WATTS TOO POWERFUL FOR KEYNSHAM

FA Women’s Premier League
Keynsham Town’s opening group match in the Premier League Cup ended in defeat as they were beaten 3-1 by National Division side Reading FC Women.

Former Bristol Academy striker Nikki Watts inflicted the damage on Keynsham by scoring a hat-trick, including two from the penalty spot.

Portsmouth sit on top of Griup Three after netting seven without reply past Plymouth Argyle. Charley Wilson and Shelly Cox put Pompey two ahead inside the opening ten minutes, before Jemma Tewkesbury and Leeta Rutherford added further goals ahead of half time. Wilson went on to complete a hat-trick in the second half, the third coming from the penalty spot, and Lucy Quinn rounded off the scoring with eight minutes left.

South West Combination
Yeovil Town made it ten league wins in a row and preserved their five point lead at the top as they triumphed 1-0 at Swindon Town. A first half goal from Laura Bray proved to be just enough to give Yeovil the points from a hard earned win.

Havant & Waterlooville continue to head the chasing teams following their 7-3 victory away to Keynsham Town Development. Vinny Nkomo     

led the scoring with a hat-trick for the Hawks, Laura Streeter added a double and there was one each from Lauren Cheshire and Tamsin Pibworth. Keynsham replied through Candy Hopson, Leanne Lapham and an own goal. Gloucester City's challenge appears to be over after they were beaten 3-1 in their local derby by Forest Green Rovers. Charlotte King scored a hat-trick to move Forest Green to within one point of their local rivals and keep their own title hopes alive. Newquay still have an opportunity of picking up a top half finish after they defeated Southampton Saints 2-0. Chesham Utd returned to winning ways with a 3-0 success against University of Portsmouth, which banishes any lingering relegation fears for the Clarets.  

South West Women's League
Salisbury City are looking on course for a top three place after running out 4-0 winners over Stoke Lane Athletic, Hayley Ranachan bagging a hat-trick and Nicky Barns also on target. Weymouth and Bristol Ladies Union meanwhile battled out a goalless draw which keeps both teams in line for a top half finish.

Downend Flyers stay seven points clear at the top of Eastern Division One but had to survive a scare in their 3-2 win at Swindon Spitfires. A Laura Baker double and Kate Michaels goal had put Downend three ahead before the home side fought back with a brace from Sophie Jones. Cleeve West Town continue to chase in second place and they won 4-0 at Cirencester Town, courtesy of a Tash Crew hat-trick and Sally-Anne Langton. Rosie Harper netted both goals as Bishop's Lydeard picked up a 2-0 victory away to Poole Town and Swindon Supermarine kept up their good form by beating Forest Green Rovers Res 2-1, Claire Moreton and Mel Bristow netting their goals. Chelsea Pitt hit a hat-trick and Vicky Tindall the other two as Bridgwater Town defeated Blandford Utd 5-0 and Cam Bulldogs pulled further away from the bottom two by winning 4-0 at Nailsea Utd with strikes from Sarah Wingate, Kirsty Brown, Christine Tanner and Michelle Watson.

Stoke Gabriel have opened up a lead of four points in Western Division One after Mel Woodmore, Laura Carpenter, Kat Marment and Hayley Chamberlain gave them a 4-1 victory away to Dobwalls. Callington Town and Falmouth Town finished level at 1-1 with goals from Jodie Shipton and Amanda Jelbert respectively.

Gloucestershire County Women's League
St Nicholas began their defence of the League Cup with a 7-0 victory away to Dursley Town. Charlotte Davis marked her debut by scoring a hat-trick and she was joined on the scoresheet by Amy Jefferies, Joanne Grainger, Laura Ferris and Ruby Bagge. Jade Powell hit a hat-trick for Mitcheldean who picked up the result of the round, beating AEK Boco 3-2. Abby Jones led the scoring with a hat-trick as Forest of Dean progressed smoothly with an 11-2 success over Wiltshire Area Women. Jenny Noyes, Sam Morse and Tara Rutter all added doubles with Sophie Drain and Leanne Cooper also on target. Emmie Kelly bagged a four-goal haul as Quedgeley Wanderers also netted eleven times against AEK Boco Res. Naomi Richards, Stacey Mitchell and Amy Tovey all scored twice along with Hannah Hale. Cheltenham Civil Service edged out Cheltenham Spa CS 3-2 in their local derby tie and Cirencester Town Res also went through with a 3-1 victory at Longlevens Greyhounds.

Calling all female coaches!
The Gloucestershire FA are running a Female Coach Development Workshop led by FA Female Coach Mentor, for the South West, Peter Amos and is open to all females involved in football.

For those who have no formal qualifications or many qualifications this workshop will give you the chance to meet other females involved in football and share ideas. The Workshop is open to all female coaches whether you are thinking of taking your Level 1, Youth Award Modules, Level 2 or becoming an FA Licensed Coach.

This evening will be held at the Gloucestershire FA Girls Player Development Centre and utilising the players, will involve a mix of practical coaching demonstrations and a theory session. The session is free of charge and a buffet will be provided.

Please see details below:
Date: Monday 6th February 2012
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: St Peters High School Gloucester, Stroud Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0DE

To reserve your place please complete and return the attached application form by Wednesday 1st February 2012. For further details please see the attached application form or contact Grace.Bunker@Gloucestershirefa.com