In a stunning display of attacking football, Wimborne Town Women Development triumphed over Bridport Ladies Reserves with an emphatic 12-0 victory in their league encounter at Wimborne Town FC Ladies Development on 6th April 2025. The match kicked off at 2:00pm in glorious sunshine and saw the home side put on a masterclass in finishing and teamwork, leaving the visitors reeling.
Wimborne Town lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, designed to maximise their attacking prowess while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Millie Shearing took her place in goal, shielded by a back three consisting of Chloe Dover in the centre, flanked by Hannah Campbell on the right and Liv Linard on the left. The midfield was anchored by Tess Richardson and Ellen Bader, who were tasked with both breaking up opposition play and supporting the attack. Ahead of them, Lucie Oliver and Lauren Ellery operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, with Georgia Mitton playing centrally. Up front, Bobbi White and Bay Woods formed a potent forward partnership, expected to exploit any defensive lapses from Bridport.
The substitutes for Wimborne included Acacia Rogers, Molly Collins, and Alice Cunningham-Smith, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened in the 17th minute when Bay Woods found the net, converting a precise cross from Lucie Oliver. This early goal set the tone for the match, as Wimborne quickly established dominance. Just three minutes later, Bobbi White doubled the lead with another well-placed header, this time assisted by Lauren Ellery, who delivered a pinpoint cross.
In the 21st minute, Woods struck again, capitalising on a defensive mistake from Bridport to make it 3-0. The onslaught continued as Woods scored her third goal of the match in the 27th minute, once again benefiting from a cross by Lauren Ellery, showcasing the left midfielder's exceptional delivery.
Bobbi White added her second goal in the 29th minute, further extending the lead to 5-0. The relentless pressure from Wimborne forced Bridport into a series of substitutions, but the home side showed no signs of letting up. In the 30th minute, Acacia Rogers replaced Lucie Oliver, and Molly Collins came on for Georgia Mitton, with Alice Cunningham-Smith entering the fray for Bobbi White shortly after.
As the first half drew to a close, Bay Woods continued to shine, scoring her fourth goal in the 37th minute with a stunning volley, assisted by an Ellen Bader cross. The half-time whistle blew with Wimborne leading 6-0, leaving Bridport with a mountain to climb.
The second half began with Molly Collins hitting the post just two minutes in, a sign that Wimborne's attacking intent was far from diminished. Georgia Mitton then struck the crossbar in the 50th minute, as the home side continued to press for more goals.
In the 53rd minute, Acacia Rogers got on the scoresheet, converting a pass from Ellen Bader to make it 7-0. Ellen Bader then joined the scoring party herself in the 56th minute with a long-range strike that left the Bridport goalkeeper with no chance.
Hannah Campbell added her name to the scoresheet in the 60th minute, heading home from a corner delivered by Acacia Rogers, bringing the score to 9-0. The relentless assault continued, with Bay Woods scoring her fifth goal of the match in the 70th minute, assisted by Bobbi White, who had returned to the pitch after her earlier substitution.
Woods completed her double hat-trick in the 75th minute, with another assist from Lucie Oliver, showcasing the synergy between the two players. Finally, Georgia Mitton capped off the scoring in the 81st minute, converting a chance set up by Woods, bringing the final score to an astonishing 12-0.
Wimborne Town Women Development's performance was nothing short of spectacular, demonstrating their attacking flair and clinical finishing throughout the match. Bridport Ladies Reserves struggled to cope with the relentless pressure and creativity of their opponents, leaving them to reflect on a challenging afternoon. The referee, Michael Ballard, oversaw the match with a commendable performance, ensuring the game flowed smoothly.
