Larne and Ballymena United both continued winning starts to the Northern Ireland Women’s FA Championship campaign.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Larne and Ballymena United made it two wins from two, with the former recording a great 2-1 win at St James Swifts thanks to goals from debutant Hollie Johnston and Amanda Morton, while the latter comfortably disposed of Comber Rec 11-2 thanks mainly to five goals from Megan Henry.
Balllymacash are still seeking their first points of the season after losing 2-1 at home to fellow promoted side Foyle Belles, due to a late Ellie Redden strike on 88 minutes. Before this Katie Stanfield had given Ballymacash the lead only for Foyle’s Caithlin McMahon to level the game.
Killen Rangers picked up their first points of the season when they won 4-3 at Coleraine, once again courtesy of two late strikes by Lauren McCannm after Coleraine had led 3-1 aided by a Shairee Nicholl double.
DIVISION ONE
There was just the one game this week, with Armagh City coming back from a goal behind to defeat Portadown 2-1. Anna Acheson had given the Ports the lead only for goals from Edith McCormick and Megan Bothwell to ensure the visitors took the points back and lead the table.
BEST OF THE REST
Division Two also saw just the one game take place, as recently promoted Camlough moved top with a comfortable 6-1 win over Ballymena United Seconds.
Division Three saw comfortable wins for Ballymoney United, Rosario and Ambassadors, with Greenisland also producing a great performance to defeat Antrim Rovers 2-0 at Allen Park. These results see Ballymoney United and Greenisland locked at the top of the standings, with both sides on six points.
Division Four side Moneyslane bounced back after a heavy loss in their opening game to defeat Dromara Village and in doing so, picked up their first points of the season. There were also wins for Craigavon City and Strabane and it’s those two sides who now lead the way.
In Division Five East, Crewe United Reserves found winning form once again easily disposing of Belfast Ravens Seconds, whilst there were also comfortable wins for new sides Futuro Falcons and Lisburn Distillery, with those two now neck and neck at the top.
In Division 5 West, Maiden City and Lisbellaw continue to be the pacesetters following strong victories over Mid Ulster Reserves and Antrim Rovers Reserves respectively. An injury time winner from Lauren Bleaks broke Raceview hearts as they lost 3-4 at home to Draperstown Celtic.
