Bognor, Denham, Dunton and Mangotsfield Go Top of Regional Divisions

Bognor Denham Dunton and Mangotsfield Go Top of Regional Divisions
Blackpool v Preston North End Photo John Shirras

Bognor Regis Town, Denham United, Dunton & Broughton United, and Mangotsfield United all climbed to the top of Regional League tables.

EASTERN – Histon Record 13th Straight Win

Premier – Stevenage moved six points clear at the top with a 4-1 win at Haringey Borough, where Sarah Wiltshire and Rosy Woodhams both scored in first-half added time before completing their braces. Harpenden Town secured the only goal at Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers, while Watford Ladies Development’s Isla Bellamy netted against Atletico London, and St Albans City claimed a 2-0 victory over Bowers & Pitsea.

1 North – Histon made it 13 straight wins with a 2-0 score against Hitchin Belles thanks to a brace from Evie Nicholls. Stevenage Development won 2-1 at Newmarket Town with a double from Mayzee Seymour. Dunstable Town edged past Mulbarton Wanderers with a goal from Megan Molloy. There were 2-0 victories for Real Bedford Reserves over Colney Heath and for Thetford Town against Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds, while Cambridge City and Biggleswade United played out a goalless draw.

1 South – Brentwood Town’s 3-2 win at Wormley Rovers moved them into third place, while Needham Market’s 4-1 victory over Toby FC saw them leapfrog into fourth. Southend United beat Hertford Town 4-2.

EAST MIDLANDS –  Dunton Go Top on Goal Difference

Premier – Chesterfield FC overcame Stamford 8-1 aided by Evie Carter and Elin Morin hat-tricks, Loughborough Foxes Vixens stormed to a 7-1 result at third-placed Rotherham United. Anstey Nomads won 5-1 at Wellingborough Town, SJR Worksop edged Gainsborough Trinity 2-1.

1 Central – Long Eaton United drew 2-2 with leaders Asfordby Amateurs despite trailing 2-0 at the break. Nottingham Trent University’s fifth win from five came 3-0 versus West Bridgford as Sarah Newton contributed twice. Melbourne Dynamo’s Chelsie Tebble claimed a treble in the 6-1 victory at Basford United, Coalville Town had a walkover against University of Nottingham.

1 North – Grimsby Town notched their eighth win in a row with a 3-0 victory over third-placed Arnold Eagles, while Dronfield Town came out on top 5-3 against Newark Town. Chesterfield CT drew 3-3 with Belper Town, and Lincoln United Development edged out their Notts County counterparts 2-1 away from home.

1 South – Dunton & Broughton United are top on goal difference after a 4-0 win at Brackley Town, just ahead of Newport Pagnell Town, who claimed a 1-0 victory at Northampton Town Development. New Bradwell St Peter netted six at Netherton United, while River City grabbed the only goal against Stanground Cardea Sports.

LONDON & SOUTH EAST – Actonians Reserves Stage Stunning Comeback

Premier – Barking sit third after a 5-2 win at Newhaven, while Dorking Wanderers are fourth thanks to Georgia Heasman’s late goal at Millwall Lionesses. Ashford Town grabbed a 3-2 win at Sport London E Benfica. Barking will host Dartford at 8pm this Wednesday, 17 December.

1 North – Actonians Reserves staged a stunning comeback from three goals down to beat Hackney 4-3, Darcie Townley getting the stoppage-time winner. Bromley defeated Dulwich Hamlet Reserves 4-0 as they chase leaders Hammersmith, who edged AFC Greenwich Borough 2-1. Herne Bay beat Clapton CFC 2-0, Camden Town hit a dozen past Soccer Elite Football Academy, and Ashford United netted three against Richmond & Kew.

1 South – Bognor Regis Town’s 5-0 thrashing of Frimley Green put them top on goal difference, while Leatherhead matched that scoreline against Bexhill United. Montpelier Villa’s 2-1 win over Sevenoaks Town featured a brace from Ruby Warden, and Ashmount Leigh netted four without reply at home to Hastings United.

NORTH EAST – Abandonment Denies Stockton Chance to Beat Leaders

Premier – Bradford City beat Ossett United 5-1 to extend their lead to seven points, while Alnwick Town sit third after a 3-1 win over Ponteland United, with Chloe Young bagging a brace. Brunsmeer Athletic saw off Harrogate Town 4-1 thanks to all four goals from Millie Kenyon, and South Shields’ Tianna Hill netted a hat-trick in a 5-3 victory at Wallsend BC.

1 North – Stockton Town were on course to be the first team to beat leaders Gateshead Rutherford with a 2-0 half-time lead, but the match was abandoned. Norton & Stockton Ancients Reserves had a walkover against Wallsend BC Reserves.

1 South – Ilkley Town are second after beating Millmoor 2-1, while Sheffield Wednesday sit fourth following a 4-1 win over Farsley, with Amy Broomhead notching in a hat-trick.

NORTH WEST – Derby Joy For Five-Star Preston

Premier – West Didsbury & Chorlton beat Poulton Vics 4-2, while Darwen’s Anais Pattison bagged a brace in a 3-1 win that moved them above hosts Bolton Wanderers into fourth place. Crewe Alexandra smashed Curzon Ashton 7-0 with as many different scorers, and Bury came from behind to win 2-1 at Tranmere Rovers thanks to a Jade Parker decider.

1 Central – Leaders Salford City saw off Pilkington 5-3, helped by a brace from Abbey Howarth, while FC St. Helens kept up the pressure by putting six past Mossley Hill Athletic.

1 North – Preston North End moved ahead of Blackpool into second place after a 5-1 derby win away from home. Penrith’s 5-3 victory over Accrington Stanley featured late goals from substitutes Ellie Gallacher and Isobelle Scott-Lamon. Elsewhere, Haslingden defeated Fleetwood Town Wrens Reserves 3-1.

Alliance Design & Print League Cup 1st Rd – Chester progressed past hosts Manchester Laces 2-0, to book a home tie with Atherton Laburnum Rovers.

SOUTHERN – Penn & Tylers Take Down Top Team

Premier – Jessica Watkins’ treble helped leaders Wycombe Wanderers beat fourth-placed Beaconsfield Town 9-1, Winchester City Flyers sub Annie Northwood got both their goals in a 2-1 result at Woodley United that put them second. Sholing’s Danielle O’Leary got a double in the 3-1 defeat of Oxford City whose Ellie White was dismissed. Reading’s match with Southampton Women was abandoned due to a medical emergency.

1 North – Denham United’s 5-2 win at Larkspur Rovers extended their perfect start to eight matches and moved them to the top, while Penn & Tylers Green edged former leaders Abingdon United Development 2-1. Oxford City Development substitutes Anna Goddard and Demi Lovatt scored to secure a 3-2 victory over Kidlington, Slough Town grabbed a 2-1 win at Tilehurst Panthers, and Farnborough overcame Chesham United Development 4-2 with two late goals.

1 South –Top side Farnham Town dominated Guernsey 8-1, while AFC Stoneham triumphed over AFC Varsity 3-1 thanks to a Chloe Marshall hat-trick. Wimborne Town edged past Bursledon 2-1 with an Ellie Chaffe brace, and Bournemouth Sports Reserves drew 2-2 with Bemerton Heath Harlequins.

Shield Services Group SOUTH WEST – Mangotsfield Storm to the Summit

Premier – Forest Green Rovers beat leaders Sherborne Town 2-0, while Poole Town held second-placed AEK Boco to a 1-1 draw. Torquay United scored both goals at Frampton Rangers, Saltash United edged Bishops Lydeard 2-1 away, and it finished 2-2 between Gloucester City and Pucklechurch Sports.

1 North – Mangotsfield United overran AFC Brislington 13-1 with 10 different scorers and an Adele Elliott hat-trick, moving them to the top. Royal Wootton Bassett Town’s Lauren Bulley scored both goals in their 2-1 win at Downend Flyers, lifting them to second. Bitton beat Whitchurch 3-0, Cirencester Town’s Lani Dickinson netted three of their five against Stockwood Wanderers, and Bath City claimed three goals and three points at Gloucester City Reserves.

1 South – The leading pair both won 4-0; Yeovil Town at Appledore and Weston-super-Mare at home to Feniton.

WEST MIDLANDS – Lye Land Blow on Leaders

Premier – Lye Town sent leaders Redditch Borough to a 3-0 loss, Shifnal Town also gained ground with a 3-2 victory at Hednesford Town. Solihull Moors handed Shrewsbury Town a setback thanks to Annie Highway’s winning goal. Alvechurch secured their first win, 2-1 over Coventry Sphinx, with Eleanor Stark’s late strike. Leek Town’s Katie Maya netted four in their 6-2 triumph at Burton Albion, and Port Vale beat Coundon Court 2-0.

1 North – Walsall’s lead is down to just one on goal difference, after they thrashed hosts AFC Telford United 6-0 with three goals from Mia Fellows, while title rivals Lichfield City netted nine past Whitchurch Alport with four from Courtney Dilger. Elsewhere it ended Rugby Town 1-2 Telford Town, Leek Town Reserves 0-2 Newcastle Town.

1 South – Redditch United won 4-1 at leaders Leamington, Droitwich Spa beat Worcester City Reserves 2-0 to go third. Hereford Pegasus were victorious 4-1 at Kingfisher to get off the bottom at their expense, there were 4-0 away wins for Long Itchington at Halesowen Town and Crusaders at Hereford FC.

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Wilf Frith
Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.
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