Ground hopper '85: FA Women’s National League

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Sunday, 19 April 2026

LUFC Women Development (19-04-2026)

Leeds United Women Development 1 - 2 Stoke City Women Development (Women's National League Reserve North), Sunday 19 April 2026

A revisit to Nostell's Crofton Community Centre, albeit on a different pitch. I hadn't realised there was a cup final in progress on the main pitch. On the "top field" I saw a decent match between 2 young women's sides.

Stoke deservedly won, thanks to a brilliant inswinging free kick in the second half. The highlight was an authoritative and friendly referee who explained his decisions clearly and acted as an on-field coach.

Plus a cheeky one of the men's cup final taking place on the main pitch.

Sunday, 27 October 2024

Stockton (27-10-2024)

Middlesbrough Ladies 3 - 0 Durham Ladies (Women's National League Division 1 North), Sunday 27 October 2024

In a game played at Stockton FC's ground, 1st placed Middlesbrough put a tough game to bed in the second half. Durham - 8th out of 12th going into the match - fought hard but could not capitalise on midfield possession.

This is the second time I've been to a match in Stockton - the previous one was Norton & Stockton Ancients in 2011.

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Barnsley Women (26-09-2024)

Barnsley Women 1 - 2 Notts County Women (FA Women's National League, Division 1 Midlands)

An evenly-fought and engrossing contest, won by a tenacious Notts County response (after a brilliant free kick opener for Barnsley). This was at Sheffield's Olympic Legacy Park, which has developed a lot since my last visit (Feb 2019).

This was also one of the last weekday women's matches until February so good to get this in early. I've had a steady September - 3 matches in 4 weeks. Hopefully I can keep this rate up as the wet and cold weather of Autumn descends.