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Southern Region League
Woodley Utd have had a magnificent season so far and they remain fully in contention for
another trophy as they reached the Chairman's Cup Final with a penalty shootout victory over
Woking Ladies after a 1-1 draw. Both goals came late in the game, Gemma Sims giving
Woodley the lead and Sheena Nichol equalising for Woking shortly afterwards, before Woodley
triumphed 3-0 from the spot. Woodley will play either Abingdon Utd or Badshot Lea whose
semi final was postponed (see match report).
Winchester City Flyers have given themselves a chance of avoiding finishing on the
bottom of the Premier Division after they won 4-2 against Eastleigh. Jennifer Arundell,
Sharna Capel-Watson, Libby Wilkinson and Sophie Spoor netted a goal apiece for Winchester,
whilst the home side's replies came from Sarah Bradshaw and an own goal.
West Midlands League
Sutton Coldfield Town continue to head the Premier Division table by seven points after
they ran out 7-0 winners over Lichfield City. Aimee Taylor led the scoring with a hat-trick,
Jordan Atkin weighed in with a double and there was one apiece from Sarah Lampitt and
Alison Forbes. Kidderminster Harriers are keeping up the chase in second place, they won
2-1 away to Lye Town thanks to Macy Fox and Chloe Whyley. Worcester City defeated
Solihull Sporting 6-2, Georgia Marrett bagging a hat-trick along with Kerstin Ballard, Olivia
Mitcham and an own goal, whilst second half goals from Olivia Brown and Sophie Shale earned
Coundon Court a 2-0 victory away to Redditch Utd.
In Division One North, Walsall Wood were dealt a blow to their title challenge as they
were held to a 1-1 draw by Coventry City and they trail leaders Shifnal Town by seven
points. Natasha Baptiste was on target for Wood, whilst Coventry netted through Joanne Ryan.
Third placed AFC Telford Utd also lost ground when they were beaten 2-1 by Port Vale, who
scored through Tara Harrison and Macy Isherwood, whilst Catherine Harris (2) and Jade
Lapthorne netted for Tamworth in their 3-0 victory over Walsall Ladies.
Coventry Sphinx will have to wait at least one more week to be confirmed as Division
One South title winners after second placed Knowle won 1-0 against Leamington Lions
with a goal from Demi-Lee Rolph. Third placed Long Itchington went down 2-0 to Sedgley
& Gornal Utd who have gone level on points with them, Nelia Severin and Beth Male were on
target.

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Front cover photo: Rhiannon Roberts tries to get in a shot for Wales, despite the efforts of
Northern Ireland captain Sarah McFadden (Will Cheshire).
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