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.
