Alloa Athletic Women claimed another impressive victory on Sunday, securing a 1–0 win away to Cumbernauld United.

The hosts began the day top of the table, but a disciplined and professional display from the Wasps earned a vital three points for Allan Milne’s side and saw United knocked off top spot.

With severe weather sweeping across the country, the fixture was delayed by two hours and switched to Broadwood at late notice. Despite the disruption, Alloa adapted quickly and started on the front foot, immediately putting the hosts under pressure.

Their bright start paid off inside six minutes. Maxine Simpson showed great awareness to step in and win possession, sparking a swift counter-attack. Mia Hutcheson then threaded a pass through to Amy Cully, who weaved her way past defenders before curling a superb effort into the bottom corner from outside the box.

Alloa continued to threaten, with Cully again at the heart of the attack as she released Lucy Burnett down the right. Burnett closed in on goal but fired narrowly wide under pressure.

Cumbernauld United responded before the break and created a couple of chances of their own. Frankie Fern found space in behind the defence but was denied by an excellent save from Rachel Docherty.

Conditions eased in the second half, and Alloa looked composed as they managed the game effectively. Docherty commanded her area well, while the defence limited the hosts to very few clear opportunities.

At the other end, Alloa remained a threat, with Hutcheson testing the goalkeeper with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.

Milne’s side stayed organised and resolute to see out the match and secure a deserved 1–0 victory — a result that underlined their strong form and growing momentum.

The Wasps will enjoy a week off this before returning to league action at home on Sunday, April 12. They will face Drumchapel United at 2pm.

Alloa Athletic Women continued their strong run of form with an impressive 3–2 victory over Cumbernauld Colts at the Indodrill Stadium on Sunday.

Manager Allan Milne made several changes to the side, welcoming back cup-tied players Maxine Simpson, Niamh Kinsella and Sammie Gray, while Emma Allison returned in goal.

The Wasps made a blistering start under clear blue skies, taking the lead inside three minutes. Jenna Woods rattled the crossbar with a 25-yard free kick, and Mia Hutcheson reacted quickest to volley home the rebound — her third goal in as many games.

Cumbernauld nearly responded immediately, but former Alloa player Abbie Trotter fired narrowly wide. That miss proved costly, as Alloa doubled their advantage shortly after. A clever short corner routine between Amy Cully and Jenna Woods ended with Woods curling a superb effort into the far corner to make it 2–0.

The visitors continued to trouble Alloa as the game went from end-to-end. Jemma Hughes delivered a dangerous ball across the six-yard box, but crucial defending from Maxine Simpson against two oncoming Colts attackers preserved the lead.

Alloa extended their advantage from the penalty spot when Bailey Black was brought down in the box. Protests from the opposition bench resulted in a yellow card being branded to the coaching team. Jenna Woods blocked out the noise and confidently converted to grab her second of the match and make it 3–0.

Cumbernauld pulled one back before the break through an excellent long-range strike from Lindsay, sending the sides in at 3–1.

The second half was more evenly contested, with chances at both ends. The visitors reduced the deficit further when a well-worked move set up Halle McManus to score, making it 3–2 and setting up a tense finale.

As the pressure mounted, Alloa showed resilience and determination to see out the game, holding firm through ten minutes of added time to secure a valuable three points.

After the match, Milne praised his side’s performance:

The Wasps now travel to league leaders Cumbernauld United on Sunday, March 29, before a well earned break the following week.

Alloa Athletic Women’s side have reached the last four of the ScottishPower Regional League Plate with a resounding 7–0 victory away to Ardrossan Winton Juniors.

Following another comprehensive victory in the previous round away to Stonehaven, Allan Milne’s side made another lengthy journey as they looked to continue their cup run and create history for the club.

Winton Park was the venue and conditions shifted from storms to blue skies as Alloa looked to find the elusive opener.

It was the hosts who tested the goal first, but they were denied by a fine save from Rachel Docherty.

The Wasps began to settle into the game and take control. Fantastic link-up play on the left led to Rihanna McMinimee pulling the ball back for Mia Hutcheson to rifle home her first competitive goal and the opener.

Alloa had found their rhythm, with more one-touch link-up play feeding through to Bailey Black, who smashed home number two of the afternoon before the break.

With the game still finely poised at half-time, the visitors came out of the traps with a dominant second-half performance.

Amy Cully and Jenna Woods both got in on the act with a couple of well-worked goals to add to Alloa’s lead.

Star of the show was Bailey Black, who completed her hat-trick in the second half with two more powerful strikes. Great work from Cully saw her chase down a loose ball, and while what looked to be a penalty opportunity didn’t materialise, Black was on hand to pick up the scraps and fire into the top corner for the match ball.

The cherry on top came in the final five minutes with the pick of the strikes from Lucy Burnett. A corner was cleared to the edge of the box and Burnett’s effort was hit sweetly into the top corner.

It’s the first time an Alloa Athletic Women’s side has reached the semi-final of a cup competition — an achievement manager Allan Milne is proud of.

“We are delighted to reach the semi-final of the SWFL Plate. It’s the first time this club has made it to this stage of a cup competition and the players should be proud of that achievement.

“We had to deal with some adversity as a squad but credit to the players — they really stepped up in the second half and it was an excellent performance.

“Seven goals with no reply and multiple different scorers has to give us confidence going back into the league and, of course, into the semi-final when it comes around.”

The Wasps will find out their semi-final opponents this week, with Buckie Thistle, Jeanfield Swifts and Penicuik Athletic all in the draw.

The tie will be played on Sunday, April 19. Prior to that they will return to league action this Sunday (March 22, 2pm KO) against Cumbernauld Colts at home.

Alloa Athletic Women suffered defeat at the Grangemouth Stadium to Central Ladies 3-1 on Sunday.

Following a 40-minute delay to kick-off, proceedings eventually got underway and it was Central who began the stronger of the two sides.

The hosts would take the lead with a well driven cross into the box was converted by Eva Rule to make it 1-0. That advantage would be doubled in quick succession with a very similar goal, this time coming from the other side was tapped home to make it 2-0.

Half-time caused the visitors more cause for concern as Maxine Simpson and Jenna Woods were both forced off through injury and illness, they were to be replaced by Sophie Rupp and Rihanna McMinimee.

It was one of those substitutes that would give Allan Milne’s side a lifeline in the second period. A searching corner from Lucy Burnett was pinpoint to the feet of McMinimee who converted home with a smart finish to make it 2-1.

Despite pressure from Alloa, the hosts would strike back once again. Rachel Docherty denied the first effort at goal but Central’s latest signing Estelle McKechnie was there to pounce on the rebound to restore the two goal advantage.

It ended in defeat for the Wasps but the big games keep coming as they look to end the season on a high.

The team will play against Benburb in a friendly at the Indodrill Stadium on Tuesday, March 10 (7:45pm KO), which fans will be welcome and the Pie Hut open. That prepares Allan Milne’s squad for a SWFL Regional League Plate quarter final tie away to Ardrossan Winton Rovers on Sunday, March 15.