Barton took the lead after just 5 minutes. A good corner swung in from Lauren Care caused a bit of a goalmouth scramble and Emma Ogden prodded in her first goal for the club. The lead only lasted 3 minutes when Brackley were awarded a free kick just outside the box, the ball was smacked against the bar and one of their players was first to the rebound. Barton were taking a time to get into the swing today, that coupled with a Brackley side that were really fired up for the game and a goalkeeper in outstanding form found goals hard to come by for Barton in the first half. Chances were being created but time after time the Brackley goalkeeper came out and smothered the shots or just got a hand to them - she was easily voted their player of the match - or we were denied by the woodwork.

Brackley's forward line beat the Barton offside trap with 2 quick goals on 39 and 40 minutes before Captain Katie Newton reduced the arrears with a neatly struck shot low into the corner. Two minutes later and Brackley had increased the lead to 4-2.

After the break Barton pushed to get back into the game but were denied by some inaccurate shooting and again some fine saves from the keeper. Catherine Sealey did manage to score Barton's third on 75 minutes after some good play down the left by debutant Jade Brayfield, which set up an exciting last 15 minutes for Barton to find an equaliser and Brackley to hold on. Unfortunately for Barton it was the latter but nevertheless another good advert for ladies football expertly refereed by Bob Page.

Notable performances for Barton today, Jade Brayfield slotted into the team nicely in her first game, Katie Newton had her best game of the season so far in midfield and capped it with a goal but overall player of the match, who was unfortunate not to get on the score sheet today, Sinead Barry.