Lewes 2–2 Liverpool By Ben Gilby An impressive display by a well-organised and determined Lewes side ensured that Liverpool lost further ground at the top of the FA Women’s Championship after a 2-2 draw at The Dripping Pan in breezy conditions. A cagey first twenty minutes or so saw Lewes have the best of theContinue reading “Lewes’ Hard Work Rewarded”
Category Archives: Match Report
U’s Turn On The Style
Sutton United 8-0 Victoire By Ben Gilby Sutton United gained their first victory of the London & South-East Women’s Football League Division One North season in some style after producing a dominant performance against Victoire in front of an impressive crowd at Gander Green Lane. Victoire went into the game in second place with fourContinue reading “U’s Turn On The Style”
Spurs Totally Out Gunned
Arsenal 6–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Injury hit Arsenal eased to victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park to return to the top of the Barclays F.A. Women’s Super League. Arsenal’s injury problems were emphasised by them only being able to name three outfield players on the bench – two ofContinue reading “Spurs Totally Out Gunned”
Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten
West Ham United 2–4 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United’s unbeaten start to the Barclays F.A. Super League season continued at Dagenham and Redbridge FC’s Victoria Road ground. It was, overall another frustrating performance from the Hammers who have now lost their last three FAWSL games and are still searching for their first leagueContinue reading “Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten”
Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City
Chelsea 3-1 Manchester City By Ben Gilby Chelsea gained a deserved victory in the battle of two of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League big guns by having too much for Manchester City at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. The two sides’ respective strength in depth showed with a brief glance of the teamsheets. When players suchContinue reading “Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City”
Shot-Shy Spurs Undone by Unbeaten United
Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United continued their strong start to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League season after a relatively straightforward victory at The Hive Stadium this afternoon. Pre-match interest centred on three stars of the USA’s World Cup winning side, but whereas Manchester United gave first Super League startsContinue reading “Shot-Shy Spurs Undone by Unbeaten United”
Battling Birmingham Take The Plaudits But Chelsea Win The Points
Birmingham City 0-1 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Chelsea produced another performance that left more questions than answers after they were largely frustrated by winless Birmingham City, who were supremely well organised in defence at Damson Park this afternoon. Birmingham made three changes from their midweek defeat to Everton in the FA Cup Semi-Final, by bringingContinue reading “Battling Birmingham Take The Plaudits But Chelsea Win The Points”
City Hit Form At Last
Manchester City 4–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Manchester City finally put their uncharacteristic start to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League start to bed with a comprehensive win over Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon. The pre-game headlines surrounded the respective team sheets, with Manchester City’s immensely strong bench underlining the sheer quality in depth thatContinue reading “City Hit Form At Last”
Raso Inspires Toffees As Chelsea Come Unstuck
Everton 2-1 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Everton produced a performance of real character to come back from a disastrous opening ten minutes to gain an impressive win over Chelsea at a sunny if cold Goodison Park. The visitors couldn’t have come out of the blocks quicker. Within two minutes they created their first opportunity. ErinContinue reading “Raso Inspires Toffees As Chelsea Come Unstuck”
Good Evans – Arsenal See off Spurs Challenge
Arsenal 4-0 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Arsenal moved into the FA Cup Semi-Final after a victory that was more hard fought than the final score line suggests. Ultimately the game turned after two unfortunate errors from Ashleigh Neville which led to a piece of brilliance from Jordan Nobbs and a hat-trick from Lisa Evans.Continue reading “Good Evans – Arsenal See off Spurs Challenge”
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