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Results 15th September
PREMIER LEAGUE
Top of the League Ascot United | Top Scorer Leah Littlechild (5) Ascot United |
Portchy made it two wins from three at the start of the season, consigning the Baggies to a second straight defeat in the process. Two more goals from Millie Bradbury and one each from Gemma Hillier and Nat Bavister did the damage
Reading 0-5 Oxford City
Reading's tough start continued as they failed to get on the scoresheet for the second game. The Hoops drew level on points with Ascot at the top of the table as they continued their unbeaten start. Two from Kaitlyn Crouch and goals from Billie Bough-French, Georgina Tayman and Ellie White secured the points.
Selsey 0-2 Sholing
Sholing also went level on points with the leaders and remain unbeaten. A goal ten minutes before the break from Catherine Browning set them on their way. Five minutes after the restart Amber O'Reilly doubled the advantage. Selsey remain winless, but are still three places off the bottom.
Woodley United 2-1 Winchester City Flyers
Sarah Lawrence notched a brace as Woodley retained their 100% home record. Sez gave United the lead just past the half-hour mark but this was cancelled out by Charlene Rooney six minutes after the break. However, Woodley's top scorer broke Flyers' hearts three minutes into added time with hers and Woodley's second goal. Check out the fantastic match photos from Andy Wicks Photography
Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Ascot United
The Chairgirls pegged Ascot back twice in this game, ruining United 100% start to the season. Premier League leading scorer Leah Littlechild put the visitors in front after 16 minutes only for Jessica Watkins to level it up 8 minutes later. Just before the hour Beth Lloyd restored Ascot's advantage but Kayla Potter hit back from Wanderers five minutes later. Read the match report on the Ascot United web site
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Top of the Table Beaconsfield Town | Top Scorer(s) Grace Craven, Shannon Read, Tara Woodward, (5) Kidlington, Wycombe u23, Penn & Tylers Green |
Sarah Jones hit a 25-minute first-half hat-trick for Ascot as they led 3-2 at the midway stage. Tiffany Skinner added to that just after the break and Laura Moss competed Ascot's scoring in the last minute. Wycombe's replies came from Mia Parkin, Shannon Read and Daisy-Leigh Thompson.
Beaconsfield Town 3-0 Abingdon United Development
Second versus first at kick-off. First versus second by the final whistle. Although this game was all-square at 0-0 after 45 minutes, The Rams took the lead two minutes into the second half through Nicole Brown. Dominique Carrington hit the second after 66 minutes and, three minutes later, Violet Kingston-Wheeler rounded of the scoring. You can see all of the goals on Beaconsfield's YouTube channel
Caversham United 0-3 Tilehurst Panthers
Panthers made it three games unbeaten in all competitions, whilst The Goats fell to their second defeat, one in the cup and one in the league, without scoring. Georgia Hayes scored midway through the first half to see Tilehurst go in one up at the break. Lydia Vettese then added two more second half goals to complete the scoring.
Chesham United Development 0-4 Slough Town
Slough's first league game of the season earned them three points, largely down to a three-goal first-half haul. Hannah Summers put them ahead on 14 minutes before doubling the advantage 23 minutes later. Then, a minute into added time, Daisy Skinner gave them a very comfortable half-time lead. A fourth goal, 21 minutes from time, from Nikhita Sangha, made it a very good day for Town and a third defeat on the bounce for United.
Kidlington Youth 8-2 Milton United
After losing their opening league fixture last weekend, Kidlington stormed back top form with eight goals against Milton United. Erin Ball, Kiera Isaac and Grace Craven all scored twice, with the latter taking the top spot in the league top scorer table in the process. Abi Haynes and Liv Thacker also chimed in with a goal each. Lily Black and Jessica Exell scored for United.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Top of the League AFC Stoneham | Top Scorer Mia House (8) AFC Stoneham |
Last week's six-goal star, Mia House, scored twice again this weekend but even she was outshone this week and it was another Mia who took the plaudits. Mia Flood claimed a hat-trick with Lucy Bicknell adding a sixth as Stoneham maintained their 100% start and top spot.
Bournemouth Sports Reserves 2-0 Woking
Sports remain hot on the tails of The Purps, also with a 100% record. An early Lisa Charlton goal gave them the start they wanted against a strong Woking outfit. However, when Anastasia Hnatiw added a second a minute before the break, the Cards were undone and Sports were heading to another maximum.
Bursledon 1-1 Wimborne Town
BotP had the pleasure to be at this game in which two quite evenly matched sides slugged it out. Both teams had chances to win it but came up against two goalkeepers in very good form. After a goalless first-half, Zoe Bache put the hosts ahead on 51 minutes. However, this was cancelled out by Ellie Chaffe's 79th minute strike. You can read the match blog here (These Two Are Keepers). You can also read Bursledon manager Pete Hamilton's comments on their X feed.
Fleet Town P-P AFC Varsity
Havant & Waterlooville 11-0 QK Southampton
After a resounding FA Cup win on the opening day, QK have fallen to two straight heavy league defeats. The Hawks, who had been held to a draw by Bursledon in their opening league fixture, were ruthless on Sunday, smashing in eleven unanswered goals, the second time this season they have hit double figures, following their 10-o FA Cup win a couple of weeks back.
Sophie Lee led the way with a hat-trick, Emily Wernham hit two whilst Mia Gardner, Tia Hooper, Emma-Jane May, Laurie Potvin, Lucienne Selvester and Millie McNamara all joined in.
FIXTURES
Thursday 19th September
Hythe & Dibden v Sholing
With only Southampton water separating the teams, this is something of a local derby in the SDFA Cup. It's a tough ask for the home side as they try to span the four division gap between themselves and their SoReg Premier visitors. There have already been 22 goals in Hythe's three games so far, including a 6-5 defeat, an 8-1 victory and a 2-0 win at Rushmoor last weekend. Top scorer Chloe Adams has scored twice in all three games so far this season.
HGS Stadium, Clayfields, Claypits, SO45 5TN
Sunday 22nd September
Division One North
The Rams leapfrogged Abingdon to the top of the table following their 3-0 defeat of United on Sunday. At the other end of the spectrum, Chesham have started the season with three consecutive defeats. However, Chesham did the double over Beaconsfield last season. A Katie West hat-trick helped United to a 4-2 win at Holloways Park. West again and a double from Emma McNamee secured a 3-0 victory back at The Academy.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Abingdon United Development
The Goats lost their opening league game 3-0 at home to Tilehurst Panthers, but showed signs of their rebuilt squad starting to take shape. Abingdon lost top spot with their first defeat on Sunday, so will be keen to 'get back on the horse'. Last season saw Abingdon complete a 5-0 double over Caversham with Mimi Hodges scoring 50% of the ten goals over the two games.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Penn & Tylers Green v Wycombe Wanderers u23
After a good win against Kidlington 2 weeks ago, Wycombe lost 5-3 to Ascot at the weekend. Penn have only played one league game, a 9-1 destruction of Chesham two weeks ago. The sides were very close last season, finishing in second and third respectively. They fought out a 2-2 draw at French School Meadow whilst a Shannon Read hat-trick was the difference at Burnham, edging the Chairgirls to a 3-2 win with a 92nd minute strike.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Slough Town v Ascot United Reserves
Slough have also only played one league game, a 4-0 victory at Chesham on Sunday. Ascot have won one, lost one. Their narrow 1-0 defeat at Abingdon was followed up last Sunday with a 5-3 victory over Wycombe. Both sides, in this local derby, are used to an artificial surface. It promises to be a tight encounter.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Division One South
The second meeting of these two Dorset rivals already this season. Two weeks ago and Emma Whall double helped Sports toa 2-1 win, despite Abigail Buck's reply for Town. Both teams had a player sent off, Hannah Campbell for Town and Bournemouth's Lauren Samllwood.
Venue: Bournemouth Sports Ladies Reserves
Both teams have had pretty good starts to their Premier League campaigns. Although Woodley suffered a heavy defeat to Ascot on day1, they've bounced back well with two wins. Oxford are yet to taste defeat at all and are only being held off top spot on goal difference. City did the double over Woodley last season, but the cup is a different call game. Both sides will be keen to progress as far as possible.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Ascot United v Denham United
London and South East Division One North side Denham face a big test as they make the trip to The Racecourse Ground, attempting to span the one league difference between the teams. Denham saw off Ruislip Rangers in the previous round, notching eight unanswered goals, so we know they can find the net. Strikers Sofia Harris and Jenny Nagle have 12 between them already this season. However, Ascot are no slouches themselves having already notched 18 in three Premier League matches.
The Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Brackley Town v Reading FC Community Trust
Northamptonshire League Premier Division outfit, Brackley Town, will certainly be up for this challenge, as they welcome Reading to St James Park. Town have started brilliantly, winning 3-1 at Crowmarsh & Wallingford in the previous round as well as starting the season with two straight away league victories, scoring 18 and conceding none. Despite the two step difference in league status, this will be a tough test for a Reading side that is facing a season of rebuilding.
St James Park, NN13 7EJ
Brentford v Tilehurst Panthers
Currently sitting top of Division North in the London & South East League, The Bees can boast a 100% record across al competitions so far. This includes a massive 18-1 win at North Leigh in the last round. partially as a consequence of that result, top scorer Ashley Cheatley has already bagged 11 goals this season. Strike partner Chloe Logie has 8. Tilehurst have not been so prolific in front of goal but they are more than holding their own following promotion last season. They are currently unbeaten and disposed of Goring United 5-0 in the last round.
Bedfont Sports FC, Hatton Road, Bedfont, TW14 9QT
Bursledon v Longham
After their weekend draw with last season's Dorset League champions, Wimborne Town, Bursledon face a home tie with another Dorset League side, Longham. They finished last season in mid-table but have started this season with two straight defeats. The Dons won 1-0 at Gosport in the last round thanks to a Zoe Bache goal in the first half. Longham won 2-1 at Hampshire League Basingstoke Town.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Fleet Town v Badshot Lea
This is an interesting tie to be pulled out of the hat. Fleet, who have rebuilt over the summer, have started well, winning 4-0 in the FA Cup against Rushmoor, followed with a very convincing 5-0 league win at QK Southampton. One reason behind the Fleet squad rebuild is that no fewer than 10 of last season's squad are playing for, you guessed it, Badshot Lea.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Kidlington Youth v Watford Ladies
Kidlington fired in eight against Milton at the weekend and scored five against Headstone manor in the previous FA Cup round. However, they are in for a real test as they welcome Eastern Region Premier side Watford Dev to Exeter Park.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
QK Southampton v AFC Portchester
There's a big contrast in the fortunes of these two so far this season. Both were newly promoted but whereas Portchy have taken to Premier League life well, winning two and losing one, QK have suffered a difficult opening two fixtures. Admittedly, the fixtures have not been particularly kind. They came up against a resurgent Fleet side and then a Havant & Waterlooville team who must have designs on the top two this season. They did, however, win 4-1 at Longfleet in the last round.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Selsey v Leatherhead
The Seals will probably welcome a break from league action. Since relegation they've struggled to come to terms with life in the Premier League, picking up a solitary point form their opening three games. Leatherhead are currently second in Division One North of the London & South East League, one step below Selsey. They've only lost once and that was on the opening day at Brentford. They also had a resounding victory in the last round, coming away from East Preston with a 9-0 win under their belts.
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Shanklin v AFC Stoneham
A ferry ride for the high-riding Purps on Sunday as they head over to the Isle of Wight to face Shanklin. The Hampshire League Division One side have started the season very well. They currently sit second, level on points with Farnborough, after two wins from two. Last season they defeated Fleet 8-2 in the cup, so are no strangers to Division One South teams. Stoneham's start, however, has been almost perfect. Three wins in all competitions, 17 goals scored and just the 1 conceded, in the previous round's 4-1 defeat of Weymouth.
The County Ground, Green Lane, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 7EU
Sholing v AFC Varsity
Varsity's 3-1 defeat of Andover New Street was tempered somewhat by a 7-0 defeat at Stoneham in their opening league encounter. They face a short cup trip to Southampton that will pose a big challenge. Sholing have begun the season extremely well and are still unbeaten after two wins and a draw.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Cresent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Dorchester Town
Dorset League side Dorchester beat Shaftesbury 3-1 in the previous round. They currently sit third in their league but have played just one game, a 6-1 defeat of Longham. Flyers, although pointless after two games, can count themselves a little unfortunate to be in that position. Both defeats have been narrow 2-1 scores and both have been inflicted by late winning goals.
Winklebury Football Complex, Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hants RG23 8BF
Wycombe Wanderers v Milton United
A trip to a Premier League side is probably not what the doctor ordered for a Milton side who must be stinging after Sunday's 8-2 defeat at Kidlington. The Chairgirls, after defeat o the opening day, have regained some form, ending Ascot's 100% record at the weekend after coming from behind twice against the league leaders.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG