Women's Championship, matchday 7: Sunderland Women win 4-1 at Durham Women

The Women's Championship produced 22 goals in six matches on matchday 7, an average of 3.7 a game. The away sides took four wins, the hosts two, and no matches ended level. Two matches finished 1-4. Nine goals came before half-time and thirteen after.

The standout result

Durham Women – Sunderland Women 1-4

Durham Women lost 1-4 to Sunderland Women at Maiden Castle. Kitching scored in the 17th minute for Sunderland Women. Franssi found the net in the 29th, assisted by Watson. In the 37th minute, Watson scored. Durham Women went into half-time 0-3 down. Pennock struck in the 69th for Durham Women, assisted by Fergusson. Sheva netted in the 93rd minute for Sunderland Women, assisted by Scarr.

The other matches

Ipswich Town Women – Bristol City Women 1-2

At home, Ipswich Town Women lost 1-2 to Bristol City Women. An own goal by Lawley in the 54th minute counted for Ipswich Town Women. An own goal by Paige in the 62nd minute counted for Bristol City Women. Hardy found the net in the 74th for Bristol City Women, assisted by Farrugia.

Wolverhampton Women – Nottingham Forest Women 1-4

Wolverhampton Women lost 1-4 to Nottingham Forest Women. In the 24th minute, McKenna scored for Nottingham Forest Women, assisted by Boye-Hlorkah. Wolverhampton Women went into half-time 0-1 down. Espas struck in the 52nd for Nottingham Forest Women, assisted by Lafayette. Espas netted again in the 56th minute, assisted by Boye-Hlorkah. Thomas was on target in the 66th minute. Worsey scored in the 83rd minute for Wolverhampton Women.

Southampton Women – Sheffield United Women 4-1

Southampton Women beat Sheffield United Women 4-1 at home. Brazil found the net in the 8th for Southampton Women. In the 32nd minute, Bashford scored, assisted by Brazil. Southampton Women led 2-0 at the break. Kinzett struck in the 54th for Sheffield United Women, assisted by Harwood. Peplow netted in the 76th minute for Southampton Women. Brazil was on target again in the 79th minute.

Newcastle United Women – Burnley Women 3-0

At Gateshead International Stadium, Newcastle United Women beat Burnley Women 3-0. McGovern scored in the 11th minute for Newcastle United Women, assisted by Joel. An own goal by Cooper in the 17th minute counted for Newcastle United Women. Newcastle United Women took a 2-0 lead into half-time. In the 62nd minute, Thomas scored for Newcastle United Women, assisted by Lumsden.

Leicester City FC Women – Watford Women 0-1

Leicester City FC Women lost 0-1 to Watford Women. Jones struck in the 35th for Watford Women, assisted by Wilson.

Results and scorers

• Durham Women 1-4 Sunderland Women — Kitching (Sunderland Women, 17'); Franssi (Sunderland Women, 29'); Watson (Sunderland Women, 37'); Pennock (Durham Women, 69'); Sheva (Sunderland Women, 93')
• Ipswich Town Women 1-2 Bristol City Women — Lawley (Ipswich Town Women, 54', own goal); Paige (Bristol City Women, 62', own goal); Hardy (Bristol City Women, 74')
• Wolverhampton Women 1-4 Nottingham Forest Women — McKenna (Nottingham Forest Women, 24'); Espas (Nottingham Forest Women, 52'); Espas (Nottingham Forest Women, 56'); Thomas (Nottingham Forest Women, 66'); Worsey (Wolverhampton Women, 83')
• Southampton Women 4-1 Sheffield United Women — Brazil (Southampton Women, 8'); Bashford (Southampton Women, 32'); Kinzett (Sheffield United Women, 54'); Peplow (Southampton Women, 76'); Brazil (Southampton Women, 79')
• Newcastle United Women 3-0 Burnley Women — McGovern (Newcastle United Women, 11'); Cooper (Newcastle United Women, 17', own goal); Thomas (Newcastle United Women, 62')
• Leicester City FC Women 0-1 Watford Women — Jones (Watford Women, 35')

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