Page 7 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.29 2022-23

Billericay Town are back in the top half following their 1-1 draw with Plymouth
Argyle, who claimed a valuable point in their battle for survival. Che Thomas was on target
for Billericay whilst Argyle's goal came from Lily Greenslade.
Cheltenham Town meanwhile ended a run of nine league matches without a win
with a 3-1 success against Crawley Wasps. Henna Butcher netted two early goals and Amy
Wathan was also on target, with Oana-Elena Negrea replying.
Division One North
Durham Cestria are continuing to set the target at the top, thanks to a 2-0 victory over
Leeds Utd. Erin Nicholson gave the Wildcats a sixteenth minute lead and Ella Wilson
added the second, early in the second half.
Newcastle Utd meanwhile ran out 6-1 winners over Bradford City in front of a
superb attendance of 24,092 at St James' Park to ensure they stay six points behind
Durham, with two games in hand. The Magpies took a two-goal lead in the first half through
Beth Guy and Charlotte Potts and both went on to complete their doubles in the second half,
with Georgia Gibson and Rachel Lee joining them on the scoresheet.
Barnsley are back in the top three and are on course to finish there, following a 2-0
success away to Middlesbrough, Emily Pierrepont scoring both of their goals.
Norton & Stockton Ancients have had a good season and they have ended it on a
winning note, beating Merseyrail Ladies 2-0. Holly Manders scored a goal in each half for
Norton who ended the day in fifth place and must wait to see if they have secured themselves
a top half place.
On Wednesday night, Leeds Utd returned to the top five as they defeated Barnsley 3-1.
Catherine Hamill, Jessica Rousseau and Abbie Brown were all on target for Leeds, with Nat
Watson replying.
Division One Midlands
After dominating the division practically all season, Stourbridge are confirmed as
Champions and are promoted to Tier 3 following their 2-0 victory over Northampton
Town. Millie Rogers gave the Glassgirls the lead shortly before half time and they sealed the
result they required when Lois Jefferies scored the second, midway through the second half.
Doncaster Rovers Belles remain in the driving seat for the runners-up spot after
they won 3-0 away to Leafield Athletic. Sophie Brown hit a hat-trick to leave the Belles
needing four points from three games to ensure they will finish in second place.
Peterborough Utd's hopes of a top two finish received a huge blow as they were
beaten 5-0 at home by Sheffield FC. Moriah McIntosh led the scoring with a hat-trick and
Molly Waite added the other two goals to seal a great result for Sheffield.
Lincoln City are hitting their best form again and their 2-1 success away to Solihull
Moors moves them level on points with their opponents. Lucy Farrow and Chantelle
Robinson netted the goals for the Lady Imps, with Rebecca Knight replying.
Division One South East
AFC Wimbledon kept the title race alive as they won 5-1 against Cambridge Utd. Defeat
for the Dons would have confirmed Hashtag Utd as Champions but this was never in doubt
as Rosie Russell and Emma Plewa each netted twice, with Ellie Dorey also getting on the
scoresheet for the Dons whilst the U's consolation came from Sarah Wiltshire.
Norwich City need to win their last match of the season to guarantee themselves a
third place finish after they defeated Ashford Town (Middlesex) 5-3. Alice Parker was
on target twice for the Canaries along with Natasha Snelling, Freya Symonds and Megan
Todd whilst Anya Kinnane (2) and Aimee Durn replied for Ashford.
Actonians Ladies are the only team which can still catch Norwich after ending the
hopes of London Seaward by beating them 3-1. Natsumi Kanno, Samaira Khan and
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