Page 8 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.24 2022-23

shared a 1-1 draw with Billericay Town, who
netted through Karesha Iton, whilst Bridgwater
Utd picked up a valuable point from a 3-3 draw
with Cheltenham Town. All six goals came in
the first half, Ellie Sara netting twice and Beth
Everson the other for Bridgwater whilst
Cheltenham's came from Billie Haynes, Holly
Finch and Laura Holden.
The top of the table clash in Division One
North went the way of Newcastle Utd, who
defeated leaders Durham Cestria 1-0 via a first
half own goal in front of a crowd of 2,641. This
leaves Newcastle four points behind the Wildcats
but they have two games in hand on them.
Stockport County meanwhile kept up their
pursuit of a top three place as Harriet Houghton
gave them a 1-0 success away to Chorley. Leeds Moneyfields midfielder Kim Whitcombe is challenged
by Jade Munro of Keynsham Town.
Utd defeated York City 2-0 thanks to Abbie
Brown and Jessica Rousseau whilst Bianca Owens, Erin Boyle and Katie Ormerod
accounted for the goals as Norton & Stockton Ancients won 3-1 against
Middlesbrough, whose consolation came from Jessica Dawson.
Stourbridge returned to winning ways again in Division One Midlands with a 7-0
success against Wem Town, which takes them seven points clear at the top. Lois Jefferies
led the scoring with a hat-trick, Alex Nicklin bagged a brace and there was one apiece from
Lyndsey Glover and Lexie Harrison. Northampton Town have moved into the top four
for the first time this season, Vicky Barratt and Jade Bell giving them a 2-1 victory over
Peterborough Utd, who replied through Kier Perkins. Leafield Athletic were 3-2
winners away to Solihull Moors, whose goals came from Eva Rogers and Emmalee
Hornsby.
In Division One South East, Hashtag Utd make a quick return to the top after scoring
six times without reply past Chesham Utd. Grace Gillard netted a brace and new signing
Maddie Farrand also got on the scoresheet for the Tags along with Malika Apindia Gille,
Emma Samways and Sasha Adamson. Ashford Town (Middlesex) climbed up to fourth
on the back of a 1-0 victory over Queen's Park Rangers, courtesy of a goal midway
through the second half from Aimee Durn.
AFC Bournemouth have regained third spot in Division One South West following
their 2-1 victory away to Southampton Women. Molly Clark and Pearl Mortimer put the
Cherries two ahead at the break, with Shannon Sievwright replying after the break. Only one
other game survived the weather in midweek, Keynsham Town and Swindon Town
sharing a 2-2 draw. Helena Diaz-Butcher gave Swindon a first half lead but after the break,
Naomi Clipston levelled the scores and an own goal put Keynsham in front a minute later,
before a late solo effort from Emison Evans ensured that the points were shared.
Reserve Section round-up
Leeds Utd were unable to take an opportunity to go level on points with Northern Division
leaders Durham Cestria when they drew 1-1 with Liverpool Feds. Emily Douglas was
on target for the Feds, with Leeds netting through Trinae Edwards. Libby Gray scored the
only goal of the game as Hull City won 1-0 away to Chorley.
It remains tight at the top in the Midland Division with Nottingham Forest holding
onto the leadership on goal difference after beating Stourbridge 5-0. Isabella Hodson and
Olivia Edwards each netted twice for Forest along with Jessica Melrose. Iesha Rollins led the
scoring with a hat-trick for second placed Derby County against Long Eaton Utd.
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