Report: 1st XI Ladies vs Wisbech Town 1s – January 17, 2026

Match Report: Spalding Hockey Club vs Wisbech – 17 January 2026

Spalding Hockey Club hosted Wisbech in a fiercely contested match that showcased determination, resilience, and moments of real quality from the home side. Spalding began brightly, carving out several chances through sharp wing play and confident forward movement.

Wisbech struck first after capitalising on a turnover, but Spalding responded with composure. Charlotte Maplethorpe produced a moment of brilliance, driving from the halfway line before finishing clinically to level the score at 1–1 going into the break.

The second half saw Wisbech convert two further chances to edge ahead, yet Spalding refused to fade. Player of the match Georgina Maplethorpe reignited belief with a powerful lifted strike from the edge of the D, narrowing the score to 3–2 and setting up a tense finish. Despite sustained pressure from the home side, Wisbech found a late goal to seal a 4–2 result.

A special mention goes to Freya Lee, whose outstanding performance in goal kept Spalding firmly in the contest. Her composure, sharp reactions, and brave interventions prevented several clear scoring opportunities and ensured the team remained within touching distance throughout.