Spalding ladies 1’s travelled to Kings Lynn for their first game of the season. After beating Pelicans in a friendly fixture 2 weeks prior, they had high hopes for a win. Spalding had the majority of possession in the first half of the game, scoring their first goal after just Read more…
Spalding L2 1 v 6 Cambs Nomads 1sSpalding started their league account against a Nomads side who’d been promoted with them last season. In unnecessarily warm conditions, the newly-organised team struggled to make an impact against their more experienced opposition. Despite some crucial interceptions and tackles by player of the Read more…
Spalding L2 v Cambridge Nomads 1s 2-3Kelly CooperHennie Boekestyn In a crucial top of the table clash, Spalding hoped to continue their winning ways but found themselves undone by an organised visiting team. Two excellent attacks by Nomads put Spalding two goals behind and stunned them into action. Relentless runs Read more…
Huntingdon & Northstowe 1 – 2 SHC L2sCharlotte Maplethorpe (2) Maplethorpe finds the gold at the end of the rainbow On a blustery day, Spalding 2s headed to Northstowe to face Huntingdon and Northstowe 1s on a tricky pitch made trickier still by the rain and wind combination. Straight out Read more…
SHC L2 v Cambs South 4s4-2Charlotte Maplethorpe (2)Kelly Cooper (1)Sophie Wilson (1) With the early frost melted and the sun shining, Spalding Ladies’ 2s looked to maintain their position at the top of Division 3NW against Cambridge South. Those who arrived late to watch would have missed the lightning start Read more…
SHC L2 v Ely 1s6-0Karen Timby (3)Kelly Cooper (2)Honor Moore (1) On a difficult Ely pitch, Spalding hoped to continue their winning ways and pick up another 3 points. The game started with Spalding going straight out of the blocks creating early chances but were pushed back continually as the Read more…
L2 v Newmarket5-0Karen Timby 2Kelly Cooper 2Chloe P 1 Spalding 2s travelled to a bright, sunny Newmarket hoping to keep their push at the top going. With a slight shuffle of players due to availability for fixtures, Spalding welcomed Chloe P for her 2nd team debut; she didn’t disappoint. Spalding Read more…
Spalding Ladies 2’s triumphed over Kettering 2’s with a nail-biting 3-2 victory. Kettering took an early lead 15 minutes into the game, breaking through Spalding’s defence. However, just after halftime, Charlotte Maplethorpe skillfully equalized. Momentum swung in Spalding’s favour when Charlotte, scored in a one-on-one with the goalie, taking the Read more…
After another week off due to bad weather Spalding ladies 2s were back on the pitch against Ely 2s in pursuit of reaching the top spot. The first 20 minutes proved frustrating as Spalding made so many attempts in the opposition D with shots at the goal and numerous Read more…
In a thrilling encounter, Spalding Ladies 2’s secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bourne Deeping 1’s, claiming the top spot in the league. The opening goal materialized from a penalty corner at the 18th minute, with Sophie Wilson’s precise injection setting up a battle between Karen Timby and the keeper, Read more…