Ladies 1's match report

Swindon drew with promotion rivals Salisbury 1-1 in a game they dominated but failed to convert their opportunities.

After missing a string of early chances, Swindon came close to scoring when Victoria Stokes​ hit the post from a penalty corner move. Just before half time, Salisbury took the lead when a deflected penalty corner flew past Sarah Newman​ giving her no chance to change direction and make a save. Just before half time, the Salisbury keeper pulled off a wonder save from Stokes as she smashed a shot towards the far post.

The second half followed the structure of the first with Swindon dominating through creative midfield play from Linda Brouwers​ and Gemma Scrase​ linking well with teenager Gael Little​. Eventually, continued pressure paid off when Swindon's Chloe Lewis​ smashed a short corner past the Salisbury keeper and the game finished 1-1.

After the game, Swindon scorer Chloe Lewis was relieved with the result 'we are playing some excellent hockey and we should have won this game. I am relieved I could get the goal to secure a point for the team'.

Joint MOM:- Chloe Lewis and Gael Little

Craig Sage