Maidenhead United Women were back in action at the weekend, playing a post-season friendly against Oxford United Women at United's plush training ground. Conversely, Maidenhead hadn't played since their 4-0 defeat at Billericay Town in the first round of the competition back on December 13. Therefore it was a good, competitive first run out for the Magpies on a sunny, if blustery, afternoon. The £2.1m return to football fund has been targeted at groups whose participation levels have been affected by the pandemic. Maidenhead Women’s coach Nev Saroya said: “This grant will make a huge difference to running the team.

Source: Express April 29, 2021 11:03 UTC