Wise rises, and Heidelberg score six: NPLW Victoria Round Eight

By Kieran Yap (10/5/23) Above: Nicole Blackett brings up her hat trick for Heidelberg United. Photo: Passion Creations. @Jaotam Instagram FV Emerging 1-1 Calder United Calder United travelled to face Victoria’s most promising young players in the first game of the round. Last season’s much-changed champions were coming off a strong result from round seven.Continue reading “Wise rises, and Heidelberg score six: NPLW Victoria Round Eight”

The View from France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 20th round of the 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season (9/5/23). Above: Fleury in possession against Montpellier at the weekend. Photo: FC Fleury 91 Feminines. Dijon 0-3 Olympique Lyonnais Lyon were comfortable winners in a match in which they dominated from start to finish, enjoying 66% possession, eight corners, and 17 shots, ofContinue reading “The View from France”

Scottish Weekend Review

from Tom Freeman (8/5/23) Above: Livingston celebrate a goal in their dramatic match with Renfrew that saw them clinch promotion to the SWPL2. Photo: Aimee Todd/Sportpix. SWF Championship Livingston are SWF Championship winners after coming back at home to rescue a point against Renfrew Ladies. The West Lothian club needed only a draw to clinchContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”

Sidney scores a screamer & Bulleen start to build – NPLW Victoria Wrap Round 7

By Kieran Yap (3/5/23) Above: Bulleen Lions Goalkeeper Gaby Garton stretches to save for Bulleen Lions. Photo: Passion Creation. Instagram @joatam One of the league’s best modern rivalries resumed in round seven. Elsewhere Boroondara-Carey Eagles showed that they can score goals without their star striker, and Sidney Allen scored a screamer. Calder United 4-2 HeidelbergContinue reading “Sidney scores a screamer & Bulleen start to build – NPLW Victoria Wrap Round 7”

Norfolk Weekly Wrap

Darrell Allen provides his weekly round-up of all the women’s football action in Norfolk, including the county’s seven-a-side action (25/4/23). Above: AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Faye Baker claims the ball at Plough Lane on Sunday against Norwich City as the Dons keeper sealed another clean sheet. Photo: Richard Brown. FA Women’s National League Division One SouthContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”

Scottish Weekend Review

from Tom Freeman (1/5/23) Above: Gleniffer celebrate their vital win over Dundee West in SWF League One. Photo: Ger Harley / Sportpix SWF Championship Inverness Caledonian Thistle secured fifth position with a 2-1 home victory over Greenock Morton, with Dryburgh Athletic falling to a 3-2 defeat at Ayr United. The third tier now splits forContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”

Okino dominates and Iaria delights in NPLW Victoria Round Six

by Kieran Yap (26/4/23) Above: Bulleen Lions (white) and Bayside United contest possession during their round six encounter. Photo: Bulleen Lions. Three very different wonder goals and another Kurea Okino masterclass defined Round Six of Victoria’s NPLW. While Alamein got back to winning ways, Preston Lions faced their toughest test of the season so far.Continue reading “Okino dominates and Iaria delights in NPLW Victoria Round Six”

Welsh Weekend Wrap

It’s a cup final special this week as Martin Townley and Perry Dobbins team up to cover the FAW Welsh Women’s Cup Final, plus we have all the news from the Central Wales FA Women’s Cup Final (25/4/23). Above: Eliza Collie celebrates after scoring for Cardiff City in the FAW Welsh Women’s Cup Final againstContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”