Page 16 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.30 2022-23

East Midlands League
Jennifer Pearson was on target for Oughtibridge WM as they picked up a point from a 1-1 draw
against fourth placed Mansfield Town, who netted through Andrea Bell. Rotherham Utd
meanwhile ran out 3-0 winners over Arnold Eagles, courtesy of a goal apiece from Jessica
Jones, Dina Sarayreh and Madison Wilson.
Grimsby Town have already landed the Division One North title but are showing no
signs of slowing down, a late goal from Danielle Brighton giving them a 1-0 victory over St
Josephs Rockware of Worksop. The result means that Town have extended their lead at the
top to six points after second placed Sleaford Town battled out a goalless draw with Grimsby
Borough.
In Division One Central, the points were shared as Notts County Development and
Asfordby Amateurs finished level at 1-1 in the final match of the season. After a goalless first
half, Sarah Brown gave Asfordby the lead and the result was enough to see them pip
Nottingham Trent University to finish third, despite Keira Richardson equalising for County
six minutes later.
Eastern Region League
AFC Sudbury have edged a further point clear at the top of the Premier Division after sharing
a 3-3 draw with third placed Needham Market. Jessica Allen, Kate Edwards and Holly
Kennard all scored for Sudbury, whilst Needham netted through Amber Cantwell, Lina Nagib
and Paige Wakefield. Sudbury therefore head the table by eight points from Stevenage
Women and victories in their last two matches will make sure of the title. In the other game,
Wroxham were 2-0 winners over King's Lynn Town thanks to Francesca Catchpole and Lara
Densley.
In Division One North, leaders AFC Dunstable edged closer towards the title with a 1-1
draw against Fakenham Town. Shelley Woods was on target for Fakenham, whilst Gemma
Whitchurch netted the goal for Dunstable which sees them extend their lead to seven points.
East Bergholt Utd returned to form in Division One South with a 4-1 victory away to
Cheshunt. Elena Nitsche was on target twice along with Jessica Quinsee and Morgan
Reddington, with Khyrah Fagbemi replying. Keira Harris netted both goals as AFC Sudbury
Res won for the second week in a row, 2-1 against Wodson Park whose consolation came fom
Christie Seakens.
Luton Town are through to the semi finals of the League Cup after they defeated Colney
Heath 4-1. Tanya Blacksley, Tsaianne Leander, Jess McKay and Elizabeth Sanders all scored a
goal apiece for Luton, who now face AFC Sudbury, whilst Colney's consolation came from Kiera
Ward.
Newmarket Town are through to the Final of the League Plate following a 4-1 victory
away to St Ives Town. Holly Dryland, Antonia Smith, Katie Walker and Niamh Bridgeman all
scored a goal apiece, with Annie Posnett replying. Newmarket's opponents in the Final will be
Hutton who edged out Yaxley Phoenix by the odd goal in nine. Hayley Critchell, Lucy
Critchell, Victoria Kinsman, Isobel Boyd and Chloe Woolaway netted the goals for Hutton, whilst
Yaxley netted through Yasmin Green, Bailey Baumbick, Raissa Jauad-Taborda and Ellie Hannan.
London & South East League
Ashford Utd lifted the League Trophy after winning a dramatic Final 5-3 after extra time
against Clapton Community. Ashford had been three goals ahead at half time, with Clapton
battling back after the interval to level the scores before Ashford finally made sure of victory in
the extra period. Jenny Newman and Rebecca Wyatt each scored twice for Ashford along with
Yasmin Howard, whilst Clapton scored through Olateju Callisto (2) and Verity Phillips.
Ebbsfleet Utd keep up the pace in the Premier Division, maintaining their lead of three
points clear with a 7-1 victory over Enfield Town. Worthing FC Women netted nine times
without reply past Aylesford to keep up the chase, Samantha Quayle was on target twice along
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