The London Bees will now host Norwich City at The Bees Stadium this Sunday (2pm) for matchday five of the FAWNL Division One South East, with Dan McKimm’s side looking to lengthen their unbeaten run in the league.

 

London Bees:

 

London Bees were forced to settle for a point in a competitive 0-0 draw against Chatham Town at The Bees Stadium.

 

The hosts came close to an early breakthrough when Lily Whitelock’s curling effort was spilled by the Chatham keeper, but Betty Larkin’s follow-up was smothered at close range.

 

Chatham responded with a threatening counter, only for Cheyenne Flynn to produce a crucial last-ditch tackle.

 

As the first half progressed, the Bees grew into the game and found openings in Chatham’s defence, with Shamoy Campbell nearly capitalising with a lobbed effort that was eventually cleared.

 

The second half saw the Bees increase the tempo, with Whitelock’s pinpoint free-kick just skimming wide off Brionne Fowle’s touch.

 

Flynn remained solid at the back, while substitutes Sandra Martins and returning captain Aimee Durn added energy going forward.

 

Campbell continued to impress on the wing, and Rebekah Wozniak was inches from connecting with a teasing cross.

 

In the dying moments, Lanza’s powerful strike forced a stunning save, and Durn’s rebound effort flew just over the bar.

 

Despite dominating large parts of the game and creating the better chances, the Bees couldn’t find the finishing touch and were held to a goalless draw.

 

London Bees last five results:

 

London Bees 0-0 Chatham Town

Hashtag United 2-2 London Bees (FAWNL League Cup)

MK Dons 0-4 London Bees

London Bees 8-2 AFC Sudbury

London Bees 1-2 Dulwich Hamlet (FAWNL League Cup)

 

In the dugout:

 

Tim Abramyan pre-match thoughts can be viewed HERE!

 

Norwich City:

 

Norwich City Women bounced back in style with a dominant 4-0 victory over Luton Town Ladies in their first Carrow Road fixture of the season.

 

Manager Andy Cook made three changes, handing league starts to Hope Strauss, Ellie Smith, and Eloise Hall.

 

The Canaries started brightly and took the lead after 12 minutes when Rachel Kennard poked home from close range following a corner.

 

They doubled their advantage before the break, as a low free kick from Evie Williams deflected in off a Luton defender.

 

Despite a quieter second half, Norwich’s high pressing paid off again as Freya Symonds made it 3-0, before Ellie Smith sealed the win with a sliding block that looped over the keeper.

 

Norwich City last five results:

 

Norwich City 4-0 Actonians

Norwich City 2-0 Peterborough United (FAWNL League Cup)

QPR 0-2 Norwich City

Fulham 4-2 Norwich City

Real Bedford 2-0 Norwich (FAWNL League Cup)

 

In the opposition dugout:

 

Canaries’ manager Andy Cook will be in the dugout for the visitors this Sunday, with his assistant Ethan Scott alongside him.

 

Andy Cook was appointed head coach of Norwich City Women on 1 July 2024, having joined from his recent roles at Nottingham Forest Women and Newcastle United Women, where he got the team to the Women’s Championship.

 

During his first season at the club, the team has posted solid league performances, picked up several clean sheets, and Cook also securing nominations for Manager of the Month awards.

 

Ones to watch:

 

Norwich City midfielder Isabelle Moore is the club’s current top goal scorer so far this season, hitting the back of the net four times in both league and cup action.

 

She’s also made four appearances for the Canaries this season, coming off the bench each time and getting her name on the scoresheet.

 

Last time these two sides met:

 

London Bees fell to a 2-1 defeat to Norwich City at The Nest, after a hard-fought battle in the Division One South East.

 

Both sides battled for control early on, with Bees keeper Tia Ginn making a crucial early save to keep the game level.

 

Hailey Hoare and Megan Burrows tested Norwich’s Sarah Quantrill with powerful efforts, but the keeper was equal to the challenge.

 

Just before half-time, Sam Lanza broke the deadlock with a well-taken finish to give the Bees the lead.

 

However, Norwich responded quickly after the restart with goals from Natasha Snelling and Ceri Flye, the latter heading home from a corner to complete the turnaround.

 

Despite late pressure and tactical changes from manager Dan McKimm, the Bees couldn’t find an equaliser and were narrowly beaten by a determined Norwich side.

 

London Bees will be looking to maintain their unbeaten momentum this Sunday, with manager Dan McKimm urging his side to give everything as they push to reclaim top spot in the league.