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The result takes Stockport above Chorley who drew for the sixth time in eleven
matches, sharing a 1-1 scoreline with FC United of Manchester. Olivia Smith gave FC
United the lead in the opening minute of the match, whilst Ellie Cleary netted the
equaliser for the Magpies.
Division One Midlands
Boldmere St Michaels went three points clear at the top after beating Long Eaton
Utd 3-2. Lois Jefferies scored twice and Alex Liddiard netted the winner to hand the
Mikes a sixth straight league victory and put a huge dent in the hopes of their opponents.
Lincoln City moved back above Long Eaton and into third place by running out
9-1 winners over Bedworth Utd. Chantelle Robinson and Toni McHamilton led the
scoring as they bagged a hat-trick apiece whilst the others came from Sophie Williams,
Leah Hardy and Jessica Rousseau, with Milly Miller replying.
Wem Town and Leafield Athletic remain four points apart after their meeting
finished in a 1-1 draw. Daisy-Mai Clements was on target for Leafield, with Kathryn Pagan
replying.
Division One South East
Malika Apindia Gille led the scoring with a hat-trick as Hashtag Utd maintained their
lead of four points at the top with a 5-1 victory over Queen's Park Rangers. Gemma
Abela and Kelly Wealthall weighed in with the other goals for the Tags, whilst Joanna
Blodgett netted a consolation for Rangers.
Billericay Town kept up the chase in second place by winning 4-0 at Harlow
Town. Zoe Rushen netted a brace and she was joined on the scoresheet by Shannan
Drewe and Karissa Rodney.
London Seaward made it back-to-back victories and held on to sixth place when
they won 1-0 against Stevenage Women, courtesy of a goal from Rea Laudat.
Cambridge Utd were also 1-0 victors against Norwich City to stay one point
behind Seaward, Alysha Stojko-Down grabbing the only goal of the game for the U's.
On the whole it was a good day for home side with four victories in the five matches
played, rounded off by Cambridge City who beat Enfield Town 2-1. The day started
with the teams level on points but it was City who took the spoils thanks to Freya Goddard
and Grace Stanley, with Brionne Fowle replying.
Division One South West
AFC Bournemouth were unable to take an opportunity to replace Cheltenham Town
at the top of the table when they were held to a goalless draw by Maidenhead Utd. The
result means that the Cherries are a single point behind leaders Cheltenham, with both
teams having five games left to play.
Exeter City can still have a say in the title race but need to win all of their games
in hand in order to keep themselves in with a chance. They made a good start in this quest
on Sunday by beating Swindon Town 4-1. Connie Pengelly, Mollie Taylor, Sarah Stacey
and Zoe Watkins all scored for Exeter, whilst the visitors' consolation came from Victoria
Taylor.
Larkhall Athletic brought an end to their run of eight league matches without a
win by scoring six times without reply past Poole Town. Rhian Robbins led the scoring
for the Larks but hitting a hat-trick and she was joined on the scoresheet by Macy Fox,
Lydia Newton and Charlotte Robbins.
Midweek round-up...
Oxford Utd went to the top of the Southern Premier Division for the first time this
season when they defeated Hounslow Women 7-0 on Tuesday night. Carly Johns and
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