Losing three in five meant that Fleet Town left their title push until their very last game. However, they finally got it over the line on Sunday, beating Bursledon 4-2 to leapfrog Havant & Waterlooville.
Many congratulations to all at Fleet Town.
There were only two other games, as the season winds down. AFC Portchester signed off a brilliant first Premier League season with a 2-1 defeat of Sholing that left them tied on points with second-placed Wycombe Wanderers. In the North, Abingdon United Development and Tilehurst Panthers served up a nine-goal thriller to end an entertaining league season for both teams.
Many congratulations to all at Fleet Town.
There were only two other games, as the season winds down. AFC Portchester signed off a brilliant first Premier League season with a 2-1 defeat of Sholing that left them tied on points with second-placed Wycombe Wanderers. In the North, Abingdon United Development and Tilehurst Panthers served up a nine-goal thriller to end an entertaining league season for both teams.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Champions - ASCOT UNITED
Golden Boot - KAYLA POTTER (34), Wycombe Wanderers
AFC Portchester 2-1 Sholing
April Hill and Sam Jennings were on the mark for Portchester as they rounded off a great first season in the premier League. The victory took them to 40 points and only below second-placed Wycombe on goal difference. Sholing, comfortable in mid-table, were boosted by Poppy Allwood, captain of their u18 side, scoring her first senior goal for the club.
April Hill and Sam Jennings were on the mark for Portchester as they rounded off a great first season in the premier League. The victory took them to 40 points and only below second-placed Wycombe on goal difference. Sholing, comfortable in mid-table, were boosted by Poppy Allwood, captain of their u18 side, scoring her first senior goal for the club.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Champions - BEACONSFIELD TOWN
Golden Boot - TBC
Abingdon United Development 6-3 Tilehurst Panthers
United ended their league campaign in some style and gave themselves a confidence boost ahead of Thursday's Chairman's Cup Final against Oxford City. Molly Lygo hit a hat-trick, Beth Hawtin scored twice and Amelie Sadler added another, as the yellows rattled in six goals. Tilehurst, who have had a successful first season in Division One North, saw Leah Why score her 21st and 22nd goals of the season with Georgia Hayes hitting her 16th. Both of them ending the season in the top 10 scorers list.
United ended their league campaign in some style and gave themselves a confidence boost ahead of Thursday's Chairman's Cup Final against Oxford City. Molly Lygo hit a hat-trick, Beth Hawtin scored twice and Amelie Sadler added another, as the yellows rattled in six goals. Tilehurst, who have had a successful first season in Division One North, saw Leah Why score her 21st and 22nd goals of the season with Georgia Hayes hitting her 16th. Both of them ending the season in the top 10 scorers list.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Champions - FLEET TOWN
Golden Boot - TBC
Fleet Town 4-2 Bursledon
Town will be playing Tier 5 football for the first time in their history next season, after a hard-fought 4-2 win saw them leapfrog Havant & Waterlooville on the final day of the season. Amy Granger got them off to a great early start, but Zoe Bache's 37th minute strike levelled it up. Dior Knorr resettled nerves by putting Fleet back in front before the break. Then, soon after the restart, an own goal saw Town establish a two goal lead, only for Bursledon to strike back again, setting up a nervy finish. Dior Knorr's second goal, deep into added time, finally settled the game. Read all about it in the BotP match blog (Premier In, Fleet)
Town will be playing Tier 5 football for the first time in their history next season, after a hard-fought 4-2 win saw them leapfrog Havant & Waterlooville on the final day of the season. Amy Granger got them off to a great early start, but Zoe Bache's 37th minute strike levelled it up. Dior Knorr resettled nerves by putting Fleet back in front before the break. Then, soon after the restart, an own goal saw Town establish a two goal lead, only for Bursledon to strike back again, setting up a nervy finish. Dior Knorr's second goal, deep into added time, finally settled the game. Read all about it in the BotP match blog (Premier In, Fleet)
FIXTURE - Thursday 8th May
Chairman's Cup Final
Oxford City v Abingdon United Development
City will be looking to make it a cup double, after already seeing off Kidlington in the Oxfordshire FA Cup Final. The last won this trophy back in 2018, beating Winchester City Flyers 3-2 in the Final at Alton Town. Both sides are in good goalscoring form coming into the final. Abingdon have scored ten in their last two games, City ten in their last three. United have also clocked up 22 goals in there Chairman's Cup ties this season.
Holloways Park, (Beaconsfield Town FC), Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Oxford City v Abingdon United Development
City will be looking to make it a cup double, after already seeing off Kidlington in the Oxfordshire FA Cup Final. The last won this trophy back in 2018, beating Winchester City Flyers 3-2 in the Final at Alton Town. Both sides are in good goalscoring form coming into the final. Abingdon have scored ten in their last two games, City ten in their last three. United have also clocked up 22 goals in there Chairman's Cup ties this season.
Holloways Park, (Beaconsfield Town FC), Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
FIXTURES - Sunday 11th May
Division One North
Penn & Tylers Green v Kidlington Youth
Nothing but team pride to play for in this one. Neither side can finish higher or lower in the league table. However, two goals for Penn striker Tara Woodward would see her jump over both Shannon Read and Leah Why in the top scorer chart. The reverse fixture was only a coupe of weeks ago. Penn won 4-3 with Tara Woodward scoring twice.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Penn & Tylers Green v Kidlington Youth
Nothing but team pride to play for in this one. Neither side can finish higher or lower in the league table. However, two goals for Penn striker Tara Woodward would see her jump over both Shannon Read and Leah Why in the top scorer chart. The reverse fixture was only a coupe of weeks ago. Penn won 4-3 with Tara Woodward scoring twice.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Division One South
AFC Stoneham v Bursledon
A third meeting of the season for these two. Stoneham won the reverse league fixture by a goal to nil, but lost the SDFA Final on penalties just a couple of weeks ago. The Purps can't move up or down in the league, regardless of the outcome. However, The Dons can leapfrog Woking into fourth spot with a win. The are already guaranteed the highest finish of the new teams in the league.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
AFC Stoneham v Bursledon
A third meeting of the season for these two. Stoneham won the reverse league fixture by a goal to nil, but lost the SDFA Final on penalties just a couple of weeks ago. The Purps can't move up or down in the league, regardless of the outcome. However, The Dons can leapfrog Woking into fourth spot with a win. The are already guaranteed the highest finish of the new teams in the league.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
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