Report: 3rd XI Ladies vs St Neots 3s – January 17, 2026

Spalding got off to a dominant start in our first match back, attacking from the off. Just eight minutes into the game, Elise Hatton opened the scoring after a great right-wing combination between Kiki Timmins and Jess Pilgrim down the line.

A few minutes later, Jess played the ball into Elise, who then set up a chance that was finished off by Isla Worrall to make it 2–0. Just before half-time, a lovely clean slap from Lucy Wilson at the top of the D extended our lead, and we went into the break 3–0 up.

Again starting the second half strongly, Spalding increased the lead when a lovely strike from the top of the D by Sam Foston made it 4–0 after 66 minutes. As the game went on, St Neots began to come back, scoring with a strike from a tight angle into the bottom corner. A few minutes later, they were at it again, finishing a one-on-one to give themselves a late comeback.

Spalding pushed on but couldn’t quite find the back of the net again to extend the scoreline. The final score was a 4–2 win for Spalding. A good match to start the second half of the season — well played all!

Player of the Match was Jess Pilgrim for her many outstanding runs down the wing, creating a variety of opportunities and helping Spalding secure the win.