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South West League
Torquay Utd kept hold of the leadership of the Premier Division with a 3-1 win away to
Wootton Bassett Town. Ellie Bishop, Tracey Cross and Beth Everson all scored for
Torquay, with Libby Davies netting a consolation for the home side. Ilminster Town
remain handily place in second, they beat Middlezoy Rovers 2-0 thanks to Sarah Stuckey
and Jodi Cornwall. Charlotte Whitmore netted both goals as AFC St Austell maintained
their title challenge by beating Marine Academy Plymouth 2-0 and in the other game,
Bishop's Lydeard were 3-1 winners at Forest Green Rovers. Caitlin Berry netted twice
and Shelby Overington the other for Lydeard, with Charlie Rowlands replying.
Newly crowned Northern Division Champions Bristol Rovers rounded off their
successful season in style, winning 6-0 against Downend Flyers. Zoe Fielden-Stewart led
the scoring with a hat-trick, Annys Turner weighed in with a brace and Laura Curnock was
also on target. Almondsbury made it ten wins on the trot and have virtually secured the
runners-up spot with a 2-1 victory away to Oldland Abbotonians. Jessica Bessell and
Amy Jefferies were on target for 'Bury, whilst the home side's consolation came from Olivia
Goozee.
Swindon Town Development stay six points clear at the top of the Eastern
Division following their 4-1 victory over Frome Town. Kathryn Bach netted twice along
with Charlotte Cowper and Natalie Goodright, with Mae Bristow replying. Warminster
Town now head the chasing teams, moving into second place after beating AEK Boco 1-0
with a solitary goal from Mia Blazey.
Jasmine Allen, Wensday Wise and Emily Mousley all scored for Western Division
leaders
Plymouth Argyle U23 as they won 3-2 away to Liskeard Athletic, who replied through
Chloe Williams and Samantha Reid. Argyle stay three points in front of Feniton who beat
Liverton Utd 6-2. Brittany Harris bagged a hat-trick for Feniton, with the others coming
from Megan Williams (2) and Abi Breban.
Southern Region League
AFC Bournemouth Development sewed up the Division One title when they won 4-0
away to Chichester City. Larissa White scored twice along with Grace Morgan and an own
goal to give the Cherries the result they required to put themselves beyond the reach of
second placed Bournemouth Sports.
Moneyfields remain on course for a potential League and Cup double as they
booked their place in the semi finals of the League Cup with a 4-1 victory away to New
Milton Town. Ellie Kirby netted twice for the Moneys along with Ellie Bloomfield and
Emma Pinner, with Victoria Wardle replying. Eastleigh meanwhile scored seven times
without reply past Oxford City, spearheaded by a four-goal haul from Gabrielle Ewing with
Lucy Nightingale (2) and Gracie Hodan adding the others. Bournemouth Sports are also
in the last four after edging out Milton Utd by the odd goal in seven. Rosie Eden scored
twice with Lauren Brewer and Sian Tilly adding the others, whilst Milton's replies came
from Charlotte Comley, Natalie Evans and Edie Stilwell-Garrett.
AFC Stoneham advanced in the Chairman's Cup, thanks to a 7-1 victory over
Wycombe Wanderers. Alisha Buckingham and Jessica Treweek each hit hat-tricks for
Stoneham, with Mia Inglis also on target. Ella Smith (2) and Joanne Harfield were the
markswomen for Eversley & California as they won 3-0 away to Woking Ladies.
West Midlands League
Lichfield City kept hold of their three point Premier Division lead as they won 5-0 away to
Lye Town, Courtney Dilger bagging a hat-trick with other goals from Natasha Lawrence
and Holly Meehan. Ruth Graham and Niamh Deasy were on target for second placed
Sutton Coldfield Town in their 2-0 victory at Coventry Sphinx, whilst an Ellie
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