Page 18 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.3 2022-23

draw with Guisborough Town.
Handsworth continue to lead the way in the Southern Division, claiming a third straight
win when beating Ripon City 6-1. Jessica Birtles, Holly Jenkins, Katie Jepson, Danielle Pinder,
Caitlan Tattershall and Sophie Peace were all on the scoresheet for Handsworth who head the
table by three points from York RI, who won 5-2 against Sheffield Utd Community thanks to
Jodie Langstaff (2), Jessica Baker, Tamryn Dunlop and Anna Whitehead. Ossett Utd recorded a
crushing victory over Sheffield Wednesday with Debbie Hastings, Danielle Sidebottom and
Anais Wilby all hitting hat-tricks, along with doubles from Emily Burton and Rowan Treagus,
whilst Harworth Colliery defeated Bradford Park Avenue 6-2 with strikes from Tara Fisher
(2), Danielle Thompson (2), Sophie Thompson and Katie McCreadie. Millmoor Juniors Ladies
edged out Farsley Celtic Juniors by the odd goal in nine whilst Lynn Goodman, Jodie Gregory
and Sadie Hooper gave Barnsley FC Ladies a 3-2 win away to Altofts Ladies.
North West League
A 1-0 victory away to Mossley Hill has kept Cheadle Town Stingers one point ahead at the
top of the Premier Division from FC United of Manchester, who defeated West Didsbury &
Chorlton 2-0. Salford City Lionesses complete the top three following their 4-1 win at
Darwen FC Women. Blackburn Community SC meanwhile moved into the top half of the
table as they pipped Crewe Alexandra by the odd goal in eleven.
Blackpool are the new leaders of Division One North after a goal apiece from Alice
Earnshaw, Molly Kelly, Charlotte Hartley, Lauren Oatley, Minnie Rogers and Lily Hambly took
them to a 6-0 victory away to Sir Tom Finney. Previous leaders Haslingden are back in second
place after they went down 2-1 to Workington Reds, for whom Morgan McGrady scored both
goals. Penrith AFC lifted themselves into the top half on the back of a 7-2 win over Morecambe.
Heather Fawkes, Abbie Forster and Darcie Dixon all hit doubles for Penrith, with Jessica Forster
adding the other goal.
Bury AFC Women have gone four points clear at the top of Division One South, thanks
to a 2-0 victory away to Northwich Vixens. Poulton Vics won 2-1 at Hindley Juniors
Women to move into second place, on goal difference from Warrington Wolves Foundation
who battled out a 4-4 draw with Altrincham.
Tranmere Rovers progressed in the Argyle Sports Cup by scoring seven times without
reply against Alder FC Women in front of an attendance of 757 at Prenton Park. Bolton
Wanderers defeated Carlisle Utd 3-0 and Preston North End were also 3-0 winners away
to Wythenshawe Amateurs.
South West League
Sherborne Town continue to set the early pace in the Premier Division, making it three wins on
the trot as two goals from Amelia O'Connell gave them a 2-0 victory over Liskeard Athletic, who
had started the day in second place. Bishop's Lydeard won 2-0 away to local rivals Ilminster
Town and replace Liskeard in second, Imogen Miller and Shannon Osman were on target.
Torquay Utd join Lydeard on six points, Tracey Cross and Daisy Self scoring their goals as they
beat Forest Green Rovers 2-1, Charlie Rowlands replying. Sophie Kelly and Libby Goater were
on target for Warminster Town as they battled out a 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers, who
scored through Annys Turner and Abi Todd, whilst Poole Town and Wootton Bassett Town
each registered their first point as they finished level at 1-1, Sacha Paynter and Caily Morse scoring
respectively.
In the Northern Division, an impressive first half performance helped Frampton
Rangers to a 2-0 victory over SGS Olveston Utd which takes them to the top of the table. Amie
Norris fired Frampton in front with a 25-yard strike and turned provider for the second, her
through ball being finished off by Rebecca Hewitt.
AEK Boco remain on top of the Eastern Division despite going down to a 3-2 defeat to
Pucklechurch Sports, who join them on six points. Adele Hooper scored twice and Sophie
Sweet the other for Pucklechurch, whilst Boco's replies came from Lucy Atkinson and Eloise
Nicholas. Frome Town are the division's other unbeaten team, they ran out 4-1 winners over
Weston-super-Mare thanks to a Koran Atkinson hat-trick and Mae Bristow, with Summer-Lily
Robinson responding. Kristina Manktelow (2), Gracie Billing and Dani Ackerman were all on
target for Weymouth as they won for the first time, 4-1 against Paulton Rovers whose
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