“It’s absolute rubbish to say that women’s football has never had it better”

Janet Mitchell, chairwoman of Impetus’ partner club Chorley, who play in the tier four FA Women’s National League speaks to Ben Gilby about the harsh realities of financial impact for clubs beneath the top two leagues of the English pyramid (17/5/23). Above: Chorley (sky blue) taking on Newcastle United in the FA Women’s National LeagueContinue reading ““It’s absolute rubbish to say that women’s football has never had it better””

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”

Canaries’ wings clipped as Plewa strikes winner for Dons

AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Norwich City by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon (2/5/23) Above: Norwich City head clear under pressure in the first half on Sunday. Photo: Richard Brown. Emma Plewa’s first-half goal was enough for AFC Wimbledon to end an impressive season with victory at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. A crowd of 1,138 watchedContinue reading “Canaries’ wings clipped as Plewa strikes winner for Dons”

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 scene (18/4/23). Above: Alice Parker celebrates after scoring for Norwich City at Carrow Road in front of over 7,500 fans. Photo: Norwich City Women. FA Women’s National League Division One South East A big crowd of overContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”

Five star Dons down Cambridge United

AFC Wimbledon 5-1 Cambridge United by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon (17/3/23) Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate a goal at Carshalton yesterday against Cambridge United. Photo: Emily Topping. AFC Wimbledon secured an emphatic 5-1 tier four FA Women’s National League Division One South-East victory over Cambridge United, in a performance that was good preparation for theirContinue reading “Five star Dons down Cambridge United”

Newcastle United v Bradford City Photo Gallery

Matthew Appleby was pitchside to capture all the action as an incredible crowd of 24,000 gathered at St. James’ Park yesterday for the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One North game (17/4/23). Above: Joy for Newcastle United after a goal at St. James’ Park yesterday. Photo: Matthew Appleby for Impetus. Newcastle United 6-1Continue reading “Newcastle United v Bradford City Photo Gallery”

AFC Bournemouth v Maidenhead United Photo Gallery

Andy Wicks was pitchside at the Vitality Stadium for the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One South-West match between AFC Bournemouth and Maidenhead United in front of a crowd of 3,067 with the game ending goalless (17/4/23). Above: Maidenhead United are denied by brave goalkeeping yesterday. Photo: Andy Wicks Teams: AFC BOURNEMOUTH: Cooper,Continue reading “AFC Bournemouth v Maidenhead United Photo Gallery”

FAWNL Southern Premier Photo Gallery

Ben Phillips was at Stadium: MK yesterday to capture the action from the tier three match between Milton Keynes and Ipswich, which ended 2-0 in the favour of the visitors from Suffolk (17/4/23). Above: Joy for Ipswich after scoring at Milton Keynes yesterday. Photo: Ben Phillips.

Middlesbrough v Leeds United Photo Gallery

Matthew Appleby was pitchside to capture the best of the action in the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One North match at Stockton (10/4/23). Above: Jess Dawson celebrates after putting Middlesbrough 1-0 up yesterday. Photo: Matthew Appleby. Middlesbrough 2-2 Leeds United Leeds United came from 2-0 down to earn a share of theContinue reading “Middlesbrough v Leeds United Photo Gallery”

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 scene (4/4/23). Above: Ella Gambell (left) who scored for Norwich City against Chesham United on Sunday. Photo: Norwich City Women. FA Women’s National League Division One South East Norwich City were comfortable 3-0 winners over Chesham United.Continue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”