Jersey Bulls in Fantastic First South East Counties League Campaign

Jersey Bulls in Fantastic First South East Counties League Campaign
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Our final mid-season look at the County tables shows Jersey Bulls with a 100% record from nine games in the South East Counties League, which is matched elsewhere by Harefield United, Salisbury and Tonbridge Angels, among others.

SOUTH EAST COUNTIES LEAGUE – Angels Flying High

Premier Division: Tonbridge Angels have nine straight wins, but Maidstone United also maintain a 100% record after seven games, while Cray Wanderers have dropped four points.

Surrey Premier Division: Sutton United Reserves are on maximum points so far, just goal-difference behind Dorking Wanderers U-23 with a game in hand, and three behind Carshalton Athletic from three fewer matches.

Kent Division 1 Central: Chatham Town Development’s perfect run stretches to eight matches as they hold a five-point lead over title rivals Kent United.

Kent Division 1 East: Herne Bay Development’s lead comes from having played more games than the others. Biddenden have two games in hand with three points to make up, while Park Regis – like the leaders – have also let slip four points.

Kent Division 1 West: Crayford Arrows are on course to be champions with seven wins on the spin, as Erith & Belvedere try to keep pace. Second-in-the-table Bromley Development have played two more matches.

Surrey Division 1: Channel Islanders Jersey Bulls lead after nine straight wins, sitting six points ahead of Meadow Sports, whom Milford & Witley and Hartland are both eyeing for the second promotion spot.

Kent Division 2 East: Aylesford Seconds are nine games without a point dropped, while Lydd Town keep up the chase and Castle Colts trail a little further behind.

Kent Division 2 West: Sevenoaks Town Development are a point and a match better off than both Ide Hill and Crayford Arrows Development, while Danson Sports are playing catch-up but hold a 100% record.

Kent Division 3 East: Minster have hit six wins from six to put themselves as many points clear of Baypoint, but from one match more.

Minster FC Women
Photo Minster FC Women

Kent Division 3 West: Tonbridge Junior Knights sit at the top, but Peters Village can get within a point of them, while Staplehurst Monarchs United are a further three behind.

STAFFORDSHIRE LEAGUETrio Yet to Lose

Premier Division: Three of the top four remain unbeaten, with Lane Head leading Stone Old Alleynians by one point but having played one more game, and Milton United still able to catch both.

Division 1: Abbey Hulton United are unbeaten and chasing down leaders Bilston Town, whose six-point advantage comes from having played four more matches.

Recreational Division: Six straight victories see Penkridge Lionesses lead from Stafford Soccer Mums Rebels, who have five, while Cottage Farm Rangers and Wyrley Warriors need to win games in hand to keep in touch.

SUFFOLK LEAGUE – Sudbury Occupy Summits

Premiership: AFC Sudbury Reserves and Woodbridge Town have each missed out on just a couple of points, with the former playing two more games, while third-placed Stowupland Falcons have played fewer matches.

Championship: AFC Sudbury Development’s eight victories have put them five points ahead of Ipswich Valley Rangers and six clear of Alresford Colne Rangers.

SUSSEX LEAGUE Bridges and Hill Set to Climb Above Leaders

Premier Division: Horsham may hold top spot but look sure to be leapfrogged by Three Bridges and Burgess Hill Town, both of whom have perfect records.

Championship: TD Shipley have three games to catch leaders The View and their six-point advantage, while Brighton Seagulls can get within striking distance.

Division 1: Whitehawk lead from both Cuckfield and Ringmer, with fifth-placed Seaford Town unbeaten like the top side but playing catch up.

THAMES VALLEY COUNTIES LEAGUE – Ten-Win Launton Look Good for Title

Division 1: Barton United’s unbeaten form sees them leading by six points over Eversley & California, while it’s Finchampstead who are better placed to challenge with two games in hand.

Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League: Ashridge Park v Finchampstead
Finchampstead players celebrate a goal at Ashridge Park Photo Andrew BattWokingham Today

Division 2 North: Barton United Development are in pole position ahead of Headington, but they could be caught by Tower Hill and overtaken by Easington Sports due to games in hand.

Division 2 South: Windsor & Eton are number one in the table after eight wins from nine, chased by Flackwell Heath and Burghfield, who have dropped three and four points respectively.

Division 3 North: Launton are looking good for the title with ten wins from 11 taking them six points clear of Chinnor. Milton Keynes City, Aylesbury United, and Mursley United all have three games in hand, but that’s currently not enough to catch the leaders.

Division 3 South: The top two are several points clear with games in hand, as Harefield United’s nine straight wins make them favourites to finish top, although Maidenhead Nomads are within striking distance.

Division 3 West: Didcot Town Development are top by two points, but Kidlington have a game in hand to overtake them, and three points behind are Thatcham & Newbury Town Blues.

Development: Arborfield face multiple challenges to their leadership, with Wraybury Village, Holmer Green, and Stanford-in-the-Vale all capable of surpassing them as they catch up on their fixtures.

WEST RIDING LEAGUE – One Point Between First Division’s Top Five

Premier Division: Thackley hold the top spot, but Knaresborough Town have the games in hand to overtake them, while Leeds Medics & Dentists lead the waiting list for second place.

Division 1: A single point is all that separates the top five, but Morley Town and Leeds Hyde Park have played five and three fewer games respectively than Rangers Athletic, over whom both Huddersfield Amateurs and Horsforth St Margarets also have games in hand.

Guiseley Lionesses Women FC
Photo Guiseley Lionesses Women FC

Division 2: Guiseley Lionesses trail leaders Brighouse Town by four points, but from two fewer fixtures and a 100% record, while most other potential challengers are hampered by having played more matches.

Division 3: Harrogate Town are ahead of Leeds Modernians Development on goal-difference, +48 to +24 separating them. Halifax Friendly are 10 points behind the leading pair, while Goole have a better chance to cut the gap.

Division 4: Kellingley Welfare might be just a goal-difference ahead of Eldwick Lionesses, but they have two games in hand. Tadcaster Albion pose a bigger threat, sitting three points behind with a game to catch up.

Division 5A: Durkar Devils lead the table with 10 wins from 11, while unbeaten Dewsbury Rangers have a game in hand that could close the gap to one point.

Division 5B: Guiseley Lionesses Development’s nine wins on the spin see them top by six points ahead of Kirkstall Crusaders, who have a game in hand.

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE – Salisbury Net Nine Straight Wins

Salisbury Women FC v Malmesbury Victoria
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Premier Division: Keynsham Town have won all eight matches but sit just behind Marlborough Town, with two games in hand after being docked three points. Fourth-placed FC Abbey Meads can also overtake the leaders, with four matches to make up.

Division 1: Salisbury have netted nine wins on the trot but are still just three points ahead of FC Chippenham, with Blunsdon a further four behind.

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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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