Huddersfield Town Women player ratings from tight 1-0 defeat against Cheadle
Town Women fell just short at home thanks to Jess Gillin's second half goal
Kacey Bolton-Woollam - 7
Adequately dealt with the looping balls that Cheadle put over the Town backline. Couldn’t do much about Gillin’s goal, it was a fantastic ball into the box.
Serena Fletcher - 6
Put in a solid display at the back. Probably deserving of a clean sheet.
Autumn Housley - 6
Booked for clattering into a Cheadle forward that unfortunately led to the Cheadle opener. Showed real perseverance in a tough and physical battle.
Beth Ibbotson - 7
Casually shrugged off Porteous-Williams, forcing the Cheadle forward’s shot to go way wide of the mark.
Rebecca Beresford - 7
Struck a low effort that had to be pushed away from the bottom corner in the first half. Provided plenty of running on Town’s left, prioritising her defensive duties, whilst getting forward when suitable.
Fliss Jones - 6
On the right flank but would come infield when Fletcher went on the overlap. Looked to have the beating of her opposite full-back at points but struggled to deliver into the box.
Ella Duffield - 6
Put a great ball into the box in the final moments but Tiripke nodded over the bar. Put loads of work in but just couldn’t quite get a hold of the ball in the midfield.
Beth Stanfield - 7
The deeper of the midfield duo. Played almost as a quarterback if you like, with the game completely in front of her, she was playing short and long passes efficiently, with a fantastic weight of pass.
Yasmin Mason - 7
Town attempted to get her in behind, but would be lacking supporting runs, forcing her to try and work the chance herself. Got her head to a number of Mallin corners but unfortunately flicked them just wide of the far post.
Kate Mallin - 7
Delivered some cracking set-pieces into the box but Town just couldn’t capitalise. Dropped deeper to get involved in the play. Replaced in the final 10 minutes.
Katie Astle - 6
Another one who had to drop deeper in order to remain active. Little in terms of action in the box.
Substitutes
Molly Firth (for Mallin 84) - Entered the field for Town’s last push. 6
Ashley Tiripke (for Jones 84) - Came closest for Town but headed over the bar at the back stick. 6