Premier Division

Just three of the four scheduled games in the Ladies Premier Division of the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League went ahead last Sunday, with the top three side all securing a win as they continued to dominate the division.

Leaders Bemerton Heath Harlequins made it ten wins from ten games with a 5-0 away victory at Calne Town to maintain their six-point lead at the top of table. Two goals from Amy Hards, another one from the division’s leading scorer Imogen Brady, a first of the season from Nicola Frier plus one from Leanne Harvey did the damage for Bemerton who remain on course for the perfect season with just six game to go. The first of those six games sees the return fixture with Calne.

Highworth Town ensured the gap at the top did not get any bigger with a 4-1 win over Melksham Town at the Recreation Ground, completing a quick-fire league and cup double over their opponents. Melksham had pushed Highworth all the way in the cup game the previous week, but it was something of a more comfortable afternoon for Highworth in this league fixture. Two goals from Leah Holder, her first of the season, with Kirsten Rolls and Rebecca Fairclough also getting on the score sheet, secured the win for Highworth, Izzy McGuinness with the Melksham goal in reply for Melksham.

Third placed AFC Brislington remain two points behind Highworth after they picked up their eighth win in ten games, but they were made to work hard for the three points by an improving Westbury Youth side, Brislington eventually edging it by the odd goal in a five-goal game. Two more goals from Rhianna Ben-Carew plus one from Amber Coates for Brislington with Megan Ayliffe amongst the goals for Westbury. Barbara Swan was at the game with her camera and more of her pictures can be found on the League Facebook Group Page.

The final scheduled game between FC Chippenham and Swindon Supermarine was unfortunately postponed as FC Chippenham failed to raise a side once again. 

Development Division

There was a full round of four games in the Ladies Development Division and it saw league leaders Marlborough Town extend their lead at the top of the table to three points following a 6-0 away win over Ferndale Rodbourne. Nicola Hobbs set them on their way, Erin Robinson doubled their lead and then Sienna Lewis sent them into the half time break 3-0 to the good. Second half goals from Robinson with her second of the game, Isabella Curtis and Sarah Kirk matched that first half showing as Marlborough maintained their unbeaten record.

Second placed Salisbury lost ground in the title race when they were held to a 0-0 draw by an improving Blunsdon side at Sutton Park.

Trowbridge Wanderers moved to within one point of second place Salisbury with a hard fought 2-0 home win over Staverton Rangers, both goals coming in the second half. Nadia Radu broke the deadlock on the hour mark and Tilly Dunnery doubled the lead 16 minutes from time. Wanderers have three games in hand over Salisbury and one over Marlborough Town who they trail by four points and who they still have to play again having drawn 3-3 back in September in a game that could prove pivotal in the title race.

South Newton & Barford Hornets are also still very much in the title race, level on points with Trowbridge from the same number of games after a 4-0 win over Kingsdown Development. There were two goals for Maelin Hayes, plus one each for Georgi Bavister and Kelly Church in this latest win. With South Newton & Barford Hornets yet to play Marlborough Town this season these are another two key games in what is turning into a fascinating title race.