F.A.Women’s Premier League
Premier League Cup
Portsmouth twice came from behind before going on to beat Keynsham Town 4-2 in Group Six. Naomi Clipston and Brianna Oeser twice put Keynsham in front but first Lysette Russell and then Justine Lorton equalised. Keri Ryan then gave Pompey the lead for the first time and they sealed victory three minutes from time through Molly Clark. In the other group game, Yeovil Town's first match at this level ended in a 2-0 defeat at home to top flight Reading FC Women, Mikaela Howell netting both goals during the first half.
South West Combination
It has been a good start so far for Plymouth Argyle and they continue to set the early pace after a 3-0 victory away to Newquay. A typically fiercely contested derby game was settled by goals from Laura Gough, Tash Knapman and Ellis Hillman.
Havant & Waterlooville have also won both of their opening games and their 4-0 local derby success at Southampton Saints has taken them into second place. The Hawks led at half time through a Stacie Murray strike, before sealing the game with three goals in a six-minute second half spell from Jess Lewry, Sabrina Morriss and Jenna Fowlie.
Forest Green Rovers registered their first points of the season with a 3-1 win against Cullompton Rangers. Ella Hitchcox was on target twice for Rovers along with Katie Cook. After a heavy defeat on the opening day, Swindon Town made the perfect recovery by winning 2-0 away to newly promoted Gloucester City with goals from Natasha Burson and Hayley Huckin.
South West League
Marine Academy (Plymouth) continue to set the early pace in the Premier Division and lead on goal difference following their 4-2 victory over Cheltenham Town. Julie Hewitt bagged a hat-trick for the Devon side, with Steph Warren also on target. Weymouth move into second after goals from Philippa Holden and Georgia Rogers gave them a 2-0 win at Frome Town, with Bristol Ladies Union following on after their goalless draw with Oldland Abbotonians. Cheryl Baber (2) and Carly Symons were on target as Larkhall Athletic opened up their season with a 3-0 victory away to Taunton Town. Falmouth Town defeated Stoke Lane Athletic 4-1 thanks to Katy Barker's double, Keri-Ann Moxom and Claire Boyd while Amy Davids and Aimee Clark earned Keynsham Town Development a 2-0 success at Chippenham Town.
Swindon Supermarine hang on to top spot in Eastern Division One despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Downend Flyers. Laura Baker netted twice for Downend, with Supermarine replying through an Annabel Martin double. Cleeve West Town made it two wins in a row by beating Cirencester Town 2-0, Lizzie Barratt giving them the lead from the penalty spot and Gemma Baker adding the second late on. Holly Miller and Rosie Harper were on target as Bishop's Lydeard defeated Swindon Spitfires 2-1 and Nailsea Utd won 3-2 against Poole Town thanks to Kate Brady, Charlotte Savage and Lindsay Pilgrim.
Plymouth Argyle Res made it two wins from two games to head Western Division One, a Kat Marment double giving them a 2-1 victory over Marjons Old Suttonians. Jill Haines and Nikki Brister were on the scoresheet as Launceston won 2-0 at Charlestown whilst Torpoint Athletic and Bude Town finished level at 2-2, Rachel Finch and Hayley Chamberlain netting for Torpoint with Bude replying through Anita Symons and Bryher Smeeth.
Gloucestershire under-18 trials
Gloucestershire Football Association will be holding trials for the Women’s Under-18 Representative Squad for the 2010-11 season. The trials will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 30th September 2010 at the Gloucestershire FA, Oaklands Park, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AG.
John Seymour has been appointed as the Manager of the Under-18 women’s team for the 2010-11 season. The representative squad will be run in a professional manner, with training and player selection. We would like as many players, from as many different clubs as possible to attend the trials with a view to picking a squad that is representative of the County as a whole.
Gloucestershire will play in the South & West Counties Championship and fixtures will take place against Somerset, Cornwall and Devon. If you are interested in attending trials or for further information, please contact manager John Seymour on (07718) 601216.