Norfolk Weekend Wrap

by Darrell Allen (7/11/23)

Above: Katie Knights (yellow) scoring for Norwich City in their 4-2 win over Ashford Town (Middx). Photo: Norwich City Women.

FA Women’s National League Division One South East

Norwich City were 4-2 winners over Ashford Town (Middx). Alice Parker scored a brace for the Canaries with Natasha Snelling and Katie Knights getting their other two goals. Impetus sponsored Ashley Cheatley and Millie Constantine scored for the Middlesex-based visitors.

Eastern Region League Cup Second Round

Wroxham secured a 6-1 win at Southend United Community Sports Club. Two goals from Holly Connell and one each from Lauren Bullard, Lara Densley, Keela Olive, and Hannah Fuller helped Wroxham on their way. Chloe Woolaway scored for Southend.

Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers also progressed with a 5-1 win at Histon. A goal from Rachel Bussey plus a couple each from Chelsea Brister and Victoria Leyer saw the visitord take a comfortable win. Amie Fullwood scored for Histon.

It wasn’t a good day for Thetford Town who were beaten 2-0 at home by Bowers and Pitsea thanks to a brace from Olivia Harris.

The tie between Mulbarton Wanderers and Billericay Development was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Eastern Region Premier Division

King’s Lynn Town were beaten 10-0 at Royston. Jordan Sillitoe scored a hat-trick with Emma Slater and Erin Davies getting two each. The three remaining goals were scored by Laura Mills, Stacey Roper, and Emily Smith.

**Above:** Action from the match between Royston Town (white) and King’s Lynn Town. **Photo:** Stuart Cobb.

Norfolk Women and Girls League Division One

Aylsham’s game versus the league leaders Mulbarton Development was postponed which meant the chasing pack had the opportunity to take advantage in tier seven on Sunday and they certainly did that.

Caister went top with a 3-1 win over King’s Lynn Soccer Club, Rebecca Waters scored a brace with Megan Bartlett scoring the other. Jordan Turner scored for King’s Lynn Soccer Club.

Sprowston moved into second with a 7-0 win over Thorpe St. Andrew. Kelsi Adams, Mollie O’Callaghan, and Holly Whayman each scored two, with Lois Wright getting the other goal.

Bungay Town continued their unbeaten start to the season with a comfortable 4-1 win over Long Stratton. Lauren Goulder scored a brace with Porsha Renwick and Selina Rowland scoring the others. Caitlin Skipper scored for Long Stratton.

In the day’s remaining tier seven game, Cassandra Piejko scored a hat-trick as the University of East Anglia beat North Walsham Town 3-0 to secure a valuable three points for Thomas Peck’s side.

**Above:** It was a happy day for Thomas Peck (pictured) as his University of East Anglia side beat North Walsham Town 3-0 at Colney Lane thanks to a hat-trick from Cassandra Piejko. Photo: Ben Cunningham

Norfolk Women and Girls League Division Two

As with Division One, the leaders (Bure Valley) had their match postponed. With their trip to Martham falling victim to the weather, other sides could take advantage.

Mundford were 6-0 winners over South Walsham Lingwood thanks to a hat-trick from Ellen Kerby, a brace from Livvi Hodges, and a goal from Bethany Seymour. Stalham won 2-0 at Red Rose thanks to both goals coming from Emma Gillespie. Those results mean Bure Valley, Mundford, and Stalham are all level on 18 points at the top after seven games played.

Kate Roome and Kiera Squires both scored as Freethorpe secured a fine 2-0 win. Ellie Fewkes-Woodrow and Neneh Jeffrey both found the net as Shrublands beat Waveney 2-0.

Elsewhere, in the derby match between Horsford Hurricanes and Horsford Harriers, it was the Harriers who came out on top with a 1-0 win. The match between Beccles Town Development and FC Viking Valkyries was postponed.

**Above:** Action from the Match between Mundford (red) and South Walsham Lingwood at The Glebe on Sunday. **Photo:** SG Photography.

Norfolk Women and Girls League Sevens Division One

Taverham were 2-0 winners over Horsford thanks to goals from Laura Nunn and Sophie Rose. In the day’s other game, Dussindale and Hellesdon were 7-0 winners at Waveney. The games between Rockland United and Left Field plus the fixture between Loddon United and Mulbarton Wanderers were both postponed.

Norfolk Women and Girls League Sevens Division Two

FC Viking Valkyries ran out comfortable 8-0 winners over Hockering. Sharnie Boast, Lisa Ferdani, and Kayleigh Ellwood each scored two, with Jane Diver and Olivia Shaw scoring the other goals. Aylsham were 3-2 winners at the University of East Anglia thanks to goals from Emma Wayte, Hannah Burton, and Nadia Jolly.

**Above:** Holly Connell scored twice and was Player of the Match and scored twice for Wroham in their 6-1 win over Southend Community Sports Club in the Eastern Region League Cup on Sunday. **Photo:** Wroxham Women FC

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