Leek Town 2-2 Sutton Coldfield Town Ladies

This was a tough test for the Ladies and a testament of character with illness and injury to five of the starting team, for their battling and determination. Leek were good hosts and played some good football

Leek took the lead on 17 mins with a set play from just outside the box this was followed on 22 mins with a right foot drive from Tiara Hemans outside the box into the far corner of the Leek net

Captain Ruth Graham made it 2-1 to Sutton with a penalty, after Tiara Hemans was fouled in the box. Leek made it 2-2 on 34 mins following some poor defending by Sutton

An early injury to debutant striker Jodie Mason meant an ambulance journey to hospital and we wish her well on her recovery

Player of the match was a second debutant Carly Ayre, who was calm and skillful under pressure and Chadlee Kerr was solid in goal

Manager Andy Burman said "It is not surprising that we lacked drive and energy today with so many players who were not well but fought bravely. Leek are a good side and will be in the mix come the end of the season"