Seven Wins in a Row for Bolton Wanderers Women

Seven wins in a row for Bolton Wanderers Women, seven goals for Handsworth’s Abby Watkinson, seven-minute hat-trick for Leamington’s Poppy Kelly.

Regional Leagues Round-Up:

EASTERN – Bowers & Pitsea Win Extraordinary GoalFest

Premier – Royston Town drew 1-1 with Atletico London in the clash of the top two, while AFC Sudbury sit third after a 4-1 beating of Brentwood Town. Bowers & Pitsea won a goalfest against Haringey Borough 8-4, with Ruby Kilden netting a hat-trick in front of a crowd of 137. Wroxham secured victory with the only goal at Watford Ladies Development, who saw Amelie Elliott sent off late on. Histon’s 1-1 draw with Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers was watched by 121 spectators, and Harpenden Town came out on top 4-2 in the derby game with St Albans City.

1 North – Luton Town Development dropped their first points when held 3-3 at home by Stevenage Reserves and Amy Drew’s 95th-minute goal. Hitchin Belles edged a seven-goal thriller at Ampthill Town helped by a Holly Thomson double, Costessey Sports saw off Needham Market 3-2 as Sofia Odell bagged a brace off the bench, while Real Bedford Development took the points 2-1 at Newmarket Town.

1 South – Chelmsford City made it three wins from three with six goals at AFC Welwyn, while a Charlie Mills double helped Hertford Town take a 4-3 victory at Colchester United. Enfield Town beat Southend United 2-1 away, and there were 1-1 draws between Toby and AFC Sudbury Reserves, plus Wormley Rovers versus Leyton Orient.

EAST MIDLANDS – Abby Watkinson Scores Seven for Handsworth

Premier – Mansfield Town and Lincoln Women made it back-to-back wins as the Stags hit Gainsborough Trinity for six, while Lincoln beat Nottingham Trent University 3-0. Doncaster Rovers Belles stormed to a 6-1 victory at Grimsby Town with five second-half goals, Loughborough Foxes Vixens were 3-2 winners at SJR Worksop, and Newport Pagnell Town defeated Stamford 3-1.

1 Central – Long Eaton United edged Coalville Town by the odd goal in nine, while the University of Nottingham scored all five in their match at Melbourne Dynamo. Basford United held off an Oakham United fightback as Ruby Bolingbroke made it 3-2 in the dying minutes. Asfordby Amateurs netted all their goals before the break in a 4-1 defeat of Thurmaston DPC Vixens, and Sherwood drew 2-2 with Pride Park.

1 North – Handsworth’s Abby Watkinson scored seven of their 12 goals against Newark Town, while Staveley Miners Welfare substitute Jessica Cox grabbed two goals in as many minutes in a 3-2 success at Dronfield Town. Chesterfield Community Trust hit the net eight times at Notts County Development, Arnold Eagles secured a 5-1 win at Hucknall Town, and it finished 2-2 between YP Women and Belper Town.

1 South – Leicester City Ladies scored seven against Netherton United, Thrapston beat Higham Town 3-0, while it was one apiece as Wellingborough Town hosted Dunton & Broughton United.

LONDON & SOUTH EAST – Leatherhead Thrash Leaders

Premier – Barking stopped Brentford’s 100% record with a 2-2 draw, following up their 2-0 midweek result over Millwall Lionesses in which Shawna Harvey scored both goals. Bromley gained ground on the leaders with a 2-1 defeat of Sutton United, while Millwall bounced back to beat Ashford Town 3-1. Aylesford hit Eastbourne Borough 6-3 with six different scorers, Hammersmith versus Dorking Wanderers finished one each, likewise Newhaven against Worthing.

1 North – Dulwich Hamlet Reserves put five past Sport London E Benfica to stay top, but their two closest rivals still have perfect form after Camden Town won 4-0 at Clapton CFC and Maidstone United overcame Carshalton Athletic 5-0. Tooting Bec took the points 5-3 at AFC Greenwich Borough, Hackney won 3-2 at Ebbsfleet United, and Actonians Reserves drew 1-1 with Herne Bay.

1 South – Leatherhead scored five at Saltdean United Development to knock them off the top on goal difference. Ashford United put away three without reply at Ashmount Leigh, Montpelier Villa won 3-1 at Sevenoaks Town, and Three Bridges shared four goals with Tonbridge Angels.

NORTH EAST – Two Sent Off in 11-goal Gateshead derby

Premier – Birtley Town continued their winning start with a 3-0 victory against Wallsend BC, while Leeds Modernians edged Harrogate Town 4-3 away on Saturday. South Shields overturned a 2-0 deficit at Ossett United with Tianna Hill’s deciding goal. i2i International Soccer Academy beat Alnwick Town 4-1, and Rotherham United drew 2-2 with Spennymoor Town.

1 North – Park View made it two wins from two with a 7-0 at Washington, matched by Norton & Stockton Ancients Reserves in their 5-3 victory over North Shields Athletic, where Ellie Hamilton smashed a 24-minute treble. Boldon edged Darlington 4-3 as Connie Raine’s second goal proved decisive after Darlo’s Nicole Graham was sent off. Rutherford won the Gateshead derby 9-2 at Leam Rangers, helped by a Macey Huggins hat-trick, with each side seeing a player sent off—Rangers’ Laurie Anderson having only been on the pitch six minutes. Sunderland West End beat Stockton Town 2-1 with Chloe O’Hanlon’s 89th-minute winner, while Redcar Town saw off Hartlepool United 4-1.

1 South – Thackley stayed on maximum points with a 4-0 victory over Bottesford Town, while Rossington Main claimed a thrilling 7-5 win at Ilkley Town featuring a five-goal haul from Lauren Breen. Evolution’s 3-2 result against Altofts saw substitute Jessica Crosby strike twice, Lower Hopton secured a 5-0 success at Cleethorpes Town, Sheffield Wednesday beat Knaresborough Town 2-1, and York City Development defeated FC Farsley 3-0.

NORTH WEST – Seven straight wins for Bolton Wanderers

Premier – Bolton Wanderers made it seven straight wins with a 3-1 result over Crewe Alexandra, Mancunian Unity came from two down at half-time to defeat Preston North End 3-2, Darwen’s Alicia Johnson hit a quick double to overturn the lead of hosts Bury in front of a 156 crowd. Nantwich Town won 3-1 against Poulton Vics with Amanda Fallon at the double, watched by 150 spectators, while West Didsbury & Chorlton came away from Tranmere Rovers with a 2-1 success.

1 Central – Salford City thrashed Bury Reserves 10-1 to record a third win in three, while Wythenshawe Town finished goalless in a 0-0 draw with Wigan Athletic Ladies.

1 North – Workington Town beat Blackburn CSC 2-1 to go level on points with leaders Accrington Stanley, as Beatrix Barber scored a brace but there was a red card for Holly Redmond. Bolton Wanderers Reserves beat Fleetwood Town Wrens 3-1, Wigan Athletic FC won by the same score at Penrith, and Morecambe drew 2-2 with Blackpool.

1 South – Chester hit top team West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves for six on their own turf, while Warrington Town’s 3-2 victory at Runcorn Linnets was helped by two goals from substitute Ellie Barker. Wirral Phoenix got the better of Tranmere Rovers Development 2-1, with Ellie McLaughlin getting the decider.

SOUTHERN – Finchampstead Edge Nine-Goal Thriller

Premier – Farnham Town’s 7-1 result at Sholing put them on maximum points from two games, as did AFC Portchester’s 1-0 victory at Oxford City. Winchester City Flyers handed Beaconsfield Town an 8-1 loss, with Chelsie Hay scoring four goals and Charlie Snelling adding three. Reading sank Fleet Town 7-2, Chesham United edged Woodley United 3-2, and Denham United drew 2-2 with Southampton Women.

1 North – Finchampstead made it back-to-back wins with a 5-4 victory at Kidlington, where Annalea Lane’s second goal was the decider. Farnborough were 5-2 winners at Abingdon United Development, while Penn & Tylers Green thrashed Chesham United Development 6-0, helped by a Tori Drew hat-trick. Badshot Lea won 3-1 at Oxford City Development, and Slough Town beat Barton United 4-2.

1 South – Bognor Regis Town enjoyed a successful trip over to Guernsey, bringing back a 5-0 win. Havant & Waterlooville claimed the points 3-2 at Millbrook, while Wimborne Town overwhelmed Bursledon 9-1. AFC Stoneham’s 2-0 result against Bournemouth Sports Reserves featured a Scarlet Darnton double, AFC Varsity drew 3-3 with Whitchurch United, and Andover New Street edged AFC Portchester Reserves 3-2.

SOUTH WEST – Portishead Lead Premier

Premier – Portishead have won their opening two games after a 4-1 defeat of Yate Town. AEK Boco sub Layla Soppelsa scored both goals in the 2-1 victory over Sherborne Town, Yeovil Town’s Erin Bloomfield bagged a couple in a 3-1 win at Gloucester City, and Poole Town edged Royal Wootton Bassett Town with Alice Fisher on target.

1 Central – Keynsham Town continued a winning start with a 5-2 victory at Stockwood Wanderers, similarly Weston-super-Mare who beat Portishead Reserves 2-0 with both goals from Viktoriia Khandusenko. Whitchurch stormed to a 9-2 win at Wells City, and Bath City won 2-0 at Paulton Rovers.

1 North – Hartpury have two wins from their first two matches after a 3-2 result at Abbey Meads. Cirencester Town’s Lani Dickinson scored a hat-trick in their 5-1 win at Downend Flyers, while Corsham Town beat Bishops Cleeve 2-1, with Ezra Ebanks netting the crucial second goal.

1 South – Bridgwater United Reserves’ 2-1 result at Bishops Lydeard made it two wins from two. Ilminster Town beat St Agnes 4-3, Plymouth Marjon lost 0-2 to visitors Sticker, and Feniton drew 1-1 with Ridgeway.

WEST MIDLANDS – Leamington’s Poppy Kelly Scores Seven-Minute Treble

Premier – Shrewsbury Town went top with a 4-2 result against Redditch Borough, in which Lily Sutton notched a hat-trick, while Hednesford Town drew 1-1 with visitors Coundon Court. Knowle came from behind to beat Stourbridge 3-2 as Trina Greaves got her second of the match. Port Vale beat Lichfield City 3-1, Shifnal Town thrashed Coventry Sphinx 5-0, and Leek Town drew 1-1 with Solihull Moors.

1 North – Sutton United Ladies’ 2-1 success at Coton Green marked their third win in a row. Rugby Town edged Shrewsbury Up & Comers 3-2, with Molly Law scoring twice, while AFC Telford United’s Abigail Beady also bagged two goals in a 3-1 victory over Burton Albion. Chasetown left Newcastle Town with a 4-1 win, Telford Town drew 2-2 with Lane Head, and Walsall’s Molly Cook netted a hat-trick in their 8-0 triumph at Whitchurch Alport.

1 South – Leamington have three straight wins following a 7-2 success at Droitwich Spa, where Poppy Kelly bagged a hat-trick in the space of seven minutes. Halesowen have also started well, their latest result a 6-1 win at Bromsgrove Sporting. Crusaders’ 1-0 win over Worcester City Reserves came with sub Kloe Douglas scoring, Alvechurch put six past hosts Dudley Town, Evesham United beat Redditch United 6-1, but it was 0-0 between Long Itchington and Hereford FC.