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goal gave them a 2-1 win at Millwall Lionesses. Asia Brown, Lucy Monkman and Saskia Philp
were on target, along with an own goal, as Dulwich Hamlet won 4-2 against Aylesford, for
whom Amanda Reece-Beeput scored twice.
Sutton Utd have taken over at the top of Division One North after beating previous
leaders Dulwich Hamlet Res 4-0, courtesy of a goal apiece from Cindy Colliver, Olivia Watson,
Faye Butler and Hayley Halford. Sutton now lead by two points from Dorking Wanderers who
battled out a 3-3 draw with Walton Casuals. Charlotte Keenan (2) and Ishbel Zuurmond were
on target for Dorking, whilst Walton replied through a Tiffany Skinner brace and Allana Francis-
Ashmeil. Watford Development were 3-2 winners away to Hackney, who scored through
Vanessa Wilson and Francesca Cagetti.
AFC Acorns have edged four points clear at the top of Division One South following their
2-1 win at Parkwood Rangers and victory in their final game would land them the title. Janine
Daly and Samantha Rowland scored the goals for Acorns, with Connie Lewin replying. Second
placed Hastings Utd took a first half lead but were pegged back after the break when Sharna
Giordani earned Welling Utd a 1-1 draw and things are out of Hastings' hands. The points were
also shared in the other game, a Beth Shrubsole double giving Meridian Ladies a 2-2 draw with
Newhaven, who scored through Lucy Collinson and Melissa Orme.
North East League
Harrogate Town have closed the gap on Premier Division leaders York City after running out
11-1 winners over Sheffield Wednesday. Hannah Freibach was on target four times whilst Nat
Eustance, Cassidy Lane and Teagan Sorokan all contributed doubles, and Rebecca Wilson
rounded off the scoring. Jordan Cheetham hit a hat-trick and Alayna Millard added the other two
as third placed Ossett Utd defeated Redcar Town 5-0. Monika Kisicka netted for Hartlepool
Utd in their 1-1 draw with Sunderland West End, whose markswoman was Melissa Simpson.
In the Northern Division, Emma Hewett and Rebecca Hansen scored the goals as
Chester-le-Street Utd won 2-1 at Wallsend BC Res to narrow the gap on leaders Blyth
Town to three points. Bishop Auckland meanwhile won 3-0 at Prudhoe Town thanks to
Emma Wright (2) and Ellie Geary. Ruth Wilson and Olivia Bullock were on target for
Guisborough Town in their 2-2 draw with Spennymoor Town, who scored through Katy
Hemmingway and Autumn Colledge.
Southern Division title winners Hull Utd continue to finish the season in good form, as
Rebekah Walker (2), Millie Sharp, Lauren Tate and Amy Ward gave them a 5-1 victory away to
Millmoor Juniors Ladies. Altofts Ladies are on the verge of claiming the runners-up spot,
a goal apiece from Lauren Henshaw, Nicola Smith, Emily Scott and Nadine Bates saw them to a
4-1 success at Wakefield Trinity U23. Megan Maxted netted twice and Shauna Hill the other
for Farsley Celtic Juniors in their 3-3 draw with York RI.
North West League
Crewe Alexandra kept their runners-up hopes alive with a 4-0 victory away to Wigan
Athletic, which leaves them three points behind second placed Tranmere Rovers and with
one match left to play. Fleetwood Town Wrens follow on next after they defeated AFC
Darwen 2-1. Salford City Lionesses and Cheadle Town Stingers finished level at 3-3
whilst West Didsbury & Chorlton were 1-0 winners over Mossley Hill.
Blackburn Community SC have been made to wait before being confirmed as Division
One North Champions as Haslingden won 10-0 against Sir Tom Finney. Blackpool remain
in second place after Lily Hambly and Charlotte Hartley netted in their 2-1 victory at Penrith
AFC. Preston North End are on course for a top four finish after beating Workington Reds
3-1 and Chorley Women Development were 4-2 winners over Penwortham Town.
Curzon Ashton scored twelve times past Wythenshawe Amateurs without reply to
hold on to the leadership of Division One South from Chester FC Women, who stay two points
behind following their 5-2 victory at Didsbury Ladies. Northwich Vixens are still pushing
for a top three place after beating West Kirby 3-0, whilst Runcorn Linnets ran out 4-1
winners away to Warrington Wolves Foundation.
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