Team: - Chloe Jordan, Megan Foster,

Alexandra Whittingham, Jenna Morgan,

Jenny Preston, Lydia Mills, Abbie Hosker-Moore, Lucy Alderson, Hayley Croston, Jodie Chatterley, Lucy Phoenix, Rachel Ainscow, Alex Hargreaves.

Wigan Athletic put in a determined performance against a very good Burnley side.

The whole Wigan team worked hard in an effort to overcome the visitors. The table-toppers didn’t have it all their own way though and Latics pressed hard to create some good chances.

Wigan closed Burnley down leaving them little time to string passes together. The home side managed a few strikes at the Burnley goal but unfortunately couldn’t convert them into goals.

Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan pulled off a string of excellent saves to keep Burnley out in the first half. A somewhat fortuitous goal meant that the visitors led at half-time 0-1.  

The second half saw the visitors take command after some sloppy Wigan play and score a further three goals to claim the three points. The final score was 0-4 to Burnley.

Better luck next week girls. 

This result sees Wigan remain in 6th place ahead of next Sunday’s fixture against The Fillies.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan, Alexandra Whittingham, Rachel Ainscow,

Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Hayley Croston, Jodie Chatterley, Alex Hargreaves,

Lucy Phoenix.

Wigan Athletic initially found the going a bit tough on a somewhat heavy Euxton pitch. It didn’t take that long though to get into shape and soon some good passing brought about a couple of good chances. The midfield quartet of Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills and Rachel Ainscow supplied Hayley Croston with decent passes to enable the striker get a couple of good shots on goal.

The Euxton strike force didn’t trouble goalkeeper Chloe Jordan early on and the Wigan side capitalised. Lydia pressed hard in the Euxton goal and put the defence under pressure. Lydia managed to squeeze a shot past the home side’s goalkeeper to put the visitors 1-0 up.

Wigan pressed hard to take advantage and Jodie Chatterley unleashed a ferocious shot which whistled inches above the Euxton crossbar. Euxton launched some good counterattacks but Emma Poole, Jenna Morgan and Alexandra Whittingham were strong in defence and repelled the determined home side. The first half ended 1-0 but Wigan were on top. 

The second half though didn’t start as Wigan had hoped, Euxton were determined to try and level the scores. A bit of sloppy play in midfield let the home side attack.

The ever alert defender Alex Whittingham quelled the attack and released Lydia in her own half with an inch perfect pass. Lydia then showed her strength and stamina and ran the length of the pitch to coolly slot the ball past the Euxton goalkeeper to put Wigan 2-0 in front. A fantastic goal and a contender for goal of the season.

Euxton weren’t to be outdone though and attacked the Wigan goal. The home side centre forward fired a rocket of a shot which Chloe Jordan tipped on to the crossbar and over, in what could easily have been one of her saves of the season. Euxton though scored direct from the resulting corner to put pressure on the visitors, 2-1.

Lucy Phoenix and Alex Hargreaves weren’t going to let Euxton settle and penetrated the defence with some solid play. Hayley found herself in space just inside the Euxton half. Hayley set off on a mazy run, beating 4 players as she placed a precise shot into the Euxton goal, 3-1 to Wigan.

The Latics were on a roll and the ball was played wide to hard-working Rachel on the left side. Rachel cut inside on to her right foot and fired a thunderbolt of a shot into the top left-hand corner of the goal to put Wigan deservedly 4-1 in front.

Some decisive and astute tactical changes by the Wigan coaching staff meant that Euxton struggled to get into the Wigan half late on and the game ended with a victory for the Latics side. 

A well earned and deserved win for Wigan under 13s sees them move up to 6th in the table ahead of next Sunday’s game against table toppers Burnley.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Megan Foster, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenny Preston,

Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Hayley Croston, Lucy Phoenix, Megan Roberts, Jodie Chatterley.

Scorers: - Jodie Chatterley, Lydia Mills.

1st Half

 Wigan Athletic started the first half well, managing to quell the early Dynamo pressure. The visitors had the strong wind at the backs and fired a couple of long distance shots at the Wigan goal. Wigan goalkeeper Chloe Jordan easily dealt with the early salvo.

Wigan then got into their stride and some good attacking play by winger, Chloe Brereton brought out a good save from the Dynamo keeper. Wigan continued to string passes together and neat interchanges from Jenny, Lydia and Hayley sent Jodie through on goal. Jodie’s determined play rewarded her with Wigan’s first goal as she slipped the ball past the visitor’s keeper; 1-0 to Wigan.

Dynamo tried to utilise the strong wind to their advantage by playing long balls forward. This attack was easily dealt with by the dependable trio of

Emma Poole, Megan Foster and Alex Whittingham at the back.

Wigan created several good chances and should have put the game out of Dynamo’s reach but the first half ended 1-0 to Wigan.

2nd Half

Wigan now had the wind at their backs but continued to play neat passing football. Dynamo didn’t give in though and created a couple of decent chances but never really troubled the Wigan goal.

Megan Roberts and Lucy Phoenix worked tirelessly on the flanks in an effort to put the game to bed. Soon Jenny found herself in space deep inside her own half and quickly released Lydia in attack. Lydia ran straight for goal and placed an inch perfect shot past the Dynamo goalie to put Wigan 2-0 in front. The home side were not troubled much after that and deservedly won the game 2-0.

Another good performance, well done girls.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Megan Foster, Jenna Morgan, Jenny Preston, Lydia Mills, Hayley Croston, Alex Hargreaves, Rachel Ainscow,

Abbie Hosker-Moore, Megan Roberts.  

1st Half 

Wigan struggled early on to come to terms with uneven Fillies pitch. It wasn’t long though before midfield quartet Rachel, Jenny, Lydia and Abbie provided striker Alex with an opportunity to put the visitors ahead. But for some strong defending by the home side Wigan would have been one up. Megan Foster, Jenna and Emma defended well to keep the Fillies attack at bay.

The home side though were awarded a corner after goalkeeper Chloe had made a good save from a Fillies attack. The ball bobbled in the area and was bundled past the Wigan keeper to make it 1-0 to the home team. Wigan worked hard to force the equaliser but the first half ended 1-0. 

2nd Half 

The second half saw the Wigan side launch strong attacks on the home side’s goal. Megan Roberts and Hayley provided strong performances against a physical Fillies side. Midway through the second half Wigan forced a throw-in just inside the Fillies half.

Megan Foster provided a ‘Delap’ style throw which found Hayley in space. Superb skill and control by Hayley turned the home side defence enabling her to feed the ball into Rachel’s path. Rachel placed a fierce, but precise shot past the hapless Fillies goalkeeper to level the scores at 1-1.

Wigan were now on a roll and with their confidence boosted by some spirited play, launched a wave of attacks against the home side. The Fillies though defended strongly and kept the score at 1-1. That’s how the game ended but Wigan would feel that they had done enough to take three points. 

This result sees Wigan still anchored in 7th place ahead of next Sunday’s fixture against

Dynamo Rangers.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Megan Foster, Alexandra Whittingham,Jenny Preston,

Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Hayley Croston,

Alex Hargreaves, Lucy Phoenix, Jenna Morgan, Rachel Ainscow.

1st Half

Wigan Athletic were determined from the start that the three points would be theirs. Good link-up play early on between Jenny, Jenna and Rachel created a number of chances for Lydia and Chloe B up front.

It wasn’t long before the first goal came and it was Chloe B who calmly slotted the ball home. Superb approach play from Megan, Jenny, Rachel and Jenna found Lydia just outside the Bleak Hill box.

Lydia found Chloe in space and it was 1-0 to the home side. The visitors were determined that Wigan wouldn’t have it all their own way and used the strong wind at their backs to their advantage. The ball was squeezed into the Wigan box and was bundled past goalkeeper Chloe Jordan to make it

1-1. Emma and Alex W, in the Wigan defence, kept the Bleak Hill attack at bay for the remainder of the half which ended 1-1.

2nd Half

The second half saw the home side steadily take control and launch strong attacks on the Bleak Hill goal. Alex H, Lucy and Hayley battled hard to try and get the ball into the visitors net.

Rachel found space on the left and after drawing the defence out wide, cut inside towards goal. A superb effort by Rachel was deflected into the Bleak Hill goal to make it 2-1 to Wigan.

The home side, who now had the wind at their backs, attacked the Bleak Hill goal. Jenna found herself in a bit of space on the edge of the box. With superb skill and control Jenna unleashed a precise shot that flew in to the goal to make it 3-1 to Wigan. Bleak Hill didn’t give up and made sure Wigan had to fight hard in the closing minutes to secure the three points.

The game ended 3-1 to Wigan, well done again girls.

This result sees Wigan remain in 7th place, just three points behind Bleak Hill in 6th place but with 3 games in hand.

Next Sunday’s fixture is against The Fillies.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Megan Foster, Alexandra Whittingham, Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Hayley Croston, Jodie Chatterley, Lucy Phoenix, Megan Roberts, Rachel Ainscow.  

Wigan Athletic put in a determined performance against a very good Skelmersdale side. The whole Wigan team worked hard in an effort to overcome the visitors.

The home side managed a few good chances but unfortunately couldn’t convert them into goals. Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan pulled off a string of excellent saves to keep Skem out. The first half ended 0-2.  

The second half saw the visitors take command and score a further 4 goals to claim the three points. But for a superb display by the Wigan goalkeeper the visitors could have scored more.

The final score was 0-6 to Skem. Better luck next week girls.

Team: - Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Megan Foster, Alexandra Whittingham,Jenny Preston,

Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills, Hayley Croston, Jodie Chatterley, Jenna Morgan, Lucy Alderson.

Scorers: - Jodie Chatterley 2, Megan Foster 1, Hayley Croston 1.

 Wigan Athletic were quick to set the early pace as they launched swift attacks against the Earlestown goal. The midfield quartet of Jenny Preston, Chloe Brereton, Lydia Mills and Hayley Croston soon stamped their authority and provided telling passes to lone striker Jodie Chatterley. It didn’t take long before Jodie fired a shot which rifled into the home side’s net. 1-0 to Wigan.

The Earlestown defence couldn’t cope with the early onslaught and Jodie again found herself in space in the penalty box. Another strike by the forward found the back of the Earlestown net and it was 2-0 to the visitors. Earlestown found some success with the long ball attack and soon they fought their way back into the game with a well taken goal.

It was now 2-1 to the Wigan side. Megan Foster, Alex Whittingham and Emma Poole had to work hard in defence to keep out the Earlestown attack that was buoyed in confidence by their goal. The first half ended though with Wigan on top. The second half though didn’t start as Wigan had hoped. A cross-come shot from the far side looped over the Wigan goalkeeper to make the scores level at 2-2.

Wigan fought back and the heavy pitch proved hard work for both sided. Solid defence work by Lucy Alderson and inspired midfield play by Jenna Morgan provided Wigan with more chances on the Earlestown goal.The ball was scrambled away by the home side’s defence and a corner was awarded to Wigan. The ball was played superbly in by Chloe Brereton and Megan Foster rose at the near post to head home for Wigan.

The visitors were now 3-2 in front and were determined to claim the three points. Wigan forced another corner after a well worked attack. The ball was crossed in by Chloe Brereton and Hayley found the ball at her feet. With a superb swivel, Hayley placed the ball in the bottom left hand corner to put Wigan 4-2 ahead. Earlestown didn’t throw in the towel and attacked the Wigan goal.

A long range effort was brilliantly palmed round the post by hard-working goalkeeper Chloe Jordan. The game ended 4-2 to Wigan. A well earned and deserved win for the visiting side. 

This result sees Wigan remain at 7th ahead of the Sunday fixture against Skelmersdale Athletic.

 Team:- Chloe Jordan, Emma Poole, Jenny Preston, Jenna Morgan, Rachel Ainscow, Abbie Hosker-Moore, Hayley Croston, Alex Hargreaves, Megan Roberts, Lydia Mills, Lucy Phoenix, Jodie Chatterley.  

1st Half 

Wigan were slow to get going in the opening few minutes. The home side soon began to take control and created some good chances. Midfielder, Abbie Hosker-Moore found herself in space in front of the goal and prodded the ball home from close range,

1-0 to Wigan.

Determined play from midfield trio Jenny Preston, Rachel Ainscow and Lucy Phoenix found Hayley Croston in the penalty box. Hayley steered the ball past the Lostock goalie to make it 2-0 to Wigan. Some resolute Lostock defending and good goalkeeping prevented Wigan making it more before the break.

During a one-sided first half, solid defensive play from Jenna Morgan, Emma Poole and Megan Roberts meant that goalkeeper Chloe Jordan didn’t have to make too many saves. That’s the way the first half ended with Wigan in command. 

2nd Half

The second half proved to be similar to the first half. Wigan launched wave after wave of attack trying to get that third goal. Soon Wigan took full control of the game. Goals from Alex Hargeaves, Lucy Phoenix, Lydia Mills put Wigan 5-0 up and the home side were now on a roll. Again, Wigan launched an attack and Hayley Croston found herself with a free run at goal.

The striker made no mistake as she scored her second goal of the game and Wigan’s 6th. An inspired substitution by manager Tony Preston brought Chloe Jordan out of goal and into attack. Some superb link up play by Jodie Chatterley found Chloe deep inside the Lostock half. Chloe released the ball to Hayley who found herself one-on-one with the Lostock goalie. Hayley placed a precise shot past the keeper to score her hat-trick, 7-0 to Wigan. 

Wigan again attacked the Lostock goal and a corner was awarded. Up stepped Jodie who curled the ball towards the goal and with a slight deflection it was 8-0 to the home side.

Wigan were hungry still for more goals and another corner was awarded. Jenny played the ball to Emma Poole who then crossed for Chloe Jordan to head home to make it 9-0.

Scorers: - Hayley Croston 3, Alex Hargreaves 1, Lucy Phoenix 1, Lydia Mills 1, Jodie Chatterley 1, Abbie Hosker-Moore 1, Chloe Jordan 1.

Team:- Chloe Jordan, Megan Foster, Emma Poole, Alexandra Whittingham,Jenny Preston, Jenna Morgan, Rachel Ainscow, Abbie Hosker-Moore, Chloe Brereton, Hayley Croston, Alex Hargreaves, Megan Roberts.  

 Wigan were up for this game from the start. Striker Chloe Brereton, supplied with good passes from midfield quartet Jenny Preston, Rachel Ainscow, Jenna Morgan and Abbie Hosker-Moore, bombarded the Town Green penalty box.

Some resolute Town Green defending and good goalkeeping prevented Wigan taking an early lead. During a one-sided first half, solid defensive play from Megan Foster, Alex Whittingham and Emma Poole meant that goalkeeper Chloe Jordan didn’t have to make too many saves.  

Chance after chance went begging as Wigan piled on the pressure. Eventually the pressure was too much for the home side to take and Wigan score their first goal. Jenny found herself in space in the middle of the park and a slick pass sent Rachel away on the left.

A quick incisive pass from Rachel to Chloe Brereton sent the Wigan striker towards goal. Chloe fired a precise shot over the diving goalkeeper and Wigan were deservedly in front 1-0. That’s the way the first half ended with Wigan in command. 

The second half proved to be similar to the first half. Wigan launched wave after wave of attack trying to get that second goal. 

Alex Hargreaves, Hayley Croston and Megan Roberts all put in solid performances in an attempt to get the right result. Eventually the second goal came and it was Chloe Brereton who fired a shot past the Town Green goalkeeper to make it 2-0 to the visitors.

Wigan were now in command and brilliant link-up play down the left sent Rachel towards goal. A superb shot by Rachel fizzed into the top corner of the net to make it 3-0 to Wigan. Wigan were now on a roll and attacked the Town Green goal. Superb and determined running by Abbie Hosker-Moore released Chloe Brereton again. Chloe fired past the goalkeeper to notch up her second hat-trick of the season against Town Green.

Wigan were now 4-0 in front and soon it was five. A corner from the right found Jenna in space and the midfielder scored to put Wigan 5-0 in front.Town Green fought back though and after good approach play, scored to make it 5-1 to Wigan.

The visitors were not to be outdone and Alex Hargeaves prodded the ball home from close-range to make the final score 6-1 to Wigan. 

Wigan were up for this game from the start. Strikers Lydia Mills and Hayley Croston, supplied with good passes from midfield trio Jenny Preston, Rachel Ainscow and Chloe Brereton, bombarded the Earlestown goal.

Some resolute Earlestown defending and good goalkeeping prevented Wigan taking a deserved lead. During a one-sided first half, solid defensive play from Megan Foster, Alex Whittingham, Jenna Morgan and Emma Poole meant that goalkeeper Chloe Jordan didn’t have to make a save.

Somehow the first half ended 0-0.

The second half proved to be similar to the first half. Wigan launched wave after wave of attack trying to get that elusive first goal.

Lucy Phoenix, Jodie Chatterley, Alex Hargreaves and Magenta Dean all put in solid performances in an attempt to get the right result.

Eventually the first goal came and to the home side. Determined play down the right by Lucy and the ball was in the Earlestown penalty area. Jenny Preston found herself in possession to the right-hand side of the goal. Jenny fired a precise shot from a tight angle and the ball flew in the top left corner of the goal. 1-0 to Wigan and well deserved lead.

Wigan defended well throughout the second half against an Earlestown side yet to win a game this season. On this performance though, a win will not be far away. The game ended with a 1-0 win for Wigan.

This win means that Wigan are now unbeaten in 5 games and deserved the three points.

Wigan didn’t start the game well and looked a little sluggish, but did start to pass the ball better. After good approach play by Jenny Preston, Lydia Mills and Chloe Brereton, the ball was played into the Euxton penalty area. In desperation to clear the ball an Euxton defender handled the ball and a penalty kick was awarded to Wigan. Hayley Croston stepped up and calmly slotted the ball home to put Wigan 1-0 up.

The goal boosted Wigan’s confidence and the home side attacked the Euxton goal. The ball was played into the path of Jodie Chatterley who, with a clever flick, put Wigan 2-0 up.

Euxton showed spirit and fought back, but some solid defending by Jenna Morgan, Megan Foster and Alexandra Whittingham kept the Euxton attack at bay. The first half ended 2-0 to Wigan.

With a strong wind now blowing in their faces Wigan attacked the Euxton goal in the second half. The opposition pulled a goal back early in the second half and Wigan now found themselves on the back foot.

Determined play down the right by Abbie Hosker-Moore found Magenta Dean in space on the edge of the Euxton box. Magenta unleashed a ferocious shot that skimmed the outside of the visitor’s goal. Euxton fought back and scored a second to make it 2-2.

Wigan were finding it tough against the strong wind and driving rain and soon found themselves 2-3 down.

The home side were determined not to lose for the first time in 4 games, goalkeeper Chloe Jordan released the ball to Jenny Preston who the found Lydia Mills just inside the Euxton half. Lydia went on a dazzling run and burst into the Euxton penalty area. She then placed an inch perfect shot into the top left corner to make it 3-3.

This draw means that Wigan are now unbeaten in 4 games and, in difficult conditions, are happy to come away with a hard-earned point.

Wigan started the game well and took the lead early in the first half. After good approach play by Jenny Preston, Lydia Mills and Abbie Hosker-Moore, the ball was fed to Rachel Ainscow who wasted no time in planting the ball into the Dynamo net. Only a matter of minutes later Wigan forced a corner which Chloe Brereton took.

The striker curled the ball into the home side’s net to put Wigan deservedly 2-0 up.

Wigan dominated the first half and some solid defence play by Jenna Morgan, Emma Poole and Alexandra Whittingham limited Dynamo to a couple of chances.

Wigan should have put the game out of reach but some good goalkeeping by Dynamo kept the half-time score at 2-0.

Despite a strong wind now blowing in their faces Wigan attacked the Dynamo goal throughout the second half.

The opposition did pull a goal back but Wigan were determined and were rewarded with a great 3rd goal. Goalkeeper Chloe Jordan released the ball to Alex Hargreaves who found support from Jodie Chatterley. Alex received the ball and found Hayley Croston through the Dynamo defence.

Hayley Croston found herself one on one with the goalkeeper and after great skill and control, put the ball in the net.

Wigan attacked again and Lucy Phoenix found herself in space in the box. Lucy put in a fine cross which was met by Jenny Preston, whose fierce shot thundered against the post.

Wigan notched up their 3rd consecutive win, in difficult conditions, to take the 3 points with a hard-earned 3-1 victory.