Page 17 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.17 2022-23

against Montpelier Villa, a result which leaves them three points off the pace. Terri-Ann
Warren netted for Bromley FC Women in their 1-1 draw with Newhaven, whose reply
came via an own goal, whilst the match between Maidstone Utd and Bexhill Utd finished
goalless.
The final Second Round tie in the League Cup was played and it was Hackney who
progressed to the last sixteen with a 6-1 victory over Cray Valley (PM), who move into the
League Trophy. Amy Nicholson (2), Kea Felix (2), Fae Fulconis and Kate Meehan all scored
for Hackney whilst the visitors' consolation came from Chloe Ashdown.
North East League
South Shields have halved the gap on Premier Division leaders Chester-le-Street Town
to three points, after they won 2-1 away to Hull Utd. Becki McMahon and Sophie Greener
were both on target for Shields, with Jessica Robinson replying.
The leading sides in the Northern Division did not play on Sunday but they have now
been joined by Thornaby Ladies, who are just five points off the pace after winning 2-1
away to West Allotment Celtic. Ashleigh Lofthouse and Sophie Wood netted the goals for
Thornaby, whilst the home side's consolation came from Gabrielle McConnel. Demi Burdon
and Lucy O'Keefe scored for Hartlepool Pools Youth in their 2-1 success at Chester-le-
Street Utd, whose reply came from Jessica Salkeld, whilst Christine Murray was on target
four times for Gateshead FC Ladies in their 7-0 victory over Guisborough Town.
Jessica Richardson weighed in with a brace and Kelly Moorhead added the other goal.
The only game to be played in the Southern Division turned out to be an important one
for Sheffield Wednesday as they lifted themselves off the bottom of the table, thanks to a
5-2 win against Bradford Park Avenue. Amy Broomhead and Molly Wilde each netted
twice along with Izzy Rundle, with Beth Vickers and Melissa West responding.
North West League
Curzon Ashton staged a fightback from having been two Olivia Ellinson goals behind at
half time, to beat Mossley Hill 3-2 and take themselves to the top of the Premier Division.
They lead by two points from previous leaders FC United of Manchester, who shared a
2-2 draw with Crewe Alexandra, and Salford City Lionesses, 4-1 winners away to
Tranmere Rovers.
Division One North table toppers Haslingden battled out a 3-3 draw with third placed
Morecambe, who scored through Natalie Broad, Erin Menzies and Yasmine Swarbrick. The
result means that Haslingden head the table by five points and Morecambe remain in the top
three, one point ahead of Penrith AFC who defeated Workington Reds 4-0 with goals
from Beth Cater (2), Sarah Smith and Darcie Dixon.
Bury AFC Women hold onto the leadership of Division One South after their two
nearest rivals, Poulton Vics and Runcorn Linnets, shared a 3-3 draw. Runcorn therefore
go level with Bury, who stay top on goal difference, with Poulton five points adrift in third.
Emma Gray and Molly Wood each hit hat-tricks, with Rachel Lloyd and Imogen Paul adding
the others, as Chester FC Women won 8-3 against Alder FC Women to move up to fifth.
South West League
Torquay Utd stepped up their challenge in the title race with a 2-1 victory against Bishop's
Lydeard. Connie Pengelly and Daisy Self scored the goals which leave Torquay three points
off the top, and with games in hand on the teams above them, whilst Lydeard's consolation
came from Imogen Miller.
In the one match to survive the weather in the Northern Division, Oldland
Abbotonians went level on points with leaders Frampton Rangers after winning 1-0
away to previously unbeaten St Vallier. Tammi Haynes scored the only goal of the game to
boost Oldland in what is an increasingly tight division.
Weston-super-Mare got back to winning ways in the Eastern Division with a 3-0
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