By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to league action under the lights at the Berry Street Garage Stadium on Wednesday evening, as St Helens Rovers make the trip to Vesty Road. Bootle FC Women will be aiming to return to winning ways this week as they resume league action against St Helens Rovers, looking to respond positively after last week’s narrow home defeat to Sefton Park Rangers. The Bucks come into Wednesday night’s fixture on the back of a fru

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By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle started off confidently and on the front foot as Poppie O’Neill found Caitlyn Rogers unmarked around the area and played Rogers in but the Wirral Phoenix keeper met the ball first. Abbi Fowler picked up the ball from around twenty five yards out and carried it forward and got a shot away but the effort fizzed just wide. Poppie O’Neill made a great run down the left hand side and managed to get away shot away from close range but it

By Brendan Doyle The first chance of the game came by way of a Sam Hughes effort outside the box but the shot was dragged wide, minutes later former Bootle player Mason Fawnes almost put Mossley ahead with a volley in the box but Tony Thompson had to make a quick save to prevent a Mossley lead. Mossley keeper Fin Madigan made a fantastic double save as Ben Hodkinson cut in on his left foot and took a shot on goal which Madigan denied and Ste Edmondson attempted a follow up th

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Patrick Bratin Sefton Park Rangers were victorious in a 3-0 win at The Berry Street Garage Stadium. Within the first thirty seconds of the game, the visitors took the lead after the ball fell to their number seven as she took a shot which fizzled into the top corner to give Sefton Park Rangers a very early lead. Moments later Bootle attempted to get the game level as Alice Whorton fed a ball into Poppie O’Neill but O’Neill’s first time effort was hit

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza The Bucks return to The Berry Street Garage Stadium this Wednesday night for a high-stakes league clash under the lights. It is a quick turnaround for Bootle following Sunday’s dramatic penalty shootout victory against Hesketh Colts. While the 1-1 draw at full-time felt like a missed opportunity given the Bucks' early dominance, the squad showed immense character to hold their nerve. Caitlyn Rogers continued her fine form on Sunday, findi

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women earned an extra point in their LWYFL Open Age Cup group stage campaign with a dramatic penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 draw against Hesketh Colts at The Berry Street Garage Stadium. The Bucks started brightly and looked dangerous early on, with Caitlyn Rogers testing the Hesketh goalkeeper inside the opening five minutes after being played through on goal. Bootle continued to press, and further chances followed as

By Brendan Doyle Bootle pick up a 3-1 victory in Manchester and edge closer to the play offs. Just four minutes into the game Bootle took the lead as Ben Hodkinson poked in his effort from very close range to give Bootle a very early advantage. Bootle almost doubled their lead as Tom Hannigan got his head to a corner but Trafford keeper Charlie Brier tipped it onto the bar, a magnificent save. The end first half should have seen Bootle head into the tunnel at least 3-0 up but

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By Brendan Doyle A 2-0 win away to Clitheroe sees Bootle’s play off hopes still alive as results elsewhere in the league swung in our favour. Clitheroe got off to a very fast start as Danny Wilkins had a shot from outside the box which Tony Thompson parried away, but it was falling to Sekouba Sonogo for a rebound but his effort was skied over the bar. Minutes later Bootle went up the other end and had a chance of their own and Ben Hodkinson cut inside on his left foot and had

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle’s undefeated run ends as they’re hit with a 4-1 loss to MSB Woolton Reserves. MSB Woolton took the lead in the thirteenth minute of the game by way of a shot outside the box which flew into right side of the goal. Only two minutes later, MSB Woolton double their lead after winning a free kick from around thirty yards out and it was hit into far top corner, a fantastic free kick in all fairness. Things went from bad to worse for Boot

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to home action this Sunday as they welcome MSB Woolton Reserves to The Berry Street Garage Stadium for another important league fixture. The Bucks will be aiming to secure all three points after battling to a hard-earned draw at Vesty Road on Wednesday night. Last time out, Bootle extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a 2-2 draw against Clay Brow. After a bright start and early pressure, Izzy Cartwright p

By Brendan Doyle A late equaliser from Abbie Fowler sees Bootle remain unbeaten in their last four outings and unbeaten at home this season A fast start for Bootle seen them take five corners within the space of a few minutes but none of them resulted to much. With the first major chance of the game, Clay Brow made a counter attack which seen Izzy Cartwright make a fantastic double save to keep Bootle level. Just after the half an hour mark, Izzy Cartwright made another save

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to action this evening at the Berry Street Garage Stadium after an extended break from league football. The Bucks welcome familiar opponents Clay Brow Ladies, who make their second visit of the season. With a postponed fixture against Hesketh Colts disrupting momentum, Bootle will be eager to get back on track and start picking up valuable points as the Liverpool WYFL season enters a crucial and congested period. Th

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza A Lewis Earl equaliser in the eighty third minute earns Bootle a late point at The APEC Taxis Stadium. Early on in the game Ben Hodkinson received a ball over the top which he got a great first touch to and was through on goal despite a pull on his shirt, but the linesman’s flag was up in which was a correct call. Sean Miller managed to escape from two Bootle players who had him surrounded and pinged a fantastic ball over to the left flank

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle pick up a 3-0 win with the help of fierce windy conditions against Darlaston Town as the push for play offs continues. The visiting Darlaston Town made a good start to the game but never really tested Bootle keeper Tony Thompson, nonetheless Bootle quickly warmed into the game as Ste Edmondson took a shot on goal but Darlaston Town keeper Tom Beeby got a hand to it. Three minutes later however, Ste Edmondson made up for his missed e

By Brendan Doyle The game got off to a slow start with no major chances for either side, the first chance of the game however was a shot from Ben Hodkinson as he aimed for the bottom right corner but Alfie Venners made an easy save to the shot. In the twentieth minute of the game, Avro hitman Kyle Hawley put the ball in the net but the linesman’s flag went up for offside. Ryan Beigan attempted to put Bootle in front as he hit the ball on a half volley but the effort deflected

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to league action this afternoon after a 42-day break, making the trip to face Hesketh Colts at a familiar venue, Fleetwood Hesketh. The Bucks come into this fixture full of confidence following a thrilling 5–3 victory over Sefton Park Rangers in the LWYFL Open Age Cup two weeks ago at The Berry Street Garage Stadium. Standout performances from Caitlyn Rogers and Poppie O’Neill proved decisive, with O’Neill netting a