Wimborne Town Women Development faced off against Blandford United Youth Ladies in a league home match at Wimborne Town FC on 27 April 2025, with kick-off at 2:00pm. The home side delivered a stunning performance, securing an emphatic 11-0 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the match.
Wimborne Town lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, designed to maximise both defensive stability and attacking options. Millie Shearing took her place in goal, while a back three comprised Ava Dove on the right, Chloe Dover in the centre, and Lauren Ellery on the left. In midfield, Abbie Devenish and Mya Richardson operated centrally, providing a link between defence and attack. The attacking trio featured Lucie Oliver on the right, Alice Cunningham-Smith in the central role, and Acacia Rogers on the left, with Georgia Mitton and Bobbi White leading the line as forwards. The substitutes for the match were Bay Woods and Molly Collins.
The match began with a bang as Bobbi White opened the scoring just two minutes in, executing a delightful lob from outside the box that left the Blandford goalkeeper stranded. This early goal set the tone for a dominant display from Wimborne Town, who quickly doubled their lead in the eighth minute. Acacia Rogers found the net after a precise short pass from Alice Cunningham-Smith, slotting the ball home from inside the area.
Wimborne continued to apply pressure, and in the 18th minute, Georgia Mitton added a third goal, finishing off a well-placed assist from Bobbi White. Just two minutes later, Mitton struck again, this time with a stunning long-range effort from outside the box that soared into the net, extending the lead to 4-0.
In the 23rd minute, Wimborne made their first substitutions, bringing on Bay Woods and Molly Collins for Georgia Mitton and Alice Cunningham-Smith, respectively. The changes did not disrupt their momentum, as Abbie Devenish scored the fifth goal shortly after, tapping in from close range following a cross from Bobbi White in the 25th minute.
As the first half drew to a close, Mya Richardson added to the tally with a goal in the 40th minute, striking from outside the area after receiving a short pass from Bay Woods. The first half concluded with Wimborne leading 6-0, a scoreline that reflected their dominance.
The second half commenced with a substitution as Georgia Mitton replaced Bobbi White. The relentless attacking continued, and in the 55th minute, Molly Collins scored a solo goal, showcasing her skill and determination. Just three minutes later, Collins found the net again, this time with a simple tap-in, bringing the score to 8-0.
Georgia Mitton, back on the pitch, made her mark once more by scoring the ninth goal in the 65th minute, further solidifying Wimborne's commanding performance. The tenth goal came in the 70th minute when Bay Woods scored, assisted by Ava Dove, who executed a clever long throw-in to set up the chance inside the box.
As the match neared its conclusion, Abbie Devenish capped off the scoring in the 87th minute, netting her second goal of the match following a goalmouth scramble, bringing the final score to an astonishing 11-0 in favour of Wimborne Town Women Development. The referee, Katie Wilkinson, oversaw the match with a commendable performance, ensuring the game flowed smoothly.
This resounding victory not only highlights Wimborne's attacking capabilities but also their ability to maintain defensive discipline, leaving them in a strong position as the season progresses.
