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East Midlands League
Mansfield Town made it two wins out of two in Group A of the Trevor Clifton Trophy when goals
from Harriet Heaney, Natasha Leach, Jessica Parker and Shannon Purdy gave them a 4-0 success
away to Sherwood FC Women. They lead by two points from Notts County Development,
who defeated Arnold Eagles 2-0 thanks to a double from Sophie Howe.
Derby County Academy lead the way in Group B after Anya Bourne, Isabella Mauro and
an own goal gave them a 3-1 win away to Rise Park, who replied through Jessica Waplington.
Rosanna Frith-Salem, Larissa Mellor and Amy Pownall scored the goals as Loughborough
Students had come from two behind to win 3-2 against Notts County, for whom Nya Chambers
netted twice.
Northampton Town hold onto the leadership of Group C, they won 3-1 at Thrapston
Town on Tuesday night to stay ahead on goal difference from Peterborough Utd, who defeated
Oadby & Wigston 5-3 thanks to a Hannah Pendred hat-trick, Kier Perkins and Hollie Lewis.
The two teams at the top of Group D met each other and the spoils were shared as
Chesterfield drew 2-2 with Rotherham Utd. Bradie Wild netted both goals for Rotherham who
stay as leaders on goal difference. Oughtibridge WMSC are a point behind after beating St
Josephs Rockware of Worksop 7-1. Laura Cain and Millie Kenyon each bagged doubles, with
one apiece from Jenny Selman, Jennifer Pearson and Emily Fowler.
Beaumont Park continue to set the pace in Group E and have a three point lead after
Carmelina Colangelo and Tahli Spence were on target in their 2-1 success at AFC Leicester. Clair
Dolman (2) and Ceara Toal were the scorers for Coalville Town Ravenettes in their 3-3 draw
with Leicester City Ladies, whose replies came from Jordan Aitchison, Mary Ann Mason and
Megan Thacker.
Group F is the first one to be decided, with Lincoln Utd taking top spot by winning 4-0 at
Sleaford Town. Stephanie Powell, Tracey Duxbury-Mead, Lucy Farrow and Lauren Churcher
accounted for Lincoln's goals.
Eastern Region League
Harlow Town are continuing to set a hot pace in Group B of the Challenge Cup, scoring eight
times without reply past East Bergholt Utd. King's Lynn Town meanwhile notched up their
first victory, 11-1 against Wodson Park.
Royston Town have moved to the top of Group C following their 4-2 victory against
Bowers & Pitsea. Emma Slater (2), Amy Cooper and Gemma Croucher scored the goals for
Royston, with Whitney Locke and Sarah Wilson replying. Royston lead on goals scored from Leigh
Ramblers, who made it two wins out of two when beating Haverhill Rovers 5-2. Rhiana Castle,
Bethany Cooper, Rebecca Dalgarno, Violet Pearce-Watson and Isabelle Wallings were all on target
for Leigh.
There was also a change of leadership in Group D, where Wymondham Town took over
after beating Luton Town 2-1, Freya Symonds and Hannah Waters were the markswomen for
Wymondham. An own goal earned Colney Heath a 1-1 draw against Needham Market, who
scored through Lois Balfour, before Needham triumphed 5-4 in the resulting penalty shootout.
London & South East League
Ashford Town (Middx) head the way in the Spring Round Robin Group A, after Ashley Cheatley
(2), Alissa Down (2) and Phoebe Head saw them to a 5-3 victory away to Eastbourne Town. They
lead by two points from Dartford who shared a 1-1 draw with Saltdean Utd. Nicha Dyett scored
for the Darts, with Saltdean replying through a Naomi Robinson penalty. Dulwich Hamlet and
Queen's Park Rangers each opened up their fixtures by sharing a 1-1 draw, Lucy Monkman
salving a draw for Dulwich with an injury time equaliser after Ellie Searle had put QPR ahead.
Group B is only in its infancy but has Fulham in top spot after Megalie Mendes and an own
goal ensured they defeated Clapham Utd 2-0. The honours were shared in the other group game,
Denham Utd battling out a 3-3 draw with Hackney whose goals came from Clara Ould
Aklouche, Jade Perrin and Natalie White.
In Group C, Sutton Utd opened up their fixtures with a 3-1 victory away to Whyteleafe.
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