Page 16 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No12 2022-23

East Midlands League
Notts County stay on top of the Premier Division after they defeated Arnold Eagles 5-2.
Summer Gayle and Alice Hayes each scored twice for County, with Nya Chambers adding the
other goal. Lincoln Utd meanwhile inflicted a first defeat on Chesterfield, beating them 3-2
thanks to Abigail Murrell, Annie Ward and Lauren Churcher. Monique Price hit a hat-trick,
with Rhea Patel adding the other, as Anstey Nomads claimed their second victory of the
season, 4-2 away to Oughtibridge WM.
Division One North leaders Grimsby Town did not play and Sleaford Town were
unable to take a chance to go level on points with them, Jade Baker scoring their goal as they
drew 1-1 with Grimsby Borough, who replied through Megan Smith. Izzy Anderson, Harriet
Hill, Amy O'Brien, Emily Murphy and Alice Hill were all on the scoresheet as Gainsbrough
Trinity defeated Lincoln Utd Development 5-0.
There was a change of leadership in Division One Central; Asfordby Amateurs head
the way on goal difference after Amber Hill (2), Hannah Green, Evie Perkins, Danielle Sharpe
and Sarah Brown all scored in their 6-3 victory over West Bridgford Colts. Dronfield
Town now occupy second place, they defeated Sherwood FC Women 4-2 thanks to a
Kristine Humble brace, Carly Gill and Ruby Burns. Ilkeston Town ran out 5-0 winners over
Notts County Development and complete the top three, Jade Eaglefield scored twice along
with Millie Albone, Beth Cutts and Georgina Shaw.
Northampton Town Development have extended their lead to seven points in
Division One South, Kaitlyn Crouch scoring both goals as they won 2-0 against
Loughborough Foxes Vixens. Kettering Town replace Peterborough Utd
Development in second place after Lauren Adams netted the only goal of the game as they
beat them 1-0. Hollie Handisides meanwhile hit a hat-trick for Leicester City Ladies in their
6-5 victory over Dunton & Broughton Utd, with Heidi-May Beale, Maisy Dalton and Milan
Rose adding the others.
Eastern Region League
AFC Sudbury have narrowed the gap on Premier Division leaders Luton Town to six points
after they defeated Colney Heath 3-2. Kaylee Dodd, Holly Kennard and Caitlyn Charles all
scored for Sudbury, with Hollie Thornton and Elsbeth Cunningham replying. Sudbury stay
above Needham Market on goal difference, they won 3-0 against King's Lynn Town
thanks to Eva Hubbard, Eleanor Rossiter and Jodie Sharp. Victoria Neal (2), Jodie Southby and
Becky Shephard scored the goals for Stevenage Women in their 4-4 draw with Haringey
Borough, who netted through Shakira Roberts (2), Victoria Campbell and Kylie Manktelow.
No change at the top of Division One North where Biggleswade Utd won 4-1 against
third placed Newmarket Town to keep hold of their three point lead. Kayleigh Gray, Nicola
Henman, Haile Richards and Thea Black all scored for Biggleswade whilst AFC Dunstable
defeated St Ives Town 5-1 thanks to a Gemma Whitchurch hat-trick, Mollie Knox and
Brittany Holdsworth. Laura Mills (2) and Jordanne Sillitoe accounted for the goals as
Haverhill Rovers edged out Wootton Blue Cross 3-2 and Fakenham Town won for the
first time, 8-3 against Yaxley Phoenix with Sophie Lubbock bagging a hat-trick, whilst Nicole
Costin, Holly Davies and Vicky Lubbock also got on the scoresheet.
London & South East League
League leaders Millwall Lionesses went down to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Fulham FC
Women, who have gone level on points with them. Annie Thomas, Tia Foreman and Ede
Buchele all scored for Fulham, with Ella Bailey replying. Enfield Town meanwhile ran out 5-0
winners over New London Lionesses thanks to an Olivia Syson hat-trick, Karesha Iton and
Alana Munro.
Things remain tight at the top of Division One North but Clapton Community are
back on top of the table again on goal difference following their 1-1 draw with Dulwich
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