Fylde Hockey Club: Seconds against thirds the highlight of last weekend's matches

The main match for Fylde Hockey Club last weekend was the North West Women’s Division One match featuring their second and third teams.

It ended in a 4-1 win for the seconds, who took the lead when Donna Hurd deflected in a short corner before Emily Finney levelled.

Hermione Edwards restored the seconds’ advantage after the break, with Fran Moore making it 3-1.

The scoring was completed when Hurd was on target from another short corner.

Elsewhere, Fylde 1 were 2-0 winners over City of York in Women’s Conference North.

They led through Jessica Wharton’s pinpoint finish on 16 minutes before Sophia Melling made it 2-0.

A third goal proved elusive, despite lots of chances, before Fylde keeper Katie Barker was forced into a late save.

North West Women’s Division Three North brought a 2-1 loss for Fylde 4 against league leaders Carlisle 2.

Carlisle took the lead, scoring after they intercepted a Fylde free hit, only for Alyssa Woodman to equalise with a fierce strike.

Although Fylde showed they were a match for their opposition in the second half, it was Carlisle who snatched the winner.

Fylde 5 lost 5-1 to Chorley Phoenix 2 in North West Women’s Division Four North (Central).

They fought well in the first half, creating chances before going behind in the 34th minute.

Chorley scored another four goals in the second half, though Penny Atkinson replied with a goal for Fylde.

A lack of players saw Fylde 6 concede their North West Women’s Division Five North (Central) game at Lancaster University 2.

Fylde 1 were beaten 5-3 at Kendal 1 in North West Open Men’s Division Three North.

They were 4-1 down inside 15 minutes after Connor Lasrado had cancelled out Kendal’s opener.

The second half saw Harry Gordon, Fylde’s captain for the day, scoring twice either side of Kendal’s fifth.

Fylde Development won 3-2 at Kendal Development in North West Open Men’s Division Five North.

They went behind, somewhat against the run of play, before Ralph Baron equalised.

Duke Jones then gave Fylde the lead and although Kendal levelled, Charlie Rowe scored the winner.