ALL three Dawlish teams had something to play for as the first-ever Devon Women’s Walking Football League reached an exciting conclusion on Sunday, April 6.

In League One, the Cygnets beat champions Plymouth Argyle in their own pursuit of second place but defeat to Taunton and District, courtesy of a cruel deflection late on, left them in a very respectable third.

League Two has been an altogether closer affair with any of the top three still in the mix for first place right until the very end.

Teign Bees entered the final game ahead of Dawlish Swans but only by goal difference, Bees having beaten Dawlish by a single goal previously.

The Fledgies took on the Bees, knowing they could do clubmates Swans a favour but to no avail. It was not to be as results went as expected, with the top two both picking up three points and remaining in position.

Teign Bees were worthy winners of League Two. One of their new additions, Katy Hine, picked up the Golden Boot despite coming into the team mid-season.

Special mention goes to the Swans’ keeper, Angie Scott, for winning the Golden Glove trophy for the most clean sheets.

Dawlish can look forward to next season with great aspirations. The Fledglings, formed less than a year ago, are showing huge improvement with every fixture played. The Cygnets will expect to challenge for the top place in League One given their recent performances. The Swans, with an average age in their 60s, well above that of their competitors, will be eager to continue where they left off.

All those involved- players, coaches and supporters- recognise this season as a huge achievement for a small club from a coastal town in Devon.

Everyone at the club is grateful for the funding from Dawlish Town Council.