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Clapham who have a lead of three points at the top. Kiz Fergus netted twice and Zuzanna
Wojtaszewska added the other as New London Lionesses opened up their group fixtures
with a 3-1 win against Hackney, whose consolation came from Amy Nicholson.
In Group C, Ashford Ladies made it two wins out of two when they edged out Herne
Bay by the odd goal in seven. Rebecca Wyatt hit a hat-trick for Ashford and Yasmin Howard
added the other, whilst Bay responded with a Gemma Shepherd double and Kate Foster
penalty.
Parkwood Rangers have taken over at the top of Group D after sharing a 3-3 draw
with Hassocks. Zoe Evans, Connie Lewin and Jessica Watkins all scored for Parkwood,
whilst Hassocks netted through Katherine Chappell, Jess Craig and Claire Stevens. Megan
Cranford, Katie Young and Brooke Nicholson-Rogan were all on target as Lewes
Foundation Squad won 3-1 away to Newhaven, who netted a consolation through Katie
Franks.
Southern Region League
AFC Bournemouth CST booked their place in the semi finals of the Subsidiary Cup with a
5-1 victory against Ascot Utd. Abingdon Utd join them after beating Southampton
Women Res 8-1. Kiera Isaac led the scoring for Abingdon with a hat-trick, Beth Hawtin
weighed in with a brace and there was one apiece from Tiana Russell- Cartwright, Olivia
Hazell and Abbie Smith. New Milton Town meanwhile advanced on penalties against
Oxford City after the teams had shared a 1-1 draw. Olivia Bessant was on target for New
Milton, with Ellie White replying for Oxford, before New Milton triumphed 4-3 in the
resulting shootout. Moneyfields complete the semi final line up after scoring nine times
without reply past Woodley Utd. Kayleigh Tonks and Sheree Bell-Jack each bagged doubles
for the Moneys along with Ciara Boylan, Sophie Kingsley-Cabell, Roxanne Lee-Stewart , Kim
Whitcombe and Kira Vallely (see match report).
Eastleigh are through to the Final of the Subsidiary Plate following a twelve-goal
blast in their semi final with Tilehurst Panthers. Samantha Hide was on target five times
and Lucy Nightingale contributed a hat-trick, with Amber O'Reilly, Manuela Naprta and Leah
Shave also scoring. Eastleigh's opponents in the Final will be AFC Bournemouth CST
Development, who defeated Abbey Rangers 3-1 thanks to Rosie Eden (2) and Terri
Harvey.
Post Lockdown Cup (West Midlands)
Crusaders must wait and see if they are to finish on top of Group A after sharing a 1-1 draw
with Sutton Coldfield Town. Crusaders have a lead of three points but Sutton will overhaul
them on goal difference if they win their final match. That game will be against Solihull
Ladies Utd, who won for the first time, 2-0 against City of Stoke.
It is a remarkably similar story in Group B, where Coventry Sphinx lead by three
points following their goalless draw with Knowle who can win the group with a victory in
their final game against Tamworth, who were 4-0 winners over Coundon Court in the
other game.

Hampshire FA is pleased to announce that the postponed Women's Senior Cup Final,
sponsored by Adopt South, from the 2019-20 season will take place on Wednesday 19th May
2021.
This final will feature close rivals Southampton FC Women and Portsmouth FC
Women. The match will be played at Westleigh Park, Havant with an 8pm kick off.
At this moment, it is not yet confirmed as to whether spectators, or how many, will be
allowed to attend the event and the Hampshire FA will update the necessary details in due
course.
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