This Sunday saw the 1st Round of the Suffolk Women’s League Cup taking place, 3 ties to be played with the rest of the sides given a bye through to the quarter finals. Two of those ties taking place this Sunday with Brightlingsea Regent Ladies playing Woodbridge Town Ladies each other in the (cup) next weekend. The top two in the league playing in the 1st Round.
Holders, East Bergholt United Ladies beginning the defence of the League Cup away to University of Suffolk Women. A crushing 19-0 win in the league already this season this Sunday was no less painful for the league newcomers as they were soundly beaten once again. East Bergholt with a strong squad. Annie Northwood scoring 8 goals alone. Jessica Clarke with a hat-trick the other goalscorers all getting one each were Katie Helen Bruce, Jessica Oxlade, Jessica Quinsee, Charlotte Warren, Deben Faiers, Pippa King and Millie Wilding. 19-0 the score East Bergholt into the quarter finals. University of Suffolk Women enduring a tough start have faced sides contesting at the top of the table so far a big league have yet to mix it up with the sides also struggling for early season form
Needham Market Ladies new to the league themselves have started the season well a 100% league record continued that form in the 1st Round of the League Cup away to Brettvale Ladies. Several ex-Bacton United players in their squad Needham Market have an excellent base to progress. Francesca Rainbird netting a hat-trick, with Abbie Walker striking the ball into the back of the net for two goals. Lois Balfour, Milly Carter and Isabel Chaplin also getting a goal each in an 8-0 win to see Needham Market progress.
Suffolk Women’s Division
They meet in the 1st Round of the League Cup this coming weekend but this Sunday it was in the league itself for Brightlingsea Regents Ladies at home to Woodbridge Town Ladies. Both new names to the league this season. Both having clocked up one league win each so far going into this match. Woodbridge Town holding the advantage at the break leading 2-0 the visitors going on to celebrate their 2nd league win of the season adding a further two 2nd half to win the game 4-0. Kimberly Edwards, Jenna Liverpool, Natasha Williams with their 1st of the season and Sophie Crane getting the goals
A break from the league this Sunday in Beds & Herts with the 1st Round of this season’s League Cup taking place. 11 of the scheduled 12 1st Round games taking place this Sunday. Garston Ladies 2nd XI v Northwood Ladies happening this coming Sunday. Byes for holders St Albans Ladies, Houghton Athletic Ladies and Welwyn Pegasus Azures and Royston Town Ladies Development. Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies advancing to the 2nd Round the Division One side awarded the home win over Division Three side, Buntingford Town Ladies.
Sherrardswood Ladies progressing to the 2nd Round with a big win over Division Three side, Kempston Rovers Ladies in the 1st Round of the League Cup. 4 goals scored in the 1st 16 minutes for Sherrardswood all coming from Laura Cousins she went of to score a 5th in the 2nd half. Two goals in each half for Manjinder Atwal, Francesca Novelli also on target with a goal for Sherrardswood in the 2nd half to see the visitors win by a double figure score line. Didn’t have it all their own way however Kempston Rovers getting themselves 3 goals up the other end with Lucy Harper, Beth Prior and Sabrina Stramaglia getting on the scoresheet. A 10-3 win for Sherrardswood.
A comfortable result to for Division One side, Sharnbrook WFC as they advance to the 2nd Round of the League Cup with a 7-1 home win over Division Town leaders, Hitchin Town Ladies on Sunday.
An all Division One clash in the 1st Round of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup saw Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires at home to Garston Ladies 1st team on Sunday. Goals from Danielle Aken, Katherine Calvart, Milan Johnston and Sophie Mandel seeing Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires safely through to the next round with a 4-0 win.
Evergreen Eagles were hosting Letchworth Garden City Eagles in an all Division Two meeting in the League Cup this Sunday. Samantha Feeney getting on the scoresheet with a goal for Evergreen Eagles, Letchworth edging the win going through 2-1 with Ellie Waldock with her 1st goal of the season and Amy Macklen on target.
Wheathampstead Wanderers Ladies were hosting Hitchin Belles in the other all Division Two 1st Round tie. Hitchin Belles advancing through to the 2nd Round winning comfortably in the finish. Had three players celebrating a brace with Amy Jack, Charlotte Peters and Rebecca Lightfoot all scoring 2. Keira How also getting a goal in a 7-0 win.
A strong 2nd half performance from Bedford Ladies Development saw them win their 1st Round League Cup fixture away to Division Three side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses on Sunday. One goal in the 1st half scored by Amy Jack she went on to complete her hat-trick in the 2nd period for Bedford. Charlotte Demmon, Amy Butler and Jessica Bunnage all getting on the scoresheet with a goal in the last 15 minutes as the Division Tow side ran out 6-2 winners. Zoe Griffiths and Giselle Randall scoring the goals for Woburn & Wavendon.
Division Three leaders Langford Ladies causing a 1st Round upset by beating Division Two side, Watton Ladies in the League Cup. Going trough with a 2-0 win, Amber Clark and Chloe Scott to extend Langford’s winning run to 4 games.
Another Division Two side going out in the 1st Round to Division Three opposition were Evergreen Ladies, albeit via a penalty shootout after they ended up drawing with AFC Kempston Town Ladies & Bedford College Ladies, 3-3 at home. Bianca Contonicola, Rebecca Freeman and Anna Reynolds with the goals in regular time for Evergreen. Bex Cray, Chloe Urbanowicz and Katie Hay netting the goals for the visitors. AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College with a 100% start to the season edging the shootout 4-3 to go through to the next round.
Two all Division Three ties in the 1st Round of the League Cup. AFC Dunstable Ladies Reserves were at home this Sunday playing Biggleswade United Ladies. A single goal enough to win the game going the way of the visitors as Biggleswade get back to winning ways after 2 straight defeats in the league.
The 1st Round tie between Division Three sides Stotfold Juniors Ladies and Bedwell Rangers Ladies going all the way to extra-time before the winner was decided. The game finishing 1-1 after the regular 90 minutes were up it was Bedwell Rangers who found the winner in the extra period to get their 1st win of the season. Chloe Jones and Georgia Miller with their goals.
3 wins from 3 now as Cambridge City Ladies Development continue their excellent start to the season to lead the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership. Away this Sunday were taking on ICA Sports Ladies. A first goal of the season for Rachael Littlewood along with another 2 goals for Megan Tonks now 13 for the season from just 5 appearances seeing the visitors continue their 100% winning start with a 3-0 win.
Hot on their heels though are Cambridge University Women, late starters in the Premiership built on their opening game 5-2 win over Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds with a 7-1 win over another of the promoted sides, Histon Ladies Reserves. Their goal scored by Philippa Hayden-Evans. 2 wins from 2 moving Cambridge University up into 2nd spot.
Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds are off the mark at last in the Premiership clocking up their 1st league win at this level since winning promotion last term. At home were playing last season’s Championship North Champions, Riverside Ladies. Annie Posnett scoring a brace for the visitors, Fulbourn were celebrating victory with 5 different players on target for a goal in the match, Emma Clark, Katie Luddy, Amy Smith, Marie Stubbings and Kirsty Geal. Fulbourn winning the game 5-2.
Everyone in the Premiership now clocking up a win with March Town United Ladies also getting off the mark this Sunday at home playing Netherton United Ladies. Holly Barber scoring in the first half for Netherton, March also finding the back of the net to see the sides drawing 1-1 at half-time the winning goal coming 2nd half going March’s way the 2-1 taking them off the foot of the Premiership table. Louise Barbour and Naomi McGarvie scoring the goals for March.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North
Both with 3 wins from 3 at the top of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North, Wisbech Town Ladies and Ketton Ladies look like they will be slugging it out for the title even at this early stage of the season. Wisbech Town keeping up their 100% start to the season with victory away to Hungate Rovers Ladies on Sunday. Last season’s top scorer, Sophie Swinden leading the goal scoring charts for Wisbech Town already this time around scoring a brace on Sunday to move her onto 6 goals from 3 appearances. Leah Hall, Chelsea King and Rachael Simpson all getting on the scoresheet too for Wisbech Town with their first goals of the season in a 5-0 win.
Ketton Ladies too continuing their 100% winning start to the season winning away to Wisbech St Mary Ladies this Sunday. A much closer result, Wisbech St Mary will likely have a say in the title race too. Nicole Saunders getting a goal for Wisbech St Mary, Ketton edging the win getting 2 goals up the other end to win the 3 points.
Cardea Ladies a new name in the Championship North this season are largely made up of the old Orton Rangers Ladies squad. Earned their first 3 point haul at the weekend under their new name in only their 2nd league game together bouncing back from a 6-0 defeat at home to Ketton Ladies to win 5-2 away from home against Pinchbeck United Ladies this Sunday. Their captain Laura Rudd scoring 4 goals with Jessica O’Sullivan also getting a goal. Chloe Gray and Anete Murniece on the scoresheet for Pinchbeck.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South
Haverhill Rovers Ladies strong start to the season in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South continued this Sunday as the newly formed side made it 4 wins from 4 in the league at the start of the campaign. Were away on Sunday playing Burwell Tigers Ladies whom they beat 5-0 in the League Cup 3 weeks ago. An even bigger result this time around, Pavlina Beasley, Hayley Turner and Joeli Kirby all getting two goals a piece, Abbi Griffin and Emma Barnes also getting a goal as did Amy Evans and Kayleigh Steed, their 1st goals for Haverhill. A six point lead already at the top of the Championship South.
St Ives Town Ladies Development are 2nd in the Championship South table their 2nd win of the season coming away from home this Sunday. Were taking on Park Ladies the 3 points coming courtesy of a 5-1 win.
For the 2nd game in a row Isleham United Ladies were involved in a 6-4 result. It was victory the first time around against Burwell Tigers. Not the case this time however as it was visitors Cambridge Ranger Women who emerged as the winners during the 10 goal encounter. Melanie Findlater and Emily Ingle both scoring a brace for Isleham United. Erika Balskute making her 1st start for Cambridge Rangers netting a hat-trick. Sharne Southgate moving onto 6 goals for the season also adding two goals to the total with Robyn Barlow also in the scoresheet Cambridge Rangers in 3rd position winning their 2nd league game of the season.
It’s 4 wins in a row now for Frontiers Ladies as they continue their 100% winning start to their league campaign to lead the Essex Women’s Premier Division. At home one Sunday were taking on another of the sides with title ambitions themselves, Chelmsford City Ladies. Charley Sandford scoring the opening goal of the game to put Frontiers into the lead. Kelly Holsworth with a brace extending the lead. Kay Foy adding a 4th to see Frontiers to the win.
Harlow Town Ladies Development drawing 2-2 with Collier Row Tigers last Sunday got back to winning ways this Sunday with a comfortable victory and it has to be said unexpected result at home to Corringham Cosmos. Namely because of how strong Corringham Cosmos have proved to be in the league since joining 2 seasons ago. But then this is a much improved Harlow Town side too and have started the season well undefeated. Ciara Purdue standing out with 5 goals scored in the game. Kummi Adams making her 1st start netting 2 goals. Ellie Nicholls, Hannah Smith, Kelsey Mugford and Lucy Edmeades all getting a goal with Tasmin Turner also opening her Harlow account in a 12-2 win. Elysia King and Rebecca Gallagher with the goals late in each half for Corringham.
Leigh Ramblers Ladies win for the 3rd successive game in the Premier Division to climb up into 3rd position in the table following promotion last season. Were at home on Sunday taking on Silver End United Ladies. Their 3rd win in a row their biggest so far this season the 3 points coming courtesy of a 7-0 win.
Southend United Ladies playing only their 2nd game in the Premier Division following promotion got of the mark with a win at home this Sunday. Taking on last season’s Division One Champions, Hullbridge Sports Ladies who travelled short on numbers fielding just nine. Southend United taking full advantage building on a 1-0 half-time lead to go on and win the game 4-2. Ria Toovey hitting a brace, their were goals too for Lauren Halliday and Lauren Johnson. Southend United up to 5th on the back of the result. Molly Johnson and Megan Marney with the 2nd half goals for Hullbridge Sports.
Climbing off the bottom of the Premier Division table with their 1st win of the season are Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies. Were at home taking on Collier Row Tigers. The visitors were in the ascendancy at half-time however leading the match 3-1, Beacon Hill Rovers coming back well fighting back in the 2nd half to win the game 6-3. Jo Smeaton often on the scoresheet for Beacon Hill Rovers netting 4 goals. Marie Hall and Ella Jones too both scoring in the victory.
Essex Women’s Division One
A meeting between the two sides still with 100% winning records in Essex Women’s Division One. Would one come out on top as leaders Rayleigh Town Ladies hosting took on Dagenham & Redbridge Ladies both with 3 wins from their 3 opening league matches it was a close contest a 7 goal thriller (they often are anyway) Dagenham & Redbridge coming out on top edging the result 4-3 to continue their 100% start inflict defeat in Rayleigh Town for the 1st time this season in the league. Amy Jacobs nice again amongst the goals with a hat-trick now an incredible 16 goals from 4 appearances this season. Jodie Barden scoring the other goal.
Takes Dagenham & Redbridge into 2nd position, level on points with Billericay Town Ladies Reserves who return to the top with a big win away from home against Chigwell Ladies on Sunday. Darcie Salmons finding the back of the net for 4 goals. Hollie and Sarah Dimambro-Bovington and Karen Stephanou also amongst the goals for Billericay in an 8-0 win.
Runwell Sports Ladies climb up into 4th position in the Division One table with their 3rd win of the season. Were at home this Sunday playing Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves. A 2-0 lead for Runwell Sports at half-time went on to win the game 3-1. Ashleigh Eleanor Harvey on target with a goal whilst Aaryanna Simonelli continues to impress scoring another 2 goals moving her onto 12 for the season so far. Rebecca Lucy with the 2nd half goal for Chelmsford City.
The last game in Essex to bring you from the weekend in Division One sees Hutton Ladies Reserves get the 3 points at home their 2nd league win of the season up against Leigh Ramblers Ladies Reserves. A close result Hutton edging their way to 3 points with a 3-2 win. Giulia Francesconi scoring her 1st Hutton goal with Baylie Kingsnorth and Maisie Jayne Threadgold-Smith also on target with a goal each. The win lifting Hutton up into 6th place in the table.
The leading pair in Norfolk Women’s Division One drop points for the 1st time this season. 4 straight wins to start the season for Thorpe United Ladies to see them top of the pile that run coming to an end on Sunday as home up against Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves who having started their season with 2 straight losses bounce back with 2 straight wins. Beating Bungay Town Ladies last Sunday a single goal scored by Sally Hammerton enough for the visitors to claim all 3 points this time around to beat the league leaders. Lifts Wymondham up into 5th position.
2nd placed Aylsham Ladies also dropping points for the 1st time this season away from home on Sunday. Starting the new season with 3 straight wins were taking on Sprowston Ladies. A competitve match between the 2 sides drawing 1-1 at half-time both found the back of the net again 2nd half earning a point a piece in a 2-2 draw. Amber Mayhew and Katie Clarke scoring the goals for Aylsham. Abby Hutchin and Hannah Roe from the penalty spot getting the goals for Sprowston.
Two successive league wins see Gorleston FC Ladies in 3rd spot close the gap on Aylsham to a single point. Were away from home this Sunday taking on Bungay Town Ladies at Maltings Meadow. Goals from Chantelle King, Bethany Turner and Nicola Sheldrake seeing the visiting side earn the 3 points with a 3-1 result. Selina Rowland scoring for Bungay, the defending Champions now suffering 3 losses at the start of the season.
Beccles Town Ladies. Francesca Heaney
Also without a point after 3 games played in Division One are newly promoted Sprowston Athletic Ladies. Were away to fellow promoted side Beccles Town Ladies. Both with injury concerns, Beccles winning the game their 2nd 3 point haul of the season to climb up to 4th spot. Rosie Cook with her 1st of the season and Francesca Heaney getting the winning goals in the 2nd half for the home side.
Norfolk Women’s Division Two
Fakenham Town Ladies continue their excellent start to the season, keeping up their 100% start with a 5th straight win to lead the way in Norfolk Women’s Division Two. Were away from home this Sunday taking on Freethorpe Ladies who had discovered a bit of form themselves climbing up to 4th in the table as a result. A close result Andrea Colbrook getting on the scoresheet for Freethorpe for the 3rd successive match. Not enough to take anything from the game however with Fakenham scoring twice up the other end to win the encounter, Sian Sands and Ellie Websdale getting the goals.
Taverham United Women keep up the pressure on Fakenham in 2nd spot winning away from home at the weekend to keep up their unbeaten start to the season winning 4 in a row now following on from an opening day draw. Scoring 36 goals in their previous 3 games including 2 back to back 14-0 results was a much closer scoreline this weekend away to Kirkley & Pakefield Ladies who were at last getting their season off the mark. A narrow 1-0 lead for Taverham at half-time it proved to be crucial as both sides scored twice in the 2nd period Taverham clinching the 3-2 win. Charlotte Hurren, Tiegan Robinson and Rebecca Sutton with the goals for Taverham.
Bouncing back from an opening day defeat away to Fakenham Town Ladies, Tavern Ladies have hit back with 3 successive wins to climb up into 3rd place in Division Two. Big wins all the latest their biggest so far this season coming against Horsford Women bottom after a tough start to life in the league. Katie Hart-Copsey rampart in front of goal scoring a treble hat-trick (that’s 9 just in case you weren’t sure) Atlanta Griffiths with a hat-trick too along with a goal each for Lucy Lincoln, Gemma Higgott and Zoe Gibbons all 3 with their first Tavern goal of the season in a 15-1 win.
Gorleston Rangers Ladies getting their season going with a 2nd successive win after starting with 2 defeats, building on last weekends 1st win of the season with a good result at home this Sunday to Bure Valley Wildcats Ladies. Turning around a 2-1 half-time deficit to win the game 4-2 in the 2nd half. Keira Brown and Anya Sadler with the goals for Bure Valley Wildcats. Lauren Dennis with a brace along with goals for Zoe Waite and Abbi Pogmore securing the 3 point haul for Gorleston Rangers.
A first league win in Division Two for newcomers Hockering Ladies on Sunday. Able to name a full squad for the first time this season were on home soil taking on Thetford side, Bulldogs Ladies. At last a positive result after a couple of heavy losses. Amy Bambridge making her 1st appearance scoring 4 goals. Charley Leeds scoring twice, with Hayley Lynn, Leah Brown and Selina Goodrum all opening their accounts for Hockering in a 9-2 win. Bulldogs like Horsford finding life tough at the start of the season, Emma Johnson with both their goals one in each half.
Long Stratton Ladies slip to 4th after seeing their game postponed for the 2nd successive weekend.
5 league wins in a row now for Brentwood Town Ladies as they extend their lead at the top of the ERWFL Premier Division. Go 5 points clear taking advantage of 2nd & 3rd placed Cambridge City Ladies and Acle United Women locking horns in the FA Women’s Cup. A gritty determined performance seeing Brentwood emerge 2-1 victors over Colney Heath Ladies at home on Sunday to keep their excellent run going.
Also taking advantage of the FA Cup battle between 2nd and 3rd is Peterborough Northern Star Ladies 4 league matches unbeaten now in the Premier Division winning 3 in a row to move level on points in 4th with 3rd placed Acle United Women. On the road on Sunday were taking on AFC Sudbury Ladies. Cassie Steward and Emma Pollard both scoring a brace with Bronwyn Mulheron and Chanade Henderson also scoring a goal each in a 6-1 win. Rebecca Chandler scoring the goal for Sudbury.
Royston Town Ladies are up to 5th in the Premier Division playing just their 3rd league game of the season keep up their 100% record a 3rd win coming away from home at bottom side Haringey Borough Women on Sunday. Rebecca Scott and Sammy Tinsley both getting two goals each their were further goals for Royston who went on to win the game 9-0. Danielle Carty, Francesca Smithers, Charlotte South, Hayley Eldred and Georgia Gannaway all on the scoresheet. Haringey still in search of their 1st league point.
As are AFC Dunstable Ladies after they were beaten away from home against Bedford Ladies on Sunday. Bedford bouncing back after suffering 2 straight losses against the top two the sixth placed side winning the game 6-1. Eden Kibron scoring twice, two goals too for Carissa Kaczorowski. Lily Eaton and Jasmine Ajayi also scoring for Bedford.
ERWFL Division One
Stevenage Ladies Reserves continue to set the pace in ERWFL Division One six points clear at the top as they recorded their sixth win of the season away to Hertford Town Ladies on Sunday. Daniela Martucci scoring a hat-trick moving her onto 13 goals from 8 appearances so far this season. Emily Schofield adding a goal too in a 4-1 win, moving her onto 7 goals so far this season.
Matches involving King’s Lynn Town Ladies are averaging 7.8 goals a game so far this season, plenty of drama, climb into 2nd position in the Division One table after Sunday’s result a 2nd successive league win. There last 3 games featuring 9 goals each. Were at home playing Essex side Hutton Ladies this time around. The visitors having the better of the 1st half leading the game 3-0. King’s Lynn fighting back in the 2nd half Hutton adding a 4th goal, it wasn’t enough as King’s Lynn held a 5-4 advantage come the final whistle to claim the 3 points. Rosi Webb and another hat-trick for Victoria Kinsman taking her onto 16 goals for the season, from just 6 appearances. King’s Lynn winning the match thanks to goals from, Oksana Imanalijeva, Emma Corbyn and Rochelle Woods with Jodie Hopkins-Duckhouse netting a brace.
St Ives Town Ladies extend their unbeaten start to the season earning a point away from home on Sunday against Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies. Both sides creating chances to take more than a point from the game but ultimately defences on top the game ending in a goalless draw.
A draw too between the sides immediately behind St Ives Town both also new to the league Newmarket Town Ladies hosting Lawford Ladies on Sunday. Lawford getting the lead Jasmine Cox on target to put the Essex side 1-0 up. Molly Agnew getting Newmarket back on level terms late in the 1st half. Again Lawford good back in front with Cox on target for her 2nd of the game. Newmarket digging deep awarded a penalty with 3 minutes left on the clock. Midfielder Laura Bailey stepping up and scoring from the spot to see the game end 2-2.
Newmarket Town Ladies, Laura Bailey (photo credit Gary Reed)
Lastly it was a 1st win of the season in Division One for Ipswich Wanderers Ladies. On home soil sporting a new kit were taking on Hatfield Peverel Ladies. Madeleine Fairbrother making only her 2nd start scoring her 1st goals, a hat-trick for Ipswich Wanderers. Kristie Turner scoring a brace the winning score 6-0 with Lina Nagib also on target for the hosts.
A couple of matches taking place in both the Southern Premier and South East Division One this Sunday. Plymouth Argyle Ladies having a great start to the life in the Southern Premier Division this time around were up to 4th in the table. Travelled to Hampshire at the weekend to take on Portsmouth FC Women. The hosts starting well it was Plymouth who were to open the scoring Jessie Jones an England U21 International nipping in to win the ball at the back scoring for Plymouth in the 15th minute. A diving header from Kayley Lane doubling the visitors advantage 7 minutes before half-time. Portsmouth fought in the 2nd half searching for the goal to get them back into the game Plymouth keeping them out getting the 3rd goal to seal the win 5 minutes from time Jones with her 2nd of the match. Victory lifting the newly promoted side up into 3rd spot a 5th straight win in all competitions as well as their 1st clean sheet of the season.
At the other end of the Southern Premier Division the bottom two were playing each other even this early in the season it had a six point feel to it for C&K Basildon Ladies and Queens Park Rangers Women both adrift at the foot of the table with 1 point each. The home side taking the lead Courtney Clarke scoring the opening goal. QPR coming back to equalise in the 17th minute, Jo Wilson back with the club getting her 1st goal of the season to make it 1-1. Basildon retaking the lead to hold a 2-1 advantage at the break Katie Whitehead getting the goal.
A strong start to the 2nd half from QPR as the visitors got it back to 2-2 4 minutes into the restart Rochelle Shakes netting the goal. 5 minutes later QPR were in front, Whitney Locke finding the back of the net scoring to make it 3-2. Into the closing stages of the game QPR heading for their 1st win of the season, Basildon attacking in the last minute the ball into the area a goalmouth scramble the ball turned home to make it 3-3, Gemma Abela credited with the goal her 1st of the season that sees both sides take a point from the game.
FAWNL South East Division One
With most of the other FAWNL South East Division One sides distracted by the FA Women’s Cup there were 2 matches taking place in the league with both home sides taking full advantage to climb the table. Following a difficult beginning to the season Ipswich Town Women are now up to 3rd in the table. Coming into the match off the back of a good midweek home win over previously unbeaten Billericay Town Ladies, Ipswich were hosting Denham United Ladies this Sunday. The Suffolk side opening the scoring in the 17th minute Lindsey Cooper heading the ball in from a corner kick. Further chances following in the 1st period Ipswich, it was 1-0 at half-time.
Zoe Cossey returning for Ipswich after injury giving the hosts a 2-0 lead 5 minutes into the 2nd half. Natasha Thomas scoring another 5 minutes later to put Ipswich in control. Into the last 10 minutes Thomas got her 2nd of the game to wrap up a 4-0 win for Ipswich to propel them up the table.
It was a late show at home for Leyton Orient WFC on Sunday that sees them climb the South East Division One table too up into 4th spot with a home win over Actonians Ladies. Hayley Barton putting Leyton Orient into the lead with 20 minutes gone in the 1st half. Actonians came back to level things up Carla Williams on target with a goal in the 35th minute. The sides drawing 1-1 at half-time Actonians went on to take the lead 5 minutes into the 2nd half Jennifer Laidlaw with her 3rd goal of the season making it 2-1. A lead the visitors were to hold onto right up until the final 5 minutes of the match Barton getting Leyton Orient back level making it 2-2 in the 85th minute the home side going on to score a last minute winner 2nd half substitute Tara O’Halloran scoring to see Leyton Orient clinch the 3-2 victory.
The 3rd and final Round of Qualifying for this season’s FA Women’s Cup took place this Sunday with 60 sides vying for a place in the 1st Round Proper of the competition. 8 of those ties involving sides playing in the leagues covered by Women’s Football East.
One ERWFL Premier Division side guaranteed a place in the 1st Round Proper with Acle United Women hosting Cambridge City Ladies, currently 3rd and 2nd in the Division respectfully. Cambridge City getting off to a great start Laura Mills scoring after a couple of minutes play. The visitors looking to add to their lead Acle keeping them out a 1-0 lead at the break. Acle pushing hard for the equalising goal 2nd half Cambridge City saved by the woodwork twice defending their and making history in the progress reaching the 1st Round Proper for the 1st time in their history.
Also from the ERWFL Premier Division, Wymondham Town Ladies who have had some memorable moments in the FA Women’s Cup in recent season’s were hosting Billericay Town Ladies, the Essex side newly promoted to FAWNL South East Division One with a strong start to life at the higher level. It was to this game Women’s Football East headed on Sunday. A good start to the match from Billericay pressing the attack, awarded a free-kick in a dangerous position just outside the box, Zoe Rushen driving the ball into the top corner to give the visitors the lead, the lead doubled through a Jay Blackie header from a corner kick, two warning shots from previous corners no mistake on the 3rd a bullet header at the near post to make it 2-0.
The game turned on it’s head with 5 minutes left to play in the 1st half, Billericay goalkeeper, Alex Baker sent off for bringing down, Wymondham’s Laura Nicholls as she ran through towards the top of the area. Nicholls scoring the resulting penalty. With Nicole Farmer taking over in goal Billericay looking to see the half out, Carolyn Sarafian tried her luck from distance on target over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net to see Wymondham bring it back to 2-2.
Billericay Town Ladies captain, Lindsey Morgan with Wymondham’s Kayleigh Holloway
A player advantage for the 2nd half Billericay needing to work hard continued to create openings the game end to end at times Wymondham took the lead with 20 minutes left Hannah Waters pressurising the ball as defender and goalkeeper closed in on one another top of the area the ball loose Waters sending it over both to make it 3-2. Billericay kept going determined to get back into it pressing forwards a ball lifted into the area captain Lindsey Morgan rising highest powering a header back across goal to make it 3-3. Closing in on the final whistle Billericay pounced to score the winning goal Rushen closing in on the keeper as she sets herself to gather the ball the pair coming together, Rushen after the loose ball across the face of goal turning it in the goal standing Billericay winning the game 4-3 to advance.
One other ERWFL side left in the competition Histon Ladies from Division One, drawn away to Lincolnshire side, Nettleham Ladies newly promoted to FAWNL Midlands Division One. Two leagues between the sides Nettleham proving the stronger on the day enjoying a good first half after riding some early pressure from Histon an own goal putting the home side into the lead, goals from Lucy Farrow, Katie Thornley, Abigail Ringrose and a brace from Ellie Thompson-Moulding seeing Nettleham leading 6-0. A 2nd goal for Farrow along with goals for Holly Newman and Holly Wilson seeing Nettleham comfortably through to the 1st Round Proper.
Luton Town Ladies were drawn at home in 3rd Round Qualifying taking on lower league side Oxford City Ladies this Sunday. Luton fielding a young side with 2 debutants took an early lead Aurora Ryan sending the ball past the keeper to score after 5 minutes. Oxford City coming back to level the scores midway through the 2nd half. Nicola Henman quickly restoring Luton’s lead heading home from a corner kick with Erica Bryon making it 3-1 on the half hour, Oxford City reducing the lead to 3-2. Luton leading at the break, 2 late goals in the 88th minute and stoppage time seeing Bryon complete her hat-trick and secure the win for Luton.
AFC Wimbledon Ladies also at home in 3rd Round Qualifying taking on lower league side Godalming Town Ladies in the FA Women’s Cup, Laura Quinn-Low netting twice in the space of 3 minutes late in the 1st half to see Wimbledon leading 2-0 at half-time. Sophie Manzi scoring to make it 3-0 with a little under 20 minutes left Caroline Bisson introduced to the action in the 64th minute making it 4-0 with quarter of an hour left to see Wimbledon safely through to the 1st Round Proper.
Norwich City Ladies were at home in 3rd Round Qualifying taking on fellow FAWNL South East Division One side, Enfield Town Ladies. Both coming into the match on the backs of good home wins in the league in midweek. Enfield beating Stevenage Ladies 4-0. Norwich 3-0 winners over Cambridge United. Norwich having by far the better of the 1st half going into the dressing room holding a 4-0 advantage. Chelsea Garrett celebrating a hat-trick, Laura Thacker scorer of the other Norwich goal. That lead successfully defended 2nd half to see Norwich advance in the FA Women’s Cup.
FAWNL South East Division One leaders, Crawley Wasps Ladies were drawn away to Chesham United Ladies playing in South West Division One in 3rd Round Qualifying. Goalless between the pair at half-time Crawley Wasps getting their noses in front mid-way through the 2nd period Emma Plewa coming on in the 64th minute scoring just 3 minutes later. That the score going into the final minute of the match Plewa on target again to put Crawley Wasps 2-0 to the good, Megan Stow’s cross/shot flying into the back of the net in stoppage time sending Crawley Wasps on into the next round of the FA Women’s Cup.
The last of the FA Women’s Cup, 3rd Round Qualifying ties to bring you requiring a penalty shootout to decide the winner. An all FAWNL South East Division One affair at Mildenhall Town FC, Cambridge United Women hosting Stevenage Ladies. Kelley Blanchflower pouncing on a goalkeeping error to steal the ball take it past her and score to put Cambridge into the lead midway through the 1st half. 1-0 up at the break substitute Mollie Coupar with a strong header inside the area to double the advantage to Cambridge with 20 minutes left. Stevenage fighting back pushing forwards to find a reply brought it back to 2-1 then equalised close to the end of the 90 to force the tie into extra-time Amy Makewell and Ellie Searle with the goals. Neither finding the winner in the extra 30 the tie heading to a shootout Cambridge’s first penalty saved, Stevenage scoring their 1st two. The next two were missed however Cambridge converting their winning it on the 5th strike to go through to the next round.
The First Round Proper draw made on Monday 15 ties pulled out of the hat still regionalised somewhat 5 ties will feature sides from the East those selected ties below:-
Cambridge City Ladies v Cambridge United Women
Norwich City Ladies v Billericay Town Ladies
New London Lionesses v AFC Wimbledon Ladies
Luton Town Ladies v Kent United Ladies
Crawley Wasps Ladies v Queens Park Rangers Girls
Ties to be played Sunday 11th November a 1pm kick-off with the winners receiving £850.
The Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership sees a 3 way lead at the top of the table after this weekends results with Netherton United Ladies joining leaders Cambridge City Ladies Development and 3rd placed ICA Sports Ladies on 6 points. It was a win against fellow Peterborough based ICA Sports that saw Netherton United win their 2nd league game of the season and end ICA Sports 100% winning start. At home Netherton United opened the scoring on the half hour Georgina Parrett scoring to put the hosts 1-0 up. Doubled there lead 10 minutes into the 2nd half Emily Johnson getting the goal. Made sure of the 3 points with a 17 minutes left to play Alice MacNichol getting on the scoresheet. Netherton United climbing to 2nd above ICA Sports courtesy of the 3-0 win.
Cambridge University Women were starting their Premiership season this Sunday, began with a home match against Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds. The visitors still in search of their 1st league point following promotion took an early lead in the game through Katie Luddy. Marie Stubbings also getting a goal for Fulbourn. Cambridge University hit back to score twice and see the sides level at half-time. The hosts having the better of the 2nd half went on to score 3 more goals to win the game 5-2.
Riverside Ladies climb off the bottom of the Premiership after they won their first league game of the season at home to March Town United Ladies on Sunday, up to 5th, Annie Posnett struck in a hat-trick for the Championship North Champions. Lianna Bell also getting a goal in a 4-1 win. Danielle Westgate scoring for March Town United.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North
Like the Premiership above there is now a 3 way tie on 6 points at the top of the Championship South table. With Wisbech Town Ladies not in action, Ketton Ladies and Wisbech St Mary Ladies both close the gap. Ketton Ladies winning away to Cardea Ladies on Sunday to start their season with 2 wins in the league. Fran Kavanagh striking for 4 goals in the game, Lauren McKeever and Claire Lawrenson also getting a goal each in a comfortable 6-0 win.
A comfortable score too for Wisbech St Mary Ladies after they win for the 2nd time this season in the Championship North. At home were taking on Pinchbeck United Ladies. Josie Turner finding the back of the net for 5 goals. Hannah Shales too on target getting a hat-trick as Wisbech St Mary ran out 8-2 winners.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South
Haverhill Rovers Ladies win for a 3rd successive league match to climb 6 points clear in the Championship South, starting with a 100% record 4 wins in total were on the road at the weekend away to Cambridge Rangers Women. Abbi Griffin scoring a hat-trick with goals too for Joeli Kirby and Kayleigh Nolan in a 5-0 victory.
Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup
Cambridge City Ladies Development were playing in the Cambridgeshire Women’s League Cup this Sunday. A new group format this season, in Group C were away taking on Histon Ladies Reserves who they beat 6-0 away from home on the opening day. Cambridge City with a repeat scoreline netting 6 goals again, Megan Tonks scoring 5 of them, Ellie Cullum too finding the back of the net. Histon Ladies Reserves did get on the scoresheet themselves this time however with Philippa Hayden-Evans scoring a consolation goal.
Plenty of goals scored too in the other League Cup group match played on Sunday. In Group D, Isleham United Ladies travelled to play fellow Championship South side, Burwell Tigers Ladies. The hosts scoring 4 goals, Charlotte Fogarty with a brace along with a goal a piece fir Elisa Heinamaa and Hannah Dewey. Isleham United though hit there opponents for 6 goals up the other end to win all 3 points, Laura Todd and Louisa Harwood both netting a brace, the other goalscorers, Rachael Turner and Melanie Findlater.
Frontiers Ladies are the new leaders in the Essex Women’s Premier Division with a 100% winning start to their league campaign 3 wins out of 3. The Harlow based clubs 3rd successive league win coming on the road on Sunday up against Silver End United Ladies at last playing their 1st league match of the season, not the result they wanted however Frontiers having the better of it winning the match 4-1. New signing Dempsey Favell netting twice, along with Chloe Godleman-Barnum scoring her 1st goal for the club, an own goal adding to the scoreline. Roxanne Gardner scoring for Silver End United rejoining the county league.
A fantastic start to the season too in the Premier Division for Harlow Town Ladies Development, 2 wins for 2 going into the weekend a good challenge away to Collier Row Tigers followed this Sunday, The hosts narrowly losing their opening league fixture 1-0 against Frontiers Ladies, goals from Emily Dempsey and Sarah Finch seeing them earn their 1st point of the season. Harlow Town scoring twice to earn a point from the match to remain unbeaten at the start of the season, Savannah Japal with her 1st goal for the club and Ciara Purdue the players on target for Harlow Town
Leigh Ramblers Ladies newly promoted to the Essex Women’s Premier Division climb up to 3rd in the table with their 2nd league win of the season away to Corringham Cosmos on Sunday an eventful start to the season for Leigh Ramblers who have I suspect been bitten by the FA Women’s Cup bug like a few others in the past following their debut campaign. A 2nd successive win in the league both by 4 goals to 1. Rachel Fleming scoring for Corringham Cosmos in the 1st half.
Chelmsford City Ladies are up to 4th in the table as they recorded their 1st league win of the season at home to Southend United Ladies on Sunday. Early days across the whole league of course just Chelmsford City’s 2nd league game a win off the back of a draw a promising start. Southend United Ladies newly promoted to the Premier Division finally getting their campaign started. Goals for Mia Brisley and Georgia James seeing Chelmsford City to a 2-0 win.
Chelmsford City Ladies, Georgia James
Essex Women’s Division One
A three way tie on 9 points now at the top of Essex Women’s Division One after Sunday’s results. Leaders Rayleigh Town Ladies not in action allowing the chasing sides a chance to catch up and both took the opportunity.
Billericay Town Ladies losing 2-3 to Dagenham & Redbridge Ladies last weekend after 2 high scoring wins at the start of the season got back to winning ways on the road against Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves on Sunday. Lisa Robins scoring a hat-trick. Hope Strauss with a brace and Darcie Salmons amongst the goals for Billericay in a comfortable 7-0 win.
Dagenham & Redbridge Ladies great start to the season continues as they made it 3 wins from 3 at home to Chigwell Ladies this Sunday. A big win for Dagenham & Redbridge, Amy Jacobs the star of the shoe scoring 8 (yes eight) goals in the game taking her to 13 for the season. Juliet Thomas also scoring in a 9-0 her first of the season.
Hutton Ladies Reserves were at home on Sunday playing Runwell Sports Ladies. The hosts coming back from a goal down to win the game 2-1 and record their 1st win of the season. Aaryanna Simonelli with her 9th goal of the season putting Runwell Sports into the lead an advantage they held at half-time Hutton coming back in the 2nd half to equalise and go on to win the game, Leanne Cox and Jo-Anne Johnson with the goals.
Finally in Division One, Leigh Ramblers Ladies Reserves were away to Island Ladies on Sunday a close match a single goal securing the 3 points it was the 2nd win of the season for Leigh Ramblers new Reserves side as they climb up to 6th in the Division One table.
