Regional Leagues Round-Up: Chesterfield Women were promoted to the FA WNL after clinching the East Midlands League title, while Preston received their trophy after becoming champions last week.
EASTERN – Wroxham on Course for Runners-Up Spot
Premier – Wroxham’s 3-1 win over Bowers & Pitsea put them second, Royston Town beat a now relegated Enfield Town 5-1 to go third, and Haringey Borough moved up to fifth with a 3-2 victory at St Albans City.
1 North – Dunstable Town edged Newmarket Town 1-0 with a goal from Ruby Hawksworth, while Cambridge City hit four against hosts Biggleswade United, as did Mulbarton Wanderers at home to Colney Heath.
1 South – Runners-up Chelmsford City finished with a 4-1 defeat to Wormley Rovers, while Southend United signed off with a 2-1 success at Toby FC.
EAST MIDLANDS – Chesterfield are Champions
Premier – Chesterfield are champions after their 2-0 result over SJR Worksop, leaving Loughborough Foxes Vixens in second spot despite a 3-2 defeat of Mansfield Town.
A couple of ✨title winning✨ strikes 🏆#CFCW pic.twitter.com/NXpFjZv220
— Chesterfield FC Women (@ChesterfieldFCW) April 12, 2026
1 Central – West Bridgford climbed off the bottom in midweek with a 2-1 win over a second-placed but depleted University of Nottingham side, who bounced back to win 1-0 at Asfordby Amateurs. But it’s Nottingham Trent University in control of the title race as they won 9-1 at Sherwood, where Mia Bradley scored five times. The two Uni sides have a crucial clash on Wednesday 15 April, while Sherwood play Long Eaton United at Radford FC, and West Bridgford face Asfordby at the Regatta Way Sports Ground.
1 North – Grimsby Town completed a perfect campaign with a 5-0 result at Lincoln United Development, while Dronfield Town are chasing down second spot after Maia Taylor claimed a four-goal haul in a 5-1 win at Chesterfield Community Trust.
1 South – New Bradwell St Peter secured a 3-1 win at Northampton Town Development on Tuesday, while Netherton United and Stanground Cardea Sports played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. New Bradwell continued to chase down leaders Newport Pagnell Town by hitting River City for six, while Northampton Devs defeated Netherton 3-0 and Stanground beat Dunton & Broughton United 2-1.
LONDON & SOUTH EAST – Seven Scorers for Saltdean
Premier – Saltdean United reclaimed the top spot from Brentford with seven different scorers in a 7-1 thrashing of Ebbsfleet United. Dartford beat Barking 2-0, Dorking Wanderers won 3-0 at Sport London E Benfica, Sutton United shared eight goals with Aylesford, and Ashford Town drew 1-1 with Newhaven.
1 North – Camden Town leapfrogged Actonians Reserves into third on goal difference after beating them 4-0 away, while Hackney were 3-0 winners at Ashford United. Clapton CFC drew 1-1 at home to Dulwich Hamlet Reserves, watched by a bumper crowd of 290.
1 South – Leatherhead are up to third on goal difference following their 4-2 victory at Hastings United.
NORTH EAST – Rutherford Do Three-Day Double Over Washington
Premier – Ponteland United won in midweek at Wallsend BC, thanks to the only goal scored by Isla Maggs. Title-chasing Thornaby won 4-0 at South Shields, Harrogate Town overcame Brunsmeer Athletic 6-3, and Alnwick Town saw off Ossett United 3-1. Two games were goalless between Spennymoor Town and Ponteland, as well as Sunderland West End versus Wallsend BC.
1 North – Midweek matches wrapped up with a 7-1 win for i2i International Soccer Academy over Park View, and a decisive goal from Jessica Ellison as Gateshead Rutherford secured a 3-2 victory at Washington, whose Anya Crowder was shown a red card in added time. i2i Academy continued their title push with a 6-1 win at Hartlepool United, but Birtley Town beat Park View 2-1 to remain top. Rutherford again beat Washington, this time 5-2 with a Melissa Scott hat-trick. Redcar Town ran out 6-1 victors at Norton & Stockton Ancients Reserves, while Stockton Town had a walkover against Wallsend BC Reserves and will host Redcar this Wednesday, 15 April.
1 South – Handsworth won 3-0 at Millmoor on Thursday, but Leeds Modernians regained the leadership from them with all five goals at Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. Altofts had goalscorer Grace Wilkinson dismissed before the break in a 3-3 draw with York City Development, for whom Sasha Dann completed the scoring. Farsley came from behind at half-time to win 3-1 at Millmoor thanks to Daisy O’Brien’s 23-minute treble, while Rossington Main took the points 2-1 against Ilkley Town.
League Cup Quarter-Finals – Sunderland West End bowed out 5-1 at home to South Shields on Thursday, with Demi Pine scoring a hat-trick for the visitors. Bradford City eliminated Handsworth by the same score on Sunday. On Thursday, 16 April, York City Development will take on Leeds Modernians at York St John University Sports Park.
NORTH WEST – Finalists Confirmed for Deva Stadium Double Header
Premier – Darwen claimed a 5-1 midweek win over Fleetwood Town Wrens, who also suffered a 4-0 home defeat to Crewe Alexandra at the weekend, with a late red card for Imogen Best. Champions AFC Fylde saw off Tranmere Rovers with a 4-0 victory, scoring three goals late in the game.
1 Central – Atherton Laburnum Rovers fell just short on goal difference of overtaking third-placed Ashton Town after losing 3-1 at home to Rochdale, who finished in fifth place.
1 North – Preston North End celebrated completing their title-winning campaign by putting six goals past Morecambe.
Alliance Design & Print League Cup Semi-Finals – Chester knocked out Accrington Stanley 4-2 to set up a final clash at the Deva Stadium against Mancunian Unity, who went through 4-1 at West Didsbury & Chorlton.
Alliance Design & Print League Plate Semi-Finals – At the same venue on 10 May, it will be FC St. Helens versus Bury, after the former beat Manchester Laces 3-1 and Jade Parker scored the only goal for the latter at Poulton Vics.
into the final we go – well done girls!! 💙#buryfc | #bfc140 pic.twitter.com/zIzWQ5cxn2
— Bury FC Women (@buryfc_women) April 12, 2026
SOUTHERN – Shootout Sends Denham into Plate Final
Premier – Winchester City Flyers kept up their hopes of catching leaders Wycombe Wanderers with a 5-0 win at Badshot Lea, but AFC Portchester’s were dented with a 1-1 home draw against Reading. Southampton Women, in third, won by a sole goal at Woodley United in 10th.
1 North – Denham United scored all three goals on Thursday at Farnborough, who then lost 2-1 at Larkspur Rovers to a decider by Calleigh Wright. Penn & Tylers Green’s bid to take second spot from Tilehurst Panthers was boosted by a 7-1 away win over them. Chesham United Development were also victorious on the road, 4-1 at Slough Town.
1 South – Farnham Town are within touching distance of the title after they netted nine goals at Shaftesbury, while the meeting of second and third finished two apiece between Havant & Waterlooville and AFC Stoneham. Four goals were also shared as AFC Varsity drew with Wimborne Town.
Chairman’s Cup Semi-Finals – Denham United pipped Bournemouth Sports Reserves 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 deadlock and were joined in the final by Oxford City, who progressed 6-2 at Sholing.
Shield Services Group SOUTH WEST – Torquay Sting Title Rivals
Premier – Torquay United handed title rivals Forest Green Rovers their first defeat with a 4-1 score in front of nearly 300 at The New Lawn. Gloucester City’s Georgia Vandries scored a hat-trick in a 7-1 victory at Bishops Lydeard, while AEK Boco edged past Saltash United with a 2-1 away win. Fixtures for Thursday, 16 April: Pucklechurch Sports vs Forest Green at Chipping Sodbury, Saltash vs Torquay at Kimberley Stadium.
🟡 League Table Update.
4 to go #tufc pic.twitter.com/MjAzloi1pq
— Torquay United Women FC (@TUFCWomen) April 12, 2026
1 North – Chauntine Lyons scored a couple as top side Corsham Town came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 at Bath City. Bitton beat Stockwood Wanderers 3-0 but still have eight games to play in a hectic title bid. Royal Wootton Bassett Town moved up to second with a 3-0 win at Gloucester City Reserves, overtaking Whitchurch who drew 4-4 at Mangotsfield United. AFC Brislington beat Paulton Rovers 4-2 with braces by Rhianna Ben-Carew and Libby Sims, while it was 2-2 between Downend Flyers and Cirencester Town.
South Division Supplementary Cup – Weston-super-Mare lead the Group A table by three points following a 2-0 victory at Feniton.
WEST MIDLANDS – Walsall Set for Friday Top-Two Clash at Bescot Stadium
Premier – Leaders Lye Town narrowly beat Coventry Sphinx 1-0 as they continue to lay down a target for the chasing pack. Redditch Borough won 4-1 at Alvechurch to confirm their relegation, Shrewsbury Town defeated Hednesford Town 3-0 but still have nine matches left, likewise Shifnal Town who had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Leek Town. Coundon Court’s 3-0 result over Burton Albion featured a double from Marianne Taho, while Solihull Moors drew 1-1 with Port Vale.
1 North – Walsall beat Rugby Town 4-1 but must also defeat Lichfield City at the Bescot Stadium on Friday to have a chance of overtaking them in their final game. Newcastle Town won 3-0 at Whitchurch Alport, while Chasetown recorded a 3-1 victory against AFC Telford United.
1 South – Crusaders were the first to beat leaders Knowle, 1-0 away from home with a Dionne Williams strike. Title-hopefuls Leamington edged past Hereford Pegasus thanks to Poppy Kelly’s seventh-minute goal, while Bromsgrove Sporting were held 2-2 by visitors Hereford FC. Elsewhere, Long Itchington beat Worcester City Reserves 2-1, and Redditch United thrashed Kingfisher 5-0. On Thursday, 16 April, Long Itchington face Halesowen at Redditch Borough Community Sports and Social Club.
