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South West League
Ilminster Town have edged three points clear at the top of the Premier Division following
their 2-1 victory away to Bishop's Lydeard. Abigail Meyer and Sam Burnham scored the
goals for Ilminster, whilst Lydeard's reply came from Imogen Miller. Torquay Utd and
AFC St Austell meanwhile finished level at 1-1, Ellie Bishop having given Torquay a first
half lead and Charlotte Whitmore equalising after the break. Forest Green Rovers are in
the top half after scoring seven without reply against Marine Academy Plymouth. Hattie
Jones led the scoring with a hat-trick and there was one apiece from Zoe Boyd, Louise
Fensome, Faith Pound and Charlie Rowlands.
In the Northern Division, two goals from Molly McKay earned Oldland Abbotonians
a 2-1 win against Bristol Ladies Union, whose reply came from Hannah Price. Hannah
Galpin netted twice along with Leah Rhodes and an own goal as Cheltenham Town
Development ran out 4-1 winners away to Downend Flyers who netted a consolation
through Faith Flynn.
Swindon Town Development have taken the advantage in the Eastern Division title
race after beating Warminster Town 3-2. Amelia Dudding netted twice for Swindon and
Maddie Sheppard added the other, whilst Warminster scored through Maddie Brown and
Samantha Kirk. Chipping Sodbury Town and Paulton Rovers finished level at 2-2,
Sophie Kelly and Imogen Stocker netting twice respectively. Maisie Harris and Keira-Leigh
Underhill each scored, along with an own goal, as Frome Town defeated AEK Boco 3-0.
One match was played in the Western Division and it did not produce any goals.
Feniton have edged closer to leaders Plymouth Argyle U23, trimming their advantage to
five points following their 0-0 draw with Liskeard Athletic, who remain firmly in the title
race.
Southern Region League
This season's League Cup Final will be a clash between the two teams who have contested the
league title between them throughout the campaign. Newly crowned champions
Moneyfields were given a hard task by Bournemouth Sports before making it through
with a 1-0 win, Charley Wilson scoring the only goal. Abingdon Utd also progressed from
a closely fought semi final with a 2-1 success away to Eastleigh, Lindsay Pinker netting both
of their goals with Manuela Naprta replying.
Division One title winners AFC Bournemouth Development are through to the
semi finals of the Chairman's Cup after winning 3-1 at Abbey Rangers. Grace Morgan,
Larissa White and Lily Humes all scored for the Cherries, with the home side's consolation
coming from Beth Anders. Abingdon Town join them in the last four, Isi Meade and Annie
Northwood each scoring twice in their 7-1 victory over AFC Stoneham, with Chloe Ball,
Elisha Cox and Tori St Clair also getting on the scoresheet.
West Midlands League
It's as you were in the Premier Division title race as all three challengers recorded convincing
wins on Sunday. Lichfield City continue to head the way after beating Crusaders 4-0,
courtesy of a goal apiece from Alicia Bailes, Samantha White, Holly Meehan and Aimee
Taylor. They stay three points ahead of Sutton Coldfield Town, who were 5-0 winners
over Tamworth thanks to Sophie Levick (2), Chloe Finn, Hayley Chatwin and Niamh
Deasy. Stourbridge remain well in contention as they scored eight times without reply past
Coundon Court. Millie Rogers and Cheryl Edwards each hit hat-tricks, with Macey Turvey
and Amber Ireson-Lawrence also on target. Lye Town and Coventry Sphinx battled out
a goalless draw and City of Stoke won for the first time, 2-1 against Kidderminster
Harriers with goals from Eleanor Rowe and Kiera Willdigg, Dani Selmes replying.
Shrewsbury Town kept themselves on course at the top of Division One North, an
eleven goal blast against Walsall Ladies taking them six points clear. Libby Veitch bagged
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