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Match Report – Harlow Town Ladies v Lawford Ladies

A new league covered on the Supporting Women’s Football Blog this Sunday with a top of the table clash from the Essex Women’s Premier Division with runaway leaders Harlow Town Ladies looking for a 15 straight win in the league at home to 2nd placed Lawford Ladies.

Match Report – Harlow Town Ladies v Lawford Ladies

A first for the Supporting Women’s Football Blog today taking in a new league for the 1st time and a long overdue trip to watch a game in the Essex Women’s Premier Division. The venue The Harlow Arena to watch runaway league leaders take on 2nd placed Lawford Ladies.

Harlow Town Ladies haven’t dropped a single league point since they joined the Essex Women’s County league last season having previously been the Bury Rangers Girls U17s, winning the Division One title last season going on to complete a Quadruple, with wins in the Essex Trophy, Tiptree & District Charity Cup and Essex Women’s League Cup finals. Are going as equally strong in the Premier Division following promotion with a 100% winning record to date 14 games won are 14 points clear of 2nd placed Lawford Ladies. In addition to the 1st team Harlow Town Ladies started a new Reserves and an U18s side this season having a good number signed to the club to play for all 3 sides is a little stretched at the moment with a dozen out injured.

Lawford Ladies near Manningtree in North Essex are into their 5th season, started this season with a new manager Marc Lawson coming in. Had a very strong start to the season winning their opening 8 games eventually over took by Harlow as postponements as well a cup games halting their momentum in the league. Have played Harlow once already this season knocking the holders out of the league cup with a 3-0 home win. Have games in hand as they look to be the 1st side in the Premier Division to beat Harlow in the league this season.

The venue for today’s game The Harlow Arena, have visited the stadium before for an FAWSL match a coupe of seasons back between Millwall Lionesses and Watford Ladies. Is a new built stadium featuring a top notch 3G pitch that sees plenty of action throughout the week. Has multi teams playing on it regularly including Harlow Town Ladies 3 sides. A good sized artificial surface a large seated stand on one side housing the changing rooms bar and clubhouse with hot and cold refreshments available. A dry day if overcast overhead, a chilly breeze that was swirling about the stadium, no where near as strong as Doris was in the week.

Harlow Town Ladies starting XI – Kerry Davies, Maisie Ryan, Megan Sende, Fran Gamble, Christie Seakins, Taylor O’Leary, Francesca Tye (C), Nicole Learner, Danielle Hills, Tayla Handscombe & Dempsey Favell.
subs – Tia Dye, Lucy Sende, Karys Paton & Rhiann Patmore.

Lawford Ladies starting XI – Louise Murphy, Jo Ribet, Sofia Serghiou, Hayley Chapman (C), Ella Boyden, Lauren Richardson, Sasha McDonald, Sheena Foley, Jade Heath, Jasmine Cox & Daisy Canny.
subs – Michelle Foley, Codie Laurie, Susie Jackson & Gemma Issacs.

(roll on roll off substitutes)

It’s Harlow to get the 1st half underway, kitted out in red and white hooped shirts with red sleeves, blue shirts and red socks with Lawford lined up opposite wearing sky blue and white vertical striped shirts, navy shorts and socks. The early play is squeezed both sides pressing the ball in the middle Harlow captain, Francesca Tye getting the ball out to Tayla Handscomb breaking into space on the right wing her early diagonal ball intended for striker Dempsey Favell making a run into the box is intercepted and cleared by Lawford’s captain Hayley Chapman playing at centre back.

Working the ball out to the left wing Harlow get the ball into Danielle Hill, Megan Sende gets forwards to support exchanging passes Lawford prevent the cross coming in, the clearance comes to Lauren Richardson the ball played on Lawford counter attack the ball fired into Jasmine Cox moving left to right across the D has the ball at her feet slips as she shoots the ball running harmlessly wide across the Harlow goal.

Dempsey Favell opens the opening
goal for Harlow Town Ladies

GOAL! 4 minutes played and the opening goal is scored, Harlow launching a counter attack from a Lawford free-kick played up towards the area from the halfway line headed back out of the area by the Harlow defence the ball falls to midfielder Taylor O’Leary, she bursts forwards with the ball at her feet, up top Favell is already on the move O’Leary picking her out with a defence splitting pass, through on goal, Lawford goalkeeper Louise Murphy comes rushing out of her area to close Favell down, she releases the ball early lobbing it over the goalkeeper, into the area beyond and bounces into the goal beyond 1-0.

Two committed sides out there some crunching 50/50 balls no one afforded much time on the ball, Lawford win a free-kick on halfway the ball played up to the top of the area is won by Sasha McDonald who heads the ball on into the box, Cox goes after it as goalkeeper Kerry Davies rushing out to claim slides in the pair collide the ball deflected behind goal, play is brought back for a free-kick for Harlow the flag up against Cox.

Tye bringing the ball on through the middle of the park for Harlow has Maisie Ryan breaking forwards from right back plays the ball out to her playing the cross into the box early the ball goes long, bouncing in the area is picked up by Hill on the left side inside the box, shoots putting the ball wide of goal. Ryan with another chance to bring the ball on down the right side plays it into Favell outside the area, seeing the ball into her body holds it up well before passing it into the area for Tye making a forwards run on her right closing in on goal looks to square the ball across the six yard box, Lawford’s Sofia Serghiou sliding in produces a great tackle the ball going out for a corner on the right. Glanced off a Lawford head inside the six yard box the ball goes out for a throw-in on the opposite side of the pitch.

Lawford Ladies, Sofia Serghiou

GOAL! Harlow extend their lead inside the opening 15 minutes, Lawford force Harlow to play the ball backwards from the throw, getting it across the pitch to the right the long ball forwards once again picks out Favell outside the box holding it up right of goal puts the ball into the centre isn’t cleared played through into the feet of Nicole Learner left of the D shoots from outside the box the ball past the diving Murphy and into the bottom corner of the net 2-0.

Nicole Learner makes it 2-0 for Harlow Town Ladies

A good start to the match for Harlow and they very nearly extend the lead moments later the ball as Fran Gamble wins the ball at the back play it into O’Leary sees Handscombe on the move on the right wing passes the ball out to her carrying it down the line fires a cross in towards Favell making a near post run controls well inside the six yard box adjusting her feet and getting a shot away as she falls, Murphy has the post covered getting across makes the blocking save the ball rebounding out across goal drops to Learner attempts to volley it goalwards flies back across the six yard box grounded Favell uses her studs to knock it back across goal Chapman boots it clear for Lawford.

Frustrated at conceding 2 early goals Lawford double their efforts to close Harlow down on the ball, McDonald winning the tackle in the middle plays it on for Daisy Canny, the striker charging through the middle towards the Harlow box lifts the ball beyond the defence into the area with Jade Heath looking to get in behind from the right, Davies is off her line quickly out to claim the ball before her goal is threatened. Up the other end a timely challenge from Chapman getting back to tackle Hill breaking down the left channel as the ball is played long to her for Harlow.

Daisy Canny attacking for Lawford Ladies

Ryan breaking forwards on the right for Harlow sweeps her cross deep into the Lawford area across the six yard box, Lawford substitute, Suzie Jackson tracking back has to play the ball behind for the corner with Hill behind her on the left. Both sides are using their substitutes, Foley only just taken off comes back on for Ella Boyden who has taken a knock. Tye bringing the ball forwards for Harlow sends it on up into the area for Favell moving to the left, gets her shot away as Murphy comes sliding in to close her down the ball runs wide of goal a corner is signalled played in from the left Murphy coming through bodies near post punches the ball away falls to Hills inside the box but closed down quickly sends her shot wide of goal. Hills comes off for Harlow, Tia Dye coming on with 30 minutes played.

Tayla Handscombe looking to get away from
Lawford’s Sofia Serghiou

Progressive build up play from Harlow looking to play short passes to get the ball forwards then out to Handscombe and Dye on the wings, in defence Chapman and Serghiou dealing with the final ball for Lawford into the box. Hills receives the ball from the left pushing on looks to shoot from 20 yards out, Serghiou rushing to meet her charges the shot down the ball deflects straight to O’Leary 25 yards out her snap shot loops up over the bar. Lucy Sende comes on for Handscombe for the last 5 minutes of the 1st half.

Lawford get the ball forwards late in the 1st half Richardson playing it into Canny outside the Harlow area left of the D with Cox in close support between the pair they keep hold of the ball rolled into Cox she shifts it into a central position room to curl in a shot is rising but straight at Davies central in her goal plucks the ball down cleanly into her gloves. A rapid counter from Harlow the ball played on by O’Leary sees Favell in behind left of goal driving on into the box doesn’t get much power behind her shot the ball rolling along the ground is easily saved by Murphy coming to close down the angle.

Lawford attack the ball with Richardson is played out to Canny moving into space on the left side, Gamble goes with her, Canny getting to the ball 1st, cleverly shifts it inside to evade the defenders challenge heading towards the box lifts the ball up into the top of the area Heath coming in with Seakens challenging her, Davies rushing from goal they all meet 12 yards out the ball squirming free rolling towards the six yard box Canny is after in but before she can get there Gamble throws herself at the ball clearing it for a corner kick.

Lawford Ladies, Daisy Canny

GOAL! From the resulting corner Lawford pull a goal back is a good delivery inswinging towards the near post area inside a yard from goal Canny is there the ball chest height Harlow struggle to clear it ends up diverted into the back of their net Canny pumping her arms in celebration, looked more an own goal and after match this was confirmed 2-1.

Into injury time in the 1st half Harlow have a free-kick 30 yards out wide left of the Lawford area, Tye over the ball fires in low skipping off the surface in towards O’Leary positioned on the six yard line looks to turn and shoot as the ball crosses her path, Chapman closing her down defends well getting the ball away for a corner on the left. Defending the corner Lawford fail the get the ball away a hand ball spotted by the referee outside the box same side but closer in this time Richardson yellow carded as her protests go in vain. Tye takes on the shot this time the ball sails over the bar.

Half-time Harlow Town Ladies 2-1 Lawford Ladies

Having had the better of the 1st half Harlow Town Ladies take a narrow 2-1 lead into the changing rooms at half-time having taken a early 2 goal lead and frustrating their opponents Lawford capitalised late on to pull a goal back get themselves firmly back into the match. A competitve contest intriguing to watch clear to see why both sides are where they are in the league.

Has gotten alot colder as the chilly breeze picks up strength swirling about the stadium as the two sides come out for the 2nd half Lawford getting things back underway. Karys Patmore is on in place of Ryan at right back for Harlow at the start of the 2nd half as they gain possession and look to make progress on the left side the ball into Lucy Sende wins a throw in. From the throw in Sende receives the ball rolls it across the face of the box where the 1st time shot is smashed in swerving wide of goal. Tye gets hold of the ball in the middle and drives forwards for Harlow, tries to thread the pass in behind the Lawford defence with Sende coming in from the left, Murphy sliding in saves at her feet, the ball is loose for a moment the goalkeeper adjusting quickly on the ground to pull it into her body with Favell closing it down.

Winning the ball in the middle captain Francesca Tye looks to attack for Harlow Town Ladies

The strength of the wind is apparent as it causes a free-kick played in from the right for Harlow to stand up in the wind headed away by McDonald they look to counter attack, Richardson on the ball but fouls Sende as she attempts to get past her giving away a free-kick 40 yards out, Tye over the ball aims to drop it into the area in front of the six yard box, Murphy confidently catches with runners from Harlow closing in. The home side make full use of their substitutes regularly changing personal Learner and Rhian Patmore given a rest with Megan Sende and Hills returning to the action. A few challenges resulting in free-kicks the referee adding to Lawford’s frustration with both Canny and Richardson yellow carded.

Lawford Ladies, Jade Heath

Harlow are giving away free-kicks too Lawford awarded on on the top of the circle inside their opponents half the ball is played long to Heath out on the right her touch taking the ball inside towards the top of the box, Seakens can get to it 1st clear for Harlow. Serghiou is yellow carded for Lawford as she fouls Favell just outside the area as she receives the ball from O’Leary breaking through the middle. Is O’Leary with Tye over the ball right of the D, O’Leary’s as Tye runs at the ball hits it hard, Lawford’s Ribet charging towards the shot blocks taking a painful blow on the side of her head for her troubles the ball cleared for a throw in on the right. The ball helped on into O’Leary outside the box right corner drills a shot is flashing wide across the face of goal.

Lawford’s McDonald closes Hills down inside the area as the ball is swung into the area from the right, getting the ball away. Harlow are quick to press the ball in the middle of the park regain possession send it long out to Favell on the right looking to turn inside get into the area McDonald is their again getting her body across the attacker and playing the ball into Murphy the keeper kicking the ball clear. A strong start to the 2nd half by Harlow, Lawford unable to get any meaningful possession in the final 3rd.

GOAL! Midway through the 2nd half and Harlow’s pressure counts as they extend their lead. Have a corner on the right after Tye’s run into the box sees her tackled strongly by Serghiou. Gamble up from the back heads the ball on at the near post into the middle of the six yard box, drops to Favell her shot is blocked at close range the rebound coming back to O’Leary 12 yards out, Serghiou lunges in to try and win the ball, takes the player aswell the referee pointing to the penalty spot. O’Leary to pick herself up and take the spot kick, sends the keeper the wrong way as she coolly rolls the ball into the opposite corner of the net 3-1.

Taylor O’Leary makes it 3-1 to Harlow from the penalty spot

Lawford get the ball forwards from the restart Richardson passing the ball up towards the area with Heath coming in from the right, Davies coming out to the edge of her area to slide in and claim the ball at the attackers feet. Cox is fouled inside the centre circle giving Lawford a fee-kick, Ribet playing the ball up towards the top of the area Richardson up to head the ball on towards goal is cleared coming back to Richardson who meets the ball on the volley her strike blocked inside the six yard box. Tye turns and runs at the Lawford back line sliding Favell in behind, clear to attack the box beyond Murphy comes racing out of her area to win the ball send it back up the pitch. Favell comes off for Harlow as Handscombe returns to the action.

GOAL! Harlow extend their lead with less than 15 minutes of the 2nd half left to play. Players getting forwards as the ball is carried through the middle by O’Leary, her pass picking out Tye outside the box left side of the D, seeing the ball into her body moves inside finding half a yard to shoot sends the ball arrowing in towards goal rising flies over the keeper and into the back of the net 4-1.

Harlow Town Ladies captain, Francesca Tye

A quiet spell follows as both sides compete to stop the other having the ball attacks broken down before they can begin. Hills sees a goal chalked off for offside as she beats the keeper to the ball inside the box having gotten onto the end of a through ball from Learner. Cox then charges down a shot from Learner herself as she looks to take aim from 30 yards out. Codie Laurie comes on late in the game going up top with Chapman coming off at the back as they look to alter formation go 3 at the back. Harlow attack the ball rolled into O’Leary 25 yards out in front of the Lawford box has Dye to her right plays the ball into her feet carries it into the area doesn’t shoot 1st time, Serghiou threatens to take the ball from her getting it around the defender shoots the ball coming in centrally easily held by Murphy.

Lawford Ladies, Lauren Richardson with Harlow’s Lucy Sende

Defending a Lawford free-kick Harlow attempt to break from their area, Richardson closing the ball down on the left side wins it back rolls in inside to Canny back to goal holding the ball up looks to roll it into Heath, Seakens can reach it 1st and plays it out from the back for Harlow. Into injury time Dye gets hold of the ball taking it on through the middle, Serghiou across times her tackle well.

Full time Harlow Town Ladies 4-1 Lawford Ladies

Harlow Town Ladies extend their winning run in the league to 15 games, are in a commanding position at the top of the Essex Women’s Premier Division and well on their way to claiming their 2nd league title in as many seasons. A frustrating result for Lawford conceding early were on the back foot for much of the match despite some good build up play were never allowed much time on the ball in the final 3rd. Pulling it back to 2-1 late in the 1st half gave them an opportunity, Harlow coming out the stronger in the 2nd half played some good short passing football looking to use the whole pitch rotating their substitutes to full effect. A great advert for women’s football in Essex.

SWF Blog – Player of the Match

A few names in contention for the SWF Blog – Player of the Match today. I’ve picked midfielder Taylor O’Leary, proactive all game winning the ball for Harlow and looking to turn and attack herself or bring others into play, won and scored the penalty. A good range of passing too.

Harlow Town Ladies, Taylor O’Leary

Enjoyed my 1st taste of Premier Division football in Essex, my thanks to Harlow for their hospitality and both sides for their help with the teams today.

The Round-Up – Essex 19/02/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 19th February

Essex Women’s County Cup

County Cup semi-final weekend in Essex, was a repeat of last season’s cup final in the 1st semi-final with County Cup Holders, C&K Basildon Ladies away to Writtle Ladies. The FAWPL Southern Division side playing 2 leagues above Writtle proving too strong an opponent on the day winning comfortably 8-0 to reach the Final. Angela Addison netting a hat-trick. Sara Sinclair also on target with a brace. The other goals scored by Stacey Little, Amy Nash and captain Zoe Rushen.

Their opponents in the Essex Women’s County Cup Final will be Billericay Town Ladies after they came from behind at home to beat Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies. The ERWFL Division One side going in front in the 18th minute, Eloise Ives with the goal. The lead didn’t last long however with Billericay Town equalising just 3 minutes later. 1-1 at half-time Billericay Town went on to take the lead going ahead on 62 minutes. The victory only secured late into the game with a goal 2 minute from time plus a 4th in stoppage time. Captain Lindsey Morgan scoring a brace with Paris Smith and Rosi Webb getting a goal each.

The Essex Women’s County Cup Final between Billericay Town Ladies and C&K Basildon Ladies is scheduled to be played Thursday 13th April at AFC Hornchurch with a 7:30pm KO.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

3 matches played in the Essex Women’s Premier Division this Sunday with runaway leaders Harlow Town Ladies making it 14 straight wins in the league this season to move onto 42 points away to Wickford Town Ladies in 8th place won the game 8-0 making it 82 league goals for the season with just 3 conceded.

Runwell Sports Ladies in 4th place in the Premier Division table missed out on a chance to go level on points with 2nd and 3rd placed Lawford Ladies and Chelmsford City Ladies after they were beaten at home by Collier Row Tigers. Chelsea Stephens scoring for Runwell Sports, Collier Row Tigers in 7th took all 3 points with a 3-1 win.

6th placed Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies also missed out on a chance to move up the table as they suffered a shock home defeat to bottom side Hutton Ladies Reserves who recorded their 1st league victory of the season after 14 attempts the 3 points taking them off the bottom, with Walden Ladies dropping to the foot of the table. Both Jo Smeaton and Demi Cassey scored a goal for Beacon Hill Rovers, however Hutton Ladies Reserves responded with 4 goals at the other end to take the 3 points.

Essex Women’s League Cup

One out standing tie left to be played in the Essex Women’s League Cup this Sunday with Lawford Ladies travelling to play fellow Premier Division side Walden Ladies. Lawford booking their place in the quarter-finals due to be played on the 5th of March with a 4-1 win. The 4 quarter final ties are listed below:

Hatfield Peveral Ladies v Chigwell Ladies

Lawford Ladies v Wickford Town Ladies

Collier Row Tigers v Harlow Town Ladies Reserves

Frontiers Ladies v Corringham Cosmos

Essex Women’s Division One

There were also 3 matches played in Essex Women’s Division One at the weekend and with the top 2 not in league action it was a chance for 3rd placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies to close the gap at the top were away to bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies who had conceded 29 goals in their last 2 league games. A close scoreline in the end Hatfield Peveral scoring twice in the 1st half, Megan Warner with both goals on 30 and 35 minutes. Karla Joseph scoring a 3rd, just enough to take all 3 points with Waltham Forest scoring twice at the other end their closest defeat of the season so far.

6th placed Harlow Town Ladies were hosting the side immediately above them on Sunday, Collier Row Athletic, the visitors taking the lead late in the 1st half. Harlow Town came back to equalise in the 2nd half then go on to win the game 2-1 Lauren Yeates with both the goals the win taking Harlow Town above Collier Row Athletic into 5th place in the Division One table.

A Kayla-Marie Everett hat-trick plus goals for Emma Sharpe, Emily Kendle and Megan Bliss saw Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves win at home 6-2 against Benfleet Villa Ladies on Sunday to keep them in touch with the sides in the middle of the table.

The Round-Up – Essex 12/02/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 12th February

Essex Women’s Premier Division

The fixture list in Essex was hit heavily by the weather this weekend with just 3 games surviving on Sunday. At the Harlow Arena, Premier Division leaders Harlow Town Ladies were looking for their 13th straight league win to take them 9 points clear at the top of the table as they hosted Alresford Colne Rangers. Harlow Town Ladies made it 13 from 13 in the league with an 8-1 victory, looking strong as the club bids for a 2nd successive league title.

It was 5th versus 6th in the other game in the Essex Women’s Premier Division this weekend with Runwell Sports Ladies at home to Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies. A 7 goal thriller between the 2 sides and despite a Jo Smeaton hat-trick, Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies left empty handed as Runwell Sports Ladies ran out 4-3 winners with Danielle Stace netting a brace along with a goal each for Sophie Olley and Danni Dorrington. The win lifting Runwell Sports up a place above Eastern Avenue and level on points with 3rd placed Lawford Ladies.

Tiptree & District Charity Cup

After 2 defeats on the County Cup and league respectfully Lawford Ladies were glad to get back to winning ways at the weekend as they reached the semi-finals of the Tiptree & District Women’s Charity Cup on Sunday. Were on home turf taking on fellow Premier Division side Wickford Town Ladies. 5-1 the final score. Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies have a bye to the semi-finals with Walden Ladies due to play Harlow Ladies for a place in the semi-finals. Chelmsford City Ladies & Frontiers Ladies saw their quarter-final postponed this weekend.

The Round-Up – Essex 05/02/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 5th February

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Chelmsford City Ladies move 3 points clear in 2nd in the Essex Women’s Premier Division after they recorded their 3rd successive home league win in the league hosting 4th placed Eastern Avenue on Sunday, goals from Jessica Loble and Rosie Coe seeing Chelmsford City win the match 2-1.

One defeat follows another as Lawford Ladies lost for the 2nd successive match having been beaten in the Essex County Cup quarter finals by ERWFL Premier Division side Writtle Ladies last weekend they were dealt a blow in their bid to close the gap on Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders, Harlow Town Ladies after they were defeated 4-1 at home to Collier Row Tigers this Sunday.

3 successive wins for Wickford Town Ladies now in the league and cup as they won at home on Sunday playing Alresford Colne Rangers a result that sees them pull further away from the sides at the bottom of the table. In 8th place Wickford Town won the match 5-1 with the goals coming from 5 different players, Lois Curson, Autumn Ranger, Rachael Dipper, Anna Winfield and Charlee Twigg all getting their names on the scoresheet.

A good home win to in the Premier Division on Sunday for Chigwell Ladies as they beat 5th placed Runwell Sports Ladies in a high scoring match 5-3 to get all 3 points.

Essex Women’s Division One

The leading pair in Essex Women’s Division One continue to set a ruthless pace at the top of the table. Leaders Corringham Cosmos were on the road on Sunday playing 3rd placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies. Michelle Hodgson scored for Hatfield Peveral it was just a consolation however as Corringham Cosmos scored 5 goals at the other end to move onto 33 points, 3 ahead of 2nd placed Frontiers Ladies.

Frontiers Ladies made it 10 straight wins in the league on Sunday moving onto 30 points and crucially have 2 games in hand on Corringham at the top, also went along way to closing down their title rivals superior goal difference wracking up a large double figure scoreline at home to Wickford Town Ladies Reserves. Kay Foy (pictured) started the ball rolling opening the scoring in the opening couple of minutes. Wickford Town were to put the ball through their own net from a Frontiers corner to double the score on 8 minutes. In the 10th minute Kelly Holsworth scored from a free-kick to make it 3-0. Foy went on to get a 1st half hat-trick before 20 minutes were played scoring in the 14th and 19th minute sandwiched in between was a goal from Claire Davidson. Hayley King netting a goal to make it 7-0 on 27 minutes. Foy wasn’t done with her goal scoring 2 quickfire goals taking her up to 5, Frontier leading 9-0 went into the changing room 11-0 up at half time both Davidson and Holsworth scoring again. Two more hat-tricks followed in the 2nd half with Sharon Ferguson scoring 3 goals and the other an unfortunate stat for Wickford conceding 2 more own goals, still despite the heavy 16-0 defeat it was good to hear their players left the pitch with smiles on their faces.

FC Clacton Ladies took full advantage of 3rd placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies defeat at home to Corringham Cosmos to take the 3 points at home on Sunday and close to within a point of them in 4th in the Division One table. Were taking on Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves who scored twice through Emma Sharpe and Kayla-Marie Everett. FC Clacton trebling that tally to win the match 6-2.

Collier Row Athletic in 5th place in the Division One table at 2 points further back but have games in hand on both Clacton and Hatfield Peveral as they beat Benfleet Villa Ladies 4-0 away from home on Sunday.

The Round-Up – Essex 29/01/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 29th January

Essex Women’s County Cup

The final two quarter finals of this season’s Essex Women’s County Cup were played at last this weekend after being postponed for one weekend and two weekends respectfully. FAWPL Southern Division side and current Cup holders C&K Basildon Ladies had been drawn away to ERWFL Division One side, Hutton Ladies. After being called off last weekend the fixture was reversed played at Canvey Island FC this Sunday, C&K Basildon playing 3 leagues higher than Hutton proving too strong on the day, Angela Addison giving them the lead inside the opening 5 minutes, captain Zoe Rushen netting from the penalty spot on 21 minutes. Amy Nash making it 3-0 5 minutes later an own goal seeing C&K Basildon lead 4-0 at the break. Addison went on to score her 1st hat-trick for C&K Basildon in the 2nd half with Sara Sinclair making to 7-0 Hutton pulling a consolation goal back in the last 15 minutes as C&K Basildon win comfortably to reach the semi-finals.

It’s an away tie against Writtle Ladies, last season’s beaten finalists who C&K Basildon will face in this season’s County Cup semi-finals after the ERWFL Premier Division side over came Essex Women’s Premier Division high flyers Lawford Ladies, played at Lawford both Sophie Vale and Ellie Bowdidge netted a brace for Writtle Ladies along with a goal from Abigail Fry in a 5-1 win which saw Lawford Ladies suffer defeat for the 1st time this season.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Three matches in the Essex Women’s Premier Division this Sunday, and with 2nd placed Lawford Ladies involved in the County Cup it was a chance for league leaders Harlow Town Ladies to extend their lead at the top of the table. A 100% record with 10 from 10 going into the game travelled at the weekend to play Alresford Colne Rangers, made it 11 straight league wins moving onto 33 league points 5 clear from Lawford with a convincing 7-0 victory.

5th placed Chelmsford City Ladies join 4th placed Runwell Sports Ladies on 22 points winning at home on Sunday against Collier Row Tigers. Goals from Georgia Sleep, Rosie Coe and Laura Kendle seeing them take the 3 points with a 3-1 win.

6th placed Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies also won at the weekend to bunching the sides up in the top half of the Premier Division table were away to 2nd bottom side Walden Ladies, edging the result 3-2 with goals from Louise Oliver, Sarah Taylor and Demi Cassey.

Essex Women’s League Cup

After being affected by the weather last Sunday, there were 4 ties played this Sunday in the Essex Women’s League Cup 2nd Round and a couple of Premier Division sides knocked out by the sides going strong in Division One.

Two Premier Division sides did make it through to the next round however although it was a close scoreline for Chigwell Ladies away to Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves. Despite goals from Emma Sharpe, Emily Kendle and Beth Morrell, Chigwell Ladies found the back of the net for 4 goals to win the tie.

Was an all Premier Division tie in the 2nd Round with Wickford Town Ladies at home to Runwell Sports Ladies, last season’s beaten finalists. Autumn Ranger and Lois Curson were both on target to see Wickford Town knock Runwell Sports out of the competition with a 2-0 win.

Elsewhere Essex Women’s Division One leaders Corringham Cosmos beat Eastern Avenue 3rd in the Premier Division 3-2 to reach the next round of the League Cup on Sunday.

Likewise Frontiers Ladies currently 2nd in Division One knocked out Premier Division opponents in the 2nd Round of the league cup away to bottom side Hutton Ladies Reserves. Playing their 1st match of the year Frontiers were a little rusty at the start took the lead mid-way through the 1st half Hutton Reserves scoring an own goal, after the 1st one the goals started to come Emma Parker making it 2-0 with the tie closing in on the half hour mark. Jill Bartholomew (pictured) made it 3-0 minutes later. Hayley King scoring for Frontiers in the 37th minute before Freya Liiv made it 5-0 a minute before half-time, Bartholomew scored her 2nd of the match 3 minutes into the 2nd half then went on to complete her hat-trick volleying the ball into the back of the net on 61 minutes the score 7-0 Frontiers weren’t finished Emma Best scoring with Liiv adding to her 1st half goal in the last 10 minutes to see Frontiers start 2017 with a 9-0 win.

Essex Women’s Division One

Two games in Essex Women’s Division One at the weekend and with mid-table sides all bunched up any win would see a side move up the table. FC Clacton Ladies 5th going into the game were away to 2nd bottom side Benfleet Villa Ladies move up to 4th above Collier Row Athletic with a comfortable 8-1 win.

Their 1st scored 7 goals to beat Alresford Colne Rangers in the Premier Division, in Division One Harlow Town Ladies Reserves more than doubled that goal scoring tally with a crushing win at home to bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies, beating them 15-0, the 3 points lifting them from 7th into 5th spot in the Division One table.

The Round-Up – Essex 08/01/17

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 8th January

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Just a handful of matches in the 2 Division’s across Essex to start 2017. With Essex Women’s Premier Division leaders, Harlow Town Ladies not in action it was a chance for Lawford Ladies to close the 5 point gap in 2nd, having led the table for much of the early part of the season Harlow Town with a 100% winning start moving to the top in December. Lawford began the year away to Alresford Colne Rangers, Jasmine Cox netting 4 goals for the visitors, Jade Heath and Daisy Canny also scoring a goal each in a 6-0 win to close the gap at the top to 2 points.

Eastern Avenue in 3rd place in the Essex Women’s Premier Division also enjoyed a good run towards the end of 2016 to move them up the table, continued that form at home this Sunday taking on Chigwell Ladies. 2 goals for Katie Peers in the game with Abbey Dell and Tayla Hudson also putting the ball into the back of the net in a 4-1 to secure all 3 points.

Like the 2 sides above them 4th placed Runwell Sports Ladies showed good form towards the end of the year keeping pace with Eastern Avenue the gap between them just a point as they also started 2017 with a home win taking on another of the promoted sides, Wickford Town Ladies on Sunday winning the game 3-0.

Essex Women’s Division One

The top two of Corringham Cosmos and Frontiers Ladies weren’t in action in Essex Women’s Division One this Sunday. It was an opportunity for 3rd placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies to try and close the gap to the top 2 as they began 2017 with a home game against, Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves. Failed to capitalise however as they were beaten 3-1 by the visitors with Mia Brisley scoring 3 goals for Chelmsford City to see them climb a couple of places in the table up to 5th. Cara Wilsher scoring the goal in the 1st half for Hatfield Peveral.

In the other game played in Essex Women’s Division One on Sunday, Collier Row Athletic won away from home beating Wickford Town Ladies Reserves 7-0 to climb up from 6th to 4th in the table.

The Round-Up – Essex 11/12/16

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 11th December

Essex Women’s Premier Division

Postponements hit the Essex Women’s Premier Division heavily at the weekend with 3 of the 4 scheduled matches being called off. That left the one game with 4th placed Eastern Avenue at home playing Alresford Colne Rangers in 10th place. A goal each for Hannah Warner and Mollie Rose saw Eastern Avenue win the game 2-0 the 3 points taking them above Runwell Sports Ladies into 3rd spot in the league table.

Essex Women’s Division One

All 4 off the scheduled league games in Essex Women’s Division One were played at the weekend with table toppers, Corringham Cosmos away to 3rd placed Harlow Town Ladies Reserves. A 3-1 win for Corringham seeing them move 3 points clear of title rivals Frontiers Ladies who weren’t in action at the weekend.

It was 4th versus 5th in the Division One table as Hatfield Peveral Ladies travelled to Collier Row Athletic both sides new to the league this season enjoying a good start, the match saw 6 goals scored with the points ending up being shared in a 3-3 draw. Donna Fletcher, Cara Wilshire and Christa Osman with the goals for Hatfield Peveral Ladies.

A big win at home for FC Clacton Ladies in 6th place in the Division One table on Sunday taking on bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies. The final score 14-0 to see the 3 points won for the 5th time this season.

Another huge win in the final game to bring you in Essex Women’s Division One, not the scoreline so much as the 3 points, Benfleet Villa Ladies getting 3 on the board having lost the previous 3 won after their opponents withdrew from the league early on. Benfleet Villa were away on Sunday playing Wickford Town Ladies Reserves winning the game 3-0 to get off 0 points and close the gap on Wickford Town in 8th to 3 points.

The Round-Up – Essex 04/12/16

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 4th December

Essex Women’s League Cup

This Sunday saw the 1st Round of this season’s Essex Women’s League Cup being played, holders Harlow Town Ladies began the defence of the trophy with a tough away game against Premier Division leaders, Lawford Ladies. A meeting between 1st and 2nd in the league both enjoying a strong start to the season it was Lawford who ran out winners knocking Harlow Town Ladies out at the 1st hurdle with a 3-0 win to reach the 2nd Round. Jasmine Cox, Debbie Green and Jade Heath scoring the 3 goals for Lawford.

Despite goals from Georgia Sleep and Shannon Hughes, Chelmsford City Ladies exit the Essex Women’s League Cup on Sunday after they were beaten at home by fellow Premier Division side, Collier Row Tigers winning the game 5-2.

Better luck for Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves who advance to the 2nd Round of the League Cup with a 6-1 away win against fellow Essex Women’s Division One side Benfleet Villa Ladies. A hat-trick for Kayla-Marie Everett, Emma Sharpe with a brace plus a goal from Emily Kendle scoring the goals for Chelmsford City.

A high scoring game between Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies at home to Corringham Cosmos saw the Premier Division side knocked out of the League Cup by the Division One leaders, as despite scoring 4 goals at home Beacon Hill Rovers were beaten 9-4 by Corringham who progress to the 2nd Round.

Unbeaten in Essex Women’s Division One in 2nd place in the table Frontiers Ladies made it 10 wins from 10 to advance into the 2nd Round of the League Cup on Sunday at home taking on fellow Division One side, FC Clacton Ladies. Shannon Hardinges (pictured) was on hand to capitalise on a fumble from the FC Clacton goalkeeper to tap the ball home into the back of the net to give Frontiers a 10th minute lead. Claire Davidson doubled their lead 10 minutes late with Hardinges was in the right place again to put the ball into the back of the net on 35 minutes for her 2nd of the game after Kay Foy’s shot smashed down off the crossbar. Foy getting on the scoresheet herself with 2 minutes of the 1st half left. Frontiers extended the score 2nd half Sharon Ferguson heading the ball in from a Kelly Holsworth cross on 68 minutes, the final score 6-0 to Frontiers, Ferguson heading in her 2nd goal of the game from a corner kick in the 79th minute.

In the other two ties scheduled to be played Premier Division sides Alresford Colne Rangers and Wickford Town Ladies were awarded home wins. That means the draw to the 2nd Round of th Essex Women’s League Cup will be as listed below the ties scheduled to be played Sunday 22nd January.

Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves v Chigwell Ladies

Corringham Cosmos v Eastern Avenue

Harlow Town Reserves v Alresford Colne Rangers

Hutton Ladies Reserves v Frontiers Ladies

Wickford Town Ladies v Runwell Sports Ladies

Walden Ladies v Lawford Ladies

Hatfield Peveral Ladies v Wickford Town Ladies Reserves

Collier Row Tigers with a BYE to the quarter finals after scheduled opponents Southend Town Ladies withdrew from the league.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

One game in the Essex Women’s Premier Division and a good win away from home for Runwell Sports Ladies sees them move up 3 places in the table into 3rd position were taking on bottom side Hutton Ladies Reserves. Winning the game 3-0 the goals for Runwell were scored by Samantha Delves, Danni Dorrington and Chelsea Stephens.

Essex Women’s Division One

There was also just the one match played in Essex Women’s Division One on Sunday win Harlow Town Ladies Reserves recording a big win at home against Wickford Town Ladies Reserves, Rebecca Pope scoring one of the goals for Harlow Town as they move 3 points clear in 3rd with a 7-0 victory.

The Round-Up – Essex 27/11/16

The Round-Up

Essex -Sunday 27th November

Essex Women’s County Cup

Postponed from last Sunday there was one tie in the 2nd Round of the Essex Women’s County Cup to be settled this Sunday and all Essex Women’s Premier Division clash between Chelmsford City Ladies and league leaders, Lawford Ladies. 2 goals from Jasmine Cox plus a goal from Bethany Irwin saw Lawford win the game 3-0 and advance into the quarter finals the draw to be made this Wednesday.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

With Chelmsford City Ladies and Lawford Ladies postponed due to the above County Cup match their were 4 matches scheduled in the Essex Women’s Premier Division 2 of those were postponed too leaving just the 2 games played on Sunday. Both Eastern Avenue and Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies winning to move up a place in the table now 4th & 5th respectfully. Both going above Runwell Sports Ladies holding 4th position going into the weekend. Were at home to Eastern Avenue the visitors winning the game 5-0 to move above them.

Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies were at home on Sunday taking on Alresford Colne Rangers the visitors scoring 3 goals, wasn’t enough to take anything from the game with Beacon Hill Rovers scoring 4 goals to edge the victory take the 3 points courtesy of goals from Emma Norton and Anna South, plus a brace scored by Jo Smeaton seeing them into 5th spot.

Essex Women’s Division One

Essex Women’s Division One leaders Corringham Cosmos won away from home on Sunday with a comfortable 7-1 victory against, Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves to maintain their position at the top ahead of Frontiers Ladies on goal difference.

Level on 24 points with Corringham Cosmos, Frontiers Ladies continued their 100% winning start to the league with an away win against bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies to keep the pressure on the leaders. Frontiers had started the season with a crushing win at home against Waltham Forest and having scored 53 games in their 7 league games to date it looked a case of how long could Waltham Forest keep Frontiers at bay, the visitors creating chances were frustrated by Waltham Forest keeper, Kelly Holsworth (pictured) breaking the dead-lock opening the scoring from a free-kick. Emma Parker made it 2-0 to Frontiers with Holsworth adding her 2nd of the game to see Frontiers lead 3-0 at the break. Kay Foy struck twice early in the 2nd half to put Frontiers 5-0 up, Sharon Ferguson doing the same with 2 quick goals to make the score 7-0. Claire Davidson scored Frontiers 8th goal with Ferguson completing her hat-trick to see Frontiers win 9-0. Level on points with Corringham Cosmos, however Frontiers have a match in hand.

Elsewhere in Division One, Harlow Town Ladies Reserves move back into 3rd place in the table with a 5-2 home win on Sunday against Benfleet Villa Ladies. Moving up a place also into 4th spot in Division One are Hatfield Peveral Ladies with a narrow 2-1 away victory over FC Clacton Ladies on Sunday.

The Round-Up – Essex 20/11/16

The Round-Up

Essex – Sunday 20th November

It seems every week in The Round-Up somewhere or other at the moment I am reporting about a team withdrawing from a league in the region and this week sadly it’s no different. Southend Town Ladies who had been struggling to fulfil fixtures have pulled out of Essex Women’s Division One which has seen so adjustment to the table benefiting some others losing points won. Sad to see another side gone and wish everyone at Southend Town Ladies the best hope you all stay in the game one way or another.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

One game in the Essex Women’s Premier Division this weekend and Wickford Town Ladies are celebrating after they get their 1st win in the league since being promoted. Climb up to 8th spot in the table as a result the 3 points earned away from home against Hutton Ladies Reserves. 2 goals from Kerry Mills plus a goal a piece for Julia Setford, Carly Willis and Harley Brueton seeing Wickford Town win the game 5-2.

Essex Women’s Division One

2 matches in Essex Women’s Division One on Sunday and Collier Row Athletic continue to advance up the league table 4 straight league wins now. A high scoring game on Sunday at home against Harlow Town Ladies Reserves who themselves found the back of the net 3 times. Was far from enough to take anything from the game however as Collier Row Athletic put more than double that tally into the back of the net winning the game 7-3.

Another side failing to take anything from a match at the weekend after scoring 3 goals were Wickford Town Ladies Reserves despite a hat-trick from Rachael Dipper at home visitors FC Clacton Ladies left with all 3 points after scoring 6 to 4th spot joining 4 sides all on 12 points in the middle of the table.

Essex Women’s County Cup

Like the rest of the region it was County Cup weekend in Essex the 2nd Round of the competition 7 ties to decide who would join Cup Holders, C&K Basildon Ladies in the quarter finals. Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies and Billericay Town Ladies going through with home wins after their opponents withdrew from the league. Chelmsford City Ladies v Lawford Ladies was postponed and they will try again this coming Sunday.

That left 4 2nd Round ties that were played this Sunday. A big win at home for last seasons beaten finalists Writtle Ladies from the ERWFL Premier Division playing Essex Women’s Premier Division side Walden Ladies. Sophie Vale bagging herself 4 goals in the match with captain Abigail Fry netting a hat-trick. Ellie Bowdidge, Lucy Jones and Amy Simmons also scoring as Writtle racked up a 10-0 win.

A big win away from home too for ERWFL Premier Division side Brentwood Town Ladies taking on Essex Women’s Premier Division opponents Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies, the 2 league gap proving too much. Georgia Holdaway finding the back of the net for 4 goals, Marie Barker scoring a hat-trick with Emma Hooker also getting a goal in an 8-0 away win.

Just a single goal was enough to decide the only all ERWFL tie in the 2nd Round of the Essex Women’s County Cup and it saw Division One side Hutton Ladies through to the quarter finals knocking out Premier Division side Colchester Town Ladies at home. Kaitlin Sugg with the goal for Hutton.

An all Essex Women’s Premier Division tie in the last match to bring you from the 2nd Round and Harlow Town Ladies with a 100% win record in the league advance to the quarter finals of the County Cup winning big at home against Collier Row Tigers on Sunday. If you rocked up for the 2nd half you missed an all action 1st half. 6 goals coming in the opening 15 minutes. Tayla Handscomb put Harlow Town into the lead inside the opening minute only for Collier Row Tigers to score right away to make it 1-1, Tia Dye put Harlow Town back into the lead on 7 minutes Handscomb netting her 2nd goal a minute later to make it 3-1, Collier Row Tigers getting it back to 3-2 on 12 minutes. Taylor O’Leary scoring for Harlow Town on 15 minutes to see them lead 4-2. Francesca Tye extending the lead 3 minutes later Harlow Town going on to dominate the remainder of the 2nd half, Fran Gamble having seen the goals going in went on to grab herself a 13 minute hat-trick to see Harlow Town lead 8-2 at half-time. The 2nd half in comparison was a quiet affair with just a further goal added to Harlow Town’s tally O’Leary with her 2nd of the match to see them into the quarter finals and make it 10 wins from 10 in all competitions.

The draw for the quarter finals of the Essex Women’s County Cup scheduled for Weds 30th November.

Essex Women’s Trophy

With 3 of the 4 quarter finals of this years Essex Women’s Trophy already decided without a ball being kicked it was nevertheless a tasty looking encounter in the remaining fixture with Frontiers Ladies new this season high flying in Essex Women’s Division One hosting higher league opponents Chigwell Ladies. The Essex Women’s Premier Division side taking the lead in the match going in front on 14 minutes. Frontiers responded and pulled it back to 1-1 within 7 minutes of falling behind, Hayley King netting the goal. Chigwell came back to retake the lead with 10 minutes of the 1st half left from a free-kick 2-1 the advantage at half-time.

In a competitive match between the 2 sides Frontiers pushing for an equalising goal got it with 12 minutes of normal time left Sharon Ferguson on target ending 2-2 after 90 minutes the tie headed into extra-time. Frontiers were to find the extra energy and got themselves into the lead for the 1st time in the match Freya Liiv (pictured) on hand to put the ball into the back of the net. Held the advantage going into the 2nd period of extra-time, Ferguson scoring her 2nd of the game to open a 2 goal cushion with 5 minutes left, just aswell as Chigwell responded straight away scoring up the other end to make it 4-3. Frontiers seeing out the closing minutes to win the game advance to the semi-finals of the Essex Women’s Trophy where they could face either Trinity U18s or Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves or with Southend Town Ladies withdrawing from the league may even receive a bye straight to the final if I learn anything more will let you know however the draw is scheduled to be made Wednesday 30th November.