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Fixtures and Results for 2024/25 Season
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Southend United Ladies
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Exiled Shrimper
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Southend United Ladies progressed to the quarter-finals of the Essex Women’s Trophy with a 4-2 victory over Leigh Ramblers after extra time at Eastwoodbury Lane this afternoon.
Blues made the worst possible start to 2025 by going a goal down after four minutes. Molly Lee saved the initial effort as the Rams hit Blues on the counter-attack, but she couldn’t prevent Cristina Fragnito - who is dual-registered with the Shrimpers - from converting the rebound.
Ellie Nicholls went close on a couple of occasions for Southend, but the hosts doubled their advantage before the break when a left-wing free-kick was diverted into the roof of the net from close-range.
Southend lacked sharpness, as may be expected having not had a game for seven weeks, and even Ramblers having to put an outfield player in goal following an injury to their goalkeeper as she made a brave save with around 25 minutes remaining didn’t immediate bring about a change in fortunes. Indeed, Ramblers should have sewn up a victory when a right-wing centre located an attacker six yards out, but the effort was side-footed wide.
However, despite being far from their best against opponents two tiers below them in the women’s football pyramid, Blues didn’t give up, and they halved the deficit with two minutes remaining when Vicky Kinsman was brought down in the penalty area and Nicholls converted the spot-kick.
Extra time was forced with a dramatic equaliser eleven minutes into stoppage time when Danni Hindley’s hopeful half-volley looped into the left-hand portion of the net to make it 2-2.
During the additional half-an-hour, Southend finally made their quality count against dogged opponents, and Hannah Smith and Reyes Humbles had already forced the stand-in shotstopper into a couple of fine saves before Smith’s deflected strike in the 102nd minute put Blues ahead for the first time.
Lee made another crucial intervention in the second half of stoppage time when she made an excellent stop with two forwards bearing down on her goal, and Smith ensured Southend would travel to either Frontiers or Hutton Reserves in the next round with the goal of the game three minutes into stoppage time as she ran into the corner, and then turned her marker, getting through a tiny gap before squeezing the ball home from an acute angle.
Blues made the worst possible start to 2025 by going a goal down after four minutes. Molly Lee saved the initial effort as the Rams hit Blues on the counter-attack, but she couldn’t prevent Cristina Fragnito - who is dual-registered with the Shrimpers - from converting the rebound.
Ellie Nicholls went close on a couple of occasions for Southend, but the hosts doubled their advantage before the break when a left-wing free-kick was diverted into the roof of the net from close-range.
Southend lacked sharpness, as may be expected having not had a game for seven weeks, and even Ramblers having to put an outfield player in goal following an injury to their goalkeeper as she made a brave save with around 25 minutes remaining didn’t immediate bring about a change in fortunes. Indeed, Ramblers should have sewn up a victory when a right-wing centre located an attacker six yards out, but the effort was side-footed wide.
However, despite being far from their best against opponents two tiers below them in the women’s football pyramid, Blues didn’t give up, and they halved the deficit with two minutes remaining when Vicky Kinsman was brought down in the penalty area and Nicholls converted the spot-kick.
Extra time was forced with a dramatic equaliser eleven minutes into stoppage time when Danni Hindley’s hopeful half-volley looped into the left-hand portion of the net to make it 2-2.
During the additional half-an-hour, Southend finally made their quality count against dogged opponents, and Hannah Smith and Reyes Humbles had already forced the stand-in shotstopper into a couple of fine saves before Smith’s deflected strike in the 102nd minute put Blues ahead for the first time.
Lee made another crucial intervention in the second half of stoppage time when she made an excellent stop with two forwards bearing down on her goal, and Smith ensured Southend would travel to either Frontiers or Hutton Reserves in the next round with the goal of the game three minutes into stoppage time as she ran into the corner, and then turned her marker, getting through a tiny gap before squeezing the ball home from an acute angle.
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SOUTHEND United's ladies side finally resumed their season with a 4-2 win at Leigh Ramblers in the County Trophy.
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SOUTHEND United's ladies side finally resumed their season with a 4-2 win at Leigh Ramblers in the County Trophy.
The Shrimpers had gone seven weeks without a fixture due to the Christmas break and the freezing weather.
And centre-back Amber Denton believes Blues learnt plenty from their return to action.
"It was a great result at the weekend especially to come from 2-0 down to get a 4-2 win," said Denton.
"Although we achieved the win, there was a lot we need to take from the game and can improve on in our next coming matches.
"As a team we went into the game too confident, believing it was going to be an easy match, and I think we were shocked when the first goal went in so early.
"But as a team we stayed positive and showed determination all the way until the end, even when a lot of decisions were not going our way.
"Overall, we played well but we can play much better.
"But it was a good way to come back after a very extended Christmas break."
Hannah Smith scored twice for the Shrimpers in the win while Danielle Hindley and Ellie Nicholls were also on target in a match which saw Southend wearing their new away kit for the first team.
And Denton is loving the increased level of input from the club since the consortium came on board.
"As a team we love having the new kits," said Denton.
"It's been lovely to have a home, away and even training kit which never could’ve been done without the support from the club.
"Having the club putting more into the ladies team really gives the team confidence as we don’t feel overlooked and feel valued as a ladies team.
"Also with the sideline support from Justin (Rees) it just shows how much support he has in us going forward.
"Social media from the men’s team as well has given us a massive boost, as we are seeing more supporters watching on a Sunday and more acknowledgement on platforms such as X and Instagram; all which has been positive!"
However, Denton is keen to keep that going - starting with a good result against Toby Ladies in Division One South of the Eastern Region Women's Football League at Garon Park on Sunday.
"We are definitely hoping for a win this weekend, to carry on our league success," said Denton.
"I think it will be a physical game just like the away fixture, but we're hoping to come away with the three points.
"We're also hoping to carry on our winning ways and get back into our ways of playing football."
The Shrimpers will head into the clash sitting second in the standings, three points behind Colney Heath with a game in hand.
And Denton has high hopes for the remainder of the campaign.
"As a team we would love to progress right through to the final of the Essex Women’s trophy as I think we have a great shot at getting there," said Denton.
"But the league title is the main thing we are aiming for.
"Although there have been a few injuries within the squad we are still more than capable of progressing all the way and the winning the league."
"That would show how far we have come as a club and would give a thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way."
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SOUTHEND United's ladies side finally resumed their season with a 4-2 win at Leigh Ramblers in the County Trophy.
The Shrimpers had gone seven weeks without a fixture due to the Christmas break and the freezing weather.
And centre-back Amber Denton believes Blues learnt plenty from their return to action.
"It was a great result at the weekend especially to come from 2-0 down to get a 4-2 win," said Denton.
"Although we achieved the win, there was a lot we need to take from the game and can improve on in our next coming matches.
"As a team we went into the game too confident, believing it was going to be an easy match, and I think we were shocked when the first goal went in so early.
"But as a team we stayed positive and showed determination all the way until the end, even when a lot of decisions were not going our way.
"Overall, we played well but we can play much better.
"But it was a good way to come back after a very extended Christmas break."
Hannah Smith scored twice for the Shrimpers in the win while Danielle Hindley and Ellie Nicholls were also on target in a match which saw Southend wearing their new away kit for the first team.
And Denton is loving the increased level of input from the club since the consortium came on board.
"As a team we love having the new kits," said Denton.
"It's been lovely to have a home, away and even training kit which never could’ve been done without the support from the club.
"Having the club putting more into the ladies team really gives the team confidence as we don’t feel overlooked and feel valued as a ladies team.
"Also with the sideline support from Justin (Rees) it just shows how much support he has in us going forward.
"Social media from the men’s team as well has given us a massive boost, as we are seeing more supporters watching on a Sunday and more acknowledgement on platforms such as X and Instagram; all which has been positive!"
However, Denton is keen to keep that going - starting with a good result against Toby Ladies in Division One South of the Eastern Region Women's Football League at Garon Park on Sunday.
"We are definitely hoping for a win this weekend, to carry on our league success," said Denton.
"I think it will be a physical game just like the away fixture, but we're hoping to come away with the three points.
"We're also hoping to carry on our winning ways and get back into our ways of playing football."
The Shrimpers will head into the clash sitting second in the standings, three points behind Colney Heath with a game in hand.
And Denton has high hopes for the remainder of the campaign.
"As a team we would love to progress right through to the final of the Essex Women’s trophy as I think we have a great shot at getting there," said Denton.
"But the league title is the main thing we are aiming for.
"Although there have been a few injuries within the squad we are still more than capable of progressing all the way and the winning the league."
"That would show how far we have come as a club and would give a thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way."
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New-look - Southend United’s ladies side wore their new red away kit for the first time in their win against Leigh Ramblers on Sunday (Image: CHRIS PHILLIPS)
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Exiled Shrimper
Manager
Southend United Ladies moved to within one point of Eastern Region Women’s Football League Division One South leaders Colney Heath - with a game in hand - following a 4-1 win at home to Toby this afternoon.
Whereas Blues had been slow out the blocks last weekend, this time it took less than six minutes for the hosts to take the lead at Garon Park after forward Ellie Nicholls was brought down by the Toby goalkeeper, converting the resultant penalty herself to make it 1-0.
Southend were dealt a blow when Lauren Johnson went down injured, but her replacement, Abbie Rex, made an immediate impression by scoring with her first touch to add a second goal in the 19th minute. Hannah Smith was the architect with a slaloming run into the penalty area culminating in a left-footed shot that was pushed out by the goalkeeper, with Rex turning home the rebound.
Blues moved further ahead during a dominant first half performance when Nicholls scored her second on the half-hour mark following a superb slide-rule pass from Stevie Roberts. Nicholls rolled her finish beneath the Toby goalkeeper and into the bottom right-hand corner for 3-0.
Five minutes later Southend were celebrating again with Vicky Kinsman the scorer on this occasion. She tracked across the edge of the Toby penalty area before sending a dipping finish into the left-hand corner to put Blues 4-0 up.
During the second half Southend came close to adding to their lead as Hannah Smith first curled a shot into the side-netting and then saw a chipped finish bounce back off the crossbar. Substitute Beth Cooper was also denied by a fingertip save following another excellent pass from Roberts.
However, it was the visitors who completed the scoring five minutes from time when an attempt from the right-hand side deceived Molly Lee and dropped inside the left-hand upright.
Next week Blues are on the road, taking on Lawford Ladies, before returning to Garon Park for the penultimate time this season on 9th February against Wormley Rovers.
Whereas Blues had been slow out the blocks last weekend, this time it took less than six minutes for the hosts to take the lead at Garon Park after forward Ellie Nicholls was brought down by the Toby goalkeeper, converting the resultant penalty herself to make it 1-0.
Southend were dealt a blow when Lauren Johnson went down injured, but her replacement, Abbie Rex, made an immediate impression by scoring with her first touch to add a second goal in the 19th minute. Hannah Smith was the architect with a slaloming run into the penalty area culminating in a left-footed shot that was pushed out by the goalkeeper, with Rex turning home the rebound.
Blues moved further ahead during a dominant first half performance when Nicholls scored her second on the half-hour mark following a superb slide-rule pass from Stevie Roberts. Nicholls rolled her finish beneath the Toby goalkeeper and into the bottom right-hand corner for 3-0.
Five minutes later Southend were celebrating again with Vicky Kinsman the scorer on this occasion. She tracked across the edge of the Toby penalty area before sending a dipping finish into the left-hand corner to put Blues 4-0 up.
During the second half Southend came close to adding to their lead as Hannah Smith first curled a shot into the side-netting and then saw a chipped finish bounce back off the crossbar. Substitute Beth Cooper was also denied by a fingertip save following another excellent pass from Roberts.
However, it was the visitors who completed the scoring five minutes from time when an attempt from the right-hand side deceived Molly Lee and dropped inside the left-hand upright.
Next week Blues are on the road, taking on Lawford Ladies, before returning to Garon Park for the penultimate time this season on 9th February against Wormley Rovers.
Ken47
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Whatever has happened to the ladies team? Nothing on Shrimperzone for a couple of weeks. Nothing on the Club website for a couple of months. Are they not part of the Club anymore? @Exiled Shrimper
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Southend United Ladies
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A trip to Harlow this Sunday with a place in the semi finals up for grabs!
Exiled Shrimper
Manager
The last couple of matches have been called off. The fixture at Lawford on 2nd February appears to have been awarded as an away win, which has lifted the ladies to the top of the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Division One South table.
Last weekend’s match away to Romford Town Flyers was postponed, and has been rearranged for 23rd March. As @Cricko has posted, tomorrow the team travel to Frontiers in the quarter-finals of the Essex Women’s Trophy.
Beyond that, league fixtures are being revised almost weekly, but currently they are due to be at home on 23rd February against Wormley Rovers.
Exiled Shrimper
Manager
A comprehensive 5-0 win away to Frontiers has put Southend United Ladies into the semi-finals of the Essex Women’s Trophy this afternoon.
Ellie Nicholls and Hannah Smith scored twice apiece, and Vicky Kinsman once, as Blues set up a last four tie away to Brentwood Town, who dispatched Tigers 12-0 in their quarter-final.
Southend were without regular goalkeeper Molly Lee and, with back-up Caitlin Spenner also unavailable, defender Amber Denton deputised in goal. However, Denton was untroubled as Blues pressed high and regularly won the ball in their opponents half. When it did get through the midfield, Katie Burbridge, Reyes Humbles, Danni Hindley and Lauren Johnson prevented it getting any further.
Nicholls could have opened the scoring within the first five minutes, but the Frontiers goalkeeper made an excellent save from a thumping volley. Abbie Rex also saw an effort blocked on the goal-line and then fired into the side-netting before Blues went ahead in the 23rd minute.
Hannah Smith’s strike was saved, but Nicholls was on hand to turn home. The visitors would only have to wait a further two minutes before doubling their advantage when a superb reverse pass by Kinsman located Smith’s run and she lifted her finish into the right-hand corner.
Within sixty seconds it was 3-0 as Smith returned the favour for Kinsman, who saw her close-range finish from a right-wing centre palmed into the net by the Frontiers goalkeeper.
The hosts had an effort ruled out for offside on the stroke of half-time, but Southend continued to control the game, despite a heavy pitch, and Rex’s left-wing delivery was hooked home by Nicholls from six yards out ten minutes into the second period.
The scoring was completed midway through the second half when Southend’s only substitute, Ellie Wood, held the ball up for Nicholls, who picked out Smith’s run with a first-time pass and the attacker fired into the bottom right-hand corner of the net to make it 5-0.
Ellie Nicholls and Hannah Smith scored twice apiece, and Vicky Kinsman once, as Blues set up a last four tie away to Brentwood Town, who dispatched Tigers 12-0 in their quarter-final.
Southend were without regular goalkeeper Molly Lee and, with back-up Caitlin Spenner also unavailable, defender Amber Denton deputised in goal. However, Denton was untroubled as Blues pressed high and regularly won the ball in their opponents half. When it did get through the midfield, Katie Burbridge, Reyes Humbles, Danni Hindley and Lauren Johnson prevented it getting any further.
Nicholls could have opened the scoring within the first five minutes, but the Frontiers goalkeeper made an excellent save from a thumping volley. Abbie Rex also saw an effort blocked on the goal-line and then fired into the side-netting before Blues went ahead in the 23rd minute.
Hannah Smith’s strike was saved, but Nicholls was on hand to turn home. The visitors would only have to wait a further two minutes before doubling their advantage when a superb reverse pass by Kinsman located Smith’s run and she lifted her finish into the right-hand corner.
Within sixty seconds it was 3-0 as Smith returned the favour for Kinsman, who saw her close-range finish from a right-wing centre palmed into the net by the Frontiers goalkeeper.
The hosts had an effort ruled out for offside on the stroke of half-time, but Southend continued to control the game, despite a heavy pitch, and Rex’s left-wing delivery was hooked home by Nicholls from six yards out ten minutes into the second period.
The scoring was completed midway through the second half when Southend’s only substitute, Ellie Wood, held the ball up for Nicholls, who picked out Smith’s run with a first-time pass and the attacker fired into the bottom right-hand corner of the net to make it 5-0.
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