Report: 2nd XI Ladies vs Kettering 2s – January 24, 2026
Spalding Ladies 2s faced a competitive Kettering side this Saturday, putting on an impressive display of teamwork, discipline and technical ability. The game started in Spalding’s favour, with the team pressing high and working the ball continuously in the opposition half, although Kettering’s solid defence provided a strong challenge.
The breakthrough finally came in the 24th minute when Chloe P received a splendid ball near to the penalty spot from Bev Jones enabling her to chip the ball into the centre of the net. Spalding continued to apply pressure and, ten minutes later, a beautifully weighted pass from Emily Wright allowed Camille Rogers to finish clinically, making it 2–0 after 34 minutes.
The second half saw determination from two well-matched sides, with Kettering pressing deep into the Spalding D. However, strong defensive work from Leanne Isaac-Pick and Lauren Grimer prevented the visitors from capitalising. Spalding continued to drive into the Kettering 23, with attacking runs from Emily Wright, Kate Amess and Kelly Tizzano repeatedly putting the ball into the D. In the 29th minute of the second half, Chloe P scored her second of the match, chipping the Kettering goalkeeper to make it 3–0.
The remainder of the match was extremely back and forth, with both teams fighting right to the final whistle, but it was Spalding who came out on top.
MOM: Emily Wright + Bev Jones
DOD: Steph Wilson