Shrewsbury and Shifnal hit opponents for six in League Cup - women's football round-up

Shrewsbury Town confirmed their spot in the next round of the West Midlands Women’s League Cup with a 6-0 hammering of Whitchurch Alport, writes Jacob Jones.

Braces from both Lilly Cannon-Williams and Ella Starling accompanied by a first-minute strike from Hope Dunn and another early goal from Mia Evans saw Salop cruise to victory.

Shrewsbury are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions.

Shifnal Town also hit their weekend’s opponents for six in the League Cup.

Alyssia Williams ran the show with a stunning hat-trick, but goals from Abby White, Rebecca-lee Brown and Jenna Boddison ensured it was a comfortable afternoon against Bromsgrove.

Telford Town secured their spot in the next round with a spectacular 5-1 victory at Hereford.

Madison Hawthorne opened the scoring after 15 minutes before grabbing her second just three minutes later. Lessong Janneh, Massie-Mae Docherty and Skye Hipkiss also got themselves on the scoresheet.

AFC Telford United’s cup campaign came to an end in a 3-1 loss away at Solihull Moors.

Sasha Woodhouse got herself on the scoresheet, but it couldn’t prevent defeat for the Bucks.

Wolves suffered their heaviest league defeat since their promotion to the WSL 2 as Nottingham Forest won 4-1 at the SEAH Stadium in Telford.

Louanne Worsey’s 83rd-minute strike did little to impact the scoreline, with the visitors having already established a healthy lead.

The New Saints progress in the Genero Adran Trophy following a 6-1 victory over Wrexham Foresters.

Abbie Iddenden was the hat-trick hero on the day, grabbing all three of her goals in the first half, Fiona Barry, Caitlin Chapman and Lexie Harrison also found the back of the net.

Ellesmere Rangers continued their dominance at the top of the Shropshire Women’s League with a 5-1 win over Bridgnorth Spartans.

Sophie Bayliss scored a hat-trick, with Ellesmere’s other goals coming from Rebecca Roberts and Bethan Jones. Emily Pugh scored for Bridgnorth.

Shawbury United won 12-0 at home to Shropshire Lionesses, with Kimberley James scoring five times.

Ruby Frost also grabbed a hat-trick, there was a brace for Danni Smith with the remainder of the goals coming from Malumbo Lubemba and Frances Creen.

Worthern Juniors recorded a 4-1 victory over Market Drayton Town with goals courtesy of Lauren Richards, Melissa Coaten, Jemma Roberts and Mollie Lenc. Rebecca James scoring for Market Drayton.

Newport edged to a 1-0 victory over Wem Town, bridging a four-point gap between the two sides.

Georgia Hatfield and Madison Rose were on the scoresheet as the points were shared between Albrighton and Allscott Heath.