Corby's Pursuit Meets the Lionesses' Roar

Tomorrow is set to be a brisk November morning in Corby, and there's a buzz of anticipation in the air as the U15 girls prepare to face off against Woburn & Wavendon U15 Lionesses. A fixture that earlier in the season saw Corby emerge as 4-1 victors on the road. But tomorrow, the Lionesses travel with intent and with unfinished business.

Woburn & Wavendon, with their experience from Division One last season where they secured a respectable 7th place before the league’s reshuffle, now find themselves navigating the competitive waters of Division Two. After just four games this season, they sit 5th, but those standings won't fool anyone—this is a side capable of causing problems and keen to avenge their early-season defeat.

For Corby, the task is clear. The recent league shake-up with Biggleswade's mid-season exit has seen them drop to 2nd place, trailing Celtic by 3 points. There’s no room for slip-ups now, and they'll be looking to draw strength from their previous encounter with the Lionesses. That day saw Lilly-Ella's sharp finishing play a pivotal role, and while Corby will be without the ever prolific LillyMai, they welcome back Tia and Lauren, both eager to leave their mark.

The spotlight could once again fall on Leila 'Spenny', whose season has been nothing short of stellar with 10 goals and 8 assists so far. She’s been a livewire all campaign and will be keen to add more to her tally. And let's not forget the strength of the Corby defence, who’ll be marshaled by Poppy with typical authority, aiming to keep the Lionesses at bay and earn another clean sheet.

Can Corby extend their winning form and keep the pressure on the league leaders, or can Woburn & Wavendon rise to the occasion and deliver the upset they’re hoping for?