SLS Writers
The race to the Super League
The Women’s Premier League is reaching its climax and 4 teams are battling it out to earn promotion to WSL 2.
Here we take a look at which teams are in contention and which players may make the difference.
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FA CUP SF PREVIEW: Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Chelsea take on Manchester City in the second FA Women’s Cup semi final at Adams Park on Monday.
The winner will meet Notts County at Wembley Stadium on August 1st.
Reports
Yeovil ease to 4-0 victory over London Bees
Annie Heatherson’s double helped Yeovil on the way to a comfortable victory over London Bees.
It’s the second time in as many weeks the Bees have lost 4-0, while it’s 3 wins in a row for the Glovers.
Reports
Millwall held to another goalless draw by Durham
A 0-0 draw between Durham and Millwall means the Lionesses are still unbeaten with 4 draws and a win out of 5 matches.
The result leaves both sides mid-table on 7 points.
Previews
Managerless Bristol and Notts County seek first win
Bristol Academy, who sacked Dave Edmondson on Thursday after 3 successive league defeats, host Notts County on Saturday in the WSL 1.
The Vixens are currently bottom of the table while County have only managed 2 points from their first three league games.
Reports
Oxford suffer third straight defeat against Villa
Goals from Jade Richards and Olivia Fergusson either side of half time were enough to give Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win away at Oxford United.
Oxford are yet to score since the opening day of the season.
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Durham thrash London Bees in historic day for the club
Two first half goals from Beth Hepple started Durham on their way to an easy 4-0 win over London Bees, with Amelia Pereira and debutant Jess Havelock also netting.
Elsewhere Durham’s Under 19s were crowned league champions in a successful day for the club.
Previews
Bees hoping to make Hive fortress against Durham
Durham Women make the long trip down to the capital to face London Bees tomorrow in the WSL 2.
This fixture provided Durham with their first league victory last year after 8 straight defeats.
Previews
Oxford and Villa both hope to return to winning ways
Oxford United host Aston Villa on Sunday with both sides having suffered heavy defeats in their last two matches.
The game will be 7th vs 8th in the league, as the teams have only picked up 3 points from their opening 3 games.
SLS Writers
Why the North East is a hotbed for Super League stars
When Sunderland Ladies were crowned champions last year, they also became the first team in the North East to play in the top tier of women’s football in England.
With six current England regulars graduating from the Sunderland Centre of Excellence, here at SLS we ask, why is the North East of England such a hot spot for female football superstars?
Reports
Yeovil finally kick-start season with 3-0 win at Oxford
Goals from Corinne Yorston, Nicola Cousins and Ann-Marie Heatherson gave Yeovil Town their first victory of the season.
Oxford have now lost back-to-back matches since their opening day victory over Watford.
Other Comps
Everton out-nerve Charlton in penalty shootout drama
Both Everton and Charlton scored late as their FA Cup quarter final tie finished 1-1 and went to extra time.
However, neither side could break the deadlock and Simone Magill scored the decisive penalty as Everton won the shootout 4-3.