Carlisle United Ladies suffered a big defeat in the Lancashire Women’s League as did Whitehaven AFC Ladies while Penrith AFC Pathway and Lancaster City Ladies push for promotion.
Premier Division
League leaders Wigan Athletic recorded a 19-2 win over Carlisle United on Sunday, November 2, Chelsea Norris continued her scoring run as she and Melissa Mallin scored for United.
Whitehaven AFC suffered a 5-2 defeat at Accrington Stanley with Aisha Sandwith and Kacey Currie on target for the West Cumbrian side.
Second placed Blackburn Community Sports won a seven goal thriller 4-3 against Colne as Penwortham and Blackburn Eagles couldn’t be separated with a 2-2 draw.
- Wigan Athletic FC – 18
- Blackburn Community Sports Club – 12
- Accrington Stanley Women FC Reserves – 10
- Colne FC Ladies – 9
- Penwortham Town Ladies – 7
- Blackburn Eagles JFC Ladies – 7
- GT7 Academy Ladies Football Club – 6
- Carlisle United Ladies – 4
- Whitehaven AFC Ladies – 3
- Stanwix Juniors Ladies – 1
On Sunday, November 9, Accrington Stanley will hope to move into second place when they face Blackburn Eagles while the rest of the league is either resting or on Cup duty as Penworhtam Town take on Lostock St Gerards.
Championship
On Sunday 2, Penrith AFC Ladies won the local derby against Workington Town 3-1. Sadie Roberts opened the scoring for the visitors before Grace Houghton equalised for Town.
On her Pathway debut Megan Todd restored Penrith’s lead with Jasmine Crowther making it 3-1.
Lancaster City Ladies maintained second with a thumping 14-1 win over Radcliffe with hat tricks from Pennie Hudson-Maudsley and Kayleigh Young, a double from Jody Campbell and new signing Ella Hesketh. Ellie Parkinson, Bethany Leeming, Janice Alderson and Olivia Rankin all on the scoresheet as well.
Burnley Belvedere kept pace with the top two with a 2-1 win over Chorley.
- Penrith AFC Ladies Pathway – 18
- Lancaster City FC Ladies – 16
- Burnley Belvedere Ladies – 12
- AFC Bolton Ladies – 10
- Burnley United (Ladies) – 9
- Workington Town FC Reserves – 6
- Chorley FC Women – 5
- Chipping Ladies – 0
- Lostock St Gerards Ladies – 0
- Radcliffe FC Women Reserves – 0
On Sunday, 9, football fans can look forward to an exciting day with two league games that promise to be thrilling encounters.
Second placed Lancaster City will host Workington Town, where the atmosphere is expected to be electric as both teams fight for crucial league points.
Meanwhile, league leaders Penrith AFC will welcome Chipping, adding another layer of excitement to the day’s fixtures.
In the Cup games this season, AFC Bolton will host Colne FC in a matchup that promises to be thrilling, as both teams seek to secure their place in the next round.
Meanwhile, Burnley Belvedre will face off against Chorley in what is expected to be a closely contested battle, with both clubs eager to showcase their skills and determination on the pitch. Additionally, Radcliffe will travel to GT7 Academy Ladies, as they look for a break that could kick start their season.
Division One North
Sunday 2 proved to be an eventful day in local football, with the GT7 Academy Ladies secured their second win of the season with a solid 2-0 victory against Dalton United, showcasing their tactical prowess and teamwork.
Meanwhile, Kendal Town dominated their match against Penrith AFC Ladies with a remarkable 6-1 scoreline, highlighting their attacking strength and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities as they moved two points off top.
In a closely contested match, Whitehaven AFC managed to hold league leaders Vickerstown to a 1-1 draw, demonstrating resilience and determination from both sides as they fought for control and the chance to claim all three points in this thrilling encounter.
- Vickerstown Ladies First – 17
- Kendal Town Women – 15
- Abbeytown Ladies – 9
- Whitehaven AFC A – 8
- Penrith AFC Ladies Development – 7
- GT7 Academy Ladies Reserves – 6
- Dalton United Arrows Women – 4
- Carnforth Rangers Ladies – 0
Cup football takes over on Sunday 9, as Vickerstown Ladies face Carnforth Rangers while Kendal Town host Abbeytown.
Whitehaven AFC travel to GT7 Academy and Penrith AFC are also on the road as they play Dalton United.
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