PLYMOUTH Argyle’s dream of playing in Women’s Super League 2 remains well and truly alive after AFC Bournemouth were beaten 2-1 away at Real Bedford at the weekend. That result means Argyle need just one point from their final match against Real Bedford to claim runners-up spot in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier … Continue reading
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Home success for both Plymouth Argyle and Marine Academy
PLYMOUTH Argyle ended their home campaign in fine style on Sunday by beating Oxford United 5-0 at Home Park. However, the Pilgrims’ faint hopes of winning the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division title ended with Watford beating Gwalia United 3-1 away on the back of a 5-0 home victory over Exeter City. But … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Cup final disappointment for Argyle, while Marine Academy earn draw with Maidenhead
PLYMOUTH Argyle were unable to claim their first major national trophy as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by AFC Bournemouth in the FAWNL Cup final at Loftus Road on Saturday. The Pilgrims had beaten Bournemouth six days earlier in the league, but they were unable to repeat that feat in front of the BBC Iplayer … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Late joy for Argyle away at Bournemouth, while Plympton and Marjon boost their title hopes
UNA LUE scored an injury-time winner as Plymouth Argyle kept alive their title hopes with a 2-1 away victory at third-placed AFC Bournemouth in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. The Pilgrims looked like they might have to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw at Ringwood Town’s ground on Sunday. But two minutes … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle beat Lewes while Marine Academy forced to settle for draw
Plymouth Argyle picked up another three points in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division with a 2-0 home victory over Lewes on Sunday. In front of nearly 1,000 supporters, Argyle took the lead in the 31st minute when Tamara Wilcock volleyed home after a cross from Olivia Francis. The Pilgrims had further chances but … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Tough away day for Marine Academy, but Plymouth Marjon enjoy big cup win
THERE was a limited women’s football programme at the weekend due to international breaks, cup games and bad weather. However, Marine Academy Plymouth were in action in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West and were beaten 10-0 by ambitious title-chasing Swindon Town, who have only lost once this season. Libby Davies bagged … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Good week for Plymouth Argyle, Marine Academy, Saltash United and True Blues
PLYMOUTH Argyle enjoyed a good five days by claiming two back-to-back 2-0 victories in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. On Wednesday evening in front a massive crowd of 6,500 people, who had braved torrential rain for a celebration of women’s sport, they beat Devon rivals Exeter City 2-0 at Home Park. Phoebe … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Marine Academy take positives from Exeter City defeat, while SB Oak Villa reach Devon Premier Cup final
MARINE Academy Plymouth will have taken plenty of positives from their performance in a 3-1 Devon Challenge Cup defeat against higher league Exeter City at the Exwick Sports Hub on Sunday. A goal by Exeter City’s Sarah Stacey just four minutes from time settled the contest. The Grecians struggled to break Marine Academy down and … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Away frustration for Argyle, but joy for Saltash United, SB Oak Villa and Elm United
PLYMOUTH Argyle suffered a blow to their title hopes as they were held to a 0-0 draw away at 10th-placed Gwalia United on Sunday in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. It was the first time second-placed Argyle had not scored a goal since their 0-0 draw with title-rivals AFC Bournemouth on October … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle produce four-star display to beat Burnley and reach FAWNL Cup final
PLYMOUTH Argyle have reached the final of the FA Women’s National League Cup after impressively coming from behind to overcome unbeaten Northern Premier Division leaders Burnley 4-1 at Home Park on Sunday. It is the first time the Pilgrims’ have made a major cup final and they will play either West Bromwich Albion or AFC … Continue reading