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Brown equalised just before the hour, meaning that both sides had to share the points.
Leeds therefore double their lead to two points over second placed Durham Cestria,
whilst York remain in sixth place.
Middlesbrough meanwhile got back to winning ways with a 3-1 success against
Norton & Stockton Ancients. Armani Maxwell, Eve Marshall and an own goal gave
‘Boro the points, wiuth Ash Coyle replying.
Division One Midlands
Stourbridge have rocketed nine points clear at the top of the table following their 10-1
victory against Long Eaton Utd. Lyndsey Glover hit a first half hat-trick and Niamh Deasy
contributed another one after coming on as a substitute after the break, whilst Millie Rogers
added a further two with Sarah Hazell and Esme Moran also on target for the Glassgirls,
whilst Long Eaton's consolation came from Ella Brennan.
In the other game, Doncaster Rovers Belles climbed into second place following
a narrow 2-1 win over Sporting Khalsa. The visitors would have gone second themselves
with a win and took a sixth minute lead through Angel Craig-Tapper, but it was the Belles
who were hit back and claim the points thanks to a Jessica Andrew penalty and Sophie
Scargill.
Division One South East
Norwich City were dealt a blow as they went down to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of
Chesham Utd. A win would have taken the Canaries level on points with leaders Hashtag
Utd, who had hit double figures against Chesham in midweek, but the Hertfordshire side
bounced back to take themselves off the bottom of the table, thanks to a Gemma Fraser
double and Emma Delves, whilst Natasha Snelling and Rebecca Russell replied for Norwich.
Ashford Town (Middlesex) meanwhile moved up into mid-table with a ten-goal
victory against Hounslow Women. Ashley Cheatley hit her best form in front of goal by
scoring six times to spearhead the win, and there were doubles from Alissa Down and
Elizabeth O'Callaghan.
In midweek, the Chesham revival continued as they ran out 9-1 winners over
Hounslow Women. Gemma Fraser kept up her good form in front of goal by hitting a
hat-trick, whilst Kate Bowers weighed in with a brace. Kiyana Fryer, Becky Bloor and Tasha
Smith accounted for the other goals, with an own goal completing their tally.
Division One South West
One game was also played in this division but it saw Cardiff City Ladies return to the top
of the table by winning 2-1 away to third placed AFC Bournemouth. Emily Poole and
Kerry Bartlett scored first half goals as Cardiff replaced Exeter City as leaders, whilst the
Cherries' late consolation came from Lucy Cooper.
Reserve Section round-up
Durham Cestria remain three points clear at the top of the Northern Division after Grace
Monkhouse and Ellie Wise both hit hat-tricks in their 10-1 victory over Stockport County.
Oumou Donzo added a brace and there was one apiece from Devyn Wilson and Beth
Enguita. Middlesbrough won 5-0 against Newcastle Utd and are second, just ahead of
Liverpool Feds who defeated Bradford City 5-2 with goals from Carina Mendes (2),
Anais Bathily, Emily Douglas and Fatima Santos Costa. Sian Gibrill-Keating, Abbie
Langstaff and Katie Astle were all on the scoresheet as Leeds Utd won 3-1 away to Hull
City.
At the top of the South East & Central Division, Milton Keynes Dons extended
their lead to three points; Gabriella Maia scored twice and Leoni Miceli the other as they
beat Queen's Park Rangers 3-0. That game had been a top of the table clash ahead of
play, whereas Oxford Utd are now in second after a Holly Sellwood brace and Catherine
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