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.
It is a huge result for us. To go away to the team top of the league, keep a clean sheet and get the victory is excellent for the girls.
Allan Milne
We score a really good goal early on and then showed so much character as a team to win the game. They put everything into that and got what they deserved.
It shows how good this team can be, we have to take that confidence and momentum from the last few results into some big league and cup games now.
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.
