Report: 3rd XI Ladies vs St Ives 4s – January 24, 2026

Spalding 3s travelled to face St Ives full of optimism about bringing home all three points. They made a quick start with Spalding quickly finding their rhythm and dominating possession. Just 10 minutes into the game Spalding’s hard work was rewarded when joint MOM, Sam Foston opened the scoring, playing the advantage well and calmly finishing past the keeper. Spalding continued to apply pressure and shortly after doubled their lead in the 14th minute. Quick link-up play down the right wing between Jess Pilgrim and Kiki Timmins led to a dangerous cross from Pilgrim, which was deflected off a defender’s stick and into the goal. Spalding went into half-time feeling positive with a deserved 2–0 lead.

Spalding started the second half quickly, despite this the defence came under increased pressure. However, it was dealt with efficiently by joint MOM, Georgina Gray who remained composed at the back, making key interventions and continuously playing brilliant balls out wide to allow Spalding to continue their pursuit of more goals. Spalding fought to the end and in the 65th minute their persistence payed off. A quick side line ball from Megan Wright enabled Sam Foston to dribble and secure herself a well deserved second goal of the game.