Bridgnorth 1 Redditch 2

Redditch Ladies secured their first league win of the season with Player of the Match 16-year-old Anna Stafford bagging a brace.

The goals came after Redditch were jolted by an early strike from the hosts from a penalty corner after five minutes.

Redditch worked hard in midfield to support the front two and levelled after 20 minutes.

Davenport, Steadman, B Clarke and Stafford all combined to force a corner.

A Taylor strike ran loose and Stafford slotted in from an acute angle.

Redditch enjoyed their best period of the match forcing the hosts back with strong runs from midfielders Wheeler and J Stafford.

The visitors deservedly took the lead when B Clarke pulled the ball back from the right for Stafford to slam the ball into the corner.

The second half saw a battling display from the visitors.

Bridgnorth pressured but resolute defending kept them out.

Redditch visit Warwick on Saturday (2.30pm start).