Around the Regions: AFC Rushden & Diamonds / Hassocks / Combination Leagues

A page of regional and county coverage. Matt Wordingham reports AFC Rushden and Diamonds Ladies winning a double in their first year, taking the Northamptonshire Women’s League Plate 4-0 against Thorplands through a Megan Watkins brace and goals from Claire Stancliffe and Cat Sealey, then the Division 2 title 4-1 against Corby. Joint managers Leanne Mayes and Katie Newman describe fine support from the club and a wake-up call in an opening draw with Billing United. Hassocks vice-captain Liz King explains winning the South East Counties Premier without dropping a point, nineteen straight wins, plus the League Cup, praising newly promoted South Park and relishing rivalry with Haywards Heath. Combination league run-ins are summarised, with Stoke City completing a Midlands double and Chesham United, Keynsham Town and Chorley leading their divisions.