The Regional Leagues
East Midlands League
Mansfield Town sit in top spot in the fledgling table on goal difference after running out 6-0 winners over Gainsborough Trinity. The other team on six points are Lincoln Women, for whom Cody Webb, Marelle Carlisle and Heather Pettit all scored as they beat Nottingham Trent University 3-0. Doncaster Rovers Belles enjoyed a 6-1 victory against Grimsby Town Academy, Betty Cheetham (2), Nat Shaw, Ruby Jex-Oldfield, Imogen Burnley and Taylah Charlton were all on the scoresheet. Charlotte Martin, Rachael Mumford and Jasmine Spence accounted for the goals as Newport Pagnell Town won 3-1 against Stamford AFC Women and Loughborough Foxes Vixens were 3-2 victors at SJR Worksop thanks to Anna Bowman, Georgia Healy and an own goal.
Handsworth have made a fast start in Division One North with victory over Newark Town. Abby Watkinson was on target seven times, Hollie Barker weighed in with a double and there was one each from Delia Hurdiss, Katie Jepson and Harriet Lloyd. Chesterfield Community Trust netted eight times without reply past Notts County Development and Arnold Eagles defeated Hucknall Town 5-1 courtesy of Esther Tun (2), Natasha Leach, Ellie Parr and Yasmine Uppal. Staveley MW came away from Dronfield Town with a 3-2 victory with strikes from Jessica Cox (2) and Jessica Smithurst. Talia Brammah and Maisie Everitt were on target for YP Women in their 2-2 draw against Belper Town, who netted through Evie Jowett and Hannah James.
In Division One Central, University of Nottingham ran out 5-0 winners over Melbourne Dynamo with Hana Hetherington, Millicent German, Ede Buchele, Chloe Ashton and Jemima Johanson all on target. Asfordby Amateurs meanwhile defeated Thurmaston DPC, courtesy of first half goals from Sarah Brown, Monique Price, Alice Hayes and Angelica Brown. Long Eaton Utd edged out Coalville Town Ravens by the odd goal in nine, Aleeza Asghar bagging a four-goal haul and Ruby Randall added the other. Caitlin Butler, Jessica Smith and Ruby Bolingbroke were the markswomen for Basford Utd in their 3-2 success at Oakham Utd whilst Lydia Lowe and Rejoice Amieghemen scored the goals as Sherwood FC Women fought back from two down at half time to draw 2-2 with Pride Park Women, who had led through Daisy Bowen and Beth Jones.
Leicester City Ladies opened up the campaign in Division One South with a seven-goal haul past Netherton Utd. Rosie Fowler netted twice and she was joined the scoresheet by Jenna White, Alice Timms, Lauren Hill, Holly Moore and Lily Moore. Thrapston FC Women defeated Higham Town 3-0 thanks to Georgia Fitzgibbon, Katherine Ford and Sky Spencer. Wellingborough Town and Dunton & Broughton Utd battled out a 1-1 draw with goals from Shaquana Bailey and Emma Apsinall respectively.
Eastern Region League
The top of the table clash in the Premier Division ended with honours even as Royston Town and Atletico London battled out a 1-1 draw. Isabella Teague scored for Royston, who remain one point ahead as leaders, whilst Atletico netted through Brooke Haylock. AFC Sudbury meanwhile leapt up into third place on the back of a 4-1 victory over Brentwood Town, courtesy of a goal apiece from Isabella Crawford, Kate Edwards, Eva Frazzoni and Lina Nagib. Haringey Borough lost ground as they were beaten for the second successive week, this time in a goal fest at Bowers & Pitsea. Ruby Kilden hit a hat-trick along with Amelie Johnson (2), Evie Clarke, Sophie Hart and Evie Whymark as the home side ran out 8-4 winners. Charlotte Freestone was on target for Histon who drew once again, this time 1-1 with Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers whose markswoman was Isabelle Hutchings. Hannah Fuller netted the only goal of the game for Wroxham in their 1-0 success at Watford Development whilst Sophia Amanor bagged a hat-trick and Ella Mercer the other for Harpenden Town in their 4-2 victory over St Albans City,
Division One North leaders Luton Town Development were held to a 3-3 draw by Stevenage Women Res and their advantage has been trimmed to three points. Chloe Fletcher netted twice and Princess Mgbemere the other for Luton, whilst Poppy Clarry, Freya Mahendran and Amy Drew were all on target for Stevenage. Second placed Real Bedford Development meanwhile won 2-1 at Newmarket Town thanks to Madison Flowers and Amelia Proctor. Sofia Odell (2) and Chloe Moulton accounted for the goals as Costessey Sports beat Needham Market to lift themselves up to third place and Hitchin Belles edged out Ampthill Town by the odd goal in seven, Holly Thomson netting twice along with Danielle Carty and Hollie Quince.
Chelmsford City have moved to the top of Division One South following their third straight win, 6-0 at AFC Welwyn. Chelmsford lead on goal difference from Hertford Town who beat Colchester Utd 4-3 with Charlie Mills (2), Olivia Thornton and Emily Warren on target. AFC Sudbury Res had started the day as leaders but, despite a goal from Elise Proctor, they drew 1-1 with Toby FC Women who netted through Donna Fletcher. A second half equaliser from Aleena Anwar earned Leyton Orient a 1-1 draw against Wormley Rovers, who had led via a goal by Jessica Ronan-Cooper, and a double from Jasmine Cox earned Enfield Town their first win of the season, 2-1 away to Southend Utd.
London & South East League
Brentford remain on top of the table on goal difference after battling out a 2-2 draw with third placed Barking. Wiktoria Kiszkis and Maddie Phillips both scored for the Bees, whilst Barking netted through Emilia Parsons and Alyxandra Ray. Bromley have gone level on points with Brentford, Beth Hull and Charlotte Lee having given them a 2-1 victory over Sutton Utd. Newhaven have entered the top four following their 1-1 draw with Worthing in which Miley Moore and Holly Talbut-Smith scored respectively. Six different players - Leigha Bradding-Butler, Gabriella Hawkins, Nicole Pepper-Scott, Aliyah Sheridan, Lola Baxter and Kara Richardson - got on the scoresheet for Aylesford in their 6-3 win against Eastbourne Borough and Millwall Lionesses clamed their first win, beating Ashford Town (Middlesex) 3-1 courtesy of Chiedza Madamombe, Ella Rutherford and Kayda Townsend. Victoria Neuefeind was on target for Hammersmith in their 1-1 draw with Dorking Wanderers, who netted through Amber Watson.
Dulwich Hamlet Res hold on to the leadership of Division One North after Kendal Drake (2), Kyla Hussain, Gloria Kelly and Dalia Martinez took them to a 5-0 victory over Sport London e Benfica. Camden Town raced to a 4-0 success at Clapton Community courtesy of Andrea Chan, Maria Vera, Virginia Somers and an own goal, and this keeps them in second place ahead of Maidstone Utd, 5-0 winners over Carshalton Athletic thanks to Aimee Ascott (2), Megan Wood (2) and Georgia Pearch, and Tooting Bec who won 5-3 away to AFC Greenwich Borough, Bryony Bancroft hitting a hat-trick and Hannah Curwen the other two. Sharon Odofin was on target for Actonians Ladies Res in their 1-1 draw with Herne Bay, who had lead through Ffion Sharp, whilst Annalie Cole, Lily McGuire and Kate Meehan fired Hackney to their first victory of the season, 3-2 against Ebbsfleet Utd.
Leatherhead replaced Saltdean Utd Development at the top of Division One south by winning their meeting 5-0, Kacie-May Harlow bagging a brace along with Cassie Brown, Jamie Ingrassia and Leia Sheerin. Ashmount Leigh were unable to take a chance to head the table as they were beaten 3-0 by Ashford Utd, whose markswomen were Phoebe Cowley, Steph Fausse and Priya Thapa. Bo Hughes and Martha Behr netted the goals for Three Bridges in their 2-2 draw with Tonbridge Angels who had twice taken the lead through Francesca Bienz and Amelia Driscoll, while Isabelle Chapman (2) and Chloe Debaes accounted for the golas as Montpelier Villa won for the first time, 3-1 at Sevenoaks Town.
North East League
Birtley Town have started the season well and they picked up a second win in as many matches when beating Wallsend Boys Club 3-0. All three goals came in the first half, with Lois Husband netting twice and Michaela Sewell the other. Rotherham Utd are second in the fledgling table after their 2-2 draw with Spennymoor Town. Rotherham had gone two goals ahead in the first half thanks to Danielle Whitham and Laura Bartup, Spennymoor then hit back after the break with Megan Elliott and Autumn Colledge earning them a share of the spoils. Mia Corder (2), Lauryn Isto and Victoria Iozzi gave i2i International Soccer Academy a 4-1 victory over Alnwick Town and Leeds Modernians edged out Harrogate Town by the odd goal in seven, courtesy of Bethan Barkley, Emily Driscoll, Shameeka Fishley and Aimee Myers. South Shields meanwhile came back from two behind at the break to win 3-2 at Ossett Utd, with second half strikes from Eve Jones, Julie Raffel and Tianna Hill.
Two teams have taken up the early pace in the Northern Division, headed by Park View after they scored seven times without reply past Washington FC Women. Grace Dobson and Macy Cunningham were each on target twice along with Nicole Maxwell, Eve Pattinson and Lucy Cuthbertson. Norton & Stockton Ancients Res are also on six points, Ellie Hamilton hit a hat-trick as they defeated North Shields Athletic 5-3, with Dana Williams and Neve Pawlett adding the others. Macey Huggins was another hat-trick scorer, for Gateshead Rutherford Ladies in their 9-2 victory over local rivals Gateshead Leam Rangers. Ellie Tilney and Melissa Scott each weighed in with brace, whilst Jessica Ellison and Grace Clewes rounded off the scoring. On a goal packed day - 41 scored in total in the six matches - Aimee Atha, Jenny Dixon, Daisy Swash and Gracie McLoughlin all netted for Redcar Town in their 4-1 victory over Hartlepool Utd and Boldon Ladies pipped Darlington FC Women 4-3, courtesy of doubles from Daisy Clarke and Connie Raine. Sunderland West End got off to a winning start, beating Stockton Town 2-1 with Zara Johnson and Chloe O'Hanlon on target.
Thackley have a two point advantage in the Southern Division folllowing their 4-0 victory against Bottesford Town. Emily Senior netted twice, with Molly Ellis and Charlotte Blythe also on the scoresheet. Sasha Dann, Ruby Shannon and Grace Slack accounted for the goals as York City Development defeated FC Farsley Women 3-0 to sit in second, just ahead of Sheffield Wednesday, 2-1 winners over Knaresborough Town thanks to a double from Jodie Gregory. Lower Hopton netted five times without reply at Cleethorpes Town, Lilly Barclay-Andrews (2), Dani Anthony, Amelia Sherriff and Summer Hadwin accounting for the goals. Lauren Breen bagged a five-goal haul for Rossington Main in their 7-5 win against Ilkley Town, Louise Harris and Alice Linsell adding the others, whilst Jessica Crosby (2) and Molly Brown ensured that Evolution Ladies were 3-2 victors over Altofts Ladies.
North West League
Bolton Wanderers remain five points clear at the top of the league, after goals from Abigail Brown, Lauren Sharples and Ella Tweedle gave them a 3-2 victory over Crewe Alexandra. Mancunian Unity ensured they remain on Bolton's heels in second by beating Preston North End 3-2 with Millie Jardine, Ella Barnes and Charlie Ferguson on target. Meanwhile, a 2-1 success away to Tranmere Rovers has lifted West Didsbury & Chorlton up to third, courtesy of two first half goals from Beth Wilson. Bury FC Women lost ground as they were beaten 2-1 by Darwen FC Women, who join them on ten points following a brace by Alicia Johnson. Nantwich Town are another team who are a single point off the top three, they defeated Poulton Vics 3-1 with strikes from Amanda Fallon (2) and Poppy Emery.
Division One North leaders Accrington Stanley did not play on Sunday and they have been joined at the top by Workington Town after they beat Blackburn Community SC 2-1 with Beatrix Barber on target twice. Wigan Athletic are a point off the pace in third, Isobel Worswick (2) and Danielle Young earned them a 3-1 success away to Penrith AFC Ladies. Lillie-Mae Bell, Katie Robertson and Leah Johnson accounted for the goals as Bolton Wanderers Res defeated Fleetwood Town Wrens 3-1 whilst Yasmine Carswell and Charlotte Higginson netted for Morecambe as their clash with Blackpool ended all square at 2-2, Lauren Oatley and Amelia Roberts replying.
In Division One Central, Salford City Lionesses moved up into second place with a 10-1 victory over Bury FC Women Res. Mollie Bennett was on target four times along with Lucy-May Allman (2), Hanifa Douglas (2), Leah Embley and Evie Davies to leave their side three points behind leaders Rochdale. In contrast, the other match in the division between Wythenshawe Town and Wigan Athletic Ladies finished goalless.
Division One South table toppers West Didsbury & Chorlton Res crashed to a six-goal defeat at the hands of Chester FC Women, who are just a point behind them in second. Sophia O'Neill hit a hat-trick for Chester, with the others coming from Polly Wild-McGregor, Katie Kelso and Eve Gannon. Ellie Barker netted twice and Chloe Green was also on target as Warrington Town came away from Runcorn Linnets with a 3-2 victory and Wirral Phoenix defeated Tranmere Rovers Development 2-1, Paige Dale and Ellie McLaughlin scoring.
South West League
Portishead Town continued their good start to the new season with a second win on the trot, this time beating Yate Town 4-1. Shannon Holloway was on target twice along with Lilly Farr and Emily Lindsay, whilst Yate's consolation came from Alexa Berry. Portishead lead the fledgling table by three points from four different teams, headed by Yeovil Town who bounced back from an opening day defeat to win 3-1 at Gloucester City. Erin Bloomfield bagged a brace for Yeovil and Roxy Hurford the other, with Alaiya Beale replying. Alice Fisher scored the only goal of the game as Poole Town defeated Royal Wootton Bassett Town 1-0 and AEK Boco are also off the mark following their 2-1 success against Sherborne Town. The first half was goalless but shortly after the restart, summer signing Layla Soppelsa fired Boco in front with a superb 20-yard strike. The young striker went on to score a second to give her side a hard earned win, despite Sienna Trusson replying for Sherborne.
Hartpury Women made it two wins out of two in Division One North with a 3-2 victory away to FC Abbey Meads. Hannah Felton scored twice and Hollie Handisides the other for the early leaders, with Claire Moreton and Michelle Rich replying. Lani Dickinson hit a hat-trick and the others came from Annie Martin and Shannon King as Cirencester Town won 5-1 at Downend Flyers, for whom Mollie Bourne netted a consolation. First half goals from Madeline Elliott and Ezra Ebanks got Corsham Town off to a winning start, 2-1 against Bishop's Cleeve who netted through Jess Dobbins.
In Division One Central, Keynsham Town Res sit in top spot following their 5-2 win at Stockwood Wanderers. Theonie Ettinger-Smith netted a brace along with Lauren Wylie, Jenna Bakehouse and Harriet Walker, Maddison Stadden scoring twice in reply for Stockwood. Weston-super-Mare are the other team on six points, they defeated Portishead Town Res 2-0 thanks to a double from Viktoriia Khandusenko. Whitchurch Ladies raced to a 9-2 win at Wells City, with Ilarna Nche, Hannah Gillett and Aimee Clark all scoring twice, Jessica Taylor and Holly Longman also finding the net along with an own goal, Ceyda Fordrey replying twice for the home team. Rosie Burridge and Adella Clarke accounted for the goals as Bath City notched up a 2-0 victory over Paulton Rovers.
Bridgwater Utd Res continued their good start in Division One South, thanks to a 2-1 victory at Bishop's Lydeard in which Kayleigh Spiers and Talia Cleak scored, with Emily Waygood replying. Lucy Day netted both goals as Sticker Women won 2-0 at Plymouth Marjon Women whilst Ilminster Town edged out St Agnes by the odd goal in seven. Isobel Smith, Charlie Pettinger and Grace Winter were on target for Ilminster along with an own goal, Jordana Pardoe (2) and Sienna Keast responding for the visitors. Feniton and Ridgeway Ladies each picked up a point from a 1-1 draw, Chloe Oldridh scoring for Ridgeway in reply to an own goal.
Southern Region League
Farnham Town's impressive start gained further pace with a 7-1 victory away to Sholing. Alisha Buckingham bagged a hat-trick and Ashlee Hincks contributed a brace, with Kelly-Jade Whelan and Emily Foss adding the others. AFC Portchester are the other team on six points, a late goal from Rebecca Barron-Clark earning them a 1-0 win at Oxford City. Southampton Women are two points behind in third, they drew 2-2 with Denham Utd. Liana Horwood was on target for Denham along with an own goal, whilst the Sirens netted through Lucy Mear and Eva Coulter. Chelsie Hay scored four times and Charlie Snelling hit a hat-trick, with Libby Wilkinson completing the scoring as Winchester City Flyers ran out 8-1 winners over Beaconsfield Town whilst Reading bounced back from an opening day defeat to beat Fleet Town 7-2 thanks to Sophie Bishop (2), Alice Curr (2), Natalie Cowell, Poppy Whitburn and an own goal. Chesham Utd got off the mark with a 3-2 success against Woodley Utd, Molly Peters netting twice and Henrietta Cunnison the other.
Finchampstead narrowly got the better of Kidlington in a nine-goal thriller and this sees them go to the top of Division One North. Annalea Lane and Ruby Huggins were each on target twice along with Eshe Davies. Penn & Tyler's Green opened up their campaign by scoring six times without reply past Chesham Utd Development, Tori Drew bagging a hat-trick and others from Lexi Reid, Maisie Williams and Paige Warner. Megan Duffy (2), Nikhita Sangha and Sophie Milne accounted for the goals as Slough Town defeated Barton Utd 4-2 and Badshot Lea were 3-1 victors away to Oxford City Development. Farnborough are also off the mark, thanks to a 5-2 win over Abingdon Utd Development in which Laura Quinn-Low and Ellermore Reed netted twice along with Laura Comerford.
The first full round of matches in Division One South saw Wimborne Town record the biggest victory of the day, 9-1 against Bursledon. Sheree Bell-Jack scored a hat-trick, Grace Batsford weighed in with two and the tally was completed by Scarlett Kirby, Tiara Cheney, Ellie Chaffe and Carly Williamson. Bognor Regis Town had a successful trip to Guernsey, winning 5-0 with strikes from Rebecca Bell-Thorns (2), Loulou Robson, Sophie Humphrey and Macie Downs. Isabelle Hawkins, Summer Williams and an own goal Andover New Street edge out AFC Portchester Res 3-2 and AFC Stoneham beat Bournemouth Sports Res 2-0, Scarlet Darnton netting a double. Millie Bradbury bagged a hat-trick for Havant & Waterlooville in their 3-2 success at Millbrook whilst Jess Nunn, Freya Lines and Sofia Ryan were all on the scoresheet for AFC Varsity in their 3-3 draw with Whitchurch Utd, who netted through Leanne Harvey, Imogen Brady and Hollie Keating.
West Midlands League
There was a change of leadership in the Premier Division with Shrewsbury Town taking over at the top following their 4-2 victory over Redditch Borough. Lily Sutton led the scoring with a hat-trick and Abbie Lutton added the other. Previous leaders Hednesford Town battled out a 1-1 draw with Coundon Court, Millie Rogers scoring their goal and Marianne Taho replying. Shifnal Town ran out 5-0 winners over Coventry Sphinx thanks to Abbie Baldwin (2), Rebecca-Lee Bown (2) and Tayler Davies, they lie in third just ehad of Port Vale who beat Lichfield City 3-1 with Hollie Bailey, Sian McHugh and Kelsey Richardson on the scoresheet. Trina Greaves (2) and Jessica Bryer accounted for the goals as Knowle came from behind to win 3-2 against Stourbridge whilst Leek Town and Solihull Moors shared a 1-1 draw with goals from Emily Garrity and Gina Burton respectively.
In Division One North, Sutton Utd made it three wins out of three with a 2-1 success away to Coton Green Ladies. Sutton have a lead of two points from second placed Rugby Town who won 3-2 against Shrewsbury Up & Comers thanks to Molly Law (2) and Katie Andrews. AFC Telford Utd complete the top three following their second straight win, 3-1 at Burton Albion via an Abi Beady double and Ella Green. Walsall FC Women netted eight times without reply past Whitchurch Alport, Molly Cook hitting a hat-trick and others coming from Rhiannon Bate (2), Athena Simpson, Mia Fellows and Madeleine Weall. Chasetown ran out 4-1 winners at Newcastle Town with goals from Chloe East-Goodman (2), Katie Holmes and Holly Bullock, meanwhile a brace from Chloe McElroy earned Lane Head a 2-2 draw against Telford Town.
Two teams are setting the pace in Division One South, headed by Leamington Ladies after they won 7-2 at Droitwich Spa. Poppy Kelly scored a hat-trick along with Katie O'Brien, Linda Turner, Georgia Conway and Faith Katanda. Keeping pace with Leamington are Halesowen Town who were 6-1 victors away to Bromsgrove Sporting with Gabriella Rose (2), Beth Taylor (2), Fanki-Mai Foulkes and Elloise Russell on target. Alvechurch scored six without reply past Dudley Town for a second straight win, courtesy of a Lyndsey Ross-Baker double, Simone Brown, Aleesha Hussain, Freya Lawton and Giselle Calame-Kutia. Evesham Utd defeated Redditch Utd 6-1 and a goal from Kloe Douglas earned Crusaders a 1-0 win over Worcester City U21, while the match between Long Itchington and Hereford FC Women finished goalless, Hereford's third draw in as many matches.
