Dulwich Hamlet and Worcester City took the last two promotion places to the FA WNL after clinching Regional League Premier Division titles.
EASTERN – Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers promoted
Premier – Jess McKay hit a hat-trick as runners-up Luton Town finished with a 6-1 defeat of relegated AFC Dunstable, whose Hayley Smith was sent off.
1 North – Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers clinched the title by one point from Harpenden Town, after a 2-2 draw at third-placed Mulbarton Wanderers.
2023/24 @ERWFLe North Winners 🎉 pic.twitter.com/RYC56VexMM
— Dussindale and Hellesdon Women (@DH_Women) May 19, 2024
League Cup Final – Real Bedford added the cup to their Premier Division title, beating Wroxham 4-2 at Newmarket Town FC.
League Plate Final – Wormley Rovers were 3-0 winners over Stevenage Development.
EAST MIDLANDS – Arnold Eagles secure second place
Premier – Runners-up Chesterfield ran out 5-1 winners at next-to-bottom Grimsby Town.
1 Central – Asfordby Amateurs needed to beat Arnold Eagles to take second spot but the 1-1 draw left the visitors with the runners-up position.
Finals Day – Arnold Eagles host a double-header on 26 May, as Kettering Town and Rotherham United contest the League Plate at 11am, followed at 3pm by the League Cup between Basford United and Lincoln United.
LONDON & SOUTH EAST – Trophies for Brentford and Dulwich
Premier – Dulwich Hamlet were confirmed as champions by three points after a 5-1 win in front of 167 at Saltdean United, where only a double-figure defeat might have handed the crown to Dartford.
WE. ARE. GOING. UP. #DHFC 💖💙 #Spicy 🌶️ pic.twitter.com/JRrcTJVuML
— Dulwich Hamlet FC W (@DHFC_W) May 19, 2024
League Trophy Final – Brentford beat Whyteleafe 4-2 at Dorking Wanderers FC, where Chloe Logie bagged a crucial brace.
NORTH EAST – Sunderland U-23s complete three-day double
Premier – Barnsley FC finished top by six points following Wednesday’s 6-3 win over Wakefield which was watched by over 500 fans, while Sunderland West End won by the same score at Redcar Town. Sunday saw Hartlepool United edge Alnwick Town 1-0 to leave themselves needing a point next Sunday at home to Sunderland West End to avoid the drop, at the expense of Harrogate Town. Bradford City scored four second-half goals for a 6-2 result at Hull United, whose Lauren Holmes got a second yellow card near the end. Wakefield scored all three goals of the game at Redcar Town and are home again next week to Wallsend BC.
1 North – Sunderland U-23s secured top spot ahead of Ponteland United, with a 2-0 victory away to Wallsend BC Reserves on Thursday. Ponteland bounced back with a 6-0 win at Consett on Sunday with three from Liz Kunz, while Thornaby saw off Gateshead 4-2 to secure third place. Sunderland U-23s visit Washington on Wednesday and host Chester le Street United on Sunday.
1 South – York Railway Institute pipped Ossett United to the title by a point, drawing 2-2 at Altofts on Tuesday, before a 4-0 victory at Chesterfield FC on Sunday, when Lower Hopton sent Sheffield United Foundation to a 6-0 defeat.
League Cup Final – Sunderland U-23s followed up their midweek success with a 2-1 win against league champions Barnsley FC at Norton Sports Complex. Niyah Dunbar and a 25-yard strike from Naimh Boothroyd had the Black Cats two up, Amy Dawson gave the Tykes late hope with a goal back.
SOUTH WEST – Ilminster up, MAP lift cup
1 West – Ilminster Town are champions after Saltash United failed to take the three points they needed for the title at Helston Athletic. A 3-0 victory for the hosts saw them finish level on points with the Ashes.
Premier League Cup Final – Marine Academy Plymouth beat league champions Bristol Rovers 2-0 in front of around 130 fans at Tiverton Town FC on Saturday.
South West Women’s Premier Division Cup winners ……Marine Academy Plymouth Ladies . 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HpgaO3DmYR
— Marine Academy Plymouth FC (@mapfootball) May 18, 2024
WEST MIDLANDS – Worcester and Alvechurch both take titles before trip to rivals
Premier – Worcester City sealed top spot with a game to go, defeating Shifnal Town 3-0 to move out of reach of Lye Town. Any nerves were settled by a first-minute goal from Jessica Fassnidge, who went on to score a second. Crusaders edged a seven-goal basement battle with Lichfield City despite a treble from the visitors’ Tilly Astell. Three substitutes scored for the home side; Malika Higgins, Kia Hopkins-Shaw and Suraya Hutchinson. Coventry Sphinx drew 1-1 with Knowle in midweek and went down 4-1 at home to Coundon Court on Sunday. Wednesday sees Shifnal Town entertain Knowle, with four games on Sunday; Sphinx v Kidderminster Harriers, Crusaders v Solihull Sporting, Lye v Worcester, Shrewsbury Town v Coundon.
1 North – AFC Telford United put 13 past Darlaston Town with Abby White leading the way with a four-goal haul, but Port Vale are in pole position following a 2-o win at Tamworth. Coventry City ran out 5-0 winners at Walsall Wood on Wednesday, Wood then responding by winning 3-1 at Newcastle Town on Sunday, while Lichfield City Reserves scored six at Coventrians. Fixtures for Sunday 26 May are; Telford v Tamworth, Coventrians v Darlaston, Newcastle v Leek Reserves, Walsall Wood v Port Vale. Coventrians then play Port Vale on Wednesday 29 May.
1 South – Alvechurch are champions after a 3-1 win in the top-of-the-table clash with Redditch Borough, Alisha Sheridan bagging a brace. Bewdley Town beat Long Itchington 3-2, Hereford Pegasus shared six goals with Leamington Lions. Remaining matches: Tues – Pegasus v Worcester Devs, Weds – Leamington v Bewdley, Sun – Bewdley v Leamington, Redditch Borough v Alvechurch.
Absolute Scenes. 😍
🎦: @ChurchMatchdays pic.twitter.com/QjcMYjnDru
— Alvechurch Women F(C) 🏆 (@AlvechurchWomen) May 19, 2024
