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Rowlands and Nynka Rucker all scored for Rovers who continue to finish the season strongly.
Ilminster lead by two points from AFC St Austell but have played two games more and a six-goal
haul from the prolific Charlotte Whitmore spearheaded a huge win for the Cornish side against
Bideford. Chevonne Johanning and Lucy Solloway each contributed hat-tricks whilst Isobel Berks
bagged a brace, with Tean Gray-Roberts, Francesca Thornton and Danielle Salt rounding off the
scoring. Sam Metters netted twice and Sam Drewery the other for Marine Academy Plymouth
as they won 3-2 against Bishop's Lydeard, whose replies came from Dawna Daw and Holly Miller.
Almondsbury continue to win matches in the Northern Division and kept up that run on
Sunday with a 5-1 victory against Weston-super-Mare. Amy Jefferies led the scoring for 'Bury
with a hat-trick and their other markswomen were Natascha Bevan and Jess Bessell, whilst the
visitors' consolation came from Katie Sharkey. Holly Rogers scored both goals for Cheltenham
Town Development as they shared a 2-2 draw with Weston Mendip, who netted through Kelly
Jones and Laura McCarthy.
In the Eastern Division, Warminster Town narrowed the gap on leaders Swindon Town
Development to two points after they defeated Frome Town 2-1. Maddie Brown scored both
goals for Warminster, with Frome's reply coming from Karen Perkins.
Feniton kept their title hopes alive in the Western Division as they ran out 3-0 winners over
Helston Athletic. The first half was goalless but after the break, Brittany Harris scored twice and
Megan Williams added the other to secure three important points for Feniton.
Southern Region League
Abingdon Town made sure of finishing off their season in the Premier Division on a winning note,
courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Oxford City, Chloe Ball scoring both goals. In the other game,
Winchester City Flyers raced to a 4-1 victory over Woodley Utd. Charlie Snelling and Emily
Woodhouse both hit doubles for Winchester, with May Hamblin replying.
Bournemouth Sports have taken the runners-up position in Division One after goals from
Becky Miles (2), Lauren Brewer and Hollie Shaw earned them a 4-1 win against Chichester City.
New Milton Town enhanced their chances of a top three place by beating Woking Ladies 7-2,
Pearl Mortimer leading the scoring with a four-goal haul whilst Jazmine Andrews, Caitlin Youles
and Olivia Bessant added the other goals. AFC Stoneham are the only team who can now overhaul
New Milton and they stayed in touch as an Alisha Buckingham brace saw them to a 2-1 victory away
to Eversley & California. Kathryn Heath hit a hat-trick for Southampton Women Res as they
won 7-1 against Milton Utd, while Manisha Kaur, Ana Machado, Phoebe Hamilton and Leah
Knapp accounted for the other goals.
West Midlands League
Stourbridge remain in the running for a league and cup double after reaching the Premier
Division Cup Final with a 2-1 victory over Sutton Coldfield Town. Millie Rogers scored both
goals for the Glassgirls whose opponents in the Final will be Kidderminster Harriers, who got
past Coventry Sphinx on a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after Sarah Lojko and Dani
Selmes had scored for Kiddy in open play.
Division One North leaders Shrewsbury Town progressed in the League Cup by winning
3-0 at AFC Telford Utd, thanks to a Zoe Child brace and Madison Jones. Shrewsbury will play
Walsall Wood in the semi finals whilst Coventry City will be up against Shifnal Town after
beating Wyrley Ladies 7-0, Hollie Taylor hitting a hat-trick along with Madison Moss (2), Lauren
Bailey-O'Toole and Leila Hopkins.
A first half goal from Kitty Jones has taken Leamington Lions through to the Division One
South Cup Final with a 1-0 victory over Cookley Sports. Leamington will have to play either
Solihull Sporting or Knowle, who won their quarter final 2-0 against Sedgley & Gornal Utd
with goals from Alice Belcher and Demi-Lee Rolph.
Whilst their two rivals were involved in a League Cup semi final, Lichfield City took the
opportunity to go six points clear in the Premier Division after beating Redditch Utd 4-0. Donna
Millward, Demi Walker, Saddiqa Shari and Shelbie Cartwright were all on target for Lichfield.
Chelsea Hunter, Kirsty Spencer and an own goal gave Crusaders a 3-0 victory at Coundon
Court, whilst City of Stoke picked up a notable point from a goalless draw against fourth placed
Lye Town.
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