Chatham Town Women Run Out Comfortable 4-1 Winners at Billericay

Chatham Town Women delivered one of the standout away performances of the English FA Women’s League Cup on 27 September 2026, defeating Billericay Town Women 4-1 at Billericay’s home ground. The visitors combined sharp pressing with ruthless finishing, turning a competitive opening into a one-sided scoreline by full-time.

The result gives Chatham Town Women a major boost in their League Cup campaign, while Billericay Town Women are left searching for answers after conceding four times on home turf.

Match Overview

Billericay Town Women began with energy and tried to use the width of the pitch to stretch Chatham’s back line. For the first quarter of an hour, the hosts looked ready to make it an uncomfortable evening for the visitors. That plan unraveled once Chatham found their rhythm, pressing high and forcing turnovers in dangerous areas.

Chatham’s midfield took control after the opening exchanges, and their front three repeatedly isolated Billericay’s full-backs. Once the first goal arrived, the away side looked the more confident team in every phase of play.

Key Moments

• 14th minute: Chatham Town Women opened the scoring after a high press forced a rushed clearance. The ball was worked quickly into the box and finished low past the goalkeeper for 0-1.
• 31st minute: A well-delivered set piece doubled Chatham’s lead. Their centre-back rose highest and headed home to make it 0-2.
• 49th minute: Billericay Town Women gave themselves hope. A determined run down the left ended with a cut-back that was converted from close range, reducing the deficit to 1-2.
• 68th minute: Chatham restored their two-goal cushion with a sweeping counter-attack. A driving run through midfield ended with a composed finish into the bottom corner.
• 84th minute: The visitors put the result beyond doubt, scoring their fourth after another turnover. A neat exchange on the edge of the area opened space for a first-time strike.

Tactical Story

Chatham Town Women set up in a flexible 4-3-3 that became a 4-5-1 out of possession. Their midfield trio worked tirelessly to cut off central passing lanes, forcing Billericay to go long. With Chatham’s defenders winning the first contacts, the away side repeatedly regained possession in promising positions.

Billericay’s 4-2-3-1 shape caused problems early on, particularly when their wide players received the ball facing forward. However, the hosts struggled to sustain attacks because their midfield was overrun after the first 20 minutes. Chatham’s ability to win second balls and launch quick transitions proved decisive.

Standout Players

Chatham’s centre-forward was central to the victory, scoring twice and constantly occupying both Billericay centre-backs. The right winger was equally influential, providing two assists and stretching the home defence with direct running. In midfield, Chatham’s captain controlled the tempo and broke up several Billericay moves before they could develop.

For Billericay Town Women, the goalkeeper made a string of saves to keep the score from becoming even more lopsided, while their left-back was one of the few players to consistently carry the attack forward.

What It Means

The three points and a plus-three goal difference give Chatham Town Women a strong early platform in the English FA Women’s League Cup group standings. Billericay Town Women, meanwhile, will need a swift response in their next fixture to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Full-time score: Billericay Town Women 1-4 Chatham Town Women.