Heavy rainfall on Saturday and into Sunday playing it’s part in restricting the fixtures played with Norfolk completely wiped out, the postponements pushed down into Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Suffolk seeing 3 of the scheduled 7 fixtures called off. The postponements affecting the top two Brettvale Ladies and Needham Market Women Reserves it was an opportunity for 3rd placed Bury Town Ladies to take over at the top as they played host to Holland Ladies. 4 wins from 4 to start the season for Bury Town in good form Holland with a loss and a win to start their season. Back to back wins now for Holland Ladies as they inflict the first defeat in Bury Town this season a competitive game that saw a total of 9 goals scored, Bury finding the back of the net for 3 goals Lyndsie Duemmel and a brace for Kirsten Hutchings were undone at the other end conceding 6. Jasmine Cox with a brace with 4 players all celebrating their first Holland goals, Sophie Blowers, Kristy Lucraft, Sasha Moy and Megan-Leigh Lawrence.
That result allowing Alresford Colne Rangers to join Bury Town and Needham Market Women Reserves on 12 points as they bounce back with a 4th win of the season after suffering back to back defeats. At home to newcomers Ramsey & Mistley Ladies on Sunday in the Suffolk Women’s Division. The hosts securing the win courtesy of a 6-2 result with 5 players opening their accounts for the season, Lauren Abbott with a brace, there were goal each for Rae Clancey, Jenna Cash and Leia Rudge with Vicky Hall also on the scoresheet. Kathryn Wells-Garrett with both goals for Ramsey & Mistley her first for the side.
Newcomers Henley Athletic Ladies enjoying a great start to the season now have 10 points from their last 4 matches up into 5th spot in the Suffolk Women’s Division. Were the latest side to come up against University of Suffolk Women who remain low on numbers. Henley Athletic at home with a full squad taking full advantage, Amy Gilson helping herself to 6 goals. Mollie Frost on target for 4 goals her first goals for Henley Athletic. Emma Long scoring a hat-trick, there were goals to for Enya Moore, Molly Curran and Clare Bevan the captain with her first of the season in a 17-1 win.
The weather playing its part in the match between AFC Kesgrave Ladies at home to Chantry Grasshoppers Ladies, treacherous conditions, a goalless first half, Kesgrave taking the lead the goal leading to an injury to Chantry’s goalkeeper a replacement needed Kesgrave going on to score a further 3 goals to win 4-0 and climb into the top half of the table as a result. Ashley Bustos scoring a brace to open her account for the season. Jade Fox also netting her first goal of the campaign wit Abigail Eley also scoring.
Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies continue to lead the way in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One keeping up their 100% winning start at home this Sunday playing Garston Ladies. Garston beating Hemel Hempstead last season coming into the game in good form themselves with back to back wins 7 points in total from their last 3 games. Proved to be a cracking game that saw 9 goals scored. Holly Jury netting a brace for Garston to open her account for the season with Charley Kelsey also finding the back of the net for a goal. 3 for the visitors defending champions Hemel Hempstead putting 6 past them at the other end to collect the 3 points. 6 different goalscorers for the hosts Lizzie Richardson opening the scoring Ella Mercer, Jessica Green and Charlene Turturici-Clarke all adding to the goals tally before half-time. Kayleigh Baker and Anna Wooldridge with the goals 2nd half. A 6 point lead at the top opening up for Hemel Hempstead with St Albans Ladies in 2nd seeing their FA Cup match away to FAWNL side Cambridge City Ladies called off due to the weather.
Northwood Ladies have made a slow start to the season 2 draws and a loss from their opening 3 matches, tasted victory for the first time this season at home to bottom side Hitchin Belles on Sunday. Emma Steele scoring a brace with 4 more players opening their accounts for the season, Leanne Jones, Scarlet Keightley, Emma Marshall and Honor Cantrell with a goal on her first appearance for the club.
Northwood Ladies (photo credit Northwood Ladies)
Royston Town Women Development also winning at home at the weekend to collect their first win in Beds & Herts Women’s Division one following promotion. Taking on Houghton Athletic Ladies benefited from thier 1st teams FA Cup game away to Ipswich Town Women getting called off due to the heavy rainfall. Able to call upon the services of striker Joanne Rutherford who netted a brace in the match their were goals too for Samantha Edgar and Jazmin Racher in a 4-1 win. Emily Watson scoring for Houghton Athletic.
Hartham United Ladies awarded the home win against Letchworth Garden City Eagles.
Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two
Garston Ladies Vintage Purples leading the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two table going into the weekend were away to AFC Kempston & Bedford College Ladies. An unbeaten start to the season for Garston as they look to bounce back to Division One at the first attempt. Kempston & Bedford with 1 win so far this season seeing an injury to one of their players lead to last weekends game against AFC Dunstable Blues. A close contest between the pair a goal conceded late in the game enough to see the 3 points won going the way of the visitors, Haleena Gill making her first appearance for Kempston & Bedford scoring on her debut to see them continue their 100% winning start, Garston losing their unbeaten record.
That result sees new leaders in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two with Langford Ladies taking over at the top continuing their impressive start to the season the newly promoted side making it 4 wins from 4. At home this Sunday taking on Evergreen Ladies. Langford emerging 4-2 victors with Rebecca Reeve on target for a brace. Amber Clark scoring too with her 7th of the season with Sophie Bounds also on the scoresheet with her first of the season. Rebecca Freeman and Hollie Holden with their first goals for the campaign for Evergreen Ladies.
Having forfeited their opening two league matches of the season Bedford Ladies Development were in league action for the first time this season as they played host to Wheathampstead Wanderers Ladies in Division Two this Sunday. Alicja Olszanska scoring her first Bedford goal hitting 4 past the keeper with Charlotte Demmon getting a goal too in a comfortable 5-1 win, her first of the season too.
For the 2nd weekend in a row AFC Dunstable Ladies Blues saw a match abandoned due to injury to an opposition player. Were taking on Sherrardswood Ladies the visitors leading in the match with Rhiana Rose lobbing the keeper to put them 1 up. On 67th minutes however Sherrardswood goalkeeper Shayna Godin was hurt in a collision with a Dunstable forward a wait for an ambulance the match abandoned. Glad to report Shayna Godin is Okay and wish her a speedy recovery.
Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three
New sides Harvesters Ladies and Herts Vipers Women both making a 100% winning start to the season, Harvesters leading the way with 4 wins from 4, Herts Vipers one behind winning their opening 3 games. With Harvesters sitting out this weekends games Herts Vipers knew a positive result would see them overhaul them at the top of the Division Three table. At home were taking on Buntingford Town Ladies themselves losing their opening 3 games. Herts Vipers proving a strong side early on scoring plenty of goals so to again this Sunday as they rattled in a double figure win. Selin Burukgiray making her first appearance for Herts Vipers this season enjoying her debut in women’s football celebrating 5 goals including a 1st half hat-trick. Top scorer Nicole Jancey also celebrating a hat-trick to move onto 14 for the season. 5 more players on the scoresheet in a 13-0 win with Tazmin Symonds Bishop, Kelsey Millen and Amy Jo Hebborn all opening their accounts with Rebecca Edge and Lucy Sende also getting their names on the scoresheet.
A big win too for Biggleswade United Ladies 3rd in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three table away to Flitwick Eagles Ladies on Sunday. The visitors with a strong start to the game scoring 4 goals a flurry in the 2nd half adding a further 8 goals to see Biggleswade finish on 12 without reply, 4 goals each for Leeanne Davison and Kayleigh Saunders her first goals for Biggleswade. Tashai Simms also collecting her first Biggleswade goals netting a brace in the game with Zoe Molloy also scoring two. Biggleswade winning 3 out of their 4 opening league matches 3 points back from the leading pair.
A similar record to start the season too for Kempston Rovers Ladies also on 9 points winning 3 of their opening 4 matches in Division Three. On the road this weekend taking on Evergreen Eagles. Ellie Newberry-Bierton scoring her first ever hat-trick for Kempston Rovers their were goals too for Zoe Trinder her 5th of the season and a first Kempston Rovers goal for Hoffi Pursey. Kempston Rovers coming away with a 5-1 win to remain well placed on the table.
A meeting between 5th ad 6th at the weekend as Bedwell Rangers Ladies hosted Hitchin Town Ladies Reserves. A encouraging start to the season for Bedwell Rangers winning 2 of their opening 4 games, Hitchin Town likewise with 6 points on the board awarded one win getting their first competitively last weekend. Meeting this weekend it was Bedwell Rangers with the early lead awarded a free-kick 25 yards out inside the opening 5 minute Maisie Main sending the ball over the keeper to make it 1-0. Hitchin Town looking for a reply an effort ruled out for offside tailing 1-0 at the break the visitors coming back to level early in the 2nd period, April Spang sending the ball home from a tight angle to equalise, both disappointed in the finish to take a share of the points.
Silver End United Ladies continue their fantastic start to the season in the Essex Women’s Division an unbeaten start after 5 games played 3 points clear at the top. The league leaders away to Billericay Town Ladies Development. A first goal of the season for Lauren Hannah midway through the first half seeing the visitors hold a 1-0 advantage at half-time. Rosi Webb on target for her 4th goal of the season winning the 3 points for Silver End United despite a goal for the hosts for Rebecca Gallagher.
Beginning the day a point back from Silver End United Ladies in 2nd spot in the Essex Women’s Premier Division were Chelmsford City Ladies. The hosts winning 3 of their opening four matches taking on Collier Row Tigers who themselves had made an unbeaten start in 3rd a win sending them above Chelmsford into 2nd themselves. All square at half-time with neither sides getting the break through. Collier Row Tigers having the better of the 2nd half taking a 2-0 lead. Chelmsford getting a goal back with 20 minutes left Ciara Meeking with he first goal. As good as it for Chelmsford however as Collier Row finished strongly adding a further 3 goals to win 5-1 to have 10 points from 4 played. Laura Bunton continuing her great form in front of goal to score a hat-trick taking her onto 16 for the season. Emma Harrison also getting a goal for Collier Row along with Morgan Duffield her first for the club.
Match action for Chelmsford City Ladies v Collier Row (photo credit Ian Kendle)
A mixed bag of results for Frontiers Ladies at the start of the season. Close results all in either victory or defeat 2 league looses to dates by a single goal. Put on a strong performance on Sunday to record a comfortable win away to newly promoted Rayleigh Town Ladies. Kay Foy making her first appearance for Frontiers this weekend rattling in 4 goals to open her account. Wasn’t the only one to open her account for the season with Bilge Taspinar getting her first Frontiers goals scoring a brace. Emma Parker and Anna Michaels both on target with their first too in an 8-0 victory to lift Frontier into the top half of the table.
Southend United Ladies travelled to bottom side Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies with both still in search of their first win of the season. A opening day draw frustration for Southend in the league since losing their next two matches. In trouble at half-time at Beacon Hill Rovers tailing 1-0 to a Grace Leavett goal Southend came back in the 2nd period to collect their first 3 point haul of the season. Harriet Hiskett scoring for the 4th time this season along with a first goal for Lydia Weekley seeing the visitors clinch a 2-1 win.
Essex Women’s Division One
Corringham Cosmos Women return to the top of Essex Women’s Division One, neck and neck with Aveley Ladies at the start of the season sat out last weekends fixtures to see Aveley make it 4 wins from 4 to go 3 points clear. Aveley’s turn to sit out the fixtures this weekend Corringham Cosmos looking to make it 4 wins from 4 themselves to return to the top of the table were at home to Chigwell Ladies. Michelle Sumpter continuing her good goal scoring form at the start of the season for Corringham Cosmos netting a first half hat-trick to put her on 8 for the season. Molly McCarty making it 4-0 to the hosts with 20 minutes left a first goal of the season for Rebecca Corcoran wrapping up a 5-0 win 10 minutes from the end.
Plenty of goals scored in the other games played in Essex Women’s Division One too, Hutton Ladies Reserves scoring 5 away from home taking on Runwell Sports Ladies. Wasn’t enough however as Runwell Sports rattled in 7 goals up the other end to win their 3rd game of the season to stay 3rd in the table. Mathilda Cant, Rachael Agombar and Frances Murphy all scoring their first goals of the season for Hutton, Agombar and Murphy both hitting a brace. Three players bagging a brace for Runwell Sports, Marie Barker, Ashley Debnam and Rachael Selfe with her first two goals of the season. Anna Winfield also celebrating her first goal of the season.
A more comfortable win at home for Leigh Ramblers Ladies Reserves consolidating 4th spot in the Essex Women’s Division One table with an 8-1 home win over Chelmsford City ladies Reserves at the weekend. 7 points collected now from their last 3 games after losing on the opening day away to Corringham Cosmos.
2nd Round Qualifying of the Women’s FA Cup this weekend, 48 ties in total scheduled on Sunday with the FAWNL Division One sides entering the competition. 13 of those ties involving sides covered by Women’s Football East. The weather playing it’s part putting pay to 3 ties with the matches between Norwich City Women & Cambridge United WFC, Ipswich Town Women & Royston Town Women along with Cambridge City Ladies v St Albans Ladies called off with waterlogged pitches. That left 10 ties and it was to one of these I travelled on Sunday the rain all but gone as I arrived at the Harlow Arena to watch Harlow Town Ladies v Wroxham Women.
The pair currently one and two in the ERWFL Premier Division promised to be a cracking tie and proved to be the case with a late winner deciding it in extra-time. Harlow starting brightly Becky Shephard firing in a rocket to make it 1-0 early on. The hosts dominant during the first half Wroxham taking a while to get going soaking up pressure got themselves back on level terms late in the half striker Grace Birchall running onto a long ball forwards to run in behind race into the box and smash her shot into the bottom corner.
Grace Birchall finishes into the bottom corner for Wroxham to level the scores
All square at the break Harlow beginning the 2nd half as they started the first on the front foot. Chloe Bassett with a strike from outside the area creeping inside the post to see the hosts retake the lead. Wroxham made changes to personnel and position paying off as they started to come back into it more competitive the game opening up chances created Emily Leach on the keeper coming away with the ball to score into an empty net to make it 2-2. Neither side able to find the break through 3rd goal in regular play the game heading to extra-time.
Harlow Town Ladies, Fran Gamble
In the extra period of play it was advantage Wroxham going ahead for the first time in the match Birchall brought down just outside the area a free-kick inside the D blasted goalwards a deflection taking it wide of the the keeper giving no chance a save. Harlow fired up particularly captain Kaydee King to get back on level terms a free-kick similar to Wroxham’s seeing goalkeeper Amy Bell produce a tremendous save Harlow though scoring from the resulting corner. Sent long past the far post King getting her head on the ball sending it in despite a goalmouth scramble. 3-3 after the 1st period of extra-time Harlow finishing the game strong getting players in and around the Wroxham box taking strikes on from distance Fran Gamble shooting from 20 yards out left side of the box firing the ball in late on to send Harlow into the next round.
Another all ERWFL clash in 2nd Round Qualifying saw Division One North side Newmarket Town Women at home to Luton Town Ladies from the league above. The Premier Division side amongst the front runners in the table. Zara Carroll the star of the show first half scoring a hat-trick for Luton getting the ball rolling heading in from a Jess McKay corner. Her 2nd goal coming from a free-kick the ball smashed into the top corner. Carroll completing her hat-trick scoring from another McKay corner. Luton safely through in the finish scoring a 4th goal with Funmi Babalola on target following good work from Dionne Manning.
A couple of upsets in the amongst the results too. Bowers & Pitsea Ladies showing good form since promotion to the ERWFL Premier Division this season were drawn away to FAWNL South West Division One side Maidenhead United Women. The Essex side getting an early lead 1-0 inside 10 minutes Ebony Moore with the run down the wing crossing in the ball turned into the back of the net for an own goal. More than matching their higher league opponents goalkeeper Violet Hickman with a crucial double save to keep it at 1-0. Bowers & Pitsea with a good chance to double the lead early 2nd half remained 1-0 as Maidenhead came on strong, the lead doubled midway through the half Sophie Dowman’s strike deflected to loop over the keeper and in. A nervy close to the game the hosts pulling it back to 2-1 off a free-kick that struck the crossbar the rebound back in off the keeper Bowers & Pitsea holding on to win and extend their historic FA Cup run.
A cup upset to for East Midlands Regional Premier Division side Peterborough United Ladies knocking out FAWNL South East Division One side Stevenage FC Women. A sluggish start from Peterborough with Stevenage having the better of the opening period growing into it however the visitors when ahead on the half hour Keir Perkins cross met by Donna McGuigan an ex-Stevenage player to make it 1-0. That the advantage at the break. Peterborough creating opportunities in the 2nd half, Stevenage goalkeeper Te’a Oldroyd with some fine saves the hosts creating chances themselves striking the bar equalised in the 65th minutes Cara Breckenridge scoring after Peterborough failed to clear a corner. Both sides looking for the winner it came 10 minutes from tine Perkins crossing in again this time met by Megan Parrett to smash the ball into the roof of the net to win it 2-1 and send Peterborough into the next round.
Megan Parrett with Stevenage’s Gemma Biggadike getting the winner for Peterborough United Ladies (photo credit Gary Reed)
Elsewhere it was relatively straight forwards for the FAWNL South East Division One sides with 5 beating lower league opposition. One all South East Division One tie saw Kent Football United hosting Actonians Ladies. Due to meet in the league the week before the weather putting pay to the fixture. A tough start to life at the higher level for Kent Football United without a point on the board after 4 played the FA Cup a distraction. Started brightly enough Actonians coming into it getting the lead midway through the first period with Carla Williams striking to make it 1-0 her first of the season. A 2nd goal coming 5 minutes later with midfielder Melia D-Santos also scoring her first of the season. A 2-0 lead for the visitors at half-time a mountain to climb for Kent Football United on the hour as Megan Burrows received her marching orders sent off. Actonians 3-0 up soon after Lafa Ucha scoring from a corner. Kent Football United kept going and were rewarded with a goal late in the game Amy Russ firing in a shot with 10 minutes left. Actonians progressing into the next round 3-1 winners.
The FA Cup throwing up names you’re not always familiar with apparently their are two Ashford sides one in Middlesex the other in Kent. AFC Wimbledon Ladies were away to the one in Kent this weekend Ashford Ladies. Wimbledon 4th in South East Division One getting the upper hand on their lower league opponents taking the lead inside the opening 15 minutes Georgia Heasman crossing for Liz O’Callaghan to score her first goal of the season. Quickly became 2-0 with defender Hannah Billingham scoring from a corner again her first of the season. Wimbledon creating chances going further in front on the half hour Sophie Manzi with a low strike to make it 3-0. Heasman another to open her account for the season seeing Wimbledon leading 4-0 at half-time. Katie Stanley and youngster Charlotte Flood introduced at half-time both going on to score Flood her first goals for the side netting a brace with Stanley making it 7-0 to see Wimbledon safely into the next round.
Enfield Town Ladies were hosting lower league opposition Islington Borough Ladies in 2nd Round Qualifying of the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday. The FAWNL South East Division One side going in front with the half hour fast approaching defender Claire Ford scoring to make it 1-0 with her first of the campaign. Striker Katherine Long doubling the advantage with 5 minutes left in the first period. The lead made more comfortable midway through the 2nd half with Danielle Smith opening her Enfield account for the season. Long scoring a 2nd and her fifth of the season late in the game to see Enfield comfortably progress.
A tough test for Phoenix Sports Ladies on Sunday in the Women’s FA Cup as they travelled to Canvey Island FC to play AFC Basildon Women. The game was off at one point but soon back on and good for Basildon as the Essex side won comfortably to reach the next round going through 8-2 winners. Kelly Wealthall in good form in front of goal since joining the club scoring a hat-trick to give her 9 for the season. Cerys Adams scoring a brace her first goals for the side. First goals of the season too for Sarah Wilson and Grace Gillard along with a goal for Holly Turner.
Leyton Orient WFC joint 3rd leaders in the FAWNL South East Division One away to Abingdon United WFC in the Women’s FA Cup this Sunday. Flu hitting the squad Leyton Orient with a small squad of 12 making a slow start Abingdon taking the lead with Molly Lygo firing in a long range strike. Egle Trezzi with the equalising goal midway through the first half from a corner. Leyton Orient growing stronger as the game progressed taking the lead with 7 minutes left in the first half Sophie Le Marchand curling in a shot. A 3rd scored in the final minute of the half, Otesha Charles continuing her good form in front of goal to make it 3-1 at half-time. Charles with her 8th goal of the season 10 minutes into the 2nd half seeing Leyton Orient into the next round 4-1.
Billericay Town Ladies sharing the lead in FAWNL South East Division One drawn away to Dartford Women in 2nd Round Qualifying. The Essex side with goalscorers throughout their side proving too strong an opponent for Dartford winning comfortably 8-0 to book their place in the next round. Both Zoe Rushen and Karissa Rodney netting two goals each now on 7 goals each for the season. Jay Blackie with her 5th of the season too getting a goal with first goals of the season for Hannah Smith, Ellie Nicholls and Courtney Lumley.
Women’s FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying draw
ties to be played Sun 27th October
Peterborough United Ladies v The New Saints Ladies
Bowers & Pitsea Ladies v Luton Town Ladies
Harlow Town Ladies v Billericay Town Ladies
Cambridge City Ladies or St Albans Ladies v AFC Basildon Women
Ipswich Town Women or Royston Town Women v Norwich City Women or Cambridge United WFC
Three games played in the ERWFL Premier Division this Sunday all featuring the sides in the bottom half of the table… at least at the start of play. Colney Heath Ladies the big movers in the league up form 7th to 3rd in the table after bringing a end to a run of three straight defeats in league and cup. Were at home this Sunday up against Norfolk side Wymondham Town Ladies who were themselves keen to get a positive result after letting slip a 2 goal lead in the cup a fortnight ago and 3-0 in the league last week in the last 10 minutes respectfully to lose and draw.
Colney Heath with the opening goal on 10 minutes Christina Freestone playing in Samiara Khan to shoot under the advancing keeper. Wymondham keeping Colney Heath from adding further goals first half equalising late in the half Hannah Water through to make it 1-1 in the 43rd minute. All square at the break. A bright start to the 2nd half from Colney Heath retaking the lead in the 58th minute striker Riane Townsend-Brown fouled inside the box. Lucy Hancock sending the keeper the wrong way to put the hosts 2-1 up. Wymondham with chances to level before Townsend-Brown taking on a shot from the top of the box finds the top corner to put Colney Heath 3-1 with 15 minutes left to play and secure all 3 points and with the top half sides not in league action this weekend Colney Heath muscle their way in amongst them to sit 3rd.
A first win of the season for newly promoted St Ives Town Ladies winning their first game at this level last weekend away to AFC Dunstable Women. At home this weekend were taking on Bedford Ladies looking to build on that result. The visitors with 2 wins from their opening 5 league games knowing a win would put them on the tails of the sides battling for position in the top half of the table. The sides pleased to earn a point each in the finish 1-1 the final score with captain Hannah Seymour-Shove scoring her first of the season for St Ives and Lauren Murray on target with her first for Bedford who can thank there keeper for some fantastic saves to prevent St Ives adding more goals the visitors finishing with 10, Mathilda Fidler sent off.
A tough start to the season for both Haringey Borough Women and AFC Dunstable Women both without a point on the board after their opening 5 games respectfully with some eye watering defeats too, something had to give this weekend as they met for the first time this season. Haringey the hosts having the better of a wind affected game held the advantage first half Dunstable coming back in the 2nd to earn a point close to winning it in a high scoring match with both sides netting 4 goals! First point on the board for both much needed, Louise McCay with a brace for Dunstable. Dionne Umeh also on target with a goal and Lori Wilson-Phillips from the penalty spot.
ERWFL Division One North
The heavy rain that fell over night and long into Sunday particularly focused in Norfolk and the surrounding area, in fact a total wipe out of fixtures in Norfolk in the end. Just 1 of the 3 games scheduled for Sunday in the ERWFL Division One North surviving. League leaders Cambridge City Ladies Development at home to fellow Cambridgeshire side Histon Ladies. Cambridge City looking to build on their fantastic start a 100% record 3 wins from 3 following promotion to the league. The hosts getting off to a greet start Molly White setting up Bella Simmons to score on 6 minutes. Simmons scoring another just 5 minutes later to make it 2-0 her 7th goal of the season. A 2-0 lead for Cambridge City at half-time they kept Histon at bay up the other end to continue their perfect start to the season and open up a 6 point lead at the top of the table.
Bella Simmons on target for 7 goals this season so far for Cambridge City Ladies Development
ERWFL Division One South
New leaders in ERWFL Division One South this week with Essex side Hutton Ladies taking over from Stevenage Women Development who saw their game at home to Leigh Ramblers Ladies off due to a waterlogged pitch. Hutton continuing their excellent start to the season a 100% record which now stands and 4 wins from 4 in the league. Scoring plenty of goals too with 30 coming from those games. A high scoring win at home against Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies this weekend. A double figure score Hutton winning 10-1 to collect the 3 points. Vicky Kinsman continuing her great scoring form hitting 6 of those goals into the back of the net on Sunday to have 17 to her name after just 5 games played. Lauren Knight with a brace with a goal each for Sally Appleton and Carley Brewster on her Hutton debut. Lauren Hasler wit the goal for Hoddesdon.
Millwall Lionesses at home on Sunday continued their unbeaten start to the season with a win against Wodson park Ladies. A great start to the match for Millwall Princess Elisery heading in from a corner in the 5th minute. The lead doubled within the opening 10 minutes Cansu Mentash first to ball from another corner to score to make it 2-0. Millwall 3-0 to the good a minute later Samantha Middleton getting onto the end of Shannan Drewe’s cross to find the back of the net. Millwall doing the damage from their corner routines a 4th goal coming courtesy of Katie Klosinski with just 17 minutes played. Drewe getting on the score sheet with 37 minutes played to see Millwall end a dominant first half period leading 5-0. Sian Fitzpatrick adding a 6th goal 10 minutes into the first half. Comfortable at 6-0 Wodson Park getting a consolation goal with 4 minutes left.
A limited fixture list in the FAWNL this weekend with the South East Division One sides beginning their FA Cup campaign, there were three league matches in the Southern Premier Division and one FAWNL Plate 1st Round tie.
In the Southern Premier Division with the top two not in action an opportunity for those below to close the gap. Watford FC Ladies hosting Oxford United Women. Both sides with good opportunities to open the scoring it remained goalless for the opening half hour. The hosts going ahead in the 34th minute Katie O’Leary with the finish netting her 3rd goal of the season to make it 1-0 curling the ball into the bottom corner. Adekite Fatuga-Dada finishing inside the box in first half stoppage time to see Watford head in 2-0 up.
Seven minutes into the 2nd half and Watford build on their lead Fatuga-Dada setting up Leanne Bell to score. Oxford creating opportunities themselves getting it back to 3-1 with Emily Allen scoring close to the hour. Cue then a potential goal of the season Watford scoring straight from the kick-off to restart play, Emma Beckett rushing in to strike the ball in the middle launching it forwards to fly over the keeper not back on her line and land in the goal beyond 4-1 Beckett celebrating her first Watford goal. All action Oxford pull a goal back again moments later Allen on target for her 2nd of the game. The visitors press for more goals Watford defending adding a 5th goal with 5 minutes left Beckett’s free-kick striking the crossbar Fatuga-Dada there t head in the follow-up. Watford up to 3rd joining Cardiff City Ladies on 13 points.
A strong start to the season for Yeovil Town Women winning 3 on the bounce in league and cup went on to lose back to back matches with 2 successive draws to follow 5th in the Southern Premier Division table got back to winning ways this Sunday at home to Gillingham FC Ladies. It was the Kent side who would take an early lead 1 up after 3 minutes. Yeovil starting slow coming on as the half wore on equalising midway through the 1st period captain Annie Heatherson heading in across goal to make it 1-1 her 5th of the season. 1-1 at the break Yeovil with a strong 2nd half to secure the 3 points Sarah Wiltshire reaching double figures for the season netting her 10th goal to put Yeovil into the lead soon after the restart. Heatherson scoring her 2nd of the game on the hour to extend the lead was quickly followed by a 4th goal Laura Williams with her first of the season firing in from long range. Wiltshire and Williams both going on to score a 2nd goal to see Yeovil win the match 6-1.
A mixed season so far for Portsmouth FC Women good results in the cup whilst winning just 1 of their 3 opening league fixtures. A trip to newly promoted Keynsham Town Ladies this Sunday who themselves were without a point from 4 played bottom of the table. The visitors opening the scoring in the 10th minute with Charmaine True finishing from Rosie McDonnell’s cross. Rebecca Beth quickly making it 2-0. Within a minute Keynsham getting it back to 2-1. Bath on target with her 2nd of the 2nd of the match midway through the first half seeing Portsmouth into a 3-1 lead. That the score at half-time. Keynsham battling back to make it 3-2 on the hour was a good as it was going to get for the hosts Portsmouth strong in the final 20 minutes Tamsin De Bunsen scoring to make it 4-3 in the 70th minute. Jade Widdows finishing from 12 yards making it 5-2 on 78. A clash of heads seeing Portsmouth forced to replace their goalkeeper Mel Burn, defender Jazmin Younger going between the sticks. Portsmouth ending strong adding a further 2 goals in stoppage time with De Bunsen netting her 2nd of the game and Bath completing a hat-trick to see the game won 7-2.
FAWNL Plate
One game from the first round of the FAWNL Plate to report on this week. Plymouth Argyle Ladies looking to continue their excellent league form which sees them 2nd in the Southern Premier Division away to South West Division One side Buckland Athletic Ladies. A scrappy start Buckland Athletic taking the lead in the 10th minute Sarah Stacey heading in under the crossbar. Plymouth responding straight away to level Jessie Jones through on goal to score. The visitors applying pressure then chances created Zoe Cunningham crossing for Natasha Knapman to make it 2-1 on the half hour. A 3rd goal quick to follow with Cunningham getting on the scoresheet following a goal mouth scramble her first of the season. Helen Bleazard seeing Plymouth into a 4-1 at the break. Knapman with her 13th goal of the season putting Plymouth 5-1 up early in the 2nd half the visitors comfortable Cunningham scoring twice in the last 10 minutes getting a hat-trick in a 7-1 victory to see Plymouth safely through to the 2nd Round.
Almost a full programme of fixtures in Suffolk with their being just the one match called of, that involving leaders Needham Market Women Reserves due to play away to Holland Ladies. Brettvale Ladies 2nd of goal difference taking full advantage to extend their 100% record at the star of the season to move 3 points clear at the top of the table. Albeit the first 3 wins awarded Brettvale officially beginning their season last weekend starting with a good 8-1 win away to Alresford Colne Rangers. At home for the first time this season on Sunday taking on Brantham Atheltic Ladies who had suffered narrow defeats in their previous two lead matches. Brettvale winning the game comfortably taking the 3 points with a 5-0 win a brace each for Tarnya McKew and Amie Chippendale, Rachel White scoring too in her first start of the season.
Four wins from four to start the season to for the newly reformed Bury Town Women joining Needham Market Women Reserves on 12 points 3rd in the table. A big win too for Bury Town away to University of Suffolk Women, the hosts short on numbers up against a strong side full of goals with 5 available on the bench. Julie Brind scoring 7 goals against the hosts herself doubling her tally for the season after just 3 matches. Stacy Roper scoring a hat-trick, was a brace for Kirsten Hutchings with Deborah Greeves and Steph Hanratty also scoring two goals each to open their accounts. Zoe Klimcke, Helen Cryer and Mia Bambury adding another goal each with Lyndsie Duemmel also celebrating a goal on her first start. A 20-0 win for Bury Town.
Woodbridge Town Ladies building on last weeks first win of the season claimed their 2nd successive 3 point haul at home to Alresford Colne Rangers on Sunday. A home win awarded previously move up to 4th with 9 points off the back of a 3-0 winning result. Last seasons top scorer Jenna Liverpool scoring a brace with a first goal of the season for Keira Hines.
Having forfeited their opening two league figures upon joining the Suffolk Women’s Division new side Henley Athletic Ladies are showing great form in competitive action taking 7 points from 3 played so far starting with back to back wins earned a good point away from home against Leiston St Margarets Ladies this weekend in a 0-0 draw.
Brightlingsea Regent Ladies make it back to back wins in the Suffolk Women’s Division after losing their opening fixture and forfeiting their 2nd. A 6-1 win at home to newcomers Ramsey & Mistley Ladies last tie out were away to Chantry Grasshoppers Ladies this Sunday. A close first half seeing the visitors leading 2-1 the scoreline repeated in the 2nd period to see Brightlingsea run out 4-2 winners. Hannah Goldsmith celebrating a hat-trick has 7 goals for Brightlingsea from 3 played. Paige Knight also on the scoresheet. Chantry Grasshoppers still in search of their first points of the season, Ruth Mallett and Shannon Cameron their goalscorers.
Ramsey & Mistley Ladies having a tough start to life in the Suffolk Women’s Division with 2 heavy losses to start the season, losing their opening 4 in total earned their first point of the season this Sunday at home to fellow newcomers AFC Kesgrave Ladies. The visitors short on numbers with just 9 available doing well to take home a point themselves the pair drawing 1-1 at half-time adding one more each 2nd half to see it finish 2-2. Ashleigh Mean and Holly Hammond with her first of the season scoring for Ramsey & Mistley. Abigail Eley and Sarah Jay also scoring her first of the campaign on target for AFC Kesgrave.
Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies maintain their 3 point lead at the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, the defending champions made to work for the win coming up against Hartham United Ladies on Sunday. A close game settled by a single goal. Hemel Hempstead taking the lead with half a hour played Ella Mercer scoring what would prove to be the winner to keep Hemel Hempstead’s 100% record in tact.
St Albans Ladies 2nd in the Division One table also with a 100% record from 4 played, last weekend involved in the Women’s FA Cup picking up a great result winning away to higher league opposition were back in league action this Sunday looking to make it 3 from 3 in the league. At home were taking on newly promoted Royston Town Women Development. proved tough opponents St Albans taking the lead in the 34th minute Jessica McNamara rounding the keeper to tap home. 1-0 the advantage at half-time the hosts doubling their lead early in the 2nd half. Cally Salter getting onto the end of a Molly Slade free-kick. 20 minutes to go and St Albans scored 3 quick goals to make the game secure Slade with a two minute brace, Cally Salter sandwiching her 2nd of the game in between. 5-0 up Slade went of to score her 1st ever hat-trick for St Albans to see the game won 6-0.
Momentum for Garston Ladies as they climb to 4th in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One table winning 7 points from their last 3 matches after a heavy loss on the opening day of the season. At home this Sunday making it back to back wins against Hitchin Town Ladies in the process bringing the newly promoted sides unbeaten start to an end. A blistering start from Garston leading in the 4th minute were 2 to the good just a minute later a 3rd goal coming before 10 minutes wee on the clock, Hitchin rallied pulling a goal back before half-time Bethany Spavins set up to score her first goal. Lucy Huffer on target with her first goal of the season scoring a 25 yard free-kick the bring it back to 3-2 7 minutes into the 2nd half. Garston coming back to restore their 2 goal lead 5 minutes later going on to win the game 4-2 their goals scored by Sian Fisken, Ruby Jager, Danielle McMullan and Leah Crockett with her first of the season.
Houghton Athletic Ladies recording their 1st league win of the season this Sunday away to last season’s Division Two champions Hitchin Belles. Houghton Athletic with a strong first half taking a 5-0 lead into the dressing room. A brace for last season’s top scorer Emily Wilson, a brace to for Sophia Lee her first for the club along with a goal for Ciara Craig on her first appearance of the campaign. A tough start to the season for Hitchin Belles losing their opening 3 fixtures, pulled two goals back in the 2nd period with Keira How and Gemma Smith on the scoresheet. Houghton winning 5-2.
A frustrating start to the season for Northwood Ladies a draw and narrow loss to Hemel Hempstead last weekend to start the season were away to newly promoted Letchworth Garden City Eagles Ladies this Sunday. An 11-0 defeat to Hemel Hempstead to open their campaign. A point earned this weekend as they held Northwood to a 3-3 draw. Tayla Murray, Kin Franklin and Katie Smith scoring Letchworth’s first goals of the season. Samantha May and Zamina Rehemtulla off the mark with a goal each for Northwood with Emma Steele also on the scoresheet.
Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two
Two matches completed in Beds & Women’s Division Two this Sunday. Garston Ladies Reserves (Vintage Purples) as they are known on Twitter continuing their unbeaten start to the season to maintain the lead. Back to back wins the 3 points collected on the road this weekend up against Evergreen Ladies who lost heavily in their opening league fixture. Yasmin Sabri scoring a brace for the visitors with Emma Trill also finding the back of the net for a goal in a 3-0 away win.
Newly promoted side Langford Ladies continuing their excellent start to the season in Division Two a 100% winning start 3 from 3 now as they won comfortably away from home on Sunday to climb up to 2nd in the table a point behind Garston. Were playing Wheathampstead Wanderers Ladies. Amber Clarke striking home a hat-trick to double her goals tally for the season. Rebecca Reeve getting on the scoresheet too with her first goals of the season netting a brace. Tabitha and Ayesha Brown with a goal each the latter’s first of the campaign.
The clash between newly promoted sides AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College Ladies and AFC Dunstable Blues abandoned due to an nasty injury to a Kempston Town player. Wishing her all the best for a speedy recovery. Watton Ladies awarded a home win against Bedford Ladies Development.
Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three
Harvesters Ladies continue to lead the way in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three making it 4 wins from 4 at the weekend but they were run very close by hosts Kempston Rovers Ladies who came close to earning a point their winning start coming to an end as they fall to a 3-2 defeat. Eve Shaw with her 5th of the season scoring for Harvesters along with Sian Appleyard and a first of the season for Molly O’Neill. Sabrina Stramaglia and Zoe Trinder the goalscorers for Kempston Rovers who stay 3rd on goal difference with a clutch of sides now having 6 points.
Herts Vipers keep up the pressure on leaders Harvesters Ladies winning their 3rd game of the season to maintain their 100% winning start. Weren’t at their best hosting Biggleswade United Ladies. The sides drawing 1-1 at half-time Lois Ruane scoring for Herts Vipers. A good start to the 2nd half for the hosts Nicole Jancey firing them into a 2-1 lead with her 11th of the season Lucy Sende on target to put Herts Vipers 3-1 ahead with her first goal. Biggleswade coming straight back to make it 3-2. Herts Vipers preventing their opponents for finding another to win the 3 points.
Moving up to 5th in the Division Three table joining Kempston Rovers and Biggleswade are Bedwell Rangers ladies winning their 2nd game of the season at home to Evergreen Eagles playing their first game of the season. Rachel Young scoring a brace for Bedwell Rangers with Freya Rampley, Georgia Miller and Danielle Cook all on target wit a goal a piece in a 5-0 result.
Joining the pack on 6th points in 6th spot are Hitchin Town Ladies Reserves winning their first competitive game under their new banner. Their previous 3 points awarded as a home win. Were at home this Sunday taking on newcomers Whetstone Wanderers Ladies. A brace for April Spang in the 1st half scoring Hitchin Town Reserves first goals Spang adding a 3rd to complete a hat-trick with 12 minutes left. Megan White-Benton also celebrating a goal for Hitchin in the final 5 minutes to see the game won 4-2. Whetstone Wanderers still searching for their first league points losing their opening 4 games Jessica Marshall and Hailey Peters with their first goals of the season.
Also celebrating their first win of the season are Stotfold Juniors Ladies, haven’t played in the league since the opening day of the season losing 8-4 to Biggleswade. Were at home to new side Flitwick Eagles Ladies this Sunday a close first half between the sides Stotfold with a narrow lead, a completely different story 2nd half as the hosts ran out comfortable 10-2 winners. Chloe Ward scoring early in the first half completing a hat-trick late in the 2nd period. Also claiming a 2nd half hat-trick was Georgia Dollman. Gemma Robertson with a brace there were goals too for Georgia Yates and Becky Charter. Anna Bright scoring in the 12th minute for Flitwick, Brittany Holdsworth with their 2nd in the 89th minute.
Cup action this weekend in Cambridgeshire from the first round of the Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup, 3 of the scheduled 8 ties called off 5 games played.
Ketton Ladies making the trip to Peterborough to play fellow Premiership side Netherton United Ladies. Katie Barber scoring her first of the season for Netherton on 6 minutes. A strong spell at the start of the 2nd half saw the hosts add a further 3 goals with Jenna Nairn on target just 2 minutes after the restart. Gemma Holloway then hitting a quickfire brace to claim her first goals of the season. Fran Kavanagh on target to score twice for Ketton, Barber wrapping up a 5-2 win for Netherton in stoppage time to see them through to the next round.
Leverington Sports Ladies under their previous guise (Wisbech Town) reached the semi-finals of the League Cup last season were starting this cup campaign away to league newcomers Peterborough Northern Star Ladies. Victoria Vata opening the scoring with her first goal for Leverington the visitors soon 2-0 up Sophie Swinden with the strike. Have had more than their fair share of injuries in recent season lost Kaylie Swinden who is likely to be out for sometime suffering a cracked ankle and ruptured ligaments, wishing her all the best for a full and speedy recovery. Leverington pressing for more goals taking a 3-0 lead into the break with 16-year-old Savanna Plavecz scoring. The visitors continuing where they left off 1st half with both Plavecz and Swinden scoring again. Peterborough rallying to pull back two goals in quick succession through Georgia Clarke and Alexa Hunter. Amy Newell getting off the mark with her first of the season wrapping up a 6-2 win for Leverington.
Match action from PNS Ladies Reserves v Leverington Sports Ladies (photo credit PNS Ladies)
Premiership side Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds were away in the League Cup 1st Round taking on Championship newcomers Newmarket Town Women Development. The bare 11 available for Newmarket, Fulbourn were at full strength keen to play having not done so since the beginning of the month were 4-0 up by half-time adding a further 2 in the 2nd period to safely progress. Marie Stubbings carrying a potent goals threat for Fulbourn getting her name on the scoresheet for 5 of their 6 goals with Katrina Cloherty scoring her first Fulbourn goal.
Two all Championship 1st Round ties in the League Cup, early leaders Cambridge Rangers Women away to Park Ladies. The pair meeting in the league already this season Cambridge Rangers winning comfortably at home 5-0. At Park this weekend they didn’t have it quite so easy as they edged their opponents out to reach the next round 3-2. Daniella Lewis, Claire Kyndt and Lauren Lock with her first goal of the season securing the win. Danielle Green and Francesca Piltsch with the goals in each half for Park.
The tie between Championship newcomers Eaton Socon Ladies and Swavesey Spartans Ladies went all the way to penalties. Stacy Askew with a brace and a first goal of the season for Daisy Edwards-ainge seeing away side Swavesey holding a 3-1 lead at half-time. Eaton Socon coming back to score tie to level it up at 3-3 to send the game to penalties. Emily Whiteman with her 5th goal of the season, Jessica Bleakley and Samantha Walker with her first of the campaign getting the goals for Eaton Socon. Swavesey coming out on top in the shootout taking it 3-2 to progress in the competition.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship
There were also two league games played this Sunday both in the Women’s Championship. Back to back wins seeing Isleham United Ladies climb the table were away to Cardea Ladies this weekend the hosts starting their season a fortnight ago recording a 9-5 home win against Haverhill Rovers Ladies Development. All the goals coming in the first half Courtney Coles and Anna Langa putting Cardea into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 15 minutes. Laura Todd getting it back to 2-1 5 minute before half-time. Cardea successfully defending their lead Isleham unable to find a levelling goal 2nd half the result seeing Cardea up to 4th in the Championship table.
Mildenhall Town Ladies new to the league this season earning their first point away from home in a 3-3 draw with Park Ladies last weekend built on that result to win their 1st game this Sunday. Away from home once again taking on Haverhill Rovers Ladies Development. Kate Hayes with a goal in each half her first Mildenhall goals enough to see the points won, Abigail Wood with her first goal for Haverhill losing 4 at the start of the season another frustrating result.
Despite the heavy rainfall at the start of the weekend it was good news on the whole for the county league fixtures with most surviving. In Norfolk there were 10 games played across both divisions with everyone off the mark at last. Thorpe United Ladies continuing their excellent start to the season making it 4 wins from 4 played clinching victory at home to Taverham United Ladies on Sunday. Captain Rebekah Lake in great scoring form too taking her tally to 11 goals from 4 played celebrating 4 goals in the game. Thorpe winning 5-1, Natasha Leversley the other goalscorer opening her account for the season. Teigan Robinson getting her first of the season for Taverham last season’s Division Two champions losing their opening two games in Division One.
Thorpe aren’t the only side making a 100% start to the season in Division One, Bungay Town Ladies losing ground due to involvement in the Women’s FA Cup last weekend back to winning ways with a 3rd straight win in the league at home to Sprowston Ladies a close match Bungay edging the result by a single goal Nicola Hazell with the goal to clinch the 3 points.
Nicola Hazell scoring to win the 3 points for Bungay Town Ladies at the weekend
Also making a 100% winning start to life in Division One are newly promoted Tavern Ladies a trip down to Thetford this Sunday to take on fellow promoted side Thetford Town Ladies. The hosts short on numbers Tavern carrying a goal threat taking full advantage to rack up a double figure win, Lucy Kean top scoring in the match with a hat-trick. Atlanta Griffith and Katie Hart-Copsey both on the scoresheet with a brace each, with Nicole Costin, Meganne Smith and Victoria Fusco scoring their first goal s of the season in a 10-0 result.
Sprowston Athletic Ladies join fellow Sprowston side Sprowston Ladies on 6 points in mid-table in Norfolk Women’s Division One winning away to Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves on Sunday, Laura Jenkins with her 2nd goal of the season and Lois Irving with her first goal of the season from Sprowston Athletic from the penalty spot seeing the club win their 2nd game of the season.
Also winning their 2nd game of the season and joining the Sprowston clubs on 6 points in mid-table are Long Stratton Women. The win coming away to fellow promoted sides Fakenham Town Ladies this Sunday. A heavy defeat for both on the opening day of the season bounced back to win their next games to get 3 points on the board, Long Stratton making in back to back wins winning the match 2-0. Karmen Harvey with the goals her 1st for the club.
Norfolk Women’s Division Two
A perfect start to life back in the 11 aside game for Stalham Town Ladies as they make it 3 wins from 3 at the beginning of the new campaign in Norfolk Women’s Division Two. At home to fellow newcomers Red Rose Ladies who are still looking for their first points of the season. Megan Swain making her first appearance for Stalham Town opening her season with a brace, their was also a first of the season for Sophie Jayne O’Connor and one for Amber Mayhew in a 4-1 victory.
A 2-1 loss at away to Hockering Ladies last time out Beccles Town Ladies were looking to bounce back with victory this Sunday at home to Horsford Women this weekend as they look to get back to Division One at the first attempt. Beccles enjoyed the better of the 1st half to hold a strong 4-0 lead. One more added in the 2nd period to seal a 5-0 victory, Lola Barber-King scoring her 2nd hat-trick of the season to have 6 from 2 appearances for Beccles. Elisha Bower with her first of the season along with Jordan Duke making her first appearance.
Hockering Ladies look a completely different side at the start of the new season winning their opening fixture at home to Beccles, bringing in plenty of new signings were away this Sunday playing Thetford Bulldogs who themselves were short on numbers just 8 listed. Hockering having often been short on numbers themselves last season taking full advantage. Olivia Baker opening her account for Hockering with a penalty last weekend rampant this weekend scoring a double hat-trick one in each half. Shelley Woods often amongst the goals when playing for King’s Lynn Town Ladies also scoring a first half hat-trick t open her Hockering account adding a 4th goal 2nd half. Jolene Ayrton also celebrating a tat-trick with her first goals of the season. Cerys Nicholas also getting on the scoresheet for the 2nd successive match with a brace Hockering scoring 15 didn’t have it all their own way however with Bulldogs managing to breach their defence for 3 goals. Rachael Barrett netting a hat-trick for the hosts.
Losing their opening game of the season Thorpe United Ladies new Reserves sides clinched their 1st win of the season last time out away to Mulbarton Belles. Made it back to back wins this Sunday at home against the new North Walsham Angles Ladies side. Joanne Hooper with her first of the season scoring in the 3rd minute. Emily Warnes also on target for Thorpe the half hour. Mia Calver adding a third goal for Thorpe in the 2nd half . North Walsham getting on the scoresheet through Rhiannon Holt going down 3-1.
Last to get off the mark in Norfolk Women’s Division Two, are new side Waveney Ladies playing their first league game this Sunday at home to Mulbarton Belles. The visitors making a winning start to the season suffering a number of injury blows since players playing with knocks too. Waveney making a winning start to life in women’s football, the 3 points won courtesy of a 2-0 result both goals coming in the first half.
