Team: - Chloe Jordan, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenna Morgan, Jenny Preston, Rachel Ainscow, Lydia Mills, Emma Poole, Chloe Brereton,

Jodie Chatterley.

Sub: Alex Hargreaves, Megan Winnard, Alice Liddle

Scorers: - Alice Liddle 1, Jodie Chatterley 2,

Jenny Preston 1

Wigan Athletic travelled away for the second week in a row. The hosts this time were Lammack Juniors who were entertaining the Latics for the first time.

The visitors started sluggishly and found it difficult to get their passing game going. The home-side attacked well and deployed the long-ball tactic well.

Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan soon found herself in action and saw a shot whistle past her and slam against the post.

This seemed to be the wake-up call Wigan needed and Emma, Rachel, Chloe Brereton and Lydia soon began to boss the midfield. A number of decent chances were created by Wigan but Jodie was unlucky with her attempts. 15 minutes into the game Alice was brought on and soon paid dividends. A swift move from Chloe in goal linking with Lydia in centre of midfield produced a fine pass to Chloe B on the wing. The ball that Chloe then played into the box was superb. An advancing Alice caught the ball on the volley and Wigan were one goal in front.

Lammack didn’t fold though and kept Alexandra, Jenna and Jenny busy at the back. Alex Hargreaves and Megan Winnard were introduced to the cause and they didn’t disappoint as they helped to quell Lammack attacks and assisted with their team’s efforts. The Latics launched a number of cracking attacks and were unfortunate not to have the game won by half-time but that’s the way the first half ended,

1-0 to Wigan.

 Wigan came out in the second half determined to make amends for the defeat the previous week. It seemed to suddenly click that by passing and moving, good opportunities would be created. Jodie found herself in space in the box and a fine, accurate shot made it 2-0 to Wigan.

The Latics were on a roll and the confidence was there in abundance. Indecision by the Lammack defence meant that Jodie had another chance to put the visitors further ahead. With a crafty flick with the outside of her boot, Jodie lobbed the ball over the Lammack keeper to score her second goal of the game and to put Wigan 3-0 in front.

The home-side seemed to accept that this was not going to be their second win of their season but they did not give up. Chloe J in goal found herself in possession and rolled the ball out to left-back Jenny. The Lammack side backed off Jenny as she advanced towards their penalty box. After a quick one-two with Lydia, Jenny fired an inch-perfect shot into the bottom right-hand corned of the goal to put Wigan 4-0 up.

Wigan continued to attack the Lammack goal and could quite easily have had four more but it wasn’t to be. In the dying minutes Lammack scored a fortuitous goal to make the score 4-1.

That’s how the game ended as Wigan walked away with the three points

 The result sees Wigan remain in 5th place. Another good performance girls.

Let’s keep this effort going for the rest of the season and win our remaining 2 games at home to Northfield and Lostock Hall...

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan, Jenny Preston, Megan Winnard, Rachel Ainscow, Jodie Chatterley, Lydia Mills, Alice Liddle

Sub: Alex Hargreaves.

Wigan Athletic travelled to Bury who are currently third in the League. The Latics started well and looked to continue the good run of late. It didn’t take long for the midfield, comprising of Lydia Mills and Alice Liddle in the middle with Rachel Ainscow and Jodie Chatterley on the flanks, to settle into a good passing game. Great runs up front by Megan Winnard meant that the home defence would have to work hard to keep the visitors at bay.

The home side weren’t going to give Latics an easy ride. Defenders Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan and Jenny Preston put in strong performances as they kept Bury frustrated by the lack of good shooting opportunities. Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan again put in a good shift as she contributed to the team effort.

Substitute Alex Whittingham was introduced early in the first half and didn’t let anyone down by her strong tackling and close passing. Despite efforts at both ends the first half ended 0-0.

 Wigan came out in the second half determined to take the three points on offer. The home side were keen to thwart the Latics attack and after 10 minutes scored the first goal. A speculative punt from midway in the Latics’ half by Bury took a deflection and the ball looped over Chloe J to make the score 1-0.

Wigan were not going to simply lie down and hand the points to Bury. Wave after wave of attacks down both flanks forced a number of corners. Excellent attacking runs by Jodie backed up by the ever dependable Alex, tormented the home defence. But it wasn’t to be Latics’ day. Late on in the second half Bury managed to trickle the ball into the Wigan net to put them 2-0 in front.  

Wigan should be commended for their never-say-die attitude of late and worked tirelessly to salvage something from the game. These days do happen and the final score was 2-0 to Bury.

A really good, hard-working performance girls. Keep this effort going for the rest of the season and a 4th place finish is achievable

The result sees Wigan remain in 5th place ahead of next weekend’s game away at Lammack.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Emma Poole, Jodie Chatterley, Alice Liddle, Lydia Mills, Rachel Ainscow.

Subs:- Megan Winnard, Alex Hargreaves, Lucy Alderson, Jenna Morgan.

Scorer: -  Megan Winnard.

Wigan Athletic welcomed League leaders and League Cup finalists Birkdale Utd to the Soccerdome pitch as the Latics looked to continue their fine run of form.

Playing conditions were perfect for a good game of football and the spectators were not disappointed. As expected, the visitors started strongly and defenders Alexandra Whittingham, Emma Poole and Jenny Preston were soon called into action.

Superb communication throughout the Wigan side led to some fine pass and move play to show Birkdale that this wasn’t to be any kind of a pushover. But the visitors attacked the Wigan goal and some excellent and brave saves by West Lancs League Reps team goalkeeper Chloe Jordan kept Birkdale at bay.

Soon the Latics found themselves penetrating the Birkdale penalty box. But for solid and at times somewhat fortuitous defending, the home side could have been in front. Recent tough training sessions seemed to be paying off as midfield quartet Rachel Ainscow, Lydia Mills, Alice Liddle and Chloe Brereton used their energies to stifle the League leader’s midfield. Chances were few and far between but that didn’t stop lone striker Jodie Chatterley, also a West Lancs League Reps player, from working tirelessly in search of that first goal.

Astute tactical changes by the coaching staff introduced substitutes Alex Hargreaves, Jenna Morgan and Megan Winnard into the action and they used the opportunity to show what strength in depth the squad has. Despite first class effort the first half ended 0-0.  

The Latics started the second half on the attack and Birkdale struggled to get out of their own half. Excellent passing from defence through midfield released Megan Winnard with a run on goal. Megan shrugged off the challenges of two Birkdale defenders and placed an inch-perfect shot low past the keeper into the bottom left-hand corner of the net to put Wigan deservedly 1-0 up.

Despite having been hampered by recent injury and illness, Lucy Alderson came on as substitute and put in a fine performance to assist her team’s cause. Birkdale weren’t throwing the towel in though and attacked the Wigan goal. Excellent defending and goalkeeping kept them out and the game ended 1-0 to Wigan.

A superb performance built on sheer hard work and commitment by the whole team means Wigan under 14s remain in 4th place in the League.

An absolutely superb performance girls, you should be proud of your efforts, well done!

Wigan’s next game is away at Bury in the League on 20/03/2011.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Emma Poole, Jodie Chatterley, Alice Liddle, Lydia Mills, Rachel Ainscow. Sub: - Megan Winnard

Scorers: - Chloe Brereton 2, Jodie Chatterley 2, Lydia Mills 1, Megan Winnard 1, Rachel Ainscow 1.

Wigan Athletic were looking to keep the run of good form going this week as they entertained the visitors Euxton Girls. Playing in a strong cross-field wind, the Latics seemed to cope with the conditions much better than their opponents.

The midfield quartet of Lydia, Alice, Rachel and Chloe B soon settled into their passing game and superb passing released lone striker Jodie with a run at goal. The resulting effort fizzed past the post as the home side set out their early intentions. Strong attacking backed up by superb defending by Jenny, Emma and Alex meant the visitors were in for a tough time.

Excellent passing by Jenny and Rachel released Lydia in midfield. From outside the box Lydia drilled a low and precise shot past the Euxton keeper to put the Latics 1-0 up. Wigan were soaking up any Euxton attacks and Chloe J in goal had little to do. Alice worked hard in midfield and when she pushed up front, linked up well with Jodie.

Wigan launched wave after wave of attacks and it soon paid off. Chloe B went on one of her trademark mazy runs on the right wing and fired a low cross towards the near post. Jodie latched on to the cross and turned the ball in from close range to put Wigan 2-0 to the good.

Megan Winnard was introduced from the subs bench to replace Alice. Megan wasted no time in getting involved and linked up well with Rachel on the left hand side. Wigan fired a volley of shots at the Euxton goal as they looked to finish the game before half-time. The first half ended with Wigan in command at 2-0.

The Latics started the second half just as they had finished the first. The hard working defence kept Euxton to only a couple of chances which were squandered. Wigan were hungry for more goals and it didn’t take long. Cutting in from the right wing, Chloe B fired a thunderous shot past the Euxton keeper into the bottom corner.

3-0 to the Latics and their confidence was brimming. Wigan’s passing was now top notch and Euxton were again limited to a couple of chances which Chloe J easily coped with. Wigan attacked again and Jodie found herself in space on the left. The striker cut inside and fired the ball into the top left hand corner to make it 4-0. From the kick-off Wigan wrestled the ball from Euxton’s possession. Again Chloe B found herself with a shooting opportunity. Chloe didn’t waste the chance and blasted the ball into the net to make it 5-0.

The visitors looked beat but the Latics weren’t finished. Good approach play by Chloe B down the right found Jodie in space. Jodie raced into the box and slipped a pass through to Megan Winnard. Megan rounded the defender and drilled the ball home to put Latics 6-0 up and out of sight. They still weren’t done though. The ball was played forward by Alexander down the right to Chloe B. The right winger found Jodie just outside the box.

Jodie played a precise pass to Megan inside the box. Neat control and a little back heel by Megan fed Rachel the ball. With just the goalkeeper to beat, Rachel placed the ball into the net to make it 7-0. Hungry for more goals, the girls pressed hard and with a little more patience in front of goal the score could have been in double figures.

The game ended 7-0 to the Latics.

A superb performance by the whole team means Wigan under 14s remain in 4th place in the League.

Well done again girls!

Wigan’s next game is in the Challenge Cup on 27/02/2011 at home against Dynamo Rangers.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Jenna Morgan, Emma Poole, Lydia Mills, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Rachel Ainscow, Alice Liddle, Megan Winnard, Jodie Chatterley, Alex Hargreaves, Lucy Phoenix, Abbie Hosker-Moore.

Scorers: - Lydia Mills, Jodie Chatterley

Wigan Athletic returned to action after the holiday period and recent bad weather. The Latics faced a vastly improved Town Green side at Winifred Lane. A very heavy pitch hampered the Wigan side who looked a touch rusty after the long break.

The Latics started slowly as some of the players came to terms with playing out of their preferred positions. Abbie Hosker-Moore settled into an unaccustomed position at right back forming a great partnership with Jenna Morgan and Emma Poole in defence. Jodie Chatterley worked really hard as lone striker and provided midfield quartet Jenny Preston, Rachel Ainscow, Lydia Mills and Chloe Brereton with some decent passes to attack the Town Green goal. It was the home side though that created the first chances.

The Town Green forward raced away and found herself one-on-one with Chloe Jordan in goal. The striker hit a fierce shot at the Latics’ goal which was superbly saved by the Wigan keeper who has recently been selected to play for the West Lancs League team. The ball fell to another Town Green player who immediately shot at goal. Chloe pushed this shot to the right of goal where it was pounced upon by the home side. Another shot was launched at goal but the superb Wigan goalie pushed it wide where it was cleared.

The Latics attacked the Town Green goal and forced a number of corners but the home side defence held out. Megan Winnard, Alex Hargreaves, Alice Liddle and Lucy Phoenix were introduced to the action and immediately made a positive impact on the performance of the team. Excellent link up play by Alice in midfield created chances for Megan up front.

first half 0-0. 

The second half started with a determined Town Green side pressing hard to score. Wigan defended well but it was the home side that went in front with a well struck shot. The Latics responded well. Good passing movement by Alice, Rachel and

Chloe B found Lydia in space just outside the Town Green box. The hard working central midfielder fired a precise rocket of a shot into the top corner of the Town Green goal to level the scores.

The Latics were on a roll and the confidence oozed through the side. Chloe B found herself with the ball at her feet just inside the home side’s half. She spotted that the home keeper was off her line and launched an audacious long range shot that the keeper pushed round the post for a corner to Wigan.

The home side cleared the cross from the corner but the ball was worked back to Chloe B on the right. Chloe floated a delightful cross to the far post where Jodie was on hand to put the ball into the net; 2-1 to the Latics. Wigan were now in command and Town Green were trying to catch Latics on the counter-attack. Wigan’s defence held out and the game ended 2-1

A well earned and deserved win for Wigan under 14s sees them move back up to 5th place ahead of Sunday’s home game against Northfield.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenna Morgan, Jenny Preston, Abbie Hosker-Moore, Megan Winnard, Rachel Ainscow,

Jodie Chatterley, Lydia Mills, Chloe Brereton, Alice Liddle, Alex Hargreaves.

Scorers: -  Abbie Hosker Moore, Jenny Preston, Jodie Chatterley

Wigan Athletic travelled to Burnley who are currently third in the League. The Latics didn’t seem to have taken their travelling boots with them as they started the game sluggish and slow in closing down a very good Burnley side. Sloppy defending by the Wigan side in the very first minute let the home side in to make it 1-0.

The Latics struggled to put passes together in a nightmare first 15 minutes and Burnley romped to a 3-0 lead. The Latics didn’t give in and soon started to attack the home side’s goal. Good goalkeeping kept efforts from Jodie Chatterley and Rachel Ainscow out as Wigan looked to get back into the game.

Midfielders Jenny Preston, Lydia Mills and Chloe Brereton tried to break through the Burnley defence as they sought a Wigan goal. Burnley attacked again and a fierce angled shot was superbly tipped round the post by Wigan goalie Chloe Jordan. Despite her valiant efforts Burnley managed a fourth goal to put them 4-0 up with half-time approaching. Wigan weren’t throwing the towel in and attacked down the left-hand side which was rewarded with a free-kick just outside the Burnley penalty box. Up stepped Abbie Hosker-Moore who fired a ferocious curling shot into the top corner to make the score 4-1 at half-time. 

Wigan came out in the second half determined to show the defending champions things would not be easy this half. Fantastic defending by Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan and Alex Whittingham kept Burnley at bay. A superb through pass by Emma found Jodie running free on the right-hand side. Jodie drew the goalie out of the goal and coolly squared it to Jenny to make it 4-2.

Wigan looked to continue with confidence but owing to a loss of concentration, Burnley scored again to make it 5-2. Wigan still didn’t give in and superb play in midfield by Alice Liddle, Alex Hargreaves and Megan Winnard thwarted the Burnley attack.

The chances the home side did create were quelled by an outstanding performance in goal by Chloe Jordan. Wigan launched a number of counter-attacks which could have provided further scores. Wigan were awarded a corner though with 5 minutes left. A well worked set play found Jodie in space and with a looping header found the back of the Burnley net to make it 5-3.

Wigan continued to attack and were unlucky not to get a couple more goals to level the game. Despite some determined Wigan play, the game ended 5-3 to Burnley. An excellent second-half performance girls! 

The result sees Wigan remain in 4th place ahead of next weekend’s game at home to table-toppers Birkdale.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Rachel Ainscow, Alice Liddle, Jodie Chatterley Subs:- Megan Winnard, Lucy Phoenix.

Scorers: - Emma Poole 2, Jenna Morgan, Rachel Ainscow, Chloe Brereton, Jodie Chatterley,

Megan Winnard.

Wigan Athletic found a bit of decent form against Dynamo Rangers. Midfielder Jenny Preston started on the left side of defence and put in a strong performance. Jenny played some accurate passes in the direction of midfield trio Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills and Rachel Ainscow who pushed forward at every opportunity.

The early pressure paid off within the first five minutes. Jodie Chatterley found herself in space in the visitor’s penalty box and fired home a precise shot to put Latics 1-0 up.

The confidence oozed through the Wigan side as Alice Liddle, Emma Poole and Jenna Morgan probed the Dynamo defence to look for that second goal. It wasn’t long before it came. God approach play on the left by Rachel and Jodie provided Jenna with the ball just outside the Dynamo box. Jenna unleashed a fearsome shot which flew into the Dynamo net to put Wigan 2-0 up.

Megan Winnard and Lucy Phoenix joined the assault on the visitor’s goal. Excellent, strong running by Megan created an excellent opportunity to get in on the cat. Megan didn’t disappoint. Cutting inside the left side of Dynamo’s defence, Megan caught the ball perfectly as she fired a thunderbolt of a shot into the top right-hand corner of the opposition goal to put Wigan 3-0 to the good. Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan had little to do in the first half and kept herself busy with exercise. The first half ended with Latics leading by 3 goals to nil.

The start of the second half began with Dynamo pressing towards goal. Good strong running by their attacker resulted in Dynamo scoring to make it 3-1 to Wigan. That was just the wake-up call the Latics needed and soon it was all-out attack on the Dynamo goal.

Chloe Brereton fired a shot from an acute angle on the right. The ball looped over the goalie and Wigan were now 4-1 in front. The confidence to shoot at goal spread through the whole team. Emma Poole surged forward from midfield and fired two superlative shots at the goal. Both shots resulted in two goals for Emma and Wigan were now out of reach at 6-1 up.

All the girls worked very hard against Dynamo and Rachel Ainscow had the final say. A corner to Wigan on the right was floated across. The Dynamo defence only cleared the ball to Rachel on the edge of the box. Rachel blasted the ball through the defence and into the back of the net to make it 7-1 to Wigan. Dynamo didn’t give up and gave goalkeeper Chloe enough work to keep her concentration on the game.

The final score was 7-1 to the Latics.

A great result for Wigan sees them maintain their position at 4th in the table.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenny Preston,

Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Abbie Hosker-Moore, Rachel Ainscow Subs:- Jodie Chatterley,

Megan Winnard, Lucy Phoenix, Megan Roberts. 

Wigan Athletic continued in their out of sorts form of late. Sporadic good passing brought about a couple of decent chances.

The midfield quartet of Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills and Rachel Ainscow worked hard to penetrate a hard-working Bleak Hill midfield. The Bleak Hill strike force didn’t trouble goalkeeper Chloe Jordan early on and the Wigan defence of Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan and Alex Whittingham soaked up any of the visitors advances into the home side’s area.

Abbie Hosker-Moore worked hard in attack in an attempt to find a breakthrough. Megan Winnard, Jodie Chatterley, Megan Roberts and Lucy Phoenix were introduced in an effort to put the visitors to the sword. The first half however, ended goalless. 

The start of the second half began with Bleak Hill pressing towards goal. A defensive calamity saw the visitors score a fortuitous goal to put Bleak Hill one up.

Wigan had to work hard to create a decent chance and that chance fell to Lydia whose shot at goal proved too hot for the goalkeeper to hold to make it 1-1.

The Latics pressed hard but the score remained 1-1.  

A disappointing result sees Wigan drop to 5th in the League ahead of next Sunday’s game against Dynamo.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Jenna Morgan, Megan Winnard, Alex Whittingham, Jenny Preston,

Chloe Brereton, Emma Poole, Alice Liddle,

Lucy Phoenix, Lydia Mills, Rachel Ainscow,

Abbie Hosker-Moore.

Tesco Lancashire under 14s Youth Cup

Due to an admin error this game proved to be a baptism of fire for the in-form under 14’s side. This was the first time that the under 14's had played an 11-a-side game and only found out 10 minutes before kick-off.

The transition from 9-a-side seemed effortless as the girls started the game strongly. Defenders Megan Winnard, Emma Poole, Alex Whittingham and Jenna Morgan formed an instant bond and quelled the expected attacking onslaught by the home side. Jenny Preston, Lydia Mills, Chloe Brereton and Rachel Ainscow worked hard in midfield to set up chances for attacking duo Alice Liddle and Abbie Hosker-Moore.

The Latics forced a number of corners and caused the Curzon defence problems as they probed to find the opening for the first goal.

The home side weren’t letting Wigan have it all their own way and attacked the visitor’s goal. An angled shot was fired at the Wigan goal and an excellent one-handed save by Chloe Jordan forced the ball on to the post and behind for a corner.

Substitute Lucy Phoenix was introduced mid-way through the first half and had an immediate impact with strong running and equally as good strong defending. Despite having several good chances the first half ended 0-0.

The second half started with the home side in an attacking mood and The Latics had to work hard to keep them at bay. But it was the home side who took the lead early in the second half. A low shot was fired past Chloe in goal to put Curzon 1-0 up

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Wigan were not to be outdone. A tactical switch by the coaching staff pushed Rachel forward with the hard working Wigan attack. Superb passing in midfield released Rachel on goal and with a deft shot the attacker put Wigan on level terms 1-1.

Both teams battled hard to find that second goal which would prove decisive.

That goal came in the final minute with a penalty shoot-out beckoning. Curzon launched an attack through midfield but found themselves against a resolute Wigan defence. Lydia found herself with the ball at her feet halfway inside the home side and surged forward. With the Curzon defenders backing off, Lydia unleashed a ferocious yet precise shot which fizzed into the top left-hand corner of the goal to put The Latics 2-1 up.

Wigan saw out the last minute with experience and guile and the game ended 2-1 to put them through to the semi-final of the Tesco sponsored Lancashire Cup.

A superb performance girls, lets keep this brilliant form going!!!

The under 14’s are in a rich vein of form at the moment which they can carry forward into next Sunday’s League Cup game at home to Burscough.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Jenna Morgan, Megan Foster, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Emma Poole, Jodie Chatterley, Alice Liddle, Lucy Phoenix, Megan Roberts, Lydia Mills, Rachel Ainscow, Abbie Hosker-Moore.  

Wigan started the game well and soon started to string some good movement together to attack the Skelmersdale goal. Early pressure by Alice Liddle created a couple of half chances for Chloe Brereton and Jenny Preston.

With a strong wind at their backs though, the Latics found it difficult at times to control the play. Megan Foster, Emma Poole and Jenna Morgan had to work hard to keep the home side at bay. Wigan conceded a corner out on the left which Skelmersdale fired into the visitor’s box.

Wigan failed to clear the ensuing loose ball and Skelmersdale found the back of the net to make it 1-0. Wigan fought back and soon Lydia Mills found herself in acres of space in midfield and stormed forward. From outside the box Lydia unleashed a ferocious shot which thundered against the crossbar. Unfortunately the ball dropped down into the hands of the Skelmersdale keeper.

Wigan battled hard and Rachel Ainscow worked tirelessly down the left side hoping to breach the Skelmersdale defence. The Latics conceded another corner and scored a similar goal to their first to make it 2-0. Megan Roberts, Lucy Phoenix, Abbie Hosker-Moore and Jodie Chatterley were introduced to work at the Skelmersdale side. The first half ended though, 2-0 to Skelmersdale. 

The second half proved to be an exciting affair. Wigan moved well and created a good deal of pressure on the home side’s goal.

With the strong wind now in their faces, Wigan seemed invigorated and strived to get a goal back. That they certainly did. The ball was played to Lydia in the middle of midfield and with a couple of touches released Jodie with a run at goal. Finding herself one-on-one with the keeper, the in-form striker coolly slotted the ball home to make it 2-1.Skelmersdale, fearing the Latics were getting the better of them, launched a number of attacks at the visitor’s defence. Some solid goalkeeping by Chloe Jordan though, kept them at bay.

The Latics did have a couple of chances in the closing minutes to tie the game but it wasn’t to be their day today.Final score 2-1 to Skelmersdale. 

Well done again girls. The performances so far this season have been tremendous.

This kind of form will carry well into next Sunday’s Tesco Cup game at Curzon Ashton.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Jenna Morgan, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Emma Poole, Jodie Chatterley, Alice Liddle, Lucy Phoenix, Megan Winnard, Lydia Mills, Rachel Ainscow, Alex Hargreaves.  

Wigan Athletic started the game superbly. Excellent passing and moving set the stall for the rest of the game. Rachel Ainscow caused problems for the Fillies’ defence by strong running and equally strong defensive work.

The home side launched a number of incisive attacks against the visitor’s defence. Excellent approach play by Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills and Jenny Preston provided striker Alice Liddle with an early opportunity which she did not waste. Alice fired the ball home to put Latics 1-0 up.

From the kick off the Fillies tried to string passes together in an attempt to breach the Latics’ defence. Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan and Alex Whittingham thwarted the Fillies attack and quickly released Lydia Mills on a run to goal. From outside the Fillies penalty box, Lydia drilled a low curling shot into the bottom right-hand corner of the goal to put Wigan 2-0 to the good.

The Fillies weren’t giving up though and their striker found herself on a run at goal. Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan stayed strong and prevented the visitors having the chance of a shot at goal. The Latics responded well with Megan Winnard, Lucy Phoenix, Jodie Chatterley and Alex Hargreaves contributing to the Wigan cause.

Wigan were awarded a corner and quick thinking by Jenny and Megan provided Jodie with an opportunity to put the home side further ahead. Jodie placed a precise shot past the Fillies keeper to put Wigan 3-0 in front. Wigan were well in command and the first half ended 3-0 to the home side.  

The second half started much as the first half had ended with Wigan controlling the play. It wasn’t too long before the Wigan defenders decided to attack the opposition defence. Jenna Morgan set off on a determined run from her own half and soon found herself one on one with the keeper.

Jenna coolly slotted the ball into the Fillies goal to put Latics 4-0 to the good. The Fillies worked hard to stop a Wigan side who were passing the ball about Brazil style. The visitor’s defence was soon to be breached again.

After some hard work in midfield, Rachel Ainscow found the ball at her favoured right foot just outside the Fillies penalty box. Rachel fired a low shot through several players and the ball fizzed into the goal to put Wigan deservedly 5-0 in front.

Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan had a thankfully quiet second half with little pressure being applied by the visitors.A superb performance by the whole team meant that the 3 points went to Wigan Athletic.Final score, 5-0 to Latics.  

A well earned and deserved win for Wigan under 14s sees them continue in a positive manner ahead of next Saturday’s game away at Skelmersdale.