Ludlow Ladies are sitting top of the tree as they enter the Christmas and New Year break.

An impressive 6-1 success away to Bridgnorth thirds means they end 2025 two points clear of second-placed Bridgnorth seconds in the Midlands Hockey League Division Five West standings.

It’s been a stunning first half of the season for Ludlow, whose record reads eight wins and three draws from 11 games, with 49 goals scored and just one conceded.

Captain Naomi Burgoyne set them on their way to victory in Bridgnorth with the opening goal after just six minutes.

The score read 3-0 at half-time thanks to further strikes from Ceri Thomas and Scarlett Jones.

Bridgnorth rallied early in the second half and managed to cut the deficit. But Ludlow responded and wrestled back control. Thomas added her secon

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