Doncaster Rovers Belles hit bottom side for six

Doncaster Rovers Belles were comfortable 6-1 winners at home to FAWNL Division One Midlands bottom side Long Eaton United on Sunday.
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Both Mollie Barlow and Sophie Scargill netted twice with Shannon Durkin and Ryley Johnson also on target.

Belles dominated the game and only a fine display by visiting goalkeeper Laura Setchfield prevented the score ending up in double figures.

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Belles host Leafield Athletic this weekend in the third of six successive Sunday home fixtures.

Sophie Scargill scored twice for Belles. Picture: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTDSophie Scargill scored twice for Belles. Picture: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
Sophie Scargill scored twice for Belles. Picture: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD

Both teams are among four sides on 22 points, five points behind leaders Stourbridge.

Meanwhile, in the Reserve Midland Division, Belles Development won 3-1 away to Long Eaton Development.

Ella Mortimer (2) and Olivia Danley were on target.

Sophie Thompson netted both for Harworth Colliery who lost 3-2 away to Bradford PA in the North East League Southern Division.

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The result left Harworth on eight points from 10 games, now just two points ahead of second bottom Bradford who have played three games more.

It is a huge match for Harworth this Sunday as they host bottom team Sheffield Wednesday.

AFC Bentley’s visit to Middlewood Rovers in Sheffield & Hallamshire Division One was postponed as Middlewood were unable to raise a team.

Bentley have 19 points from seven games and remain favourites to finish as champions. Chesterfield Women currently top the table with 22 points from 11 games.