Peterborough United Women carried on from where they left off before Christmas with a convincing National League win
There were no signs of rustiness for Peterborough United Women who belatedly started 2026 with a 3-0 National Midlands Division One win over Notts County at PIMS Park on Sunday.
This was a first competitive outing since December 14 for Posh when they lost 7-0 to higher level Burnley in an FA Cup tie. Back in their own division they have been a class apart for most of the season and it was more of the same as they recorded a 10th win in 11 unbeaten matches.
Posh are now within two points of top spot and have two games in hand on leaders Boldmere St Michael. It’s a tough game up next though as Posh travel to third-placed Sheffield next Sunday (January 25).
Notts County, who had lost twice to Posh already this season, made life difficult for the title favourites and there was little in the game for 30 minutes. Hayley James, on her return from injury, came close to scoring in that period as did Rebecca Mears and Jess Rousseau.
Posh ‘keeper Neive Corry had to react smartly to stop the visitors sneaking into a 35th minute lead and it was a vital save as Rousseau opened the scoring three minutes later with a close range finish.
Posh sealed the points with two quick goals around the hour mark. James scored with a powerful header following great work by Evie Driscoll-King before Rousseau struck again with a low finish into the corner.
County did press for a consolation goal after Posh had made some substitutions, but Corry kept hold of her clean sheet, her sixth in a season when Posh have conceded just eight goals.
Posh: Corry, Driscoll-King, Connor (sub Clarke 63 mins) Pitt, James, Hines, Brown (sub Bennett 72 mina), Mears (sub Lawlor 72 mins), Wilshaw (sub Rai 72 mins), Rousseau (sub Kirk 72 mins), Perkins. Unused subs: Osker.
Posh have transferred forward Emily Meli to divisional rivals Northampton Town. The Cobblers are next-to-bottom, 23 points behind Posh. Hayley James, on her return from injury