Page 18 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.30 2022-23

a 2-2 draw by West Didsbury & Chorlton, whose scorers were Taylor Gunn and Leah
Robinson. Tranmere Rovers won 2-0 against Darwen FC Women and Crewe Alexandra
were 3-2 winners away to Mossley Hill.
Blackpool have taken over at the top of Division One North following their 2-0 victory
over Accrington Stanley, Lily Hambly and April Oldfield scoring their goals. Preston North
End are the only team which can still catch them, they won 7-1 at Bolton Wanderers to keep
their hopes alive. Heather Fawkes and Stacey Harkness-Grant were on target for Penrith AFC
in their 2-1 success away to Workington Reds, who replied through Sophie Douglas, whilst a
Melissa Mallin goal gave Carlisle Utd a 1-0 win against Penwortham Town.
In Division One South, Lauren Quigg and Emma Gray scored the goals as fourth placed
Chester FC Women were held to a 2-2 draw by BRNESC Ladies. In the other game,
Hindley Juniors Women saw their recent good run brought to a halt as they were beaten 2-0
by Altrincham.
South West League
Liskeard Athletic's chances of a top four finish in the Premier Division took a knock as they
were beaten 2-0 by Warminster Town. Mia Blazey and Poppy Spratt scored the goals to boost
Warminster's hopes of finishing outside of the bottom three. Bishop's Lydeard and Wootton
Bassett Town meanwhile battled out a goalless draw in the other game.
Things remain just as tight in the Northern Division with title challengers St Vallier being
held to a 3-3 draw by Downend Flyers. St Vallier had gone three goals ahead through Adele
Brown, Emma Summerill and Jess Bessell but after the break, Downend hit back for a share of
the spoils with goals from Jess Lumber, Beth Pitman and Cassandra Firman. On Thursday night,
Oldland Abbotonians drew 1-1 with St Vallier, meaning that just a single point covers the top
four teams. A long range strike from Adele Brown had given St Vallier a second half lead but they
were again pegged back by a late equaliser from Mary Shore. This means that Frampton
Rangers would win the title with a victory in their last game against Downend Flyers, although
failure would mean that St Vallier would finish top if they beat Downend, whilst victory for
Downend in both games would bring Oldland back into the equation!
AEK Boco took the runners-up position in the Eastern Division when they defeated
Frome Town 1-0 in the final match of the season. Lucy Atkinson scored the only goal of the
game to ensure that Boco will finish in second place behind title winners Pucklechurch
Sports.
Feniton were 2-1 winners over SGS Olveston Utd in the Divisional Cup, Sian Aslett and
Megan Williams scoring their goals whilst the home side's consolation came from Isabelle
Amphlett.
Southern Region League
In the only match in the league on Sunday, Penn & Tyler's Green were 2-0 winners away to
Eversley & California in Division One North. Georgie Lloyd and Rebecca Stopforth scored the
goals to make sure that Penn & Tyler's Green will finish in third place.
West Midlands League
Sutton Coldfield Town are the Premier Division Champions and are promoted to the National
League following their 2-0 victory over Burton Albion. The first half was goalless but strikes
from Brittany Civil and Ruth Graham gave Sutton Coldfield the win that they needed to take
themselves beyond the reach of their rivals. Courtney Dilger netted twice and Katie Thornhill the
otheras Lichfield City came from behind to win 3-2 against Coundon Court, who scored
through Robyn Bamber and Olivia Brown.
Shifnal Town require one more point to be confirmed as Division One North Champions
after they defeated Darlaston Town 4-0. Jenna Boddison, Holly Bullock, Verity Farrall and
Lucy Warner all scored a goal each for Shifnal. Natasha Baptiste (2) and Emma Baggott gave
second placed Walsall Wood a 3-0 win at Coventry City but AFC Telford Utd are the only
team which can still match Shifnal's points total, they netted six without reply at Wyrley Ladies
thanks to Kaitlyn Richards, Jessica Sayers, Abbie Baldwin, Lexie Bennett, Millie Jones and Abi
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