Bury Ladies 1s played Bishops Stortford at home on what was a dry and bright day — thankfully! The game started with endtoend play, with both teams launching early attacks. However, in the 7th minute Bishops Stortford took the lead, slotting home from a short corner.
Bury kept their composure and continued applying pressure, showing great skill and determination. Their hard work paid off in the second quarter when Jess Hill found the back of the net to level the score. With the game poised at 1–1 at halftime, Bury came out firing, displaying relentless energy and excellent teamwork.
The second half was nailbiting, with both goalkeepers producing some brilliant saves. Despite Bury’s efforts, Bishops Stortford managed to score their second goal in the 40th minute, and the match finished 2–1 to the opposition.
Even so, Bury’s performance was full of promise — strong teamwork, sharp passing, and unwavering determination throughout. With that level of play, the team heads into next week’s fixture with confidence and momentum, ready to turn their hard work into a winning result.

Report written by I Ford