The fixture
Date / Time: Sunday, 14th December, KO: 14:00
Venue: Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Competition: FA Women’s National League Division One South West

Form & context
Bournemouth Sports arrive with an overall 2025/26 record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses so far this season — scoring 12 and conceding 23, giving them a challenging goal difference.
A mixed bag of results recently but coming off the back of a huge win against Bridgwater United WFC

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That defensive record (2.05 goals conceded per match) suggests they remain vulnerable at the back.
Meanwhile, Abingdon United have shown glimpses of consistency and attacking strength this season, including convincing victories and a capable defence (as evidenced by their recent consecutive clean sheets).
When the 2 teams met in the 1st game of the season, 5 goals between both sides and an entertaining game

? Players, momentum & key strengths
Abingdon’s back-line and defensive unit have proven their resilience under pressure. With the consistency of personal and great performances, United have only conceded 5 goals in their last 6 league games.
The midfield and forward lines are clicking: the ability to create clear chances, control transitions, and press from the front could test Bournemouth’s defensive vulnerabilities all over the pitch.
Squad size and fitness returning to key players (from earlier injuries) could give the Yellows more attacking options and depth — particularly useful over 90 minutes at home.

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What can we expect?
Bournemouth Sports have had 15 goals in their last league fixtures, whilst United have had 11 goals in their last 5 so goals should be guaranteed although Abingdon United are coming from back to back clean sheets, which is massive.
You have to go back to mid September to find the last team in the division, to stop the Yellows scoring so they if they continue to be defensively sound, you expect them to cause troubles the other end.

Key Players:
Bournemouth Sports have had the luxury of naming 30 players over the 25/26 season and squad depth could be a reason they find themselves 7th in the league
Katie Kingshott caused United a massive headache last year and with 3 OPOTM awards, she clearly remains heavily influential.
Liane Folkenstern, Emma Whall and Ellie Elkins, the latter notching against the Yellows earlier in the season, have all shared multiple goals between them, with Kelly Fripp, Rosie Eden and former Cherries Maisy Smith, have all started 16 fixtures. Consistency is key and this could be key for tough away games
Molly Lygo is enjoying a fruitful season with 15 goal contributions already this season. Herself and Mimi Hodges have 4 OPOTM, which also shows the appreciation of recent performances. Mollie Dyer, Holly Sellwood, Erin Hartigan and Mimi Hodges all have shared out multiple goals this season.
Libby Gilmore and Millie Hodge join Lygo in starting all games, which is why you see them both currently striving in games and performing so
consistently.
Issy Bradley and Amy Chivers join the squad this season and add to an already talented midfield with Anais H-B, Nell Boxall, Holly Sellwood and Freya Gilmore, so competition between such talent can only ever be a help.

Prediction & Why It Matters
Both teams will see this as an opportunity to finish 2025 with a win. With home advantage, attacking momentum, improving fitness, and a solid defensive spine — Abingdon United will certainly be carrying momentum into this fixture and will be boosted by recent results and performances.
A win would not only continue an upward trajectory this season, but also help build confidence and consistency as the campaign reaches its mid-point.