YNE Moor Women's Division 1 (2026)
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Ladies 4s started the season with a short trip down the road to Cleckheaton.
After taking an early lead through a goal from Evie, Cleckheaton quickly found an equaliser by converting a flick. Shortly after, they slotted a rebound from a short corner through the legs of the keeper to take the lead.
In the second half, Slaz struggled to keep up with Cleckheaton’s pace and skill, eventually driving away with a 5–1 defeat.
A lot to work on before the next game, but plenty to build on as the season continues.
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Ladies 4s had another tough fixture this week, this time facing Selby 2s, who were recently relegated.
The standout performances came in midfield, with May, Phoebe and Justine battling hard throughout the game. Beth also put in an unbelievable shift, working tirelessly, linking up brilliantly with the team and creating several chances. Her efforts earned her a well-deserved Player of the Match award.
It was an end-to-end game, with both teams creating opportunities. Unfortunately, Selby were the only side able to convert their chances, eventually walking away with a 4–0 victory.
A huge well done and thank you to Sarah Paveley for stepping up and taking one for the team by going in goal!
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12 Slazenger players arrived to what felt like an army of oranges, who had clearly taken full advantage of a 16-player squad.
Strangely, despite being outnumbered on the bench, Slazenger got off to a strong start, dominating possession and driving forwards. The low sunset wasn’t exactly helping visibility, but Slaz kept pushing.
With nine minutes on the clock, Julie Bailey got her first — hopefully of many — goal of the season. Pouncing on a short-corner rebound, Julie calmly found the back of the net to give Slazenger an early lead.
With newfound confidence, Slaz began forcing Adel into errors, picking up loose balls and creating chances of their own. Unfortunately, the finishing touch proved elusive. May Bailey put in a huge shift in midfield, driving the ball up the pitch and doing an excellent job of cutting off Adel’s breaks.
Slazenger went into half-time with a well-earned 1–0 lead.
Once the umpire eventually managed to locate his whistle, the second half got underway. It wasn’t long before a little bit of deceit from the sweeper resulted in a green card. Those two minutes somehow felt like an entire half, but the tiring Slazenger side dug deep to withstand the constant Adel pressure.
And what a performance in goal from Gemma Wilson, who put on an absolute masterclass. Poppy Thackrah and Lorna Godson also threw everything they had into blocking the relentless Adel attacks, with the whole team working tirelessly to protect their lead.
It was touch and go right until the final whistle, but Slazenger held firm to secure their first win of the season, keeping a clean sheet and coming away with a hard-fought 1–0 victory.
A brilliant team effort, a first goal of the season for Julie, and three points in the bag.
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Local derby, plenty of action and everything but the goals! Slazenger 4s faced Wakefield 5s in an exciting, end-to-end derby match, with both sides battling hard and creating chances but neither able to find the back of the net. There were some fantastic performances across the pitch, with Jess Morris producing a brilliant goal-line clearance and Katie Knighton pulling off some impressive saves to keep Slazenger in the game. Julie Bailey was excellent at the back, defending strongly and getting the ball out from defence to launch attacks.
Emily Roberts, Michell Adam and Poppy Thackrah put in strong defensive performances, while May Bailey and Toni Beverley worked tirelessly in the middle, linking play and driving the team forward. Mandy Greenwood and Kirsty Goddard worked hard on the wings, providing width and pushing the ball into attacking areas. A special mention to Cerys Wiper, making her ladies’ hockey debut! 👏 Some great build-up play and promising attempts on goal made for an impressive first outing. And it was lovely to see Michelle Adam back on the pitch following her most recent surgery — great to have you back! 💚
Of course, it wouldn't be a Slazenger match without a few comedy moments, courtesy of Phoebe Mitchell! 😂 Both teams had their chances and were unlucky not to score, but with excellent defending, great goalkeeping and plenty of determination on show, a goalless draw felt like a fair result. A great team effort, a clean sheet and plenty of positives to take away. Well played, Slaz! 💚🏑
