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The Regional Leagues...

East Midlands League
Lincoln Utd are through to the semi finals of the League Cup after winning 5-1 away to
Oughtibridge WM. The bulk of the damage was done in the first half as Olivia Smith, Abigail
Ringrose, Lucy Farrow and Lauren Churcher put Lincoln four ahead, before Farrow completed
her double after the break and Cheryl Mawhood netted a consolation for the home side.
Grimsby Borough complete the line up in the last four of the League Plate following
their 3-0 victory over Cleethorpes Town, which was given to them by Natalie Aird, Mia Allen
and Laura Flecknor.
The top of the table clash in the Premier Division ended with honours even as
Chesterfield and Northampton Town shared a 2-2 draw. Alex Dicks scored both for
Northampton who, despite losing their 100% record, maintain their lead of three points and have
a game in hand, whilst Amy Pashley and Georgina Williams accounted for Chesterfield's goals.
The result was a good one for third placed Mansfield Town who made up ground as they
scored thirteen times past Leicester City Ladies. Jessica Parker hit a hat-trick whilst Gabriella
Foulkes, Ellie Marshall, Nikki Wigman and Georgia Gladwin all bagged doubles, and Shannon
Purdy and Beth Jones rounded off the scoring.
Only one match went ahead in Division One North and that didn't produce any goals!
Sleaford Town and Notts County Development battled out a goalless draw, the fifth time
in eleven matches that County have shared the points this season.
Derby County Academy extended their winning run to thirteen matches in Division
One South, stretching their lead at the top to nine points in the process by beating Ilkeston
Town 3-0. Camille Jenkins, Chloe Phillips and Iesha Rollins were all on target for the leaders.
Sophie Warren, Emily Slough and Emma Robinson were the markswomen for Thrapston
Town as they won 3-1 against Loughborough Foxes Vixens, whose consolation came from
Frances Miller, and Nottingham Forest Development were 3-2 victors away to
Peterborough Utd Res thanks to Jessica Abdy, Amber Bilous and Jayda Jenkins.
Eastern Region League
Wymondham Town remain on course for a possible league and cup double as they reached
the quarter finals of the League Cup with a 5-1 victory over Cheshunt. Kyla Love was on target
twice for the runaway Premier Division leaders, along with Katie Knights, Rebecca Russell and
Francesca Catchpole. Two teams claimed Premier Division scalps; Lois Balfour scored both goals
as Needham Market won 2-1 away to Luton Town and Herts Vipers Women defeated
Bowers & Pitsea 4-2 thanks to Rachel Wall, Danielle Cliffe, Sarah Payne and Kelsey Millen.
Grace Birchall scored the only goal of the game for Wroxham in their 1-0 success at King's
Lynn Town and Royston Town progressed by defeating Newmarket Town 2-0 thanks to
Becky Charter and Isabella Simmons.
Whittlesey Athletic progressed in the League Plate, winning 2-0 at Wodson Park
with goals from Chelsea Burr and Holley Ross. Leigh Ramblers meanwhile edged past
Biggleswade Utd on a penalty shootout after the teams had battled out a goalless draw.
Hutton are also through, they beat Billericay Town Development 3-1 with goals from
Isobel Crichton, Mollie Debell and Katy Edwards.
The only league match on Sunday was played in Division One South, East Bergholt
Utd running out 5-1 winners over Barking. Megan Partridge and Jessica Quinsee each netted
twice and Millie Wilding added the other, with Ammarah Ali replying.
London & South East League
Ashford Town (Middlesex) continue to stretch the pace in the Premier Division, beating
Saltdean Utd 3-0 to preserve their three point lead. Kalani Peart netted twice and Alissa Down
the other, whilst Paris Smith (2), Shauni Griffiths and Elizabeth Adams accounted for the goals
as second placed Dartford won 4-1 at Whyteleafe. Fulham FC Women lost ground when
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