Luton Ladies travelled to Essex on Sunday afternoon to take on lower league opposition Hutton Women.
Hutton started off on the front foot and took a shock early lead just three minutes into the game. The goal meant that the Hatters conceded for the first time since the beginning of September.
Tasha Fensome looked to get Luton level just after the 10 minute mark but her effort from just inside the area was well watched and held by the keeper.
On 14 minutes Hutton doubled their lead when they managed to poke the ball past Sarah Hudson in the Town goal.
But less than 10 minutes later, Luton halved the deficit. Fiona Buttigieg whipped in a corner towards Elly Wade whose shot, despite a touch from the keeper, hit the back of the net.
The Hatters came close to an equaliser on the half-hour when Fensome picked up the ball on the right-hand side and her well disguised shot went narrowly wide of the post.
Chances were few and far between for Luton in the first half. The last chance of the half came from Shianne Swarres, her effort from distance was held by the keeper.
Despite a high intensity start to the second half, Luton had to wait until the 53rd minute for their first half-chance when Buttigieg picked out Liz Mulvaney, but she was quickly closed down, with a defender blocking her shot instantly.
However, just before the hour, the Town equalised. Shanice Lewis’ shot was blocked, meaning the ball fell to Amber Leighton who managed to poke the ball past the keeper. In the aftermath of the goal, Hutton was shown a red card for dissent.
The Hatters clearly benefited from the player advantage and this showed when Tasha Fensome completed the comeback. Quick feet from Buttigieg on the left-hand side created space for her to put an inch-perfect ball in towards the back-post where the ball met the head of Fensome, who made no mistake from yards out.
With a minute left Carla Todd wrapped the victory to make it 4-2. Through on goal with the keeper, she slotted the ball into the net rounding off an impressive second half display.
The Ladies face league leaders, Royston Town, next Sunday at Barton. A potential early title deciding match. Get down to Barton and support the girls!
Report by Owen Williams
