the match 5-1 despite seeing Shanice Burch sent off.

Bungay Town Ladies won the battle of the bottom two in Norfolk Division One to record just their 2nd league victory of the season moves them up a place to 7th over Fakenham Town Ladies. Emily Leach scoring a hat-trick to give them all 3 points away to Long Stratton Ladies having beaten them at home in the Ladies Plate 2 weeks ago.

In Norfolk Women’s Division Two the top two North Walsham Angels Ladies and Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies met again having shared the points in a 2-2 draw back at the end of January. Both went into this match still unbeaten North Walsham Angels Ladies a point in front at home this Sunday. Luci Middleton was on target 1st half to give them a 1-0 lead at the break. Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies came back in the 2nd half Selina Rowland netting twice to win the match 2-1 and put the visitors back on top of the lead end North Walsham Angels Ladies unbeaten record.

Sprowston Ladies climb back up to 3rd in the Norfolk Women’s Division Two table, Millie Cursons scoring a goal in each half in a home win against Bohemians Ladies. Bottom side Morley Ladies are still searching for their 1st win of the season had a single point on the board as they took on Stalham Town Ladies at home this Sunday. 1-1 at half time both sides went on to score again 2nd half to share the points in a 2-2 draw. Lucy Lincoln and Hannah Lucas with the strikes for Morley Ladies. Stalham Town Ladies goals came from Liz Dawson and Jade Telfer who scored her 1st goal for the club.

 In Norfolk Women’s Division Three another record was ended as leaders Harleston Ladies saw there 100% winning start to the league end 10 wins out of 10 going into this Sunday’s game dropped points for the 1st time this season. At home against Dereham Town Ladies the score was 2-2 at half-time, both sides scored again 2nd half to see it end 3-3. Lacey Andrews, Nicole Holland and Miryam Ruiz the players on target for Harleston Ladies.

 Two league games in a row for 2nd placed Gorleston FC Ladies as they get their season resumed after a long lay off from competitive action the cobwebs brushed off now as they continue their 100% winning start in the league now 6 wins out of 6. Were on the road at Toftwood Ladies. Braces all round with 4 players, Kayleigh Byrne, Molly Sims, Bethany Turner and Leanne Muffett all helping themselves to 2 goals in an 8-1 win. Katie Hart with the consolation goal for Toftwood Ladies. Red Rose United are up to 3rd in the Division after a 6-1 home win against Cromer Town Ladies.

Suffolk

The Suffolk Women’s Division continues to remain interesting at the top the race for the title still very much in contention. Leaders East Bergholt United were at home playing Witnesham Wasps Ladies. the points were shared as the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Georgina Longden and Jessica Oxlade scoring for East Bergholt United, Emma Long and Natasha Williams getting the goals for Witnesham Wasps Ladies.

A chance for the chasing pack to close the gap, it was 3rd and home to 2nd with Brantham Athletic Ladies playing Bacton United Ladies. Was a high scoring match with Lucy Dunnett putting the ball into the back of the net twice with Brantham Athletic Ladies scoring 3, Kirsten Hutching also on the score sheet. Bacton United Ladies kept pace with Brantham Athletic Ladies, Samantha Walker scoring a hat-trick for the visitors to see it end 3-3 the points shared.

One side in Suffolk did pick up all 3 points at the weekend and get their own title ambitions back on track. Copleston Ladies in 4th place close the gap on the sides above them with a convincing 5-0 win away to Leiston St Margarets Ladies. Shannon Giles with 2 goals with a goal each scored by Sophie Crane, Jade Carter and Jade Horne. Copleston Ladies have games in hand on all the sides above them.

Cambridgeshire

In Cambridgeshire it was quarter finals weekend in the Women’s Invitation Cup. Holders Cambridge United WFC were drawn away to Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership side Newmarket Town Ladies. The match was played at Newmarket Town FC a big challenge for Newmarket Town Ladies playing as side plying their trade 4 leagues above them, a great opportunity too. The FAWPL South East Division One side started strongly Laura Baker then captain Laura Bright both getting 3 goals each, Bright’s 3rd from the penalty spot. The goals kept coming in regular intervals 2nd half with Faith Hewitt scoring on 70 minutes, Becky Taylor on 80 with Isabella Simmons adding Cambridge United WFC’s 9th goal in the last 10 minutes as they won the match 9-0.

Last season’s runners up Great Shelford Ladies were on home soil in their quarter final tie with Bar Hill Ladies the visitors. Jordanne Sillitoe and Sophie Hopkin were both on target twice for the ERWFL Premier Division side with Alison Wright getting on the scoresheet as they beat their Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership opponents 5-1 to reach the semi-finals. Anna Jephson with the goal for Bar Hill Ladies. 

Also through to the semi-finals of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup are Cambridge City Ladies as they beat Cambridgeshire Championship South leaders St Ives Town Ladies. One goal scored by India Aluwihare-Duffy enough to send the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership side through.

   Saved the best quarter final till last, if you wanted drama then this tie had it all and this is where the Supporting Women’s Football Blog featured match comes from this weekend in Peterborough with Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership side ICA Sports Ladies hosting Riverside Rovers Ladies playing a league above them in the Invitation Cup. Riverside Rovers had the early lead with their captain Clare Knibbs dual signed for both clubs putting them in front. Went 2 up in the 1st half with Holly Morgan doubling their lead. Lorna Hart got on the end of a quickly taken free kick late in the 1st half to pull one back for the home side.

Were level in early in the 2nd half, striker Tash Applegate finding the top corner from the edge of the box. That was how it finished after the 90 minutes were up 2-2 and the match headed to extra-time. Riverside Rovers got themselves back in front Annie Posnett drilling home a shot from wide on the right in the 1st half of the extra 30. So close to seeing it out ICA Sports made on late push the shot coming in was pushed wide by the goalkeeper, ICA Sports Ladies scored at the death Carmen Herridge up the left in the box to tap the ball home to send the match into penalties. Both sides scored their opening penalty, then both failed to convert the next 2. Riverside saw their 5 spot kick save the shootout posed at 2-2 one taker left up stepped Louise Burgess for ICA Sports Ladies she buried it to send her side into the semi-finals. For the whole match report on the SWF Blog click on the link below.

ICA Sports Ladies v Riverside Rovers Ladies 21/02/16

The draw for the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup was made earlier today and is as follows below: – 

Cambridge City Ladies v Cambridge United WFC

Great Shelford Ladies v ICA Sports Ladies

  One match took place in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership this Sunday with Netherton United Ladies travelling to Huntingdon Town Ladies who had picked up their 1st win in the league last time out. Instead it was the visitors who got themselves back to winning ways with Yasmin Green giving them the lead just before half-time. Green scored her 2nd of the game 10 minutes into the 2nd half. Netherton United Ladies putting the result beyond doubt 5 minutes from time with Sasha Haw scoring on her full debut for the club.

   In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North, leaders Bourne Ladies haven’t played since the end of January in the league returned to action with an away trip to local rivals Stamford Ladies. Made it 5 league wins in a row with Claire Lawrenson scoring a hat-trick, with Charlotte Ayers and Toni McHamilton also scoring in a 5-1 victory.

   March Town United Ladies are there closest rivals 5 points back as they climb above Wisbech Town Ladies into 2nd place in the table. Were taking on Wisbech Town Ladies this Sunday at home won the match by a single goal to take all 3 points. Adele Munday with the match winner. Wisbech St Marys Ladies hadn’t had a great start to 2016 losing all 3 matches played to date, finally got back to winning ways on the road against bottom side Tydd St Mary Ladies. Won big to netting double figures Toni Lewis scoring 4 times, with Jeorgia Carr adding a hat-trick, 2 goals more from Eilish Brown with goals each for Frances Peeling, Catherine Ray and Jade Kelly in a 12-2 win. The 2 goals for Tydd St Mary scored by Alexandra Roper and Natasha Lane.

  With leaders St Ives Town Ladies in cup action this Sunday it gave an opportunity for those hoping to chase them down for the title a chance to close the gap and they most certainly took the chance. 2nd placed Park Ladies 6 points behind with 2 games in hand are now 3 points behind with a game in hand and narrow the goal difference too just 1 goal as they helped themselves to 11 goals without reply at home to Comberton Ladies. Fran Plitsch finding the back of the net on 5 occasions, hot on her heels was Kirstie Smith netting 4 goals with Casey Ward getting another goal for Park Ladies and OG completing the scoreline.

   Another side with plenty of games in hand on the leaders in the Championship South are Milton Ladies, the 4th placed side haven’t played a league match in 2016 yet have played just 6 to date are 16 points off top spot but have 6 games in hand on the leaders. Resumed league action with a massive win at home playing Isleham United Ladies racking up double figures too winning 10-1, Kirsty Lemmon-Sparks with 4 goals, Lauren Threadgold and Daniella Briggs both scoring a brace with a goal each from Carly Dawson and Lucie Buzkova giving them the 3 points.

Essex

The semi-finals of the Essex Women’s County Cup this weekend and the 4 big guns in the county were shooting it out for a place in the final. Was an all ERWFL Premier Division clash with Billericay Town Ladies at home to local rivals Brentwood Town Ladies in the 1st semi-final. Two goals each from Lindsey Morgan and Hayley Piggott plus a goal scored by captain Marie Barker saw Billericay Town Ladies win comfortably to reach the final winning 5-1. Piadamoyo Dedza with the goal for Brentwood Town Ladies.

 In the other semi-final, Colchester Town Ladies were at home taking on higher league opponents FAWPL Southern Division side C&K Basildon Ladies and current holders of the County Cup. The ERWFL Premier Division side battled hard kept C&K Basildon from scoring in 90 minutes the game ending 0-0 to bring extra time. C&K Basildon Ladies were creating chances and eventually they found the break through Amy Nash scoring direct from a free kick in the 1st period of extra-time. Won the match 3-0 with 2 more goals coming in the closing minutes of the 2nd period of extra time Hannah Porter and Zoe Rushen scoring to see them into the final.

Wickford Town Ladies are into the final of the Essex Women’s Trophy competition beating Trinity U18s 3-2 at home. Harlow Ladies or FC Clacton U18s contest the other semi-final.

In the Essex Women’s Premier Division, leaders Chelmsford City Ladies stay top after beating one of the sides hoping to catch them. At home taking on Eastern Avenue this Sunday they won the game 5-1 to take the points, 5 different players on the scoresheet with a goal each for, Bobbi Cubberley, Gaby Freedman, Georgia Sleep, Laura Kendle and Rosie Coe. 

A surprise result sees a new side move into 2nd spot as Runwell Hospital Ladies jump from 5th up to 2nd two points behind Chelmsford City Ladies following a big 7-0 win at home to 4th placed Collier Row Tigers. At the bottom end of the Premier Division Walden Ladies were at home playing bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies, pull further away from the bottom as they edge a nine goal thriller taking the 3 points after a 5-4 win. 

A huge victory for Chigwell Ladies in Essex Women’s Division One scoring 30 goals without reply against bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies whose goal difference closing in on -200 now a torrid 1st season for the club. Tori Parker top scored for Chigwell Ladies whose great from in 2016 continues up to 3rd spot now a point off 2nd, may fancy they have a shot at promotion now, a massive boost to the goal difference certainly helps. 

   Chelmsford City Reserves in 2nd won big at the weekend themselves at home scoring 8 times against Valley Green. Tyler Christou on target with 4 goals, was backed up by Emma Sharpe scoring a hat-trick one more goal scored by Nicola Hatfield completing the rout. In the other match in Essex Women’s Division One Hullbridge Sports Ladies Reserves beat Southend Town Ladies 1-0 Megan Marney with the goal.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

At last Watford Ladies Development U19s know who they will be playing in the final of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup as the other half of the draw was finally completed with holders Stevenage Ladies at home playing Royston Town Ladies this Sunday. Stevenage Ladies went a goal down against Royston Town Ladies playing in the league below them, but the ERWFL Premier Division side came back to lead 2-1 the game was to head into extra-time as Royston Town equalised late on. Stevenage Ladies proved the stronger in the extra period going on to score 2 more goals to win the game 4-2. Hollie Jardine and Nicola Perschky with a goal each with a brace scored by Donna McGuigan for Stevenage Ladies. Gemma Croucher and Samantha Tinsley bagging the goals for Royston Town Ladies.

 Semi-finals day in the Bedfordshire Women’s County Cup this Sunday too. Holders Bedford Ladies were away to fellow FAWPL South East Division One side Luton Town Ladies. Natasha Fensome struck twice to send Luton Town Ladies through the final winning the tie 2-0.

2-0 was also the winning margin for the home side in the other semi-final with Offley & Stopsley Women runners-up last year reaching the final once again knocking out higher league opponents as the ERWFL Division One West side beat ERWFL Premier Division AFC Dunstable Ladies.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, 4 of the top 5 sides were due to play each other however these games were called off leaving just 2 placed Sherrardswood Ladies in action had the chance to move to within a point of leaders Harvesters FC Ladies, were at home to bottom side Sandy Ladies who are yet to win this season. Took a point af Harvesters FC Ladies back in December. Katie Seldon gave sandy Ladies the lead on 16 minutes. Sherrardswood pegged it back to 1-1 at half time Abby Cardell scoring from the penalty spot. Amber Williams put Sandy Ladies back in front on 59 minutes were close to getting their 1st win of the season but Sharrardswood salvaged a point Rhiana Rose scoring with 5 minutes left to play to see it end 2-2.

The title is going all the way in all three divisions in the Beds & Herts Women’s League. No less so than in Division Two. Sharnbrook WFC went to the top of the table last Sunday on goal difference after winning big, was another large win this Sunday on home turf taking on Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Charlotte Mullins followed up last Sunday’s 5 goal haul with a hat-trick this time around, Helen Spalding scored 2 goals with Claire Smith, Gemma Franklin and Summer Ranayne getting a goal each. 

Move two points clear at the top over Houghton Athletic Ladies who were away to 3rd placed Hitchin Town Ladies coming into the match in good form. Hitchin Town raced into a 3-0 lead Emma Chaffey scoring in the opening 5 minutes then 10 minutes later to put them 2 up on 25 minutes Kayleigh Saunders put Hitchin Town 3-0, held onto the lead for a long time but there was to be a dramatic come back from the visitors with ten minutes left on the clock Errin Davies and Emma Hawkes scored to get it back to 3-2 then up popped Louise Spendelow to score for Houghton Athletic with virtually the last kick of the game to grab a point.

 Watton Ladies were at home in Division Two hosting bottom side Evergreen Eagles. Francesca Smithers scored a double hat-trick, with Zoe Hammick and Emma Cater both scoring 2 each, Elizabeth Dowton adding to the scoreline in an emphatic 11-0 win.

 In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three 2nd placed Hitchin Belles have now won 10 out of 10 to continue their impressive league form the 100% extended against a title rival too. At home against Crawley Green Ladies, Hitchin Belles ran out 4-2 winners with 2 goals scored by Emily Field. Keira How and Charis Wakefield striking to score too. Samantha Joiner and Fiona Neto scoring in the 2nd half for Crawley Green Ladies.

Bedmond Ladies were hosting Panshanger Ladies raced into a 4-0 lead with a hat-trick from Molly Peters, and a goal from Abbie Harrison in the opening 30 minutes before Chemise Huiston pulled one back for Panshanger before half time. Bedmond extended the lead to 5-1 with Harrison on target again early in the 2nd half. Panshanger responded quickly Sophie Whitman with the strike got it back to 5-3 on 63 minutes with Kerry Twigg netting the goal. Peters got her 4th to put Bedmond 6-3 up, Huitson scored in the last 5 minutes to make it 6-4, but Peters wasn’t finished scoring her 5th of the afternoon to make the final score 7-4 to Bedmond Ladies.

Shefford Town & Compton Ladies were at home playing Bedwell Rangers, doubled their points tally for the season earning a point in a 1-1 draw, had gone in front Sophie Bound scoring in the 1st half. Bedwell Rangers pulled it level 10 minutes into the 2nd half with Jessica Sullivan the player scoring.

That concludes another Edition of The Tuesday Round-Up lots to cover with March soon upon us and the business end of the season coming up. Nothing is even close to being decided in any off the leagues across the East plenty of drama yet to come can’t call anything at the top of any league table has been an intriguing season so far, still lot’s of games to be played, need some better weather and it needs to last a month without rain how good would that be right now… ain’t going to happen. Not as far ahead a usual this week results are updated, the league tables will follow shortly. Edition Twenty Four will soon come around until then thanks for reading Edition Twenty Three.

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.

Cambridge United WFC, captain Laura Bright

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.

The Tuesday Round-Up – Edition Twenty One

Welcome to Edition number Twenty One of The Tuesday Round-Up. Can put one of the wettest January’s behind us and hopefully get some football played, plenty of sides out there with alot of fixtures to catch up on, even a few that haven’t kicked a competitive ball in 2016 yet! 1st Sunday of February would the weather be kinder? A packed fixture list across the East with over 60 matches scheduled, including the 3rd Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup, a top of the table clash in the FAWPL South East Division One and another unbeaten run was brought to an end in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two. Lot’s to cover so let’s get started.

 FA Women’s Cup

It was the FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Proper this Sunday, the stage where the FAWSL 2 sides enter the competition and the draw had thrown up 14 very interesting ties. The FAWPL Southern and Northern Division sides had entered the competition in the previous round. An in form, fit FAWPL sides would pose a huge test to an FAWSL 2 side just returning to pre-season .

So was the case for FAWSL 2 side Oxford United Women draw away on the South Coast to face FAWPL Southern Division leaders, Brighton & Hove Albion WFC.  Are top of the table currently 10 points clear at the top, have won their last 8 matches on a run dating back to November last year. Oxford United Women are just two weeks back into pre-season and this is their 1st competitive fixture. Exited the FA Women’s Cup at the same stage last season to Coventry United Ladies (Coventry City back then).

   Brighton were to take an early lead Amy Taylor netting after 2 minutes, Sophie Perry made it 2-0 after 10 minutes. Brighton were firmly in charge the lead 4-0 at half-time with Kate Natkiel and Charlotte Gurr both scoring. Taylor added another goal to her tally 7 minutes into the 2nd half. Natkiel scored 2 quick-fire goals on 70 and 72 minutes to complete her hat-trick. Lisa Fulgence continued her form of coming off the bench to score a goal adding Brighton’s 8th. They weren’t done there with 2 more goals scored in the last 5 minutes both from Gurr to complete her hat-trick and hand Brighton their biggest win of the season and against a higher placed league opponent too.

They weren’t the only FAWPL Southern Division side to wrack up double figures at the weekend either. Chartlon Athletic Women were drawn at home in an all FAWPL tie as they welcomed Northern Division side Newcaste United WFC to Sporting Club Thamesmead. This game was also the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog at the weekend. Charlton Athletic Women were quick out of the blocks powering into a 3-0 lead inside the opening 15 minutes all 3 goals scored by Gemma Shepherd the 3rd from the penalty spot. Newcastle United WFC were up against it the Charlton tide kept coming Shepherd adding a 4th goal on the half hour mark, then striker partner Kit Graham added 2 goals of her own before half-time the 2nd one her 100th for the club. 

Graham went on to complete her own hat-trick a minute into the 1st half as Charlton continued to dominate. Shepherd scored her 5th of the match 10 minutes later. Stefanie Simmons came off the bench for Charlton on the 60th minute mark and made an immediate impact striking the ball from outside the box to rattle the woodwork and score Charlton’s 9th. Not the immediate impact from the bench, Emily Ellis was looking for as she was introduced to the action late on the Newcastle United WFC unfortunately putting the ball through her own net the final score 10-0 to Charlton. For the whole match report on the SWF Blog click on the link below.

Charlton Athletic Women v Newcastle United WFC 07/02/16

 In another all FAWPL clash it was the Northern Division side that came out on top of their Southern counterparts with promotion hopefuls Blackburn Rovers Ladeis travelling to AFC Hornchurch to take on West Ham United Ladies. Sophie Jones gave Blackburn the lead on the 17th minute the start of a purple patch for the visitors as 4 minutes later Saffron Jordan doubled the advantage, Lynda Shephard making it 3-0 5 minutes later. Jordan scored her 2nd goal of the game in added time to give Blackburn a 4-0 lead at the break. Shepherd went on to score a hat-trick adding 2 more goals 2nd half with substitute Alisha Johnson scoring in the last 10 minutes, Blackburn Rovers Ladies winning 7-0.

 FAWPL Southern Division side Portsmouth FC Ladies travelled to Sutton Coldfield FC  to play FAWSL 2 side Aston Villa Ladies in the FA Women’s Cup. Was a hard fought encounter, a close game with a single goal settling the match. The goal scored on the 65th minute by Aston Villa Ladies striker Katie Wilkinson to see the FAWSL 2 side into the next round. Was a Birmingham derby and another FAWPL Northern and Southern Division tie between Sporting Club Albion Ladies and Coventry United Ladies in a tight contest a late winner sealed victory the goal put away in the 89th minute by Karen Clough to send Sporting Club Albion Ladies through to the 4th Round Proper.

 A single goal was also the winning margin in the last tie to bring you featuring sides in the East. Gillingham FC Ladies were one of the few sides remaining in the FA Women’s Cup not plying their trade in the FAWPL top divisions or FAWSL 2, the FAWPL South East Division One side at home taking in FAWPL Southern Division, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies, had met in the semi-finals of the Ryman Cup earlier in the season a thrilling game that Tottenham won 5-3. Back to Chatham Town FC in the 3rd Round of the FA Women’s Cup, Bianca Baptiste scored in the 1st half putting Tottenham ahead the single strike enough to see Tottenham through to the 4th Round Proper. Bristol City WFC v Queens Park Rangers Ladies and Loughborough Foxes v Lewes Ladies LFC were postponed and will be played this coming Sunday.

The draw for the 4th Round Proper of the FA Women’s Cup is listed below

Bristol City WFC or Queens Park Rangers Ladies v Yeovil Town Ladies or Bradford City WFC

Sheffield FC Ladies v Sporting Club Albion Ladies

Loughborough Foxes LFC or Lewes Ladies v Millwall Lionesses

Brighton & Hove Albion WFC v Blackburn Rovers Ladies

Everton Ladies v Nottingham Forest Ladies or Preston North End WFC

Durham FC Women v Charlton Athletic Women

Tottenham Hotspur Ladies v Aston Villa Ladies

Ties scheduled to be played Sunday 28th February

FAWPL South East Division One

FAWPL South East Division One leaders, Crystal Palace Ladies were finally back in league action after an extended spell of postponements and cup fixtures. Unbeaten in the league they resumed with a top of the table clash against Luton Town Ladies, 3rd in the table enjoying a good season themselves. Crystal Palace Ladies unbeaten league record looked to be under threat after they found themselves 2-0 behind at half-time Luton Town Ladies scoring through Nicola Henman and Erika Byron. Crystal Palace Ladies came back 2nd half to get themselves back on level terms Pamela McRoberts and Gemma Bryan on target. Went 3-2 ahead with Leanne Bell scoring. Natasha Fensome made it 3-3 for Luton Town Ladies, but Crystal Palace Ladies came back again Rochelle Shakes with a determined run into the area crossing for Gemma Bryan to score her 2nd of the match to win it for Crystal Palace 4-3.

Ipswich Town Ladies continue to climb away from the bottom of the table a winning streak that now extends to 3 matches to lift them as high in the table as they have been all season into 7th spot. On the road taking on Suffolk rivals Lowestoft Town Ladies. Defender Aimee Harrison gave Ipswich Town Ladies the lead, former Lowestoft Town Ladies player Natasha Thomas scored a brace against her old club with captain Amanda Crump netting Ipswich Town Ladies final goal in a 4-0 victory.

Moves them 3 points behind East Anglian rivals Norwich City Ladies in 6th spot in the table, Norfolk’s leading women’s side also bagging 3 points this Sunday were at home at Plantation Park hosting bottom side Bedford Ladies. Megan Bartlett found the back of the net for Norwich on 11 minutes. Ebony Wiseman struck 10 minutes later to give Norwich 2. Bartlett scored another before half-time. Ellen Swift was on target midway through the 2nd half with an own goal adding to Bedford Ladies woes as they lost 5-1, Norwich City Ladies winning for the 1st time in 2016.

Eastern Regional Leagues

Of the 4 scheduled matches due to take place in the ERWFL Premier Division only 2 survived the weather. One of those featured current leaders Billericay Town Ladies who had the chance to extend their lead with title rivals Stevenage Ladies match one of the postponements. Billericay Town Ladies were on the road taking on fellow Essex side Colchester Town Ladies. A single goal was enough to give Billericay Town Ladies all 3 points, Nicola Dunston putting the ball into the back of the net. 

In the other ERWFL Premier Division match to beat the weather Acle United Ladies were playing on 3G at the Lynn Grove Academy. Faced tough opposition with Haringey Borough Women the opposition. After a goalless 1st 45 minutes, Acle United Ladies got themselves in front Luka Goodfield scoring the goal 6 minutes into the 2nd half. The lead wasn’t to last long as Haringey Borough Women came back to equalise 5 minutes later through Morgan Lundberg. No more goals were added the points shared in a 1-1 draw.

At the 3rd time of asking the ERWFL League Cup quarter final tie between Great Shelford Ladies and AFC Sudbury Ladies was finally one this Sunday. Stacey Teager gave AFC Sudbury Ladies the lead midway through the 1st half. Sophie Jeffery doubled their lead. Didn’t have it all their own way Great Shelford Ladies creating chances pulled one back late on to ensure a tense finish, AFC Sudbury Ladies held on to win 2-1 to book their place in the semi-finals joining Stevenage Ladies, Colchester Town Ladies and Silver End United Ladies.

 The ERWFL Division One’s East and West take a break as the 14 sides contesting the 2 divisions enter the Division One Cup. Played in a league format with two Groups A and B drawn out between the 2 leagues the top 2 from each going through to the semi-finals. 

In Group A this Sunday, Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies were hosting Bury Town Ladies. Nadine Basson found a goal for Bury Town Ladies in either half however it wasn’t enough to get anything from the game with Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies running out 5-2 winners their goals coming from Georgia Fraser, Naomi Hayes, Patrizia Leo and new signing Martine Smith who scored 2 on her home debut.

 Also in Group A, Division One East leaders Writtle Ladies were at home to Division One West’s Stevenage Ladies Reserves. Writtle continued their 100% winning league form to top the table early on scoring 5 goals to win the match with 5 different goal scorers, Abigail Fry, Sophie Vale, Georgina Tricker, Amy Simmons and Charlotte Walker all on target.

One game on in Group B with Silver End United Ladies of Division One East hosting Hoddesdon Owls Ladies from Division One West who were finally playing a competitive match in 2016. Took the lead after a goalless 1st half, Silver End United coming back late on Rebecca Hollocks scoring to goal to see the points shared 1-1 the final score.

Norfolk

  Cup action all the way in Norfolk this Sunday with the quarter finals of the Ladies League Cup and the 1st Round of the new Ladies Plate competition. Starting with the League Cup the game between Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies & Thorpe United Ladies was postponed. Lynn Ladies were awarded a home win against Bungay Town Ladies Reserves. That left 2 quarter finals to be played.

  One was a repeat of last seasons league Cup Final with holders Wymondham Town Ladies defending the trophy against the side they beat in the final Brandon Town Ladies, travelling to Brandon. Were the better side 1st half going into the break 3-0 to the good. Brandon rallied 2nd half captain Tiffany Forshaw netting twice, Wymondham Town Ladies knock them out to reach the semi-finals going on to win 4-2, Mary Cann and 2 from Laura Wiseman amongst the goals.

   Anyone remember Gorleston FC Ladies? They haven’t played since the beginning of December 2015 and have seen very little football altogether so far this season. Were finally back in action this Sunday at home a game on at last but it was a tough return a League Cup quarter final against Division One side Aylsham FC Ladies. The Division Three side no match as they were beaten 9-0, Abbie Charlton scoring another hat-trick for Aylsham FC Ladies, braces too fro Becky Hills and Lauren Oliver a goal each for Debbie Kelly and Michaela England.

   In the Norfolk Ladies Cup 1st Round, Bungay Town Ladies were on home soil taking on fellow Division One side Long Stratton Ladies. The scores were level at half-time 1-1, Nicola Hazell scoring for Bungay whilst Charlotte Head netted for Long Stratton. 2nd half saw Bungay add 3 more goals to their total Hazell scoring again with Lois Nethersell and Taylor Whiting also on target, Jennifer Head with another goal for Long Stratton the final score 4-2, Bungay Town Ladies into the quarter finals.

   Norfolk Division Two side Red Rose United Ladies travelled to the coast to play Division Three side Cromer Town Ladies in the Ladies Plate. There were braces scored by three of their players, Vicky Lubbock, Megan Skinner and Lauren Hems, Sophie Lubbock and Stacey High also getting on the scoresheet as Red Rose Ladies win comfortably 8-0 to reach the quarter finals.

  An even bigger winning scoreline for fellow Division Two side Bohemians Ladies who were also away to Division Three opponents in Sprowston Ladies Reserves. 10-0 the final score can’t bring you the goalscorers as they’re not listed. Better news for the Sprowston Ladies 1st team with the Division Two side also at home this Sunday in the Ladies Cup hosting Red Rose United of Division Three, a quarter final spot looked out of reach at half-time however as they found themselves 2-0 down. Sprowston Ladies turned it around in the 2nd half to come back to score 3 goals and beat Red Rose United 3-2 to put themselves in the hat for the quarter final draw. 

 One more Ladies Cup tie result to bring you in an all Division Three match leaders Harleston Town Ladies were at home facing Toftwood Ladies won the game 2-1 with goals from Lacey Andrews and Rosie Clark, Laura Harvey scoring for Toftwood Ladies. Fakenham Town Ladies v Stalham Town Ladies and Dereham Town Ladies v Morley Ladies were both postponed whilst North Walsham Angels Ladies advance to the quarter finals having been awarded a home win.

Suffolk

In Suffolk East Bergholt United Ladies won again to keep their 6 point lead at the top of the table beating Copleston Ladies away from home by 2 goals to 1 this Sunday. Those chasing also picked up 3 points as 2nd and 3rd placed Bacton United Ladies and Brantham Athletic Ladies recorded large wins.

Having moved into 2nd spot in the table last weekend, Bacton United Ladies were at home this Sunday against 2nd bottom side Leiston St Margarets Ladies had a 2-0 lead at half-time before going on to win the match 6-0 with Eleanor Catchpole and Samantha Walker both scoring two goals each. Maria Walker and Lois Balfour also getting in on the goal scoring action.

  3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies have 2 games in hand on Bacton United Ladies remain a point behind after smashing 14 goals in against bottom side Ipswich Phoenix who remain pointless at the foot of the table. 4 goals a piece for Danielle Harvey and Kirsten Hutchings for Brantham Athletic Ladies. Lucy Elmes scored a hat-trick with a goal each for Lucy Dunnett, Shanice Leeks and Merlin Watson.

Cambridgeshire

Is an ever changing picture at the top of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership with a 4 way battle going on for the title right now. New leaders after this Sunday’s results with Cambridge University Women going to the summit on goal difference over ICA Sports Ladies, captialising on opponents Fulbourn Bluebirds bringing 10 players to their Fenners ground. Amanda Wainwright helping herself to 5 goals on the day with Fiona Carter collecting 4 more, Eve Avdoulos and Hannah Sheahan also scoring in an 11-1 win. Michela Carter with the goal for Fulbourn Bluebirds.

 ICA Sports Ladies keep hold of 2nd spot following a 4-0 away win against Newmarket Town Ladies at the weekend. The 4 goals shared out between 4 different scorers, Tash Applegate, Clare Knibbs, Annie Posnett and Megan Purnell. Cambridge United WFC Reserves climb up a place into 3rd in the table were at home at the weekend against Netherton United Ladies. Was a close contest a single goal enough for Cambridge United WFC Reserves to take all three points, Hayley Turner with the winning goal in the 1st half. 

All that saw previous leaders Cambridge City Ladies drop to 4th in the table, it being that close at the top of the Premiership. They weren’t in league action this weekend, instead trying to play their quarter final in the League Cup against Bar Hill Ladies now into it’s 5th attempt to get it completed. Did at last Cambridge City Ladies the travelling side. Captain Grace Stanley was on the scoresheet yet again with two to her name Carla Penny also netting to see Cambridge City Ladies through to the semi-finals where they will be away again against the current League Cup holders Huntingdon Town Ladies.

In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North leaders Bourne Ladies weren’t in action, however 2nd placed Wisbech Town Ladies could only close the 6 point gap by a point as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Swineshead Institute Ladies, Becky Taylor scoring the goal for the home side, Kyra Clarke on target for Wisbech Town Ladies.

 Stamford Ladies won for the 1st time in 2016 at the weekend inflicting a 3rd league defeat in a row on Wisbech St Marys Ladies that see’s the former leaders slip to 7th in the table as Stamford Ladies climb above them following a 2-0 away win.

  In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South, St Ives Town Ladies have built a big lead at the top of the table look favourites for the title. A big game at the top this weekend with St Ives Town Ladies travelling to play 2nd placed Park Ladies. Amy Newell scored for Park Ladies the only goal of the match giving the victory and 3 points to Park Ladies close the gap at the top to 8 points and do have 2 games in hand on the leaders, maybe the title race isn’t over yet?

Moving up to 3rd in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South are Riverside Rovers Reserves winning 6-1 at home against Isleham United Ladies this weekend. Two goals each for Roneta Maroosafte and Shikiba Hajizadeh with one more each scored by Jessica Blackbird and Jessica Hill completes the scoresheet for Riverside Rovers Reserves, who have 3 games in hand on the leaders the gap 12 points. Rachel Turner scoring for Isleham United Ladies.

One other game in Cambridgeshire to bring you in the Junior Invititation Cup 1st Round, Huntingdon Town Ladies knocking Little Paxton Ladies out of the competition with a large 8-0 win to book a quarter final tie away to Isleham United Ladies on the 28th of February.

Essex

In Essex, Collier Row Tigers and Hullbridge Sports Ladies met in the 2nd Round of the Women’s League Cup, the two are chasing Chelmsford City Ladies for top spot in the Premier Division, was a close contest ending 1-1 after 90 minutes. Extra time yielded no winning goal so the tie headed into a penalty shootout, Collier Row Tigers won it 4-3 to send them into the quarter finals of the competition. 

In the Essex Women’s Premier Division, Chelmsford City Ladies remain at the top after the weekends results 1 goal enough to take all three points away to 5th placed Runwell Hospital Ladies.

Elsewhere in the Premier Division the other two fixtures featured the sides battling it out at the bottom of the table Hutton Ladies Reserves won big beating Walden Ladies 8-2 at home to pull away from the danger. In the other match it was a narrow 2-1 home win for Lawford Ladies over bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies.

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

    Let’s start with the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup whilst one side of the draw already has a finalist in Watford Ladies Development u19s the other half is still at the 2nd Round stage, why I will find out eventually. Either way the 2nd Round tie finally took place this Sunday with ERWFL Division One West side hosting Beds & Herts Division Two side Garston Ladies FC96. Proved to be too tough an opponent for the lower division side who lost 12-1. Royston Town Ladies will now play at home next weekend in the quarter final against Hertford Town Ladies.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Bishops Stortford Ladies move back up into 3rd spot after beating Flitwick Ladies 3-1 on Sunday with Danielle Dutnall, Elle Georgiou and Abigail Stevens the players getting their goals. Elsewhere in the division it ended goalless between Toddington Rovers Ladies and Sherrardswood Ladies.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two Houghton Athletic Ladies unbeaten start to the 2015/16 season came to an end after 10 matches after the leaders were beaten 3-2 at home against Hitchin Town Ladies, Rebecca Day scoring a hat-trick enough to take all 3 points Emma Hawkes and Shakeela Hussain with the goals for Houghton Athletic Ladies. The win see’s Hitchin Town Ladies up to 3rd spot in the table.

That result benefited Sharnbrook WFC who move a place back into 2nd in the table now 3 points behind Houghton Athletic Ladies with a match in hand. Where away to Woburn Lionesses who occupied 2nd spot themselves going into the game. Charlotte Mullins gave Sharnbrook WFC the perfect start scoring in the 1st minute. Woburn Lionesses had it all square come half-time Danielle Hull levelling in 30 minutes. Sharnbrook went into a 3-1 lead 2nd half Sian Cunningham netting twice on 66 and 72 minutes, Georgia Herrington got one back for Woburn Lionesses 3 minutes later to set up a tense final 15 minutes Sharnbrook WFC held out to claim the 3 points.

Also in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two Watton Ladies were held 2-2 at home against Royston Town Ladies Reserves, Georgia Gannaway on target both times for the visitors.

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Icknield Ladies remain 3 points clear at the top of the table winning 4-0 at home against 5th placed Bedmond Ladies at the weekend. Two goals from Jackie Sheridan and another from Cyeanna Eaton plus an opposition own goal sealing the win to keep them ahead of the rest.

Hitchin Belles climb back into 2nd in the table still with a 100% win record now 9 out of 9 following a comfortable 9-1 win away from home at Kings Langley Ladies. Shannon Page and Emily Field both wanting a match ball after scoring a hat-trick each. Charis Wakefield chipping in with a brace, Amy Jack with the other Hitchin Belles goal. Kimberly Nield with the consolation goal for Kings Langley Ladies.

Panshanger Ladies climb above Bedmond Ladies into 5th spot in the table following the weekends results. Have now won 3 in a row away against Hatfield Town Ladies this Sunday were behind on 18 minutes Milan Johnson scoring to put the home side in front. Panshanger Ladies equalised on the half hour mark Kathryn Light finding the back of the net had a 2-1 lead at half-time with Hatfeild Town Ladies putting through their own net. Light added a 3rd goal for Panshanger 15 minutes into the 2nd half with a goal coming in injury time scored by April Spang to win the game 4-1.

That concludes Edition Twenty-One of The Tuesday-Round-Up, nice to have plenty of action to cover. Now February’s here hoping more sides can get a decent run of games in this month I think will go along way into deciding where titles will be won and lost and in almost every league their are still several contenders, lot’s more to look forwards to. League tables and results updated across the website. Women’s Football East passed 1,000 followers on Twitter during the past week pleased to see the interest continues to grow at a rapid pace and I appreciate all the support. Until the next Edition thanks for reading.