The Round-Up
FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Qualifying – Sunday 9th October
This Sunday saw 64 ties being played in 3rd Round Qualifying for this season’s FA Women’s Cup. The FAWPL Division One sides entering the competition at this stage. 19 ties featured sides playing in the region with 27 sides in all represented. A place in 4th Round Qualifying and prize money of £500 for the winners.
It was an FA Women’s Cup upset last season in 3rd Round Qualifying as Norfolk Division One side Wymondham Town Ladies knocked FAWPL South East Division One side Cambridge United WFC out of the cup. 12 months later and the 2 sides have been drawn to face each other once again albeit Cambridge have home advantage this time around. For both it has been a huge year growing on and off the pitch, Wymondham eventually stopped in 4th Round Qualifying by Bedford Ladies last season went on to win the Norfolk Division One title and promotion to the Eastern Regional Women’s Football League starting up a Reserves side have begun the season well in the higher tier. For Cambridge United WFC that result was a catalyst went on to improve that season record a record points haul and this season have been in great form top of the South East Division One table.
On to Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Mildenhall Town FC. Cambridge took the lead midway through the 1st half, Rosie Kmita heading the ball into the back of the net. 5 minutes later were awarded a penalty kick. Captain Laura Bright unfortunately sending the ball over the crossbar. 1-0 the lead at half-time Cambridge extended their advantage on 66 minutes, Gemma Croucher one of the clubs new recruits over the summer scoring her 1st goal for the 1st team. Croucher wasn’t done their with her goal scoring as she went on to score another goal deep into injury time to see Cambridge into 4th Round Qualifying with a 3-0 win.
Level on points with Cambridge at the top of the FAWPL South East Division One table are newly promoted AFC Wimbledon Ladies lost their 100% start to the season away to Denham United Ladies in midweek, looked to bounce back in the FA Women’s Cup on Sunday with an away trip to Bexhill United Ladies. Over came their lower league opponents comfortably winning 6-0 to advance into 4th Round Qualifying. A hat-trick from, Kelly-Jade Whelan, plus 2 goals from Laura Low, Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins also on target.
Was an all FAWPL South East Division One clash between Denham United Ladies at home to Ipswich Town Ladies. Both winning in midweek in the league. Ipswich with beating Suffolk rivals Lowestoft Ladies 3-2 at home on Wednesday. Denham United with a springing a surprise by becoming the 1st side to beat AFC Wimbledon Ladies in the league on Thursday. A confidence boosting result Denham United carried that into Sundays FA Cup winning the game 4-1. 2 goals each for Alissa Down and Rebecca French. Sophie Welton with the goal for Ipswich Town.
Two more FAWPL South East Division One sides were drawn to face each other in 3rd Round Qualifying both in good form recording mid-week victories in the league in the top half of the table, Milton Keynes Dons Ladies were at home taking on Actonians Ladies who were up to 3rd in the table. Hannah Barrett scored a hat-trick in the game for MK Dons Ladies with Kara Howes also on target in a 4-0 victory to go into the hat for the draw for 4th Round Qualifying.
Another all FAWPL South East Division One East tie saw Lowestoft Town Ladies at home to Enfield Town Ladies. Two sides at the other end of the table Lowestoft Town with one win in the league so far coming at home against Enfield Town recently the draw for the cup bringing Enfield Town back to Crown Meadow. Lowestoft Town getting the early lead, captain Hannah Waters with the goal in the 10th minute. A narrow lead at half-time it was Waters again with the goal 10 minutes into the 2nd half to put the home side 2-0 went on to win the tie 2-0 progress in the competition.
Norwich City Ladies from FAWPL South East Division One were at home after a spell away from Plantation Park taking on Peterborough based side Riverside Rovers Ladies who play their football in EMWFL Division One South. Norwich made light work of their lower league opponents Natasha Snelling putting them ahead inside the 1st minute. Adding a 2nd goal on 21 minutes after Chelsea Garrett had made it 2-0 in 14 minutes. Captain Kate Parsons making it 4-0 to Norwich before half-time. 2nd half Norwich continued to press, Riverside going 5-0 down through an own goal on 48 minutes, Snelling completing her hat-trick a minute later. Parsons scored her 2nd of the match with Brooke Osborne bagging herself a brace, Parson 3 minutes from time getting her hat-trick the final score 10-0.
Gillingham FC Ladies were at home on Sunday playing FAWPL South West Division One side, Maidenhead United Ladies in 3rd Round Qualifying. Got off to a great start with Felicity Gibbons scoring the opening goal on 5 minutes with Emma Tune adding a 2nd goal a minute later. A strong 1st half performance saw 2 more goals added to the scoreline with Harriet Chapman making it 3-0 on 22 minutes and Emily Symond scoring on 41 minutes to make it 4-0 at half-time. No more goals added 2nd half Gillingham going into the hat for 4th Round Qualifying.
Stevenage Ladies advance in the FA Women’s Cup after a convincing win away to Worthing Town Ladies in 3rd Round Qualifying. Without a win in the FAWPL South East Division One since earning promotion Stevenage made light work of their lower league opponents scoring 15 goals without reply nearly trebling the goals they have scored so far this season. No record of the goalscorers as of yet.
ERWFL Premier Division side AFC Sudbury Ladies were hosting higher league opponents in the FA Women’s Cup on Sunday taking on FAWPL South East Division One side, Luton Town Ladies. The side fought out a goalless 1st half. Stacey Teager put Sudbury 1-0 in the 2nd half. Luton hit back almost straight away, Joanne Rutherford making it 1-1. Again Sudbury got themselves i front a goal from Megan Partridge to make it 2-1. Shanice Jiminez a 2nd half substitute for Luton found the back of the net to make it 2-2 the visitors went on to grab a winning goal in injury time, Jessica McKay with a 40 yard strike in the 94th minute to see off a determined Sudbury.
ERWFL Premier Division side Haringey Borough were also at home taking on FAWPL Division One opposition in the FA Women’s Cup, from the South West, Chichester City Ladies. The visitors led 2-1 at half-time with Jess Lewry and Cherelle Khassal on target. Haringey found another goal but eventually their higher league opponents went on to take control of the tie, Chloe Dowdell scoring on 57 minutes before Khassal netted her 2nd of the game on 62. Rebecca Barron 5th goal for Chichester with 20 minutes left. Jade Widdows was introduced from the bench on 75 minutes scored on 76 minutes. Another 2nd half substitute, Charley Wilson-Blakely adding a brace in the closing minutes final score 8-2.
Another ERWFL Premier Division side at home to FAWPL South West Division One opposition in the FA Women’s Cup on Sunday were Billericay Town Ladies, the Essex side hosting Basingstoke Ladies. Paris Smith scored for Billericay Town but it wasn’t enough as they were knocked out of the cup with a 2-1 defeat.
Histon Ladies were taking on Peterborough Northern Star Ladies at home on Sunday in 3rd Round Qualifying. Both sides competing in the Premier Division of their Regional League, Histon in the Eastern, Peterborough in the East Midlands set-up. The visitors struck the post on 2 occasions as they created chances in the 1st half, looked like it might be a all square at the break then Peterborough found the back of the net with their last attack in the half, Vicky Gallagher turning the ball home from inside the six yard box.
2nd half Peterborough came out the stronger, a purple patch that saw 4 goals scored in 11 minutes to put them totally in control of the tie. 15 minutes into the 2nd half, Jodie Hopkins-Duckhouse (pictured above) was sharpest to the follow-up as Donna Nicholls shot cannoned down of the crossbar, Histon goalkeeper Helen Slipper parring Hopkins-Duckhouse’s 1st attempt the ball coming straight back at her was sent over the line to make it 2-0. Gallagher rounding the keeper 5 minutes later to score her 2nd goal of the game 2 more from Nicholls followed the final score 5-0, Peterborough advancing to 4th Round Qualifying. This was the featured match on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this Sunday and can be viewed further down this page or by clicking on the link below.
Histon Ladies v Peterborough Northern Star Ladies 0/10/16
3 ERWFL Premier Division sides did make it into the draw for 4th Round Qualifying in the FA Women’s Cup. In a 7pm kick-off on Sunday Acle United Ladies made the short journey to Maltings Meadow to play Norfolk Division One side Bungay Town Ladies. Kate Pasque scored inside 3 minutes to give Acle the lead, captain Rebecca Burton making it 2-0 on 18 minutes. Bungay came back into the tie 2 goals in 2 minutes to peg it back to 2-2. All square at half-time Bungay got themselves into the lead making it 3-2 on 55 minutes. Acle responded pulling it back to 3-3 on 62 minutes Luka Goodfield with the goal. Pasque restored the lead with her 2nd goal of the game on 67 minutes. Jody Wells finally ending Bungay’s hopes of advancing in the competition scoring a brace in the last 10 minutes to see Acle into the hat for the next round with a 6-3 win.
AFC Dunstable Ladies were at home on Sunday playing Meridian Ladies in the FA Women’s Cup. Amber Pearson putting them in front inside the 1st minute. went on to score another on 20 minutes with Charlotte Smith scoring for Dunstable on 38 minutes the half-time score 3-1 the result was ensured late in the 2nd half with Stephanie Chandler making it 4-1 with 4 minutes left on the clock.
Brentwood Town Ladies are also through to 4th Round Qualifying were on the road on Sunday playing Beds & Herts Women’s Division One side Houghton Athletic Ladies. A brace from Leah Cowan plus a goal from Carla Rose sealing a 3-0 away win.
Royston Town Ladies bow out of the FA Women’s Cup, the ERWFL Premier Division side losing narrowly to Regents Park Rangers 3-2. ERWFL Division One side Hertford Town Ladies were also knocked out of the FA Women’s Cup on Sunday, despite a Becky Shephard goal in the 2nd half lost 2-1 away to Newbury Ladies. Norfolk Division One side Brandon Town Ladies had a long trip to Kettering Town Ladies in 3rd Round Qualifying their higher league opponents proving to be too strong as they scored 6 goals on the 1st half to move into the 4th Round Qualifying draw.
One more tie to bring you from this Sundays FA Women’s Cup 3rd Round Qualifying matches. ERWFL Division One leaders, Cambridge City Ladies were on the road a trip to Northampton Town Ladies from EMWFL Division One South, had overcome opponents from the same league in the previous round a narrow win over Peterborough United Ladies. Was another narrow win for the visiting side a goal from Bronte Rapley, plus a brace scored by Grace Stanley seeing them win 3-2 to advance into the next round.
The draw for 4th Round Qualifying was made on Monday lunchtime and below are the selected ties featuring the sides from the East – ties to be played Sunday 13th November.
Acle United Ladies v Brentwood Town Ladies
Norwich City Ladies v Lowestoft Town Ladies
Cambridge United WFC v Stevenage Ladies
Kettering Town Ladies v Peterborough Northern Star Ladies
Leyton Orient WFC v Cambridge City Ladies
Luton Town Ladies v Oxford City Ladies
Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies v AFC Dunstable Ladies
AFC Wimbledon Ladies v Denham United Ladies
Aylesford Ladies v Gillingham FC Ladies
Queens Park Rangers Development v Milton Keynes Dons Ladies