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away to Altrincham. Warrington Wolves Foundation drew for the fourth time in eight
matches, this time sharing four goals with Wythenshawe Amateurs, and they remain in
fourth place whilst Northwich Vixens defeated BRNESC Ladies 3-2 to move themselves into
mid-table.
South West League
Sherborne Town continue to lead the way in the Premier Division after a Becky Narramore
double and Jamie Bland gave them a 3-1 victory over Warminster Town, whose consolation
came from Abbie Woodward. The Zebras head the table by a single point from Forest Green
Rovers, who defeated Ilminster Town 6-2 thanks to Hattie Jones (2), Louise Fensome. Nynka
Rucker, Holly Hughes and an own goal. Ellie Orritt and Natalie Warman replied for Ilminster.
Imogen Miller netted twice along with Caitlin Berry and Shannon Osman as Bishop's Lydeard
won 4-2 at Royal Wootton Bassett Town, Libby Davies scoring both in reply. Lydeard lie in
third place, just ahead of Torquay Utd who beat Bristol Rovers 1-0 with a goal from Mia
Preston. Liskeard Athletic made sure that their long journey to Poole Town was a successful
one as a solitary goal from Chloe Williams gave them the points.
There was a change of leadership in the Northern Division with SGS Olveston Utd
taking over at the top following their 3-1 victory over Oldland Abbotonians. Rosanna Blacker,
Weronika Jozefowska and Emily Wolfe all scored for Olveston, with Beth Dale replying.
Frampton Rangers are back in second place after their meeting with St Vallier finished in a
1-1 draw, Emma Summerill scoring for Vallier and Stacey Hyde replying. Beth Pitman led the
scoring with a four-goal haul as Downend Flyers defeated Chipping Sodbury Town 7-1.
Annabel Bean, Orla Montgomery and Faith Flynn weighed in with the other goals, whilst the
visitors' consolation came from Izzie Smart.
Eastern Division table toppers AEK Boco were beaten for the second time this season, 2-1
by third placed Frome Town who are now two points off the pace. Katie Minty and Karen
Perkins scored the goals for Frome, with Eloise Nicholas replying. Boco keep hold of the
leadership as the match between Weymouth and Pucklechurch Sports was abandoned due
to an injury, with Pucklechurch leading 4-1 at the time. Paulton Rovers produced a fine result
in winning 3-0 away to Stockwood Wanderers, courtesy of a goal apiece from Alex Gwyther,
Beth Knight and Martha Slocombe.
Things remain close at the top of the Western Division but it is Saltash Utd who are the
new leaders, thanks to a 7-2 victory over Bideford. Hayley Ranachan led the scoring for the
Ashes with a five-goal haul and Jade Bryan added the other two, with Ruby Clark and Hannah
Edmondson replying. Budleigh Salterton had started the day as leaders but are back in third
after going down 2-0 to Feniton, who moved into second place with two goals from Helen
Kukor.
Southern Region League
Bournemouth Sports have opened up a lead of two points after a goal from Faye Hawkins gave
them a 1-0 win away to Oxford City. Ascot Utd had started the day as leaders but were held to
a 1-1 draw by Wycombe Wanderers, Dominique Carrington's early strike being cancelled out
by Naomi Tilley. Hannah Peachey and Mizuki Ikeda scored the goals as Eastleigh put a dent in
Abingdon Utd's challenge by beating them 2-1, despite a reply from Sahara Osborne-Ricketts.
The top of the table clash in Division One North ended with honours even as Milton Utd
and Penn & Tyler's Green shared a 2-2 draw. Katie Miller and Holly Porter were on target for
Milton, who stay three points clear, whilst Green netted through Henna Hussain and Jessica
Smith. Carterton meanwhile picked up their first point of the season, Holly Springate scoring
their goal as they drew 1-1 with third placed Kidlington. Woodley Utd ran out 5-0 winners
over Caversham Utd, Gemma Sims and May Hamblin each scoring twice along with Charley
Evans.
West Midlands League
A 3-1 victory over Coundon Court means that Worcester City now jointly lead the Premier
Division with Sutton Coldfield Town. Jennifer Higgs netted twice and Jessica Fassnidge the
other for Worcester, with Alex Shilton replying. Kidderminster Harriers sit just two points
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