South East Combination newcomers, Old Actonians are the early leaders, after an opening day 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. Carla Williams bagged a brace, Natalie Arbuckle scoring their other goal, as they came from behind to beat the ex-Premier League side.
Braintree Town's first game at this level saw them fightback from two down to force a 2-2 tie at Luton Town. Laveena Betts opened the scoring via a free-kick and Bex Kane doubled the lead but Zoe Rushen headed the Irons back into the game and Ella Tooley equalised before the break.
Enfield Town held on to beat Cambridge 3-2, having built a 3-0 lead. Kerrie Marlborough, Miranda Hall and Sara Sinclair put the hosts in command but Cambridge set up a tense finish as Nat Richardson and Samara Nche pulled two goals back.
MK Dons defeated Ebbsfleet United 2-0 (Hannah Barrett and Lauren Goodier), Ipswich Town netted the only goal of the game throught Christy Turner with Lewes, while Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless draw.
Mossley Hill made a fantastic start to their first year in the Northern Combination, with a 4-1 win at Wakefield, Carla Lee (2), Steph Southart and Kimberley Cahill their scorers.
Sheffield FC Ladies also got off very much on the right foot, enjoyed all the more as they saw off local rivals Sheffield Wednesday 3-1. Liz Gomersall (2) and Kayleigh Mitchell scored, with Steph Spence replying,
Middlesbrough claimed three points with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool Feds (Nicky Duckling 2, Katie Kinman 1), South Durham RA sent Scunthorpe United home beaten 1-0, while Bradford City shared four goals with Stockport County (pictured). City came from behind with goals by Clare Fawcett and Charlotte Stuart but County levelled 6 minutes from time.
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