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12/02/2023 Kent Division 1 West For the second consecutive match the women found themselves away to a team currently above them in the league table and produced another excellent team performance despite having some key players missing and Claire H suffering a hamstring injury which forced her off the pitch in the early minutes. HavingContinue reading “Oakwood 2 Gravesham Women 2”

5/02/2023 Kent Division 1 West On a sunny afternoon the women produced a great performance away to the league leaders In an even first half both sides had chances to take the lead but it was the home side that broke the deadlock after half an hour with a shot from around the penalty spotContinue reading “Bromlians 3 Gravesham Women 3”

20/11/2022 After the narrow cup defeat against Bromelains last week 4 3 (When Daisy scored a hat trick ) the women returned to winning ways with six goals scored away with Daisy and Rachel Stevens scoring three each. A solid team performance from everyone on our return to league action for the first time inContinue reading “Petts Wood 2 Gravesham Women 6”

Sunday 8th October 2022: Gravesham progressed to the second round of the League Cup after a fine performance away to Premier League, Sevenoaks. After conceding an early goal Gravesham fought back to equalise midway through the first half through Daisy Wickenden with a curling shot from inside the penalty area. Gravesham then took the leadContinue reading “Sevenoaks 1 – Gravesham Women 3”

18/09/2022 The women continued their fine start to the season with another away win, to go two points clear at the top of the table. Despite several player changes from the previous match, Gravesham took the lead after 10 mins when Rachel Stevens cut in from the right side of the penalty area and finishedContinue reading “Larkfield 2 – Gravesham Women 4”

04/09/2022 The Women’s team started the season with an excellent away performance at the Gallagher Stadium against Maidstone Development. After an even opening 10 minutes during which Becca Griffiths made a couple of fine saves for Gravesham, a cross from the left was met with a fine header from Claire Hylands, which put the visitorsContinue reading “Maidstone 0 – Gravesham Women 6”

27/03/2022 The ladies put on an outstanding performance to defeat league leaders Sevenoaks 6 5 on penalties after drawing 3 3 to reach their first final to be played on 26th April at the Gallagher Stadium After going a goal down midway through the first half they equalised on the stroke of half time throughContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies Reach Chairman’s cup final”

Another excellent team performance from the Ladies this afternoon away at Oakwood Ladies who were playing a division higher last season. An easy shot from Oakwood slipped through Tonis hands, but she just recovered to claw the ball out despite opposition players claiming the ball had crossed the line. To upset the opposition further, TonisContinue reading “Oakwood Ladies 3 – Gravesham Ladies 4 – Sunday 26th September 2021”

Sunday 25 April 2021 This was ultimately a disappointing result following a tight first half with chances at both ends in which Guru took the lead on the stroke oh half time. Once again the team was hampered by a shortage of players with 11 starting but no subs available, and when this was reducedContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies 1 Guru Nanak 4”

Sunday 18 April 2021 After several months without a match the ladies produced an excellent performance to snatch a win in difficult circumstances ,The game was reduced to 9 a side due to a shortage of platers available, with Long Lane having a number of subs . Stevie Reece had an excellent match in goalContinue reading “Long Lane Ladies 0 Gravesham 1”

01/11/2020 Tonbridge led at the end of the first half 1 0 with Tilly W battling hard. Tonbridge went 2 0 up in the second half but Gravesham replied through Ellie before Daisy H scored from a corner in the final minute to make it 2 2 Girl of the match went to Louisa H

25/10/2020 Anchorians led 1 0 at half time ,with Gravesham defending superbly throughout Gravesham equalised in the second half through Ellie S .Superb goalkeeping from Lottie with Julia and Daisy getting girls of the match

18/10/20 A fantastic perfomaece today from Gravesham against league leaders Castle Colts With only 11 players available the ladies fought for every ball ,defending brilliantly throughout and almost snatching a winner when a superb effort from Erin hit the bar and dropped behind the Castle goalkeeper but was judged not to have crossed the goalContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies 0 Castle Colts 0”

18/10/20 Superb battling from Ellie, Gravesham had many goal attempts in the first half on target but the Orpington Keeper was superb. 0-0 at half time. Gravesham took the lead in the second half through Ellie. Brilliant defending from Courtney throughout, recieving player of the match. Fantastic teamwork throughout with awesome defending from Tilly.

11/10/2020 Kent Division 1 This was another excellent performance from the ladies ,though sadly marred by an injury to Jo that will keep her out for some time . The ladies played some excellent football with Toni starting in goal as a late replacement for Jo The ladies took the lead after an excellent crossContinue reading “Maidstone Utd Ladies 1 Gravesham 2”

27 /09/2020 The ladies narrowly lost a close contest against previously unbeaten Diamond United in a well contested match, After going a goal down midway through the first half, a fine strike from Lucie brought the sides level at half time. After conceding an early second half goal, Gravesham were awarded a penalty for handballContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies 1 Diamond Utd 2”

23/09/20 The ladies began their home fixtures with a draw against a strong Junior Reds team.The first half was fairly even with few chances until Holly Fenton Newins latched on to a through ball and scored from about 20 yards with a fine shot. Junior Reds equalised about 10 minutes later after a handball byContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies 1 Junior Reds 1”

13/09/2020 A fine start to the season for the ladies in Kent Division 1 in bright conditions at Anchorians An even first half with chances at both ends finished with a fine header from Holly F N well saved by the Anchorians keeper on the stroke of half time The second half was largely controlledContinue reading “Anchorians 0 Gravesham Ladies 2”

Sunday 23rd August 2020 This was an excellant performance from the Ladies in their first friendly of the new season. Having gone a goal down after 5 minutes from a corner, the Ladies grew into the game with some great team play. They scored a deserved equaliser when the Sittingbourne goalkeeper failed to clear aContinue reading “Sittingbourne 1 Gravesham Ladies 3”

15/02/2020 In what could be their final match of the season .the under 11s had a fantastic game against Sittingbourne.They dominated from the start with a fantastic striking partnership beteween Cicely and Liliy- Ella in full force. Some first class defending from the ever reliable Courtney made Gravesham look unstoppable.Probably the giorls best game ofContinue reading “Gravesham U11 v Sittingbourne”

Sunday 15 March 2020 After a difficult first half playing uphill and conceding 3 goals,the ladies staged an excellent second half recovery and ultimately were unfortunate not to achieve at least a draw. Jo performed well in goal throughout making some excellent saves,whilst Becky M. Hollie,Tillie and Ollie all put in strong performances,in particular afterContinue reading “Castle Colts Ladies 3 Gravesham Ladies 2”

8/03/2020 The under 10s played the first of their Spring Shield fixtures with a tough match against Kings Hill.It was a very close match and they were unlucky to lose the game in the final minutes.A very strong performance came from Eleanor C. in defence earning her player of the match. The next match wasContinue reading “Under 10s v Kings Hill”

23/02/2020 The under 1o’s faced a very strong Footscray Lionessess Team.which was a great test of their strenth and determination, Eleanor C put in a fantastic performance in defence,and Isabelle T received player of the match for her outstanding goalkeeping. Their next match was against Guru Nanak where the girls kept the pressure on throughoutContinue reading “Under 10s vFootscray”

02-02-20 U11 v Danson Sports. Gravesham dominated from the start, with great passing and movement throughout the game and some very clinical finishes from our forward players. Summer E had her best game of the season so far, resulting in her first hat trick. Opposition managers girl of the match went to Lilly-Ella A.

26/01/2020 An excellent game for the girls,solid defending the breaking fast with very quick passing and lovely finishing. Player of the match : Lilly -Ella A

The under 10s ended 2019 with a tough match against Crayford Arrows.The teams were well matched and some great football was played. Teigan S was awarded player of the match. 2020 started off with another battle against Petts Wood Nightingales.The girls got stuck in,showed great strenth in their passing,with Ava R scoring on her debutContinue reading “Under 10’s reports v Crayford Arrows ,Petts Wood and Danson Sports”

Sunday 19 January 2019 An extreamly toughgame for the Under 11s.The quickness of the opposition caught our girls off guard.A much stronger performance from the girls came in the second half. Oppostion manager,s girl of the match Louisa H

12 January 2020 First game of 2020,a very close match,each team having their fair share of chances. Opposition manager’s Player of the Match Courtney L for her outstanding defending.

5/01/20 Gravesham began the New Year with a hard fought victory over a competetive Canterbury City team at Cascades in an entertaining end to end game. Gravesham almost took an early lead as the Canterbury keeper just held on to a cross at the second attempt but it was Canterbury who struck first with aContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies 2Canterbury 1”

The  results of the long festive break for the girls showed in the first half of this match and Gravesham were a distant second place against top of the league Danson Sports. Danson played much the better football and deserved to lead. The half ended with Danson being 6 nil up. A lot of unhappyContinue reading “U14s – Gravesham Girls 2 Danson Sports 9”

The Under 10’s finished their run of Autumn Shield matches top of their table with a 100% record. This was helped by some fantastic defending from Amelia Albert who battled hard throughout.  Their next league match was against Hayden Youth, they played some fantastic football, showing how they are developing as a team with everyContinue reading “under 10’s round up 11/12/19”

Sun 10th Nov v Valley View A very tough game, but the girls gave a much better performance than the first time we met them. Valley View even said it was their toughest game to date. Excellent defensive play from Courtney. Joint opposition girls of the match were Chloe & Summer Sun 17th Nov vContinue reading “Under 10’s Match Reports v Valley View”

Sun 10th Nov v Valley View A very tough game, but the girls gave a much better performance than the first time we met them. Valley View even said it was their toughest game to date. Excellent defensive play from Courtney. Joint opposition girls of the match were Chloe & Summer Sun 17th Nov vContinue reading “Under 11’s Match Reports”

This match was played in bright sunshine with a cold fierce wind hurling throughout the match. We started well and battled away to prevent Larkfield from putting together any meaningful attack. The first half saw us 2 up with both goals coming from Aisling, now having scored in each of the last 5 games. DueContinue reading “U14s – Larkfield Ladies 3  Gravesham Girls 2”

08/12/2019 Despite the result this was a good battling performance against a strong Dartford line up,which included three former Gravesham players whom it was nice to see again Dartford took an early lead after a goal mouth scramble,and neither side was able to find the net during the rest of the first half. Gravesham wereContinue reading “Gravesham Ladies 1 Dartford 4”

Gravesham Girls u15’s took on a strong Maidstone Utd team at home on Sunday. Gravesham battled well during the 1st half with their efforts rewarding them by taking the lead midway through the half from Sofia taking a fine shot to the far post. Maidstone equalised in the final seconds of the half and wentContinue reading “Gravesham V Maidstone U15’s”

24/11/2019 A great performance today by the ladies against the unbeaten league leaders. Despite conceding a very early goal,and conceding 3 more during an eventful first half , in which Brooke scored, the performance was excellent. A tactical change at half time from a 4 5 1 formation to 4 4 2 , with GraceContinue reading “Aylesford Ladies 5 Gravesham 3”

A very competitive match on Dartford’s 3G pitch , where Gravesham found several ex players in the opposing team, was played in good spirits An evenly matched first half saw Dartford take the lead after 20 minutes, but Gravesham equalised 10 minutesa later through Erin Two goals either side of half time won the gameContinue reading “Dartford 3 Gravesham Women 1 Kent Division 1 17/11/19”

0-0 Draw. Great effort from the Ladies today in a bruising encounter with Sheppey Angels. All 14 involved in the game played their part and the team can consider themselves unfortunate not to have taken all 3 points against a team who had lost just once this season against the current league leaders. Special mentionContinue reading “Women’s V Sheppey Angels 10/11/19”

A 5-3 Loss against Prince of Wales Ladies First Team. Goals scored by Erin Merrills, Hollie Chapell and Lucie Heath.

Autumn Shield A huge congratulations to the U10s on winning their Autumn Shield Group with a 100% record from their 3 games against Maidstone United , Swanscombe Tigers and Anchorian Diamonds.