Lancaster City Ladies vs. Penwortham Town Ladies Reserves 14.05.23

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Manager: Scott King

coach: joe pickles

goalkeeper coach: Stephen Sargent

club captain: kayleigh young

club secretary: ruth king

treasurer: aimee rostern-fraser

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LANCASTER CITY LADIES PROGRESS IN CUP FOLLOWING INCREDIBLE COMEBACK AND PENALTY SHOOTOUT - Ross Chapman

Lancaster City Ladies came from 5-2 down to draw 5-5 with Whitehaven AFC Ladies, then went on to win the subsequent penalty shootout in an epic quarter final tie. The result sends them through to the semi final of the LFA Women’s County League Challenge Cup, where they will play Euxton Girls Development.

The game saw the two sides at the top of the LFA Women’s County League Division 1 North West face off.

The Dolly Ladies had players missing through injury or unavailability and played a rotated side, but players who came into the side stepped up and put in fantastic performances, namely player of the match, midfielder Ellie Parkinson.

Parkinson is on dual registration with both Lancaster and Fleetwood Town Wrens Ladies, and was making only her second appearance for the Dolly Ladies – she won player of the match in her first game as well against Kendal Town Women.

She contributed hugely to three of the five goals on Sunday and ran the midfield in a game she was just meant to be watching but was called up to help the team at the last minute.

Within six minutes, the Dolly Ladies were in front. Jody Campbell was played through and made no mistake in placing it past the Whitehaven keeper.

Whitehaven had good chances to level the scoring, but Lancaster still looked comfortable, especially on the counter.

Charlie Kingham, who started the season as a goalkeeper for the Dolly Ladies before moving to left back, reverted back to being the player in between the sticks and made some quick reactions to deny Whitehaven from her near post, and also coming off the line and picking up loose balls.

However, the visitors got level, in controversial circumstances. Yasmine King went down with an injury as the Whitehaven attack advanced down the left hand side and culminated in the ball going in the back of the net.

It was the first of five goals that Whitehaven would score in the first half. The away side’s goal glut, with Eden Hetherington (two goals) and Ashleigh McAllister (three goals) at the heart of it, didn’t tell the full story in a relatively even half of football.

The second, third and fourth goals came in frighteningly quick succession. Lancaster’s, and the league’s, top goal scorer, Kayleigh Young chased down a long ball over the top and slotted it cooly into the net to make it 2-4, but a fantastic strike from Whitehaven’s number seven extended Whitehaven’s lead to three goals again.

The half time whistle went and the Dolly Ladies had a mountain to climb, but they produced an incredible second half display and made a fantastic comeback. A smart team goal marked the beginning of said comeback, with player of the match Parkinson with some fantastic skill that led to Kayleigh Young finishing off the move in typical poacher fashion.

Just a few weeks ago, Jody Campbell scored a crucial free kick goal in the dying embers of the game against Chipping Ladies to seal promotion. Campbell was at it again with a fantastic direct free kick, which went in via the back of a Whitehaven defender.

Lancaster were throwing everything at trying to get that equaliser and, with just moments remaining, they did just that. Sammy Auty got her first goal for the club in her third appearance to level the scoring and take it to a tense penalty shootout.

The Dolly Ladies won 4-3 in the shootout, and the players jubilantly celebrated afterwards. One player who didn’t make it through the 90 was Yasmine King who had to go to hospital after the game, in discomfort after landing awkwardly on her shoulder.

Ellie Parkinson spoke to Beyond Radio after the game. “I’m feeling good, a good team game and to come from 5-2 down is fantastic. It helps a lot, playing at a high level, and I’m pleased with my performance. “We’re so happy to be in the semi final, and to be doing so well in the league.”

Lancaster City Ladies assistant manager Joe Pickles also spoke to Beyond Radio post-match. “Delighted with that one, especially with the comeback. It was a great performance apart from that five minute wobble in the first half but we came back brilliantly. The character we showed in the shootout at the end was brilliant too.

“Whitehaven had a point to prove, with the title in our hands, they gave it a fair go but we stood up strong. We didn’t field our strongest team so to play that well is a massive bonus and gives confidence to all. Ellie was fantastic, creating two or three goals, slotting in like she’s played with us all season. It’s such a great season, promotion and a cup semi final. It’s the ladies team’s first time back in seven years and it’s been fantastic.”

Lancaster City are awaiting confirmation on what will happen with regards to their final game of the season against Kendal Town Women, which was postponed last week. It remains to be seen whether it will eventually be played or given as a walkover for the Dolly Ladies. A win in that game will secure them the league title.

Player of the Match: Ellie Parkinson

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PENWORTHAM TOWN LADIES RESERVES

penwortham town women reserves are looking to round off a good season with a final appearance

After a strong League Campaign where they have finished 3rd, Penwortham Town Women Reserves will be looking for revenge after the County Cup defeat in October.

Victories in the League Cup against Cadley FC Ladies and Lostock St Gerards Ladies have set up this semi final clash at The Mini Axe.

In the County Cup clash between the sides, A Kayleigh Young hat-trick was the highlight in the 8-0 victory for the Dolly Ladies.

Since the last meeting between the sides, Penwortham Town Women Reserves have won 11 out of the 14 games.

end of season awards

Lancas er Ci y Ladies, Lancas er Ci y and Lancas er Ci y Under 23's gave ou heir end of season awards in a packed room a Squires on Sa urday 6 h May.

This was he firs ime since Lancas er Ci y Ladies were re-formed ha hey held he end of season awards and he winners were as follows;

Manager's Player of he Year - S eph Revie

Top Goalscorer - Kayleigh Young (44 goals & coun ing)

Club member of he Year - David Hall

Mos Improved Player - Abi McGhee

Suppor er's Player of he Year - Jody Campbell

Player's Player of he Year - Jody Campbell

Shir Sponsor Thermofisher Scien ific and club sponsor A2B Locksmi hs also received an award as a recogni ion for heir suppor hroughou he season.

end of season awards

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LUCY ASKEW sponsored by

nadia askew sponsored by Samantha auty diane williams sponsored by

EMMA BOOTHMAN diane williams sponsored by jody campbell Simon middlehurst sponsored by

faye cheetham graham Dockerty sponsored by sherilee cleminson sponsored by

lydia fawcett sponsored by

faye grant sponsored by hannah grinton sponsored by

alisson hallam sponsored by

sarah haslam Sarah Pearce sponsored by miya jackson sponsored by

antoinette kershaw sponsored by

yasmine king sponsored by

charlotte kingham sam rogerson sponsored by

abi mcghee sponsored by DAvid Hall

becca mellor-algar

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kate morley sponsored by

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ellie parkinson sponsored by blu & steve sponsored by cody-jane pannett

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stephanie revie sponsored by

mel roberts sponsored by maddie whitehouse designs

aimée rostern-fraser sponsored by gayle gledhill

louise rothwell sponsored by

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becky upjohn sponsored by ian Cluney

candice valente sponsored by paul campbell

rachel willoughby graham dockerty sponsored by sponsored by

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kayleigh young in memory of

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Lancashire FA Women's County League challenge cup

first round

Bury FC Foundation Womens reserves 0-4 Clitheroe WOlves ladies - recreational

second round

lostock st gerards Ladies 7-0 Clitheroe WOlves ladies - recreational

penwortham town ladies reserves 8-0 Cadley fc ladies

lancaster city ladies 5-1 st. annes fc ladies

whitehaven afc ladies (LFA) H-W CHipping Ladies*

BLACKPOOL TOWN Ladies 2-0 afc WIGAN LADIES

HORWICH ST. MARY’S LADIES 4-0 Darwen FC Development Team WOMEN

EUXTON GIRLS FC WOMEN h-w ASTLEY BRIDGE LADIES*

KENDAL TOWN WOMEN U18 GIRLS 2-2 sIR tOM fINNEY fc DEVELOPMENT WOMEN*

*KENDAL TOWN WOMEN U18 GIRLS WON 4-2 ON PENALTIES

Quarter final

EUXTON GIRLS FC WOMEN h-w KENDAL TOWN WOMEN U18 GIRLS

*EUXTON GIRLS FC WOMEN RECIEVE A BYE TO THE NEXT ROUND

HORWICH ST. MARY’S LADIES 8-0 BLACKPOOL TOWN ladies

lancaster city ladies 5-5 WHITEHAVEN AFC LADIES (lfa)

*lancaster city ladies win 4-3 on penalties

lostock st gerards Ladies 2-2 penwortham town ladies reserves

*penwortham town ladies reserves win 5-4 on penalties

SEMI FINAL

HORWICH ST. MARY’S LADIES EUXTON GIRLS FC WOMEN vs .

lANCASTER CITY LADIES penwortham town ladies reserves vs .

*WHITEHAVEN AFC lADIES (lfa) RECIEVE A BYE TO THE NEXT ROUND

*EUXTON GIRLS FC WOMEN RECIEVE A BYE TO THE NEXT ROUND

LUCY ASKEW

nadia ASKEW

Samantha auty

EMMA BOOTHMAN

jody campbell

faye cheetham

sherilee cleminson

lydia fawcett

faye grant

hannah grinton

alisson hallam

sarah haslam

miya jackson

antoinette kershaw

yasmine king

charlotte kingham

abi mcghee

becca mellor-algar

kate morley

cody-jane pannett

ellie parkinson

stephanie peters

stephanie revie

mel roberts

aimée rostern-fraser

louise rothwell

manager: scott king

today’s teams

sammi jo thompson amanda skuse

helen trotter

becky upjohn

candice vallente

rachel willoughby

izzy WOODHOUSE

kayleigh young

ellie adair

caitlin allen

amy ascroft

samantha barr

amelia bradshaw

victoria dainty

beth fraser

rachel garside

eleanor goodman

hannah graber

amy hughes

rosie stevens

holly vas

jessica walling

leanne walmsley

karen white

katie white

vicky whittam

clare wiggans

chelsea wigmore

chloe wilkinson

elizabeth wilkinson

taylor king

beatrice lee-horton

lillie marvill

louise miller

olivia jolley bethany love chelsea nevison

kathryn o’boyle

hollia o’laughlin

georgina picton

jennifer ross

hayley ryan

kelly scowcroft

isabelle singleton

molly singleton

robyn wojnarowski

laura wood

ellie woolard

thank you for your support throughout the season