FA Women’s National League
Northern Premier Division
Burnley FC Women continue to stretch the pace at the top, preserving their four point lead with a 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Turf Moor. Yana Daniels gave Burnley the lead just ahead of half time and they went on to seal the points with further strikes from Claudia Walker and Heidi Logan.
Wolverhampton Wanderers remain on their heels in second place after defeating Hull City 5-0. Amber Hughes netted a goal in each half and she was joined on the scoresheet by Charlotte Greengrass, Rachael Quigley and Louanne Worsey.
Rugby Borough meanwhile returned to winning ways with a 1-0 success against Halifax FC Women. The visitors went into the match in good form but it was Rugby who took the points, thanks to a goal early in the second half from substitute Sofia Mallon.
Stoke City increased the gap between themselves and Middlesbrough to five points after winning their meeting 2-1. First half goals from Delphi Cole and Olivia Cook gave Stoke a hard earned win, whilst 'Boro replied through Rebecca Ferguson.
Sporting Khalsa gave their survival hopes a shot in the arm, thanks to a 2-1 success away to Derby County. Khalsa took a first half lead through Ella Thompson-Moulding and after Ebonie Locke levelled the scores on the hour, Lowri Walker netted a decisive second three minutes later to hand Khalsa their third win of the season.
Loughborough Lightning also picked up an important point when sharing a 2-2 draw with Liverpool Feds. All of the goals came in the first half with Jessica Collyer twice giving Loughborough the lead, and the Feds equalising on each occasion via Chloe Fisher and Meg Boydell.
On Tuesday night, Loughborough Lightning moved straight back off the bottom of the table, three points from safety, when they won 1-0 at Hull City. Jessica Collyer continued her good form in front of goal with the game's only strike, during the first half.
Southern Premier Division
Things remain tight in the Southern Premier Division title race after the three main protagonists all recorded victories. They are still headed by Watford who were 3-0 winners over Cheltenham Town, Freda Ayisi and Madison Perry putting them two ahead at the break before Lachante Paul rounded off the scoring with the third, twenty minutes from time.
Plymouth Argyle kept themselves a single point behind in second place, thanks to a 2-0 success away to AFC Wimbledon. The two goals came either side of half time, Ellie Noble giving Argyle the lead and Tamara Wilcock wrapped up the win with the second.
After their magnificent run of 1,081 days without a defeat came to an end during the week, AFC Bournemouth embarked on another run with a 2-0 victory against Gwalia Utd. Abby Jones put the Cherries in front on the stroke of half time, with Zoe Barratt adding the second late on.
With Oxford Utd on FA Cup duty, Real Bedford replaced them in fourth place on goal difference by scoring six times without reply past Billericay Town. Izzy Lane spearheaded the win for Real by hitting a hat-trick and there was one each from Breon Grant and Issy Bryant, with an own goal completing the tally.
Lewes meanwhile ran out 4-0 winners over Exeter City to increase the gap between the two teams to five points. Olivia Carpenter opened the scoring and Leah Lane added the second, before Paula Howells rounded off the win with a double.
Division One North
With Wythenshawe not having a game, top spot was on offer as Leeds Utd hosted Huddersfield Town and it was the visitors who went home with the points, thanks to a 1-0 victory. Rhema Lord-Mears scored the only goal of the game, sixteen minutes from time, to see her side regain the leadership of the table.
Stockport County were dealt a blow when they were beaten 2-1 by in-form Durham Cestria, who move level on points with them. Emily Hutchinson gave the Wildcats a first half lead which was cancelled out by Emily Bradshaw, before Eloise Morran netted the winner for Durham, midway through the second half.
Cheadle Town Stingers remain in fifth place but lost a little ground on the leaders when their trip to mid-table Norton & Stockton Ancients finished in a goalless draw.
Chorley continued their upsurge of form with a 1-0 victory against Doncaster Rovers Belles, who stay in the bottom two as a result. Olivia Ellinson settled matters when she scored the only goal of the game, early in the second half.
Blackburn Rovers brought their fifteen match run without a win to an end when they triumphed 3-2 away to Chester-le-Street Town. All five goals came in the first half, Ellie Rice putting Blackburn in front after just two minutes, with Laila Wallace bringing the Cestrians back on level terms. Lauren Sharples then netted twice for Rovers and after Georgia Gibson pulled one back in first half injury time, Blackburn saw out the second half to record their first victory of the season.
Division One Midlands
Boldmere St Michaels returned to the top of the table when they ran out 4-1 winners over Sheffield FC. Halima Essa did give Sheffield a ninth minute lead but the Mikes hit back strongly, Olivia Mitcham and Janelle Straker turning the match around to put them ahead by half time and Natasha Bailey wrapped up the points with a late double.
Previous leaders Peterborough Utd are back in second place, one point behind but with two games in hand, after they battled out a goalless draw with third placed Leafield Athletic, who also possess matches in hand in their push for a top two position.
Barnsley Women follow on in fourth, they notched up a 5-1 victory against Stourbridge. Ocean Rolandsen and Jemima Jarvis netted first half goals for Barnsley and although Olivia Owen pulled one back for the Glassgirls ahead of the break, Madison Green scored twice and Amber Sewell added the other to wrap up the win for Barnsley.
Worcester City meanwhile entered the top five when they defeated Notts County 2-1. After a goalless first half, Maia Clark gave Worcester the lead just before the hour and after Emily Brett brought County back on level terms, Clark netted her second with nine minutes left to give Worcester a result which keeps them firmly on course for a top half finish.
Division One South East
Norwich City are back on top of the table following their 4-0 victory away to MIlton Keynes Dons. With Fulham not playing, the incentive for a win for the Canaries was to replace them and Grace Riglar hit a hat-trick, with Natasha Snelling adding the other goal.
London Bees remain on course for a top three place as they defeated Dulwich Hamlet 2-0. Both goals came in a three minute spell at the start of the second half, Sandra Martins putting the Bees ahead and Millie Isherwood quickly adding a second.
Queen's Park Rangers cemented themselves In the top half of the table when they beat Cambridge Utd 3-1. Jess Leach put Rangers in strong position when she scored twice, either side of half time, Lauren Rouse reduced the arrears for the U's but an injury time strike from Grace Stanley made the points safe for the R's.
Luton Town survived a second half fightback from AFC Sudbury for a 4-3 victory, which takes them into the top half. Natalia Makowska was on target twice for Luton along with Amy McLean and Emily Wilson, while Amy-Leigh Abrehart, Jessica Allen and Sheryce Slate all replied for Sudbury.
Division One South West
A 3-0 victory away to Maidenhead Utd keeps Moneyfields on top of the table, retaining their lead of one point. Tierney Scott opened the scoring for the Moneys shortly before the interval and in the second half, they went on to seal the points with further goals from Sophie Phelps and Britt Jeal.
Swindon Town are still breathing down their necks in second place after running out 4-0 winners at Bournemouth Sports. Libby Davies scored a goal in each half and she was joined on the scoresheet by Lacy-Jai Liggett and Tori St Clair.
Third placed Bristol Rovers pulled away from the teams below with a 5-0 local derby victory over Portishead Town. Nia Rees netted twice along with former Portishead defender Laura Barrett and Amelie Gould as Rovers powered into a four-goal lead at the break, before Chloe Joyce completed the scoring late on.
Bridgwater Utd snatched a 1-1 draw with Ascot Utd, a match which saw a dramatic ending and the unlikeliest of goalscorers. Ascot looked to be on their way towards victory as they led through a goal from Mae Goulden until deep into injury time, when Bridgwater goalkeeper Charlotte Johnson scored with a kick from the halfway line to spark wild celebrations from her side.
Keynsham Town increased the gap between themselves and danger to six points, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Abingdon Utd. Vicky Vipond opened the scoring just after the half hour, before Jessie Amphlett secured the points with the second goal.
Marine Academy Plymouth also moved themselves closer towards mid-table as they made the long trip home from Woking with a 2-0 win under their belts. Lucy Solloway scored both goals for MAP, sealing the result with the second deep into injury time.
Reserve Section round-up...
AFC Bournemouth emulated their first team by reaching the Final of the Reserves Cup, with a 2-1 victory over Leeds Utd. All of the goals came late on, Ava Spencer-Smith putting Leeds ahead but Lily Yeatman and Louisa O'Connor both scored to turn the match around in the Cherries' favour. Facing Bournemouth in the Final will be Hull City, who defeated Billericay Town on penalties following a 3-3 draw. Evie Akrill, Maiya Akrill and Jemima Chapman all scored for Hull as the match finished level, before they went on to triumph 5-3 from the spot.
Middlesbrough booked their place in the Reserves Plate Final with a 3-1 victory away to Doncaster Rovers Belles. Amber Rodgers was on target twice for 'Boro along with Annie Mitchell, Taylah Charlton netting a consolation for the Belles. Middlesbrough therefore will play Queen's Park Rangers who were 3-0 winners over Bridgwater Utd in the other semi final, Yasmin Habbal bagging a brace and Leona Sibbick adding the other.
The only league match on Sunday was played in the Championship Division, where goals from Poppy Johnston-Smith, Tate Bullen and Eva Buckley earned Rugby Borough a 3-2 victory away to previously unbeaten Cheltenham Town, whose replies came from Katie Ashmead and Puneet Randhawa.
