Despite being out of the title race themselves, Woodley United played a big part in the final destination of the trophy on Sunday, and will have a further major say this coming weekend. After beating Ascot United 1-0 o Sunday, handing the initiative to Bournemouth, Woodley welcome Sports to the Pavilion next weekend. In the North both Penn and Milton won, meaning the battle for the runners-up spot looks likely to go on for a few more weeks. In the South, Stoneham completed their league season with a 5-0 win at Fleet to go top of the league. They now face a nerve-jangling wait to see if Havant or Portchester can overhaul them.
Apologies to Portchester for not getting this edition out quickly enough to preview their Combined Counties cup tie with Bognor. Unfortunately, Portchy went down 3-2 on the night but still have a lot more to play for this season.
Apologies to Portchester for not getting this edition out quickly enough to preview their Combined Counties cup tie with Bognor. Unfortunately, Portchy went down 3-2 on the night but still have a lot more to play for this season.
Thursday 4th April
Combined Counties Women's Trophy
Abbey Rangers 5-4 Penn & Tylers Green
Seven of the nine goals came in a breath-taking first 45 minutes. Rangers led 4-3 at the break and then closed out the game as the teams shared a goal apiece in the second period. Carla Hobbs scored twice for Rangers who also saw Leah Robertson, Rebecca Burtenshaw and Abigial Freullet hit the target. Rebecca Stopforth struck a brace for Penn whilst Chloe Mackay and Henna Hussain were also on the mark.
Combined Counties Women's Trophy
Abbey Rangers 5-4 Penn & Tylers Green
Seven of the nine goals came in a breath-taking first 45 minutes. Rangers led 4-3 at the break and then closed out the game as the teams shared a goal apiece in the second period. Carla Hobbs scored twice for Rangers who also saw Leah Robertson, Rebecca Burtenshaw and Abigial Freullet hit the target. Rebecca Stopforth struck a brace for Penn whilst Chloe Mackay and Henna Hussain were also on the mark.
Premier League
Top of the Table - Bournemouth Sports : Top Scorer - Ellie White (24), Oxford United
Warminster Town 1-4 Bournemouth Sports
Mia Blazey bagged her 15th goal of a very productive season, but it was not enough to stop the Bournemouth bandwagon from rolling on. Hollie Shaw and Kitty Norman in the first half and then Emma Acott and Emily Phillips in the second, secured all three points for Sports and sent them top of the table on goal difference.
Woodley United 1-0 Ascot United
A single Sajunae Turner goal six minutes before half-time was enough to earn all three points for Woodley, exacting some revenge for two defeats earlier in the season. The result, combined with Bournemouth's win at Warminster, sees the pendulum swing back in favour of the South coast team. However, with Sports travelling to Woodley next Sunday, could there be yet another twist on the cards? What a fascinating season this has turned into. Once again we are indebted to photographer Andy Wicks for capturing the action for us.
Mia Blazey bagged her 15th goal of a very productive season, but it was not enough to stop the Bournemouth bandwagon from rolling on. Hollie Shaw and Kitty Norman in the first half and then Emma Acott and Emily Phillips in the second, secured all three points for Sports and sent them top of the table on goal difference.
Woodley United 1-0 Ascot United
A single Sajunae Turner goal six minutes before half-time was enough to earn all three points for Woodley, exacting some revenge for two defeats earlier in the season. The result, combined with Bournemouth's win at Warminster, sees the pendulum swing back in favour of the South coast team. However, with Sports travelling to Woodley next Sunday, could there be yet another twist on the cards? What a fascinating season this has turned into. Once again we are indebted to photographer Andy Wicks for capturing the action for us.
Division One North
Champions - Long Crendon
Top Scorer - Henna Hussain (26), Penn & Tylers Green
Abingdon United Development 1-2 Penn & Tylers Green
It was a case of the usual suspects taking the scoring plaudits as the division's two top scorers went head to head. Leading markswoman, Henna Hussain, came out on top, scoring both goals for Penn, her 25th and 25th of the season. This gave the points to the visitors despite Mimi Hodges scoring her 23rd of a very impressive season in reply.
Beaconsfield Town P-P Eversley & California
Milton United 6-0 Caversham United
Another tough day at the office for The Goats as Milton United kept their second-place finish hopes alive.
Goal scorers currently unknown. Will add when possible.
It was a case of the usual suspects taking the scoring plaudits as the division's two top scorers went head to head. Leading markswoman, Henna Hussain, came out on top, scoring both goals for Penn, her 25th and 25th of the season. This gave the points to the visitors despite Mimi Hodges scoring her 23rd of a very impressive season in reply.
Beaconsfield Town P-P Eversley & California
Milton United 6-0 Caversham United
Another tough day at the office for The Goats as Milton United kept their second-place finish hopes alive.
Goal scorers currently unknown. Will add when possible.
Division One South
Top of the Table - AFC Stoneham : Top Scorer - Chloe Melton (27), AFC Stoneham
Abbey Rangers 0-1 AFC Portchester
Rangers had conceded 16 in two previous meetings with Portchester this season, but were in no mood for a repeat performance on Sunday. The unbeaten league title favourites were made to fight all the way for their slender victory. Captain and top-scorer Eilidh Currie was the orange saviour, hitting her 21st goal of the season to give Portchester the points. James Prickett was on hand to capture some excellent shots of the action.
Fleet Town 0-5 AFC Stoneham
The Purps eventually got themselves back on top of the table in this, their final league game of the season. They now face a wait to see if either Havant and/or Portchester can overhaul them. Leah Webster scored twice for Stoneham. Mia Flood, Mia Delaney and Larnie Bisson chipped in with the other goals.
Rangers had conceded 16 in two previous meetings with Portchester this season, but were in no mood for a repeat performance on Sunday. The unbeaten league title favourites were made to fight all the way for their slender victory. Captain and top-scorer Eilidh Currie was the orange saviour, hitting her 21st goal of the season to give Portchester the points. James Prickett was on hand to capture some excellent shots of the action.
Fleet Town 0-5 AFC Stoneham
The Purps eventually got themselves back on top of the table in this, their final league game of the season. They now face a wait to see if either Havant and/or Portchester can overhaul them. Leah Webster scored twice for Stoneham. Mia Flood, Mia Delaney and Larnie Bisson chipped in with the other goals.
Fixtures
Thursday 11th April - NHDA Cup Final - 19:30
Fleet Town v Andover New Street
Whilst Fleet were seeing off fellow Division One South outfit Rushmoor, 2-1 in their semi-final, New Street took on Premier League Winchester City Flyers and came through 6-5 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. There is two division gap between the teams which should make Fleet the favourites. However, that semi-final win over Premier League opposition, combined with some pretty good recent form, will have given Andover plenty of confidence. This has the ingredients of a cracking cup final.
Venue: Whitchurch FC
Sunday 14th April - League Fixtures
Premier
Warminster Town v Oxford City
On recent form these are the two top sides in the Premier League, both having taken 13 points from the last 18 available. Their only defeats in the last six have come against the actual top two, Warminster to Bournemouth and Oxford to Ascot United. The reverse fixture was a thrilling 3-3 draw that swung first towards Oxford, back to Town and then to Oxford again before Mia Blazey equalled the scores in the final minute.
Weymouth Street, Warminster BA12 9NS
Woodley United v Bournemouth Sports
Woodley threw a cat amongst the pigeons with their 1-0 defeat of Ascot last weekend. Can they do it gain this week as they welcome new league leaders Bournemouth sports to Bulnershe Pavilion? The reverse fixture, way back in September, ended 1-1. Rosie Eden had Sports a goal to the good at half-time but that was soon cancelled out by May Hamblin after the break.
Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
Wycombe Wanderers v Winchester City Flyers
Something of a mid-table end of season battle here. Although, there is still plenty to play for in terms of pride and final league position, with third spot still a possibility. The reverse fixture was a topsy-turvy affair. Charlotte Hill put the Chairgirls ahead early on only for Mia Blazey and then Rebecca Snelling to give Town a 2-1 half-time lead. Katie Riddington was on the mark just past the hour point to level it up.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
Division One North
Abingdon United Development v Eversley & California
Whilst this is Abingdon's final league game of the season, Eversley will still have eight remaining after this match. The reverse fixture was awarded to Abingdon as an away walkover. The Boars are stil level on points with Caversham, only above the drop zone on goal difference. They'll want to put some points between the sides before their meeting on May 12th.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1PL
Chesham United Development v Milton United
Theoretically both of these teams could still make second spot. In reality, Milton have the better chance being two points ahead of Chesham and having a game in hand. The reverse fixture ended one apiece. Katie West put Chesham ahead before Jessica Exell equalised just before the break.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP52 2RG
Penn & Tylers Green v Beaconsfield Town
The reverse league fixture, on the opening day, was one to forget for Beaconsfield after Penn 'welcomed' them to the division with an 8-2 beating. However, the recent Chairman's Cup Quarter-Final, which BotP had the pleasure to witness, was won by Beaconsfield on penalties after a highly entertaining 2-2 draw.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Division One South
Fleet Town v AFC Portchester
It's a busy end to the season for these teams, both of whom have midweek cup games before this fixture. Fleet are still looking for their first point of a difficult league season and will be up against it again at the weekend. A victory for Portchester would see them jump from third into top spot, ahead of Stoneham on goal difference with two games in hand. The sides have not yet met in the league this season.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Fleet Town v Andover New Street
Whilst Fleet were seeing off fellow Division One South outfit Rushmoor, 2-1 in their semi-final, New Street took on Premier League Winchester City Flyers and came through 6-5 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. There is two division gap between the teams which should make Fleet the favourites. However, that semi-final win over Premier League opposition, combined with some pretty good recent form, will have given Andover plenty of confidence. This has the ingredients of a cracking cup final.
Venue: Whitchurch FC
Sunday 14th April - League Fixtures
Premier
Warminster Town v Oxford City
On recent form these are the two top sides in the Premier League, both having taken 13 points from the last 18 available. Their only defeats in the last six have come against the actual top two, Warminster to Bournemouth and Oxford to Ascot United. The reverse fixture was a thrilling 3-3 draw that swung first towards Oxford, back to Town and then to Oxford again before Mia Blazey equalled the scores in the final minute.
Weymouth Street, Warminster BA12 9NS
Woodley United v Bournemouth Sports
Woodley threw a cat amongst the pigeons with their 1-0 defeat of Ascot last weekend. Can they do it gain this week as they welcome new league leaders Bournemouth sports to Bulnershe Pavilion? The reverse fixture, way back in September, ended 1-1. Rosie Eden had Sports a goal to the good at half-time but that was soon cancelled out by May Hamblin after the break.
Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
Wycombe Wanderers v Winchester City Flyers
Something of a mid-table end of season battle here. Although, there is still plenty to play for in terms of pride and final league position, with third spot still a possibility. The reverse fixture was a topsy-turvy affair. Charlotte Hill put the Chairgirls ahead early on only for Mia Blazey and then Rebecca Snelling to give Town a 2-1 half-time lead. Katie Riddington was on the mark just past the hour point to level it up.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
Division One North
Abingdon United Development v Eversley & California
Whilst this is Abingdon's final league game of the season, Eversley will still have eight remaining after this match. The reverse fixture was awarded to Abingdon as an away walkover. The Boars are stil level on points with Caversham, only above the drop zone on goal difference. They'll want to put some points between the sides before their meeting on May 12th.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1PL
Chesham United Development v Milton United
Theoretically both of these teams could still make second spot. In reality, Milton have the better chance being two points ahead of Chesham and having a game in hand. The reverse fixture ended one apiece. Katie West put Chesham ahead before Jessica Exell equalised just before the break.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP52 2RG
Penn & Tylers Green v Beaconsfield Town
The reverse league fixture, on the opening day, was one to forget for Beaconsfield after Penn 'welcomed' them to the division with an 8-2 beating. However, the recent Chairman's Cup Quarter-Final, which BotP had the pleasure to witness, was won by Beaconsfield on penalties after a highly entertaining 2-2 draw.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Division One South
Fleet Town v AFC Portchester
It's a busy end to the season for these teams, both of whom have midweek cup games before this fixture. Fleet are still looking for their first point of a difficult league season and will be up against it again at the weekend. A victory for Portchester would see them jump from third into top spot, ahead of Stoneham on goal difference with two games in hand. The sides have not yet met in the league this season.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
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