Page 16 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.14 2021-22

The Regional Leagues...

East Midlands League
Notts County moved into the top half of the Premier Division after winning 3-2 against
Loughborough Students. Nya Chambers, Shoniqua Barnes and Lashea Francis all scored for
County, with Sarah Brown and Flossie Jones replying.
Anstey Nomads have regained the leadership of Division One South, following their 7-1
victory away to Peterborough Utd Res. Carmelina Colangelo led the scoring for Anstey with a
four-goal haul and Kayleigh Needham hit a hat-trick, whilst Peterborough's consolation came
from Megan Thacker.
Eastern Region League
Wymondham Town further extended their lead in the Premier Division to eight points by
beating Bedford Ladies 3-2. Laura Nicholls netted twice and Chelsea Clarke the other for the
leaders, whilst Bedford's replies came from Setor Acolatse and Natasha Fensome. Amy Magnus
(2) and Catherine Ray accounted for the goals as King's Lynn Town moved into third place via
a 3-2 success away to Haringey Borough. Colney Heath meanwhile won 2-1 against AFC
Dunstable, who scored through Emily Wilson.
Whittlesey Athletic have knocked Division One South leaders Leigh Ramblers out of
the League Cup after winning a high scoring game 7-5. Chelsea Burr hit a hat-trick for Whittlesey
along with Sophie Ellen, Lauren Mapleston, Annie Posnett and Grace Spencer, whilst Leigh
responded with a Georgia Holdaway hat-trick, Rhiana Castle and Rhianne Cunningham. Division
One North table toppers Needham Market fared much better, running out 7-1 winners over
Hutton. Molly Hall, Lina Nagib and Eleanor Rossiter all netted twice for Needham, with Abbie
Fisher completing the scoring. Daisy Cook, Rebecca Killington and Fran Pridie were all on the
scoresheet as Barking defeated Cambridge City Development 3-2. Cheshunt meanwhile
edged out East Bergholt Utd by the odd goal in nine, courtesy of a Frances Gamble brace,
Karesha Iton, Shannon Read and an own goal. Herts Vipers Women won 5-0 against
Wodson Park thanks to Natalie Powell (2), Rachel Wall (2) and Kelsey Millen.
London & South East League
With leaders Ashford Town (Middlesex) on FA Cup duty, Dartford took the opportunity to
close the gap on them to three points and their nine-goal blast against Whyteleafe has taken
them into second place. Millwall Lionesses were held to a 3-3 draw by Aylesford, for whom
Beth Hulme netted twice and Amanda Beeput the other. Rebecca Bell scored the only goal of the
game as Worthing FC Women beat Saltdean Utd 1-0, and Dulwich Hamlet ran out 5-0
winners away to Denham Utd, Sophie Manzi bagging a hat-trick with Saskia Philp and Aisa
Brown adding the others.
In Division One North, Sutton Utd entered the top three by winning 5-3 away to Walton
Casuals. Hackney meanwhile defeated Clapham Utd 3-0, thanks to a Natalie White double
and Holly Downing.
AFC Acorns held on to the leadership of Division One South with a 4-2 victory over
Herne Bay. Samantha Rowland scored a hat-trick and Lauren Tyler added the other, with Bay
netting through Elena Brock and Gemma Shepherd. Molly Hill and Claire Johnson netted the
goals as Hastings Utd won 2-0 against Newhaven and this takes them into second place,
ahead of Ashford Ladies who crashed to a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Welling Utd. Grace
Laverick scored twice for Welling along with Olivia McGregor, Josie Gillespie and Storm Arnold.
Bexhill Utd defeated Parkwood Rangers 3-0 and Maidstone Utd won for the first time, 2-1
away to Meridian Ladies with both goals from Abigail Skilton.
Sport London e Benfica have progressed in the League Cup after winning their First
Round replay 3-1 against Watford Development. Aya Hasan, Adelaide Elliot and Renata
Ferreira scored their goals, with Catherine Reeves replying.
North East League
Bishop Auckland came from two goals behind at half time to draw 3-3 with West Allotment
Celtic in the only match to survive the weather in league, in the Northern Division. Emma
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