Sherborne Town and Whitchurch Go Top of Regional Tables

Sherborne Town and Whitchurch Go Top of Regional Tables
Droitwich Spa versus Hereford FC in the West Midlands League Cup. (Photo: clivejonespr.com)

Sherborne Town won the South West League Premier top-of-the-table clash, while Whitchurch now lead Division One North.

EASTERN – Histon Beat Bedford’s 10 for 11th Straight Win

Premier – Stevenage beat Atletico London 2-0 with Sarah Wiltshire’s second-half brace, Royston Town won 3-1 at Bowers & Pitsea, likewise Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers away to Watford Ladies Development and Wroxham who went fourth with victory at St Albans City. Harpenden Town got the only goal at Hutton, Haringey Borough hit Enfield Town for six.

1 North – Histon made it 11 straight wins with a 3-1 result over third-placed Real Bedford Reserves, whose Carol Cripps was dismissed. Dunstable Town defeated second-placed Stevenage Development 2-1 with Bailey Plumbridge’s brace, Colney Heath claimed a first victory with a single goal agaist Biggleswade United.

1 South – Chelmsford City remained at the top with a 5-2 victory over third-in-the-table Needham Market. Hashtag United Reserves ran out 7-1 winners at Colchester United to stay on their heels, while Toby FC’s 3-1 win at Hertford Town moved them into fourth place.

League Cup 2nd Rd – Newmarket Town’s Abbie Corbyn got two of their goals as they edged out Thetford Town 3-2.

League Plate 1st Rd – Brentwood Town overcame Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds 9-0 as Maddie Biggs and Bo Payne hit hat-tricks, Mulbarton Wanderers went through 3-1 at Hitchin Belles, Cambridge City progressed 7-1 away to Southend United.

EAST MIDLANDS – Emma Pollard Scores All Four Goals for Stamford

Premier – Rotherham United missed a chance to go top after losing 1-0 at Mansfield Town, while Anstey Nomads moved to fourth following an extraordinary 8-4 scoreline against Gainsborough Trinity.

1 Central – Asfordby Amateurs beat Sherwood 4-2 aided by Sarah Brown’s brace, Nottingham Trent University made it four wins from four by the same score against Melbourne Dynamo, University of Nottingham got off the mark with all seven goals at Basford United.

1 North – Arnold Eagles’ substitutes, Abbie Lockton and Yasmine Uppal, scored in a 3-1 win over Chesterfield CT, whose Rhianne Carroll was sent off. Notts County Development ended Dronfield Town’s winning streak with a 1-1 draw.

1 South – Netherton United held leaders Leicester City LFC to a 1-1 draw, while New Bradwell St Peter continued their perfect record with a 6-1 victory over Northampton Town Development. Thrapston secured a 5-2 win at Brackley Town, and Dunton & Broughton United’s Lacey Shilcock netted three of their seven goals against River City.

League Cup 2nd RdWellingborough Town advanced with a 2-1 victory at Grimsby Town, Newport Pagnell Town won 5-2 away at West Bridgford, while Chesterfield FC knocked out Stanground Cardea Sports with a 6-1 triumph.

League Plate 1st Rd – Cleethorpes Town eliminated hosts Lincoln United Development 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 deadlock. Stamford’s Emma Pollard scored all four goals of the match at Coalville Town.

LONDON & SOUTH EAST – Camden Town Lead League Cup Upsets

Premier – Barking host Dartford on Wednesday 12 November at Mayesbrook Park.

League Cup 2nd Rd – Four first division sides beat Premier opposition, led by a sole Camden Town goal at Dorking Wanderers and Dulwich Hamlet Reserves’ 2-1 defeat of Millwall Lionesses. Sport London E Benfica lost 6-5 to Bexhill United on penalties, Steyning Town’s Freya Boxer struck to beat Ebbsfleet United. Barking wo a seven-goal thriller with Hammersmith, Newhaven super-sub Dominique Buggs claimed a treble as they came from 2-1 down to go through 4-2 at Montpelier Villa, Aylesford sub Rebecca Keyte struck twice to see off Ashford United 2-1. AFC Greenwich Borough had Kira Curtis-Howard red-carded before the hour mark during a 2-1 exit at Ashford Town, Brentford’s Paula Holguin-Milla contributed three goals to their 7-0 score against Sevenoaks Town. Other results were; Bromley 2-1 Sutton United, Leatherhead 5-0 Hackney, Actonians Reserves 0-2 Clapton CFC, Richmond & Kew 0-3 Dartford, Saltdean United Development 0-3 Bognor Regis Town, while Saltdean United had a walkover against Herne Bay.

NORTH EAST – Millmoor and West End Progress on Pens

League Cup 2nd Rd – Millmoor edged through 4-3 on penalties after a goalless game with Lower Hopton. Sunderland West End won a shoot-out 5-3 over Stockton Town after finishing one apiece. York City Development were 3-2 winners against Premier side Harrogate Town. Washington beat Redcar Town 2-1 with an 86th-minute decider by substitute Jasmine Elliott-Wood. Farsley’s Sophia Lyons scored a five-minute double in their 4-2 success at Sheffield Wednesday. Ilkley Town’s Natasha Eustance netted four in a 9-4 goalfest against Ossett United, while Wallsend BC lost 3-1 to visitors South Shields, with Julie Raffel claiming a treble. Results elsewhere were; Bradford City 6-0 Rossington Main, Park View 1-6 Ponteland United, Gateshead Rutherford 1-2 Alnwick Town, Handsworth 3-1 Altofts, Spennymoor Town 5-1 Berwick Rangers, Wallsend BC Reserves 0-4 Birtley Town. Brunsmeer Athletic had a walkover against York Railway Institute, likewise i2i International Soccer Academy in their tie with Consett.

1 North – Norton & Stockton Ancients Reserves drew level on points with visitors Hartlepool United after defeating them 1-0 and escaping the drop zone on goal difference.

NORTH WEST – Top Five Triumph

Premier – The top five all won, led by AFC Fylde who put four past Poulton Vics. Mancunian Unity took the points 4-2 at Tranmere Rovers, as did FC United of Manchester at Curzon Ashton. Bolton Wanderers beat Fleetwood Town Wrens 5-0 in front of 200 fans. West Didsbury & Chorlton defeated Crewe Alexandra 3-1, helped by Naomi Lawrence’s double, while it finished goalless between Darwen and Bury.

1 Central – Ashton Town held onto the top spot with a 2-0 win over third-placed FC St. Helens in front of 197 fans, while Salford City edged Wigan Athletic 3-2 after leading 3-0 at halftime. Mossley Hill Athletic’s Mollie Farley bagged a brace to secure a 3-2 victory over Rochdale, and MSB Woolton’s 3-2 triumph against Pilkington was sealed by a late winner from Kirstie Pickin.

1 North – Blackpool defeated Haslingden 3-1 with a hat-trick from Tia Worrall, while Workington Town’s Beatrix Barber netted three in a 7-1 win at Morecambe. Penrith beat Chorley Development 6-2, and Accrington Stanley thrashed Fleetwood Town Wrens Reserves 10-0, helped by hat-tricks from Megan Oliver and Emerald Parker.

Preston North End v Bolton Wanderers Reserves - 9 Nov 25
Preston North End versus Bolton Wanderers Reserves was abandoned after 55 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch. (Photo: John Shirras)

1 South – Wirral Phoenix edged past AFC Crewe 3-2 thanks to a brace from Rebecca Beesley, while Runcorn Linnets’ Lile Ashley also netted twice in their 3-1 win over Altrincham. Manchester Laces claimed a 2-1 victory against Macclesfield with Amber Clarke on the scoresheet, Nantwich Town bagged all four goals in their triumph over Liverpool Feds Reserves, and Chester secured a 3-1 win at Warrington Town.

SOUTHERN – Farnham Finish Guernsey’s Unbeaten Start

Premier – Wycombe Wanderers came from two goals down at halftime as Meira Ashby scored twice off the bench to seal a 3-2 win over Winchester City Flyers. Oxford City netted two goals in the last seven minutes to draw 2-2 with Fleet Town, while AFC Portchester edged Sholing 2-1 with a decisive second from Charmaine True. Southampton Women scored seven at Badshot Lea, and Beaconsfield Town put six past hosts Woodley United.

1 North – Penn & Tylers Green had Ellie Lovelock dismissed as Slough Town’s Daisy Skinner scored the only goal. Larkspur Rovers defeated Chesham United Development 3-1 helped by a Savana Fearon double, Ascot United Reserves were also 3-1 victors at Oxford City Development .

1 South – Guernsey suffered a very first defeat at this level, 6-2 at home to leaders Farnham Town. Andover New Street’s Freya Twigg got the sole goal at Bournemouth Sports Reserves, while other scores were; AFC Stoneham 1-3 Wimborne Town, Bemerton Heath Harlequins 3-0 Shaftesbury, Havant & Waterlooville 1-1 AFC Varsity.

League Cup 2nd Rd – Farnborough were 5-1 winners at Bursledon, while Reading’s 11-1 victory over Kidlington included a four-goal haul from Natalie Cowell. Abingdon United Development also triumphed with a 2-0 win against Tilehurst Panthers.

Shield Services Group SOUTH WEST – Sherborne Thrash Leaders

Premier – Sherborne Town won 5-1 away at AEK-Boco to take the top spot from them on goal difference. Gloucester City put Forest Green’s perfect record under strain, but substitute Rhian Robbins struck twice to give Rovers a 2-1 victory. Frampton Rangers enjoyed a solid 2-0 win at Poole Town, with Shannon Francis scoring both goals.

1 North – Whitchurch went top with a 2-1 win over Cirencester Town as Faith Constable scored after 80 minutes. Gloucester City Reserves’ Gigi Cliffe bagged three goals, matched by Stockwood Wanderers’ Maddison Stadden in a 4-4 draw. Mangotsfield United shared four goals with Royal Wootton Bassett Town, while Paulton Rovers drew 1-1 with Downend Flyers. Bitton thrashed AFC Brislington 10-1, with Edie Hopton and Skye Coole each netting hat-tricks, and Corsham Town edged Bath City thanks to a Shannon Redhouse effort.

1 South – Yeovil Town defeated Feniton with a Jodi Cornwall goal for a fifth win in five, while Weston-super-Mare sit second after a 2-0 victory at Appledore.

WEST MIDLANDS – Redditch United Knock Out Knowle 6-4

Premier – Leek Town defeated Port Vale 4-0 to move level on points with the seventh-placed side.

League Cup 2nd Rd – Knowle’s Jessica Barlow scored a hat-trick in vain as Redditch United ran out 6-4 winners, with Abbie Hyland and Kiera-Cheynelle Scarlett both netting twice. Shrewsbury Town pipped Lye Town 2-1 with a goal from sub Jorgia Carr after 80 miutes. Alvechurch’s Olivia Baker bagged both goals of the match with Telford Town, Hednesford Town sub Madison Farley got a couple as they progressed 3-1 at AFC Telford United. Other results were; Bromsgrove Sporting 1-4 Coventry Sphinx, Chasetown 3-0 Newcastle Town, Droitwich Spa 3-0 Hereford FC Kingfisher 4-2 Hereford Pegasus, Redditch Borough 3-0 Coundon Court, Solihull Moors 3-0 Halesowen Town, Walsall 5-0 Crusaders, Whitchurch Alport 0-4 Leamington, Worcester City Reserves 0-5 Burton Albion.

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