Clapton CFC women’s first team are now out of the running for the one promotion spot going into the last few weeks of the season. The 3-2 home defeat to leaders Sport London e Benfica last Sunday means that we can no longer catch them. Nevertheless, it’s been a great achievement to stay in the hunt for so long for a secon season in a row.

The promotion situation is simple enough in the London & South East Regional Women’s League Division 1 North – the top team only are promoted to the Premier, which is tier 5. There are no play-offs. So it’s now a straight two-way fight between Sport London E Benfica and Brentford for the top spot.

Position	Team	P	Pts	Pts/game	Possible Points
1	Sport London E Benfica	17	44	2.59	53
5	Brentford	12	28	2.33	52
3	Clapton CFC	16	31	1.94	43
2	Dulwich Hamlet Reserves	17	32	1.88	41
8	AFC Whyteleafe	15	23	1.53	38

However, Clapton CFC are still going to have a big say in the title chase, as we play Brentford at home and away. We also have a home game against Denham United and a tasty looking East London derby away at Hackney FC.