The Regional Leagues
East Midlands League
The season concluded in the Premier Division with SJR Worksop picking up the result they needed to climb out of the bottom two, winning 10-1 against Wellingborough Town. Laura Ferguson led the scoring with a hat-trick, Millee Herbert-Clarke and Emily Myatt each contributed a double and they were joined on the scoresheet by Chelsea Bailey, Amelia Shafer-White and Toni McHamilton.
Eastern Region League
No matches played
London & South East League
Saltdean Utd lifted the League Cup for the first time in their history and secured the first leg of a potential double when they defeated Bromley on penalties following a goalless draw in the Final at Gallagher Stadium. Although Bromley goalkeeper Charlotte Greenwood saved the first Saltdean kicks in the shootout, her Saltdean counterpart Megen Lynch went one better with three saves and Danielle Lane slotted home the winning penalty.
Whilst Saltdean were busy in the League Cup Final action, Dartford replaced them at the top of the Premier Division after Shauni Griffiths and an own goal gave them a 2-0 win away to Dorking Wanderers. The Darts have a one point lead but Saltdean have a game in hand - and the teams meet at Hill Park this Sunday. The winners of this game will be crowned Champions, whilst a draw would leave Saltdean needing to avoid defeat in their final game to take top spot. Third placed Brentford ended on a winning note, with Asees Sangha (2) and Ashley Cheatley on target in a 3-1 success at Millwall Lionesses. Aylesford led by a Tochi Davids goal at half time against Barking, who hit back after the break to earn a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw, whilst Ebbsfleet Utd won for the first time in their penultimate game, Lauren Nicoll netting the only goal as they beat Newhaven 1-0.
In Division One North, Dulwich Hamlet Res rounded off their campaign with a 4-2 victory against AFC Greenwich Borough. Shakirra Sesay bagged a brace along with others from Emily Auld and Hannah Lees, Molly Hawkins and Aliyah Sheridan replying.
Newly crowned Division One South champions Eastbourne Borough rounded off their successful campaign on a winning note, coming from behind at the break to beat Montpelier Villa 4-1, Charlotte Gurr hitting a hat-trick and Megan-Rose Griffiths adding the other. Runners-up Saltdean Utd Development also won, 5-2 against Leatherhead courtesy of Mary-Anna Smith (2), Farrah Dorey, Holly MacLeod and Isabelle Stray. Hastings Utd meanwhile ran out 3-0 winners away to Sevenoaks Town thanks to Ella Roper, Naomi Corrigan and an own goal.
North East League
Alnwick Town Juniors made sure that they claimed a top three finish when a solitary strike from Ellie White earned them a 1-0 victory away to Ossett Utd. Spennymoor Town did all they could to overhaul them but will have to settled for fourth place despite winning 3-1 against Harrogate Town, with goals from Holly Doogan, Sophie Hodgson and Sophie White.
Birtley Town picked up the result they needed on Thursday night to clinch the Northern Division title, winning 6-2 against Wallsend BC Res. This came after i2i International Soccer Academy set them the target of needing a victory as they rounded off their season by scoring six times without reply past Park View, Danielle Nanga hitting a hat-trick alongside others from Eden Burwood, Mia Corder and Hannah Collins. Stockton Town look to be on course to finish third after beating Gateshead Rutherford Ladies 3-1 thanks to Talia Korucu (2) and Lily-Ann Thwaite. Jessica Cook and Sophie Slasor were on target for Washington FC Women in their 2-1 success away to Berwick Rangers Community Academy and Hartlepool Utd ran out 6-0 winners over Wallsend BC Res, Becca Emery bagging a four-goal haul along with Anya Geary and Grace Raw.
Leeds Modernians face a wait to see if they are to win the Southern Division title after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Lower Hopton. A win would have seen them over the line but despite a goal from Caitlyn Atkin, Summer Hadwin netted a leveller for the visitors. Handsworth meanwhile won 1-0 away to Altofts Ladies and they will need to beat Lower Hopton by more than six goals in their final game in order to overtake Leeds Modernians. Rossington Main made sure of finishing third by beating York City Development 5-2, courtesy of doubles from Lauren Breen and Amy O'Brien plus a Lily Robinson goal.
North West League
No matches played
South West League
Torquay Utd were minutes away from being confirmed as Premier Division Champions but a late goal means that they will have to wait a few more days. Beth Everson gave them a first half lead away to AEK Boco but any potential celebrations were cut short with two minutes remaining when Jodie Hooper scored to earn the home side a 1-1 draw. Second placed Forest Green Rovers won 1-0 against Poole Town with a goal from Ella Pemberton but a huge advantage in goal difference means it is surely no more than a formality that Torquay will clinch the title this Sunday away to third placed Sherborne Town, who were beaten 2-1 by Gloucester City on Sunday. Kassidy Grey and an own goal earned Gloucester the points, with Isabella Foster replying.
In Division One North, Royal Wootton Bassett Town went top of the table for the first time this season after they won 2-1 against Cirencester Town. Briony Hurd and Megan Young scored the goals for Bassett, with Annie Martin replying, which means that Bassett move above Corsham Town on goal difference. Whitchurch Ladies are two points adrift in third but have completed their matches, finishing with a 4-0 victory over Downend Flyers in which Hannah Gillett scored a hat-trick and Ilarna Nche the other. Bitton are still firmly in the title race following their 4-2 win against Mangotsfield Utd. Bella Tweddle netted twice along with Edie Hopton and Layla Soppelsa, with Adele Elliott and Lola Hicks replying. Bath City Women had a good week, Beth Edwards and Poppy Spratt scoring to give them a 2-0 victory over Stockwood Wanderers on Sunday, before following up in midweek by winning 1-0 at Paulton Rovers, Poppy Spratt grabbing the only goal.
The title decider in Division One South ended with honours even, meaning Yeovil Town are Champions following the 1-1 draw with Weston-super-Mare. Orla East scored the goal which confirmed that Yeovil finished on top, whilst Viktoriia Khandusenko was on target for Weston.
On Wednesday night, Weston-super-Mare picked themselves up to lift their second trophy within a week, beating Bitton 3-1 after extra time in the Divisional Cup Final at Portishead. Bitton started the game well and took an early lead through Skye Coole and the speedy winger almost added a second with a shot that shaved the bar, whilst Layla Soppelsa shot over from close range. Weston hit back early in the second half to level the scores, Ellie Orritt tucking home from close range, and both sides had opportunities in an entertaining, end-to-end affair but neither could find a way through and extra time was needed. Bitton had the better of the first period with Bella Tweddle firing over and Coole going close again, but it was Weston who were to make the breakthrough shortly after the restart. After having missed a good opportunity when bursting through and shooting wide with only the keeper to beat, Viktoriia Khandusenko unleashed a long range free kick which was touched onto the bar by Martha Honeywell and Shannon Osman bundled the rebound home to put her side in front. Before Bitton could recover, Khandusenko powered through on goal again and this time, she made no mistake to slot the ball home and clinch victory for her side.
Southern Region League
Wycombe Wanderers got the result they wanted when Winchester City Flyers and AFC Portchester battled out a 2-2 draw on Sunday, which meant they were confirmed as Champions and promoted to the FA Women's National League. Wycombe had completed their fixtures and could only look on as their two title rivals clashed, with the winners being in the driving seat. However the teams cancelled each other out on the day, Chelsie Hay and Annie Northwood scoring for Winchester and Portchester netting through Becki Bath and Sarah Butterworth, leaving Wycombe as the team celebrating at the end of the match. Portchester picked themselves up on Wednesday night to beat third placed Reading FC Community Trust 5-3 to keep themselves in contention for the runners-up spot, Kim Fuller bagging a hat-trick alongside Sophie Bell and Maisy Smith. Oxford City meanwhile staged a second half fightback to win 5-3 at Woodley Utd, after having been two goals behind at the break. Emily Harris (2), Grace Craven, Hermione Prescott-Luke and Reese Ayres all scored for City.
Penn & Tylers Green need to win one of their two remaining games to secure a second place finish in Division One North, thanks to a 6-4 victory against Oxford City Development. Leah Why and Evie Barrett scored the goals as Tilehurst Panthers came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Farnborough, who had led through a double from Laura Quinn-Low, whilst Kidlington Youth registered their first league win of the season at the seventeenth attempt, beating Ascot Utd Res 4-2 thanks to braces from Julia Rushmere and Courtney Sumner.
Havant & Waterlooville have gone to the top of Division One South after winning 6-2 against previous leaders Farnham Town, Phoebe Fitzgerald hitting a hat-trick with others from Tia Hooper, Ava-Rose Leather and Millie McNamara. The Hawks have now completed their fixtures whilst Farnham need to win one of their four remaining games to make sure of the title. Andover New Street could still finish second and kept their hopes alive by beating Bournemouth Sports Res 2-1 with strikes from Summer Williams and Violet Alen. Shaftesbury meanwhile won for only the second time, 2-0 against Bursledon with Nicola Castle scoring both goals.
West Midlands League
Lye Town are confirmed as Champions after Shifnal Town were held to a 3-3 draw by Solihull Moors. Jenna Boddison (2) and Rebecca-Lee Bown were on target for Shifnal but goals from Georgia Neath, Steph Weston and Gina Burton put Lye beyond the reach of their rivals. Second half goals from Jessica Hood, Grace Murphy and Alisha Sheridan gave Redditch Borough a 3-0 victory over Burton Albion which lifts them up to second, just ahead of Shrewsbury Town who defeated Alvechurch 3-1 courtesy of Alicia Robinson, Zoe Griffiths and Mia Evans. Port Vale won 3-0 against Leek Town with Abigail Adams, Steph Kingston and Sian McHugh all on the scoresheet, whilst Coundon Court pipped Coventry Sphinx by the odd goal in nine, Jessica Lundie hitting a hat0-trick whilst Marianne Taho added the other two.
The final game of the season was played in Division One North and it saw third placed Chasetown round off the campaign with a 4-0 victory at Telford Town. The first half ended goalless but after the break, Chloe East-Goodman and Karen Harrigan-Clough each scored twice to put a six point gap between the two teams.
Knowle clinched the Division One South title with a 3-2 win against Bromsgrove Sporting, courtesy of goals from Darcey Garner, Trina Greaves and Demi Booth. Dani Selmes scored both for Crusaders in their 2-1 victory over Redditch Utd and Hereford FC Women defeated Long Itchington 3-0 thanks to Mylie Jordan (2) and Tianna Chant.
