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Wanderers thanks to Alice Dainty and Samantha Lanza Gabian.
In the League Trophy quarter finals, the top two in Division One South met each
other and the game lived up to its billing as AFC Acorns edged past Ashford Ladies with
a 4-3 victory after extra time. Samantha Rowland scored twice for the Nuts along with Hazel
Barnett and Lauren Tyler, whilst Ashford's replies came from Katie Hardaker (2) and
Rebecca Janes. Lucy Knight and an own goal gave Bexhill Utd a 2-1 win against Sport
London e Benfica and Herne Bay were 9-2 victors away to Walton Casuals. Gemma
Shepherd was on target four times for Bay, Elena Brock and Erin MacLennan each netted
twice and Rosie Hague added the other. Lucy Collinson scored along with Katie Franks as
Newhaven won their First Round tie 2-1 against Watford Development and they now
take on Brentford to decide the last semi final place.
North East League
York City power on at the top of the Premier Division with a 4-1 victory over Farsley
Celtic. Holly Findlay scored twice for York along with Rebecca Fevers and Sophie Tinson to
leave them eight points clear at the top from Harrogate Town, who were 3-2 winners at
Wallsend Boys Club thanks to Rachel McDonald, Teagan Sorokan and Nat Eustance.
Wakefield Trinity edged out Hartlepool Utd by the odd goal in seven, a result which
takes them up into the top half. Neve Renwick hit a hat-trick for Wakefield and Chelsea
Pilmer added the other, with Leonie Hutchinson (2) and Ellie Gutcher replying.
The top two in the Northern Division did not play and third placed Chester-le-
Street Utd were held to a 1-1 draw by Norton & Stockton Ancients Res. Sarah
Hutchieson had given United the lead with fifteen minutes remaining but they were pegged
back by an injury time equaliser from Ellie Hamilton. Bishop Auckland have gone up to
fourth after winning 3-1 at Washington Association, thanks to a Brogan McHugh brace
and Katie Raine. Abbie Bolam, Chloe Roylance, Samantha Deverdics, Michaela Sewell and
Sarah McKillen were the markswomen for Wallsend BC Res as they ran out 5-0 winners
over Prudhoe Town.
One match was played in the Southern Division, which resulted in a crushing 10-1
victory for Barnsley FC Ladies over Bradford Park Avenue. Sadie Hooper scored a
hat-trick, Lynn Goodman weighed in with a brace and there was one each from Brooke
Betts, Lauren Collumbine, Amy Lassu, Annabelle Medley and Ellie Newsam.
North West League
Merseyrail Ladies moved closer towards the Premier Division title as they won 3-0
against Salford City Lionesses. Third placed Crewe Alexandra are the team with the
best mathematical chance of catching Merseyrail, keeping their hopes alive by beating AFC
Darwen 6-1. Cheadle Town Stingers meanwhile defeated Wigan Athletic 5-3, a result
which takes them up to sixth.
Blackburn Community SC continue to look strong at the top of Division One
North, preserving their six point lead by winning 2-0 away to Haslingden who suffered a
big blow to their hopes. Blackpool kept up the chase in second place, thanks to a 6-0
victory over Sir Tom Finney, Cloe Warbrick scoring twice along with Eleanor Cardwell,
Minnie Rogers, Molly Kelly and Lily Hambly. Preston North End maintained their fine
run of form with a 3-2 win against Morecambe Res, which lifts them up to third place.
Division One South table toppers Curzon Ashton did not play and their lead has
been trimmed to six points by Chester FC Women, who moved into second with a 4-0
victory over Hindley Juniors Women. Warrington Wolves Foundation had started
the day in second place but were beaten 4-3 by Alder FC Women. Wythenshawe
Amateurs continue to edge their way up the table and are in mid-table following their 1-1
draw against Didsbury Ladies.
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