Women's round-up: Brighouse are basking in FA Cup scalp glory
![Brighouse Town Ladies'
Annabelle Cass.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_96455372.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
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Top scorer Jodie Redgrave gave Town a deserved early lead before Derby struck late in the first half to leave the scores level at half-time.
Brighouse’s dominance was soon rewarded when Redgrave fired her and Brighouse’s second, before a superb late strike from the returning Annabelle Cass sealed a memorable victory.
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Hide AdThere was no cup joy for Guiseley Vixens in the FAWPL Cup, however, after they were thrashed 5-0 by league rivals Nottingham Forest, while Leeds United suffered an agonizing exit in the FAWPL Plate in a 5-4 penalty loss to Fylde, drawing 0-0 after extra time.
![Brighouse Town Ladies' Jodie Redgrave.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_96455383.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
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Meanwhile, a hard-fought 5-3 victory at Leeds Medics and Dentists saw leaders Tingley Athletic continue their flawless start to the West Riding Premier Division.
However, they will be keeping one eye on possible title-challengers Hepworth United, after they bagged a 5-3 win of their own to leave opponents Wetherby Athletic still without a point.
Joint-bottom side Brayton Belles also saw a first point slip from their grasp after Harriet Brewer’s strike earned home side Silsden Firsts a 1-0 win, while goals from Natalie Bell and Ashley Butler were enough for Bradford Park Avenue to see off Brighouse Athletic 2-1 for their first win this year.
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Hide AdOssett Town Firsts returned to the First Division summit after a convincing 4-1 victory at Clifton Rangers, while at the other end a hard fought 2-1 win at Leeds City saw Republica Internationale leap off the foot of the table.
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An engrossing title race in the Second Division, meanwhile, saw league leaders Lower Hopton sweep Skipton Town aside 7-0 to carry on their winning start, while Middleton Athletic also cruised 7-0 at Ossett Town Development to remain hot on Lower Hopton’s heels.
It was business as usual for Third Division leaders Thackley who eased to a 5-0 win over Phoenix.
Tyersal remain close behind in second place after braces from Abbie Tate and Sophie Woodrup, as well as Nicky Davies and Lauren Burnett’s goals, sealed a comfortable 6-1 win at New Farnley.
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Hide AdAlso firmly in the title mix are Ilkley Town, reaching double figures at Kirkstall Crusaders with four from Jessica Tindale and hat-tricks from Holly Limon and Charlotte Hill to earn an impressive 10-0 win.