The Regional Leagues
East Midlands League
Chesterfield FC Women have a three point lead at the top after scoring seven times without reply past Wellingborough Town. Evie Carter hit a hat-trick, Elin Morin weighed in with a brace while Jessica Waplington and Milly Wheldon were also on the scoresheet. Loughborough Foxes Vixens would have gone second with a win but instead they were beaten 3-2 at Gainsborough Trinity, who scored through Lauren Crellin, Emma Gough and Izabelle Anderson. Stamford AFC Women meanwhile moved into mid-table when a solitary goal from Weronika Kruszyna earned them a 1-0 win away to SJR Worksop.
Grimsby Town Academy are continuing to look strong in Division One North and they made it five wins out of five when beating Chesterfield Community Trust 5-1, thanks to doubles from Milly North and Demi Barai, with Alisha Dejonge adding the other goal. Town head the table by three points from Arnold Eagles, who went second with a 4-0 victory against Newark Town in which Natasha Leach (2), Chloe Stocks and Harley Scott were on target. Cleethorpes Town are just outside of the top three after Emily Blyth and Charlotte Soar gave them a 2-1 win over Lincoln Utd Development, whilst an Alice Faulding hat-trick, Evie Jowett and Jessica Smithurst fired Belper Town to a 5-3 success against Notts County Development.
County Cup duties and postponements reduced the programme in Division One Central to a single match, and it saw Melbourne Dynamo pick up their second win of the season when they edged out Sherwood FC Women by the odd goal in nine. Molly Boultbee netted two of the goals and there was one each from Beth Jones, Chelsie Tebble and Eloise Thurman.
Division One South leaders Leicester City Ladies did not have a game and their advantage has been trimmed to a single point by Newport Pagnell Town, who defeated Brackley Town Juniors 10-1 thanks to a Francesca Partridge hat-trick, Chloe Martin (2), Alex Bartlett, Rachael Mumford, Abbie Reboul and Sian Morris. Dunton & Broughton Utd climbed above Northampton Town Development into third place after beating them 3-1, with Emma Aspinall, Lottie Mould and Kayleigh Needham accounting for the goals. Jessica Perrin and Katie Steward both bagged hat-tricks for Netherton Utd in their 6-2 success at Stanground Cardea Sports and Ella Bailey was on target for River City as they doubled their points tally for the season with a 1-1 draw against Thrapston FC Women, who netted through Steph Gale.
Eastern Region League
Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers have gone level on points with second placed Royston Town following their 3-0 victory over Hutton, with Millie Baggott, Isla Thorne and Holly Walker all getting on the scoresheet. Haringey Borough leapfrogged Atletico London in the table after beating them 2-1 with goals from Leila Hadari-Agaev and Nia Garwood. Sophia Amanor and Lucy Ford netted the goals for Harpenden Town as they shared a 2-2 draw with St Albans City, whose markswomen were Millie Constantine and Scarlett Robb.
In Division One North, Francesca Tilbury (2), Sophie Hendy, Lilly Kelly and Eleanor Townsend were all on target for Stevenage Women Development as they won 5-4 against Cambridge City to narrow the gap on leaders Histon to five points. In the other game, Darci Harewood and Abbey Williams netted for Colney Heath in their 2-2 draw with Fulbourn Institute Bluebirds, for whom Marie Stubbings scored twice.
Hashtag Utd Res extended their lead at the top of Division One South to five points when they defeated Needham Market 6-2, Chelsie Fleming on target twice along with Emily Galea, Kasey Keen, Motunrayo Ojobaro and Erin Radburn. Bo Payne bagged a four-goal haul and Jasmine Cox added the other for Brentwood Town in their 5-0 victory over Southend Utd, a result which lifts them up to third, whilst Colchester Utd ran out 3-0 winners at Hertford Town thanks to Charlotte Bryant, Cassandra Craddock-Bell and Lindsey Morgan.
London & South East League
With the teams around them involved in FA Cup action, Brentford had the opportunity to return to the top of the table but they were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by Dorking Wanderers, which means they stay behind Saltdean Utd on goal difference. Chelsie Barry and Habeebat Gbajabiamila were both on target for the Bees, while Megan Wood and Lily Price netted for Dorking. Barking meanwhile ran out 6-1 winners over Millwall Lionesses, Shawna Harvey netting a hat-trick with others from Asanteni Charles, Dan Carlton and Emilia Parsons.
Hammersmith maintained their seven point lead at the top of Division One North with a 2-0 victory away to Ashford Utd, Iona Bennett and Rachel Anderson scoring their goals. Second placed Bromley meanwhile defeated Actonians Ladies Res 5-1 thanks to a Beth Hull double, Phoebe Murton, Emily Woodhouse and Charlotte Lee. Clapton Community follow on in third, Leigha Bradding-Butler (2) and Aimee Shaw accounting for the goals as they beat Richmond & Kew 3-0. Anna Kimberley, Kelly Faye and Lia Cam were on target for Camden Town who came from behind to win 3-2 at Dulwich Hamlet Res and Hackney were 2-0 victors over Herne Bay thanks to Lizzie Tucker and Sasha Pendleton.
Eastbourne Borough now head a trio of teams level on points at the head of Division One South following their 6-1 victory over Sevenoaks Town. Nicole Baitup, Megan-Rose Griffiths, Charlotte Gurr, Izzabella Payne, Daisy Taylor and Isobel Langridge all scored for Eastbourne who lead the way on goal difference from Bognor Regis Town, who did not play, and third placed Saltdean Utd Development, 6-2 winners against Montpelier Villa with Mary-Anna Smith on target twice alongside Farrah Dorey, Imami Sikiru, Emily Towner and Jess Fry.
In the League Cup, Charlotte Barnham, Danielle Boyd, Rebekah Dunt and Natalie Stephenson were the markswomen for Ashmount Leigh as they booked their place in the next round with a 4-0 victory over Frimley Green.
North East League
Spennymoor Town moved to within a single point of leaders Bradford City when goals from Holly Doogan and Sophie Hodgson saw them come from behind to win 2-1 at South Shields. In the other game, Eleanor Hall and Hannah Sturdy were on target for Harrogate Town in their 2-2 draw against Ossett Utd, who netted through Emily Burgin and Debbie Hastings.
Gateshead Rutherford Ladies are continuing to set the pace in the Northern Division, preserving their four point lead with a 4-1 victory over Park View. Jessica Ellison hit a second half hat-trick to spearhead the win, whilst Melissa Scott added the other goal. Washington Women still head the chasing teams in second, as strikes from Amy Coatesworth, Jasmine Elliott-Wood and Mary Barnard guided them to a 3-0 success away to Redcar Town.
Southern Division leaders Leeds Modernians made it six wins out of six when they beat Rossington Main 8-2. Crystal Boyce led the scoring with a four-goal haul, Ellis Baxter weighed in with a hat-trick and Shameeka Fishley was also on target. Emily Kilroy, Daisy O'Brien, Brydie Greenwood, Leah Cooper and Shirley Murphy accounted for the goals as Farsley FC Women won 5-2 against Lower Hopton and this has moved them up to second, ahead of Handsworth who were beaten 2-1 by Ilkley Town, Isabelle Armstrong and Natasha Eustance scoring. Sheffield Wednesday kept themselves in contention by winning 4-1 away to York City Development, thanks to Laura Ferguson (2), Nicole Shaw and Chloe Rose. Millmoor Juniors Ladies doubled their points tally for the season when Isabelle Williams and Louise Stone scored to give them a 2-2 draw with Altofts Ladies, who equalised on each occasion through Natalie Dean and Mia Harris.
North West League
The top two were enjoying great days in the FA Cup on Sunday but this allowed third placed Bolton Wanderers a chance to catch up ground with them, which they did with an emphatic victory against Curzon Ashton. Abigail Brown led the scoring for Bolton with a six-goal haul and the others came from Natasha Dale, Sienna Limbert, Poppy Wallis, Charlotte Tyers, Ella Tweedle, Jessica Nwachukwu, Zara Plano and Madison Hardman. West Didsbury & Chorlton follow on in fourth after a Naomi Lawrence goal earned them a 1-0 win at Poulton Vics. Crewe Alexandra notched up a 2-0 victory at Bury FC Women thanks to second half goals from Kyia Lancaster and Natalia Nield whilst Tranmere Rovers twice took the lead through Lorna Stratton and Katie Bowers-Folan, with Loulou Newton and Chloe Greenall hitting back on each occasion to earn Darwen FC Women a point from a 2-2 draw.
In Division One North, Blackpool edged closer towards leaders Bolton Wanderers Res when they shared a 2-2 draw with Chorley Women Development. Abbygale Anderson and Freya Doyle both netted for Blackpool, whilst Robyn Wojnarowski bagged a brace in reply for Chorley. Preston North End moved into third place by winning 4-1 at Haslingden thanks to Alicia Scott (2), Jennifer Pike and Emma Tunstall.
Rochdale have made up ground on the top two in Division One Central, courtesy of a 3-0 victory against MSB Woolton. Sophie Coates, Katie King and Gracie-May Smith were all on target for Rochdale. Nicole Franey (2), Kitty Coaley and Laura Roberts netted the goals as Pilkington Women defeated Radcliffe FC Women 4-1.
Division One South leaders Nantwich Town saw their winning run checked by a 2-2 draw against Wirral Phoenix. Jasmine Thompson-Davies and Hannah Dixon both scored for Wirral, whilst Nantwich netted through Abigail Poulton and Megan Ragdale. Manchester Laces went level on points with second placed Runcorn Linnets after winning their meeting 2-1, Leah Carlin and Sabrina Hoysted were their markswomen. Warrington Town won for the third time this season, beating Liverpool Feds Res 6-4 with Jess Carberry hitting a hat-trick, Daisy Asher adding a brace and Rachel Dickenson also on target.
South West League
Premier Division leaders Sherborne Town have opened up a lead of two points after running out 5-1 winners away to Pucklechurch Sports. Chloe Snook was on target twice along with Isabella Foster, Imogen Miller and Lannece Hole, whilst the home side's consolation came from Keziah Welsh. Forest Green Rovers' winning start was halted by second placed AEK Boco, the teams battling out a 2-2 draw. Katie Jones and Rhian Robbins both netted twice for Rovers, whilst Lucy Atkinson bagged a brace for Boco. Torquay Utd continued to build on their own encouraging start with a 4-1 success away to Poole Town. Mollie Taylor netted twice for the Gulls along with Anthea Kaptein and Lily Hilton, with Anna Kanz replying. Mollie Bourne, Lilly Farr and Rachael Poole gave Frampton Rangers a 3-1 victory over Bishop's Lydeard, whose consolation was scored by Holly Ambler, whilst Gloucester City netted six times without reply past Saltash Utd. Sachiko Kaneko-Grun led the scoring with a hat-trick and there was one apiece from Emine Akkurt, Jessica Frazer and Libby Goater.
Emily Plummer and Hannah Gillett both scored, along with an own goal, as Division One North leaders Whitchurch Ladies won 3-0 away to Stockwood Wanderers. Corsham Town leapfrogged Mangotsfield Utd into second place by winning their meeting 4-2, Ruby Nolan (2), Ruby Hopkins and Shannon Redhouse netting for Corsham, with Adele Elliott and Brooke Moore replying. Lauren Bulley scored twice as Royal Wootton Bassett Town stepped up their challenge by beating Paulton Rovers 2-0 and Bath City Women netted eight times without reply past AFC Brislington, Tara Taylor hitting a hat-trick with others from Sophie Storey (2), Emma Vilday, Abby Gray and Maddy Brown.
One match was played in the Division One South Supplementary Cup, Feniton running out 5-0 winners away to Appledore Women thanks to a goal apiece from Steph Beck, Chloe Harris, Maisie Harris, Louise Hiscox and Lexie Watts.
Southern Region League
Wycombe Wanderers continue to set the pace in the Premier Division, notching up a sixth straight win when beating Woodley Utd 6-1. Jessica Watkins scored a hat-trick for the Chairgirls along with Kayla Potter (2) and Anisha Hill. Eliska Lynn, Izzy Crooks, Chloe Ball, Olivia Glover and Eva Coulter all netted for Southampton Women in their 5-1 victory over Fleet Town, a result which takes them into second, just ahead of Winchester City Flyers who defeated Reading FC Community Trust 3-1 thanks to Laura Vokes, Kayleigh Tonks and Annie Northwood. Badshot Lea meanwhile won for the first time, 3-1 at Sholing with Ellie Gill, Alyssa Hall and Charlotte Traxler all getting on the scoresheet.
One match took place in Division One North, Abingdon Utd Development opening up a lead of four points with a 2-1 success away to Slough Town, April England and Isabel Hughes scoring their goals.
AFC Stoneham have narrowed the gap on Division One South leaders Farnham Town to two points by beating Andover New Street 3-0 with goals from Abbie Awdas, Emma Simpson and Zoe Bache. Bournemouth Sports Res ran out 4-1 winners away to Shaftesbury, thanks to Matilda Pitcher, Charlotte Kerr, Emily Phillips and Olivia Palmer, and Wimborne Town lifted themselves out of the bottom two as strikes from Grace Batsford, Daisy Preston and Georgia Mitton earned them a 3-2 victory over AFC Varsity.
West Midlands League
Redditch Borough have taken a lead of two poins at the top of the Premier Division from an inactive Shifnal Town after they scored six times without reply past Burton Albion. Daisy-Mai Clements bagged a hat-trick and the others came from Jessica Hood (2) and Esther Lau-Mackaay. Lye Town are up to third, two Natasha Baptiste scoring both goals in their 2-1 win over Solihull Moors. Coventry Sphinx made it four wins in five games when a solitary strike from Anaya O'Brien gave them to points against Coundon Court, meanwhile Alvechurch registered their first point of the campaign when sharing a goalless draw with Leek Town.
In Division One North, Chasetown moved up into third place, just three points off the pace, after running out 8-0 winners over Whitchurch Alport. Kyrie Ball netted a hat-trick and Lydia Hudson a brace, whilst Genevieve White and Lauren Walker also got on the scoresheet.
Darcey Garner, Flo Hobbs and an own goal made sure that Knowle returned to the top of Division One South with a 3-0 success at Kingfisher. Leamington Ladies are second, Georgia Conway, Megan Smirles, Linda Turner and Naomi Morgan all scored to hand them a 4-0 win against Hereford FC Women and lift themselves above previous leaders Bromsgrove Sporting, who went down 3-0 to Worcester City Res and goals from Lauren Smith, Freya Wood and Victoria Snape. Libby Drapier, Leah Baker and Shannon Roberts accounted for the goals as Droitwich Spa won 3-0 at Hereford Pegasus whilst Lauren Thompson (2) and Imogen Butler were on target for Halesowen Town as they battled out a 3-3 draw with Crusaders, whose markswomen were Dani Selmes, Zanayah Wallen and Maya Reid.
