AFC Bournemouth defeated West Bromwich Albion to book their place in the FA WNL Cup Final for the first time in their history.
In the league, Peterborough United moved back top of Division One Midlands while a late penalty saw Moneyfields keep their grip on first place in the South West.
Bournemouth go to the big dance
Goals from Georgia Wilson and Jenna Markham fired AFC Bournemouth to a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.
The Cherries threatened early on and were ahead in the 26th minute when Georgia Wilson scored from outside.
Their place in the showpiece was confirmed when Markham doubled their lead with nine minutes to go.
They will face Plymouth Argyle at MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium on Saturday 28 March.
Golden Girls win a thriller
Watford turned their match against Oxford United on its head to eventually triumph 4-3.
The Southern Premier Division leaders were behind early to a Nicola Gibson goal before Lachante Paul equalised.
Maddie Perry then scored a stunning strike to see the home side up at the break before Flo Fyfe extended Watford’s lead.
Emma Thompson scored twice, either side of Fyfe’s second, to see a nervy final quarter of the game, which Watford eventually saw out.
Exeter City and Lewes won 6-0 against Billericay Town and Cheltenham Town, respectively, while there were 0-0 draws between Hashtag United and Real Bedford, and Gwalia United and Plymouth Argyle.
Fulham leave it late
Fulham scored in the 46th minute of injury time to take a 3-2 win over Norwich City, after an injury saw their game temporarily halted.
Freya Symonds put the hosts ahead on 20 minutes before Fulham equalised through Becky Stormer.
Ellie Olds put the Lilywhites in front after the break before Faith Harrison restored parity 11 minutes later.
Jade Bradley was then injured, and there was a lengthy stoppage before play resumed.
Hannah Mackenzie netted on debut with seconds left to play to hand Fulham all three points and move them above their opponents.
Chesham United kept their hopes of survival alive with a 2-1 win over their nearest rivals AFC Sudbury to move two points behind them.
London Bees defeated MK Dons 4-1, while Actonians lost 2-1 to 10-player Luton Town, and Dulwich Hamlet beat Cambridge United 1-0.
Cobblers cause a shock
Northampton Town’s 2-1 win over Boldmere St Michaels had a big impact on both ends of the table.
Angel Dade scored directly from a corner to put the Cobblers ahead before Izzy Pioli sent a free-kick into the back of the net two minutes later.
Boldmere scored with virtually the last kick of the game, but they could not stop Northampton taking all three points and moving up to seventh.
Posh go top 👑@theposhwomen's win over @SCTFCWomen moves them ahead of @Boldmere_WFC in Division One Midlands.#FAWNL pic.twitter.com/HQTXRhEHFh
— FA Women's National League (@FAWNL) February 8, 2026
Peterborough United replaced Boldmere at the top of the Division One Midlands table with a 1-0 win over Sutton Coldfield Town.
Leafield Athletic scored five goals in a row for a 7-2 win over Worcester City, while Barnsley netted seven against Lincoln United, and Kidderminster secured a crucial 2-1 win over Notts County.
Moneys survive scare
Up against 11th-placed Portishead Town, Division One South West leaders Moneyfields needed a late Shannon Albuery penalty to triumph.
The Moneys had been heading to only a second draw of the season before the late spotkick was converted by Albuery.
Swindon Town kept on the charge with a 2-1 win over Ascot United to sit just one point behind Moneyfields with a game in hand.
Bristol Rovers defeated Bournemouth Sports 3-0, while Bridgwater got local bragging rights with a 3-2 win over Keynsham Town, and Maidenhead triumphed 6-0 against Worthing.
Leeds denied chance to go top
Cheadle Town Stingers’ equaliser on 63 minutes saw them share the points with Leeds United and deny their opponents the chance to move top of Division One North.
Durham Cestria defeated Chorley 6-1, with six different scorers seeing them respond to a goal from the visitors in the fifth minute.
Four games were postponed due to rain, including league leaders Wythenshawe, who sit one point ahead of Leeds United, who have now moved up to second.
Halifax make their move
A third win in four games saw Halifax move six points clear of the relegation zone, having defeated Sporting Khalsa 2-1.
Posh go top 👑@theposhwomen's win over @SCTFCWomen moves them ahead of @Boldmere_WFC in Division One Midlands.#FAWNL pic.twitter.com/HQTXRhEHFh
— FA Women's National League (@FAWNL) February 8, 2026
Also triumphing were Middlesbrough, who defeated Derby County 4-0, Stoke City, after they beat Hull City 3-1, and Burnley, who scored seven unanswered goals against Loughborough Lighting.
The Clarets have opened a four-point lead at the top of the Northern Premier Division after Wolverhampton Wanderers v Rugby Borough was postponed.
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