Swanage and Wareham Ladies 1st team faced a challenging start to their weekend with a tough 0-3 loss against Basingstoke 3s on Saturday (08/02). With only 10 players available for the match, the team fought hard but struggled to break down their opponents. Despite some resilient defending and a determined effort, they were unable to get on the score sheet, while Basingstoke capitalized with three goals. The lack of substitutes made it a physically demanding game, but the team’s commitment was evident throughout.

Hamble 2 - 2 Swanage and Wareham Ladies 1s
09/02/25

The team showed great resilience and improvement on Sunday (09/02), securing a 2-2 draw against Hamble. Getting a full team plus a sub for the match, the team pull together to gain a 1-0 lead with a cracking strike from T. Planells from a short corner. The second came from a beautiful drive up the line and cross straight to the P spot and the finish coming from E. Rogers. The match ended in a hard-fought draw, leaving the team with a sense of accomplishment after such a busy weekend. Despite the challenging circumstances on Saturday, the team’s fighting spirit on Sunday proved that they have the ability to bounce back and show their strength on the field.

The Ladies have some tough fixtures coming up, but are working harder than ever at training to put themselves in a strong position for the next few weeks.

Match reports from Ellie Meteau (L1s Vice Captain)