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This is because London Bees have moved above them after they defeated
Cardiff City Ladies 5-1. The South Wales side went into the game having won their two
previous matches but Jo Wilson, Danielle Puddefoot, Flo Gamby, Chiara Lape and an
own goal got the Bees back to winning ways, Cardiff's consolation coming from Cori
Williams.
Chichester & Selsey meanwhile picked up an important 2-1 victory against
Plymouth Argyle. Sophie Phelps gave Chichester the lead just before half time and an
own goal gave them the points, despite Natasha Knapman pulling a goal back for Argyle.
Division One North
The leadership changed hands once again with Newcastle Utd returning to top spot
after their 2-1 success away to Durham Cestria. Katie Barker and Kacie Elson scored
the goals for Newcastle, with Grace Ayre replying.
Chester-le-Street Town and Bradford City met in an important clash at the
other end of the table and finished level at 2-2, keeping the Cestrians three points ahead
of their opponents. Katie Ellison and Nichole Havery both scored for Chester-le-Street,
whilst Bradford's goals came from Katy Woodcock and Charlotte Stuart.
Division One Midlands
Boldmere St Michaels continue to close the gap on leaders Doncaster Rovers
Belles and are now three points off the pace after they defeated Wem Town 3-0.
Stephanie Weston, Jessica Lundie and Philippa Wilson scored the goals for the Mikes.
Long Eaton Utd stay in third but lost ground as they went down to a 1-0 defeat
at the hands of Bedworth Utd. Charlotte Taylor scored the only goal of the game to earn
Bedworth their second league win of the campaign.
Lincoln City were unable to build on their midweek victory over Doncaster
Rovers Belles, going down 4-2 to Solihull Moors. Zoe Creaney, Annie Highway, Tiana
Russell-Cartwright and Leah Seivwright were all on target for the Moors, with Jessica
Rousseau netting twice in reply.
Peterborough Utd marked new manager Dan Lawlor's first game in charge by
recording their third straight win, 3-2 against Burton Albion. Niamh Connor, Jessica
Driscoll and Beatriz Borque all scored for the Posh Women, with the Lady Brewers
replying through Ella Ritchie and Beth Naqwi.
Division One South East
Whilst Hashtag Utd were on League Cup duty, Billericay Town took the opportunity
to close the gap on them to a single point with a 1-0 victory away to Stevenage Women.
Ellie Jeffkins scored the game's only goal to help step up her team's title challenge.
Actonians Ladies meanwhile regained third position as they won 2-1 at
Harlow Town. Therese Addison gave Harlow a great start by giving them a ninth
minute lead but Actonians, who have had a fine season to date, levelled the scores through
Mizuki Hirakuni and Sharon Odofin scored the winning goal, midway through the second
half.
Cambridge Utd are back in the top half following their 3-1 victory away to
Kent Football Utd. Ruth Fox, Alysha Stojko-Down and Nicole Emmings were all on
target for the U's whilst Kent's consolation came from Suaila Cardoso Queni.
Another week, another draw for London Seaward! The mid-table side have
proved themselves to be hard to beat over the campaign but last Sunday's goalless
meeting with Cambridge City - who are one place below them - was the eighth time they
have shared the points over the course of the campaign.
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