NARROW DEFEAT IN SEASON OPENER

by | Sep 10, 2025

Ramsbottom United Women 0
Tiki Taka Bolton Ladies 1
Sunday 7th September

Ramsbottom United’s long-awaited first ever women’s league game was an understandably nervy affair with the ladies taking a while to settle. Despite this, and the decidedly inclement weather, the first half showcased some slick passing and resolute defending from both sides, but with few real threats on goal.

The deadlock was broken early in the second half though when a Rammy miskick fell kindly for a Tiki Taka forward who gathered the ball and slotted it away from inside the box. Both keepers were kept busy for the remainder of the game but were seldom really tested, with shots from both sides more speculative than decisive. Try as they might ‘The Ewes’ couldn’t find a way through Tiki Taka’s defence and had to accept the disappointment of a narrow defeat.

Player of the Match:
Rachel Daniels

RAMSBOTTOM UNITED WOMEN: Simpson, Worsick, Daniels, Kilduff, Roberts, Sharples, Pearson, Woods, Duffy, Hodcroft, Westerman  Subs: Razaq, White, Robertson 

Next match:
Sunday 14th Sept 1pm AWAY v Crompton Ladies at Crompton Cricket Club, Glebe St, Oldham OL2 7SF

Photo: Charlotte Pearson in action against Tiki Taka