Page 16 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.7 2022-23

Eastern Region League
Barking have taken over as the new leaders of Division One South after an extraordinary 14-3 win
against Lawford, who had only been beaten once previously. Laura Bunton netted four times for
Barking and Lindsay Sibbons hit a hat-trick, whilst Ammarah Ali (2), Emma Harrison (2), Sarah
Finch, Fran Pridie and Chloe Jackson added the others. Barking lead on goal difference from
Hutton who were 4-1 victors away to AFC Sudbury Res. Vicky Kinsman (2), Isobel Boyd and
Hayley Critchell were the markswomen for Hutton. Jade Horne scored a hat-trick along with
Megan Partridge, Charlene Roach-Smith and Katie Bruce for East Bergholt Utd as they defeated
Grays Athletic 6-1 and Billericay Town Development shared a 4-4 draw with Cheshunt,
who picked up their first point thanks to Tegan Burling (2), Nicola Bywater and Victoria Wotton.
London & South East League
Saltdean Utd consolidated their position in the top half of the Premier Division by beating New
London Lionesses 6-1 in the only match to be played. Naomi Robinson and Molly Hill each
scored twice along with Lilian Tucker and Abbie Measures, with Jade Slater netting a consolation
for the visitors.
One match was also played in Division One North, Sport London e Benfica and
Brentford remaining level on points after their meeting finished in a 1-1 draw. Kimberly Castro
was on target for Benfica, whilst Brentford netted through Chloe Logie.
In Division One South, Bromley FC Women were unable to take an opportunity to go level
on points with leaders Ashford Utd after they were held to a goalless draw by Newhaven.
Bexhill Utd meanwhile lifted themselves out of the bottom two on the back of a 3-0 victory
against Montpelier Villa, Christy Haragan, Leah Hume and Lucy Knight scoring the goals as
Bexhill won for the second week in succession.
North East League
Chester-le-Street Utd have gone to the top of the Northern Division following a 2-1 win away to
previous leaders Norton & Stockton Ancients Res. Holly Doogan and Jade Fenton scored
their goals, with Jess Tucker replying. Wallsend BC Res are up into second after a Rachel Hepple
double and Amber Southern gave them a 3-0 victory against West Allotment Celtic. Sophie
Curle meanwhile scored all four goals as Thornaby Ladies defeated Washington Women 4-0
to go fourth and Spennymoor Town won 5-2 against Bishop Auckland thanks to Sophie
Farrugia (2), Autumn Colledge (2) and an own goal. Jessica Richardson bagged a brace to give
Gateshead FC Ladies a 2-1 victory away to Hartlepool Utd, whose consolation came from
Anna Charlton, meanwhile Hartlepool Pools Youth ran out 6-1 winners over Guisborough
Town thanks to Lucy O'Keefe (2), Abbie Blackwood, Aislinn Carroll, Aimee Stabler and Hannah
Lambert.
Katie Jepson scored twice and Connie Hibbert the other as Handsworth won 3-0 against
Harworth Colliery to maintain their lead of three points in the Southern Division from York
RI, who beat Bradford Park Avenue 4-0 thanks to Jodie Langstaff (2), Corinna Dietz and Anna
Whitehead. Millmoor Juniors Ladies are up into the top half after they won 8-3 at Sheffield
Wednesday, with Charlotte Hill, Crystal Lisle and Annie Molloy all bagging doubles, while
Leanne Corns and Martha Roper also got on the scoresheet.
North West League
The only action in the league that took place over the weekend was in Division One North and
Haslingden held on to their three point lead when they defeated Chorley Women
Development 2-0. Blackpool remain on their heels in second place, they won 5-1 against Sir
Tom Finney with goals from Minnie Rogers, April Oldfield, Molly Kelly, Keisha Masterson and
Emily Salthouse. At the other end of the table, Morecambe claimed their first victory and points
in some style, running out 7-3 winners away to Penwortham Town.
South West League
Whilst all of their nearest rivals were involved in Vitality Women's FA Cup action, Sherborne
Town took the opportunity to open up a lead of three points at the top as they defeated Ilminster
Town 4-0. Becky Narramore led the scoring for the Zebras with a hat-trick and Chloe Perham was
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