Like the other county leagues across the East there was a limited fixture list in Essex this Easter Sunday. In the Essex Women’s Premier Division there were 2 matches played. 3rd placed Chelmsford City Ladies were away to bottom side Walden Ladies, despite conceding twice the visitors won the games 4-2 with Tyler Christou hitting a brace along with a goal a piece for Mia Brisley and Shannon Hughes. The win moving Chelmsford City level on points with 2nd placed Lawford Ladies.
7th placed Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies were at home on Sunday taking on Chigwell Ladies a place below. 2 goals for Jo Smeaton plus a goal each for Grace Leavett and Rosie Vina seeing the take all 3 points with a 4-1 win.
Tiptree & District Women’s Charity Cup
Having missed out on a place in the League Cup Final last weekend, Lawford Ladies were aiming to reach the final of the Tiptree & District Women’s Charity Cup where their opponents would be Harlow Town Ladies the cup holders. In their way were Essex Division One side Frontiers Ladies, Essex Women’s Trophy winners unbeaten in the league, the visitors scored 3 goals with Jill Bartholomew, Sharon Ferguson and Shannon Hardinges all on target, Lawford however responded with double the goals to win the game 6-3 to book their spot in the final, date and venue to be announced.
A week after Thorpe United Ladies beat 2nd placed King’s Lynn Town Ladies 4-3 to go 4 points clear at the top of Norfolk Women’s Division One the two sides met again this time at the Thorpe Recreation Ground a chance for Thorpe United to go further clear of for King’s Lynn to restore the gap between the 2 to a point. Defender Albany Hodgson put King’s Lynn into the lead in the 1st half scoring her 1st goal for the club. That joy was short lived however as Hodgson gave away a penalty up the other end, Laura Hedtke stepping up to score the equaliser for Thorpe United. 1-1 at half-time neither side could find a winning goal 2nd half and had to settle for a share of the points.
A look at the Division One table and you might say, “Hang on Thorpe United are leading the way by 10 points?” This is because Thorpe United have had several games called off this season 7 in all two of these against Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies and they have now both been awarded as home wins by the NWGFL committee. King’s Lynn still have 2 games in hand on Thorpe the gap can be reduced to 4 points once again.
Bungay Town Ladies in 3rd place in the Division One table have been unbeaten so far in 2017 in both league and cup, that record was finally brought to an end on Sunday as they travelled to 6th placed Aylsham FC Ladies, the two sides always sharing a good rivalry the match was won by a single goal, Leanne Ferdani scoring in the 1st half for Aylsham to secure the 3 points.
Brandon Town Ladies have hit a rich vein of form unbeaten now in their last 6 league games including 5 straight wins that has propelled them up the table into 4th spot 2 behind 3rd placed Bungay Town Ladies. The latest result coming at home against struggling Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies. Leading the side bottom of the table 2-0 at half-time piled on the goals 2nd half to reach double figures winning 11-0. A hat-trick for Chloe Slater (pictured) along with a brace each for, Charlotte Howard, Georgia Reardon and Brooke Wickens. Ruby Robertson and Dayna Howard also getting on the scoresheet.
Norfolk Women’s Division Two
One match played in Norfolk Women’s Division Two on Easter Sunday with Long Stratton Ladies hosting Briston Wanderers Ladies the visitors short on numbers going into the game, still managed to score twice through Stacey High and Megan Skinner. Long Stratton with the bare 11 themselves however found the back of the net at the opposite end with 3 goals to win the game to move back level on points with 2nd placed Stalham Town Ladies. Charlie Head with a brace and a goal for Maryanne Hoy scoring for Long Stratton.
Team’s are playing out their fixtures across the ERWFL and the finish to the Premier Division title race could well be going right to the wire. Have been talking it up on The Round-Up for a few editions now and the scenario for a final day show down between Haringey Borough Women and Acle United Ladies is a reality. It was a simple scenario for both as thing’s started to evolve win all your remaining games and you win the title.
Haringey Borough Women were at home on Sunday taking on bottom side in the ERWFL Premier Division, Histon Ladies needing the points themselves if they want to overhaul Colchester Town Ladies 4 points above them having played all their fixtures. In 2nd Haringey Borough had the opportunity to move above Bedford Ladies kill off their faint hopes of the title after they ended the campaign on 40 points. A hat-trick from Julia Carruthers plus a brace for Klesha Darroux takes both onto 19 goals for the season. Anele Komani also netting a brace in the game with Karesha Iton also scoring her 1st goal of the season in an 8-0 victory taking Haringey top on goal difference with one more home game to come.
Acle United Ladies were as low as 8th in the table with games in hand when the scenario that if they were to win all those matches they would win the title themselves. Have done so each win taking them a little closer to the dream, in 4th place were playing Royston Town Ladies for the 2nd successive Sunday winning the home fixture 3-1 were away this time around. Despite a few early chances for Acle United it was Royston Town who opened the scoring on 20 minutes with Stephanie Hicks putting the ball home. The lead lasted just 6 minutes as Broghan Scully recently returning to Acle United after a spell with Lowestoft Town Ladies turned a Megan Todd ball back across goal into the back of the net. Todd herself scoring 6 minutes later to give Acle United the lead. 2-1 the advantage at half-time, Acle United couldn’t find another goal to kill off the game until the 3rd minute of added time, Jade Copeman introduced in the 85th minute scoring to see Acle United seal a 3-1. You can read Acle United Ladies match report from the game by clicking on the link below.
The 3 points taking Acle United Ladies above AFC Dunstable Ladies into 3rd spot on 38 points 2 behind Haringey Borough Women, have a game in hand this Wednesday away to Histon Ladies an 8:00pm kick-off at the Glassworld Stadium, win that and Acle United will go top of the Premier Division for the 1st time this season. Setting up a final day showdown between themselves and Haringey Borough a winner takes all match doesn’t come any bigger. The very best of luck to both sides… I will be there to see how the drama unfolds.
ERWFL Division One
In ERWFL Division One their was just the one game being played this Easter Sunday, crowned league Champions last weekend with 4 games to spare, Cambridge City Ladies were away to Stevenage Ladies Reserves. The away side holding a 1-0 lead going into half-time went on to win the 3 points with a 3-1 result, a goal for Bella Simmons along with a brace for substitute Philippa Witherspoon. Emily Scofield scoring the 2nd half goal for Stevenage Ladies.
Elsewhere Wymondham Town Ladies were denied an opportunity to play their final match of the season in front of their home fans awarded the 3 points against Offley & Stopsley Women finish their 1st campaign at Regional level in 3rd position with a County Cup Final, their 1st to look forwards to.
Has been a long hard season for Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies rooted to the foot of the Division One table with a single point on the board a developing side full of young players. Didn’t get to kick a ball in competitive action this Sunday but were awarded the home win and 3 points after Ipswich Wanderers Ladies couldn’t field are side. The preparations are already underway for the new season and Hoddesdon are interested in signing a few new faces take a look at their poster in the Club Advertising page for more details.
A very limited fixture list in the leagues across the 2 counties this Easter Sunday, only 3 scheduled one of those wasn’t played that just leaves the 2 to bring you. In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Houghton Athletic Ladies in 7th were away to bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies. Goals from Ciara Craig and Emma Hawkes along with a brace for Holly Thomson seeing the visitors win the match 4-1 the 3 points taking them above Sharnbrook WFC into 6th spot. Tara Gooda scoring the goal for Hitchin Town.
The Chris Renshaw Trophy
Sharnbrook WFC themselves were in action in the quarter finals of The Chris Renshaw Trophy away to Division Three side Evergreen Eagles. Emma Butler scoring a 1st half hat-trick before Gemma Franklin added a 4th goal before the break. Butler scoring her 4th of the match in the final 10 minutes to see Sharnbrook WFC into the semi-finals with a 5-2 win.
A limited fixture list across the East this Sunday, due to a combination of it being the Easter Weekend and sides now starting to play out their fixtures the business end of the season so big matches played. None more so than in the FAWPL Southern Division where leaders Tottenham Hotspur Ladies are now on the verge of clinching the league. They left it extremely late however to maintain their unbeaten league record at Cheshunt FC on Sunday at home to their closest rivals in the battle for the top Cardiff City Ladies.
It was the Welsh side in 3rd place in the table who got off to the better start taking the lead in the 6th minute, Cori Williams netting the goal. Held on to the narrow advantage going all the way into the final 10 minutes of the game. Nikita Whinnett (pictured) on in the 70th minute gotTottenham back on level terms scoring in the 84th minute to make it 1-1 then deep into injury time the home side won the game 90+6 when Wendy Martin struck the ball home to sealing the 3 points with a 2-1 win! A special occasion for the club on Wednesday night as they get to play at White Hart Lane against West Ham United Ladies and now they could be celebrating the title. Leading the way by a massive 11 points now with 4 left to play only Cardiff City Ladies can catch them now a win however would end even their slim title hopes and see Tottenham Hotspur Ladies crowned Champions.
Crystal Palace Ladies have almost certainly clinched 5th spot in the FAWPL Southern Division following promotion last season. An away trip to Portsmouth FC Ladies this Sunday got off to a fantastic start going 2-0 up inside the 1st 10 minutes. Gemma Bryan opening the scoring in the 3rd minute then Rosie Paye with her 1st goal for Crystal Palace heading in a corner to make it 2-0 in the 9th. Portsmouth responded soon after to pull it back to 2-1, Natasha Stephens scoring the goal. Bryan with her 2nd of the game extended Crystal Palace’s lead on the half hour 3-1 the lead at the break.
The score was extended straight away in the 2nd half as 10 seconds in Portsmouth gave away a penalty, Bryan stepping up to score her hat-trick. Portsmouth scored again in the 68th minute Samantha Quayle making it 4-2 but a 4th goal in the last 10 minutes for Bryan taking her to 26 for the season sealed the win for Crystal Palace 5-2.
A point at home for West Ham United Ladies on Sunday as they battle to avoid potential relegation. Held Lewes Ladies to a goalless draw the point taking them above Swindon Town Ladies into 9th 4 points clear of bottom side Queens Park Rangers Ladies who would have to double their points tally for the season to catch them have games in hand on both the sides above them. Remains tight at the bottom.
FAWPL South East Division One
Another side very close to clinching the title are Gillingham FC Ladies topping the table in FAWPL South East Division One. Unbeaten this season in 17 matches played travelled to 10th placed Stevenage Ladies this Sunday who themselves are looking for points to pull further clear of the bottom 2. Fought hard to keep the score at 0-0 going into the dressing room at half-time. Gillingham found the break through midway through the 2nd half, jenny Newman scoring to put them into the lead. Stevenage had an opportunity to level the scores as they were awarded a penalty kick, Gillingham goalkeeper Courtney Shanley saved it Gillingham going on to their 15th game of the season go 10 points clear at the top 2 more wins from their remaining for matches would see them win the title.
With 5 games in hand on Stevenage Ladies above them Norwich City Ladies need the points as they look to overturn a 6 point gap and avoid relegation themselves. Travelled to Mildenhall Town FC this Easter Sunday to play Cambridge United WFC fresh from winning the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup once again last Thursday. In 4th place a win for Cambridge would lift them into 2nd spot.
It was Norwich who went on to open the scoring in the match a long distance strike from Aimee Durrant making it 1-0 in the 25th minute. Cambridge were quick to find a reply Nicole Perschky making it 1-1 5 minutes later. Soon after Cambridge were leading Carrie Bennett hitting her 1st goal of the season into the back of the net to make it 2-1 on 34 minutes. It was Norwich however who led at the break two late goals in the final 3 minutes of the 1st half from Kyla Love and Ellen Swift seeing them lead 3-2.
The lead didn’t last a minute into the 2nd half however a Cambridge getting a corner in the 46th minute levelled the scores, another player getting her 1st goal for the 1st team this season, Carolyn Sarafian volleying the ball in to make it 3-3. Took the lead for the 2nd time in the game 8 minutes later Laura Mills on target to make it 4-3. Again Norwich came back into the game Swift with her 2nd of the game making it 4-4 with 20 minutes left on the clock. Into the last 10 minutes of the game and Cambridge were awarded a penalty as Evie Gallop was brought down inside the box. Perschky to take her initial strike saved she was on hand to put in the rebound to score what would prove to be the winning goal 5-4 the final score. Games in hand on the sides below them unlikely to catch Gillingham, runners-up spot is very much on for Cambridge.
Two games played in the Suffolk Women’s Division this weekend, Walsham Le Willows secured runners-up spot in the league winning at home against Copleston Ladies. A brace each for attackers Laura Brame and Gemma Carter securing the 3 points in a 4-0 win still mathematically in with a shout at title 3 points behind leaders Ipswich Town Ladies Development with one game left to play a point from their remaining two games enough for Ipswich Town to be crowned Champions.
A big win at home for 4th placed East Bergholt United Ladies against bottom side Ipswich Phoenix Ladies sees them close to within a point of 3rd placed Brantham Athletic Ladies with a game extra to play. Jessica Oxlade scoring a hat-trick in the game, both Jodie Sharp and Cameron Hogg firing in a brace a piece along with a goal each for Cara Savage, Pippa King and Georgina Longden in a 10-0 win.
Plenty of games left to play in the Norfolk Women’s County Leagues as the season moves into the final couple of months, on the hottest day of the year so far it was to the River Lane Playing Fields that the Supporting Women’s Football Blog headed to watch a top of the table encounter between King’s Lynn Town Ladies and leaders Thorpe United Ladies in Division One just a point between the sides in what is proving to be an intriguing contest at the top of the table the 1st game in a double header with King’s Lynn heading to Thorpe United next Sunday the home side started the brighter striker Josie Turner put through on goal in the 8th minute a coming together with Thorpe United defender Lauren Kett of the edge of the box before slotting the ball home to make it 1-0 the goal standing. Thorpe United responded straight away breaking to get back on level terms the ball played on for captain Rebekah Lake lobbing the keeper from the edge of the box to make it 1-1 no sooner had they equalised Thorpe United went on to take the lead hitting King’s Lynn on the counter attack the ball played into space on the left side both Lake and Shanice Sutton after the ball, Sutton there 1st left of goal into the box playing the ball pass the diving keeper goes after it to send the ball into the back of the net to make it 2-1.
2-1 down at half-time King’s Lynn started the 2nd half the better creating chances a throw won on the right the ball controlled is send long in towards the far post captain Shelley Woods arriving to head the ball home from close range. Just as in the 1st half however Thorpe United quickly score again not once but twice to make it 4-2! Midfielder Laura Hedtke gets forwards plays the ball into Lake moving right continues her run into the box receiving the ball loops her shot up over the keeper to score. Lake is through herself on goal moments later into the box her shot fired in the goalkeeper gets her glove on the ball but can’t keep it out. Woods gets it back to 4-3 for King’s Lynn firing home from a free-kick in the latter stages of the match, Thorpe United hold out for the win to open up a 4 point lead at the top of the table both sides however still have 7 games to play. The full match report can be found on the website or by clicking on the link below.
Brandon Town Ladies have found a bit of form going into the latter end of the season undefeated in 4 with 3 straight league wins travelled to 3rd placed North Walsham Angels Ladies this Sunday with just 10 players however, there hosts were depleted too especially in defence but with a strong youth set-up had younger players ready to step up to 1st team duty. Two goals for Hope Middleton for North Walsham, it was Brandon who came out on top with Brooke Wickens netting a brace along with goals for Ruby Robertson and Tiffany Forshaw seeing the 3 points secured with a 4-2 win moves Brandon Town in 5th to with 2 points of North Walsham who drop to 4th level on points with 3rd placed Bungay Town Ladies.
A 2nd win of the season at home for Fakenham Town Ladies as the bottom two sides met at Clipbush Park on Sunday. Leading 1-0 at half-time went on to beat bottom side Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies 2-1 with goals from Sian Sands and Rochelle Woods. Sophie Martin with the Kirkley & Pakefield goal as they continue their search for their 1st point of the season.
Norfolk Women’s Division Two
In Norfolk Women’s Division Two, Stalham Town Ladies moved 3 points clear in 2nd spot winning away from home on Sunday against bottom side Bohemians Ladies. Leading 3-0 t half-time Stalham Town looked comfortable for the result however Bohemians cam back scoring twice in the 2nd half, Jenny Markwell and Lorraine Newbury with the goals before Stalham Town wrapped up the points winning 4-2.
A comfortable win away from home for 4th placed Sprowston Ladies with games in hand on all the sides above them albeit a forlorn cause to catch Gorleston FC Ladies already crowned Champions. Sprowston led 5-1 at the break before going on to win 8-1. Rebecca Russell scoring a hat-trick with a brace each for Rosie Wickenden and Joanna Davey along with and own goal. Rebecca Smith with the Briston Wanderers goal in the 1st half.
Just the one match played in the Essex Women’s Division this Sunday a game between 3rd and 4th with Chelmsford City Ladies travelling to play Runwell Sports Ladies both level on 31 points going into the game, Runwell Sports scoring twice through, Sophie Olley and Danielle Stace. Not enough to collect any points however as Chelmsford City found the back of their opponents net for 3 goals to win the match move 3 points clear in 3rd position their goals scored by Angela Holden, Shannon Hughes and Tyler Christou.
Essex Women’s League Cup
Semi-finals day in the Essex Women’s League Cup this Sunday. An all Premier Division tie as Lawford Ladies 2nd in the league hosted 5th placed Collier Row Tigers. In the end it was the visitors who ran out 4-2 winners to reach the Final scheduled for Sunday 7th May.
Collier Row Tigers will face Corringham Cosmos in the League Cup Final after the Essex Women’s Division One leaders beat Premier Division side Chigwell Ladies 4-1 away from home to book their place in their 1st ever final in women’s football having joined the league this season. A hat-trick from Chloe Sams along with a goal for Rebecca Gallagher seeing them to victory.
Essex Women’s Division One
In Essex Women’s Division One, Frontiers Ladies and Corringham Cosmos both new to the league have been slugging it out at the top all season. Whilst Corringham were booking their place in the League Cup Final, Frontiers were away to 4th placed Hatfield Peveral Ladies this Sunday looking to make it 13 straight league wins to move back level on points with the leaders won the match 6-0 to collect another 3 points, Sharon Ferguson netting a brace in the game with goals each for Jill Bartholomew, Kay Foy, Emma Best and Shannon Hardinges.
A loss for Hatfield Peveral Ladies benefiting Harlow Town Ladies Reserves as they edged a 7 goal thriller at home to 6th placed FC Clacton Ladies winning 4-3 to win and collect the 3 points that move them up into 4th position a point behind 3rd placed Collier Row Athletic both having played 16 games.
Tiptree & District Women’s Charity Cup
A 4-1 home win in the semi-finals of the Tiptree & District Women’s Charity Cup against Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies sees Harlow Town Ladies defending the trophy through to the final for a successive season a league and cup double still on the cards. A intriguing final in prospect too with Lawford Ladies at home against Frontiers Ladies unbeaten in Division One in the other semi-final scheduled to be played this weekend.
For the 2nd successive Sunday a home win is awarded against Bar Hill Ladies as they are unable to fulfil a fixture as the fixture as the league season draws to an end games to catch up on little time to fit them in the league presented with little choice. The beneficiaries this weekend Cambridge United WFC Reserves in 3rd place the 3 points moving them to with 2 points of joint leaders Netherton United Ladies and Newmarket Town Ladies with games in hand on both.
Elsewhere in the Premiership 4th placed Cambridge University Women also with games in hand on the leading pair were hosting 6th placed St Ives Town Ladies. The visitors scoring twice with Amy Seymour-Shove netting both goals, Cambridge University claiming the 3 points scoring 3 2nd half goals to edge the win, Sophia D’Angelo scoring in the 58th minute, Taylor Lynn-Jones added another just 2 minutes later with Amanda Wainwright scoring the 3rd with 15 minutes left to play.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North
In the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North, leaders March Town United Ladies unbeaten record finally came to an end after 11 matches played having beaten Swineshead Institute Ladies away from home 7-3 in an entertaining match last Sunday were at home hosting in the reverse fixture this time around and again the match saw plenty of goals, despite having the early chances March Town United fell behind on the 22nd minute, awarded a penalty the visitors scored from the spot, Gabby Smith putting Swineshead into the lead. Ellie Spendlow who had been fouled for the penalty then doubled the lead for the visitors. 2-0 the lead at half-time.
Spendlow extended Swineshead’s lead in the 2nd half before Adele Munday pulled it back to 3-1 with a 20 yard strike for March Town. With the home side pressing for more goals Swineshead hit them on the counter Spendlow completing her hat-trick taking her goals to 32 for the season. March Town captain, Jade Pointer reduced the deficit to 4-2 in the final 10 minutes, Swineshead going on to win 4-2 the win lifting them all the way from 6th to 2nd spot in the Championship North table. March Town despite the defeat remain 6 points clear at the top.
Wisbech St Mary Ladies drop to 3rd on goal difference as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Boston United Ladies on Sunday. Catherine Ray with the goal for Wisbech St Mary remains very tight in the league with several matches still to fit in. 2 points between 2nd and 6th. The point for Boston United Ladies lifting them up from 5th to 4th.
Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South
3 points on the board for bottom side Orton Rangers Ladies in the Cambridgeshire Championship South after this weekends results. Didn’t kick a ball however were instead awarded the home win after opponents Cambridge Rangers couldn’t field a side. Still it means they will end the season with something on the board.
Elsewhere, Newmarket Town Ladies Reserves hold onto 2nd spot in the Championship South table go 3 points clear in fact with a 4-0 home win against Fulbourn Bluebirds on Sunday. Hollie Turner scoring a brace, with a goal each for Jessica Linger and Nadine Basson.
3rd placed Milton Ladies were held at home to a 1-1 draw by Riverside Reserves on Sunday, Sam Cousins scoring for Milton, Annie Posnett putting home a penalty for the visitors.
3 matches played in the ERWFL Premier Division this Sunday with 4 sides completing their league campaigns. 3rd placed AFC Dunstable Ladies were away to Billericay Town Ladies who could have ended the season in 5th with a win. AFC Dunstable Ladies have had an excellent season keeping pace with the top two all season, goals from Erin Davies, Paige Kavanagh and Samiara Khan seeing them win the game 3-1 to finish on 36 points and a minimum a 4th place finish. Despite a goal from Vicky Kinsman, Billericay Town Ladies end the league season in 6th meaning AFC Sudbury Ladies have secured 5th spot having played out their games last weekend. Cup Final action for Billericay Town Ladies coming up this week on Thursday at AFC Hornchurch as they take on C&K Basildon Ladies in the Essex Women’s County Cup.
The title scenario remains the same with current leaders Bedford Ladies 3 points clear having played out watching the progress below both 2nd placed Haringey Borough Women and 4th placed Acle United Ladies able to catch them both knowing they win all their remaining games they will be Champions meeting as they do in their final game of the season. Acle United Ladies have to keep focused winning the games before then 1st. A double header with Royston Town Ladies over the next 2 Sunday’s Acle United were the hosts this Sunday.
Despite applying the early pressure the hosts found themselves goal down in the 20th minute, Royston Town scoring from 25 yards. Megan Todd pulled it back to 1-1 with 10 minutes of the 1st half left. Acle went on to take the lead 10 minutes into the 2nd half midfielder Alice Ladbrooke brought down inside the box stepping up to score the resulting penalty. 2nd half substitute Lauren Bullard extended Acle United’s lead to 3-1 as the game moved into the last minute. Royston Town awarded a free-kick scoring a quick reply to make it 3-2 sent up a tense finish Acle holding on for the win. Sammy Tinsley with her 34th goals of the season and Grace Leslie scoring the goals for Royston Town. Acle United have 3 games left now 2 points behind 2nd placed Haringey Borough who have 2 matches left. You can read Acle United Ladies match report from the game by clicking on the link below
An Essex derby to end the season for both Brentwood Town Ladies and Writtle Ladies as they played their last league games of the season this Sunday. A strong finish to the season for Writtle Ladies, Courtney Clarke scoring a hat-trick up front with goals too for captain, Abigail Fry, Amy Simmons, Sophie Vale and Charlotte Walker in an 8-2 victory that sees Writtle climb above Brentwood Town into 7th place. Angela Arnold and Leah Cowan scoring the goals for Brentwood Town as they end the season on a disappointing note having had a strong spell earlier in the campaign that had seen them potentially challenge for a top 4 finish.
ERWFL Division One
Cambridge City Ladies are the ERWFL Division One Champions clinching the title in at the 1st attempt a 2nd successive league title having been promoted as Cambridgeshire Premiership winners last season. Won the title with 4 games to spare going 4 points clear of 2nd placed Colney Heath Ladies who have one league game left to play.
Were at home to 4th placed Silver End United Ladies who travelled with a depleted squad. Cambridge City knowing they were one win away from securing the title, held a 2-0 lead going into half-time, really turning it on in the 2nd half to add a further 8 goals to win the game 10-0. 3 players netting themselves a brace in the game, Sarah Mosley, Carla Penny and Philippa Witherspoon. An own goal, with Stacey Fullicks and Charlotte Gillies also scoring along with an extremely rare goal for centre back Robyn Phillips. The league secured Cambridge City have 2 Cup Finals to prepare for starting with the Cambridgeshire Women’s Invitation Cup Final this Thursday against Cambridge United WFC .
Congratulations to Cambridge City Ladies on their title success.
In the other game in ERWFL Division One played this Sunday, Ipswich Town Wanderers in 10th place were hosting Essex side Hutton Ladies who had just the 9 players available. Despite the valiant efforts from their goalkeeper Hutton were eventually beaten 2-0, Ipswich Wanderers goalscorers, Laura Tuley and Michelle Taylor-Allum the 3 points lifting them up 3 places into 7th in the Division One table with one game left to play. 3rd placed Wymondham Town Ladies were awarded the home win against Stevenage Ladies Reserves.
