Women's football round-up including latest from Doncaster Rovers Belles and Mexborough Athletic

It was a good weekend for Doncaster Rovers Belles as they climbed a place in the FAWNL Division One North table without kicking a ball.
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Belles’ home clash against then leaders Barnsley suffered an early postponement before Hull City claimed top spot with a 6-0 home victory over bottom team FC United of Manchester on Sunday.

The division’s other game to be played saw Stockport County record a 3-1 home win over Norton & Stockton Ancients who dropped a place to tenth, below Belles on goal difference with both teams three points clear of the relegation zone.

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Belles are due to host Chorley at the Iqbal Poultry Stadium this Sunday.

Lauren Camm heads clear for Mexborough Athletic. Picture: Julian BarkerLauren Camm heads clear for Mexborough Athletic. Picture: Julian Barker
Lauren Camm heads clear for Mexborough Athletic. Picture: Julian Barker

It is as you were in Sheffield & Hallamshie Women & Girls League Division Three after second placed Mexborough Athletic drew 1-1 at home to leaders Dearne & District.

Mexborough went into the game seeking to extend their 100 per cent start to six games and went ahead on 65 minutes through Laura Ferguson.

Dearne, who remain a point ahead having played two games more, levelled 10 minutes later with a shot from outside the area by Dani Burrows.