After an excellent season in the British Colleges South West Division 1, finishing second in the league and only losing one game to the Ivybridge who were the eventual winners. Exeter Colleges Women's Football Development Centre travelled to Tamworth to play Hereford 6th Form College in the BCS Plate Final.

Having beaten Neath Port Talbot, Truro, Richard Huish, Cornwall and East Norfolk 6th Form College 5 -1 in the semi final, the girls were full of confidence and looking forward to the two day trip for the final.

At kick off both sides looked nervous but the game got into a good flow in the early doors. Both teams started well with some good passing and good football. After 10 minutes Exeter looked to be gaining the upper hand with balls being spread wide to Hayley Worsley and Marike Ghiglia who were beating their opposite numbers for pace to make dangerous crosses, however the Hereford Goalkeeper was on top form and dominated her 6 yard box.

Herefords right winger was looked dangerous all game and another decisive break through the defence and then a cool finish passed Babel gave Hereford a 1 nil lead. A quick response was required and an accurate ball from Ghiglia to Sasha Watts was crucial. Watts took it round the goalkeeper with ease to finish and make the scores level. Exeter's 2nd, 5 minutes before half time, was again supplied by the in-form striker Watts, smashing the ball across the goal into the far corner.

After the half time break both teams came out reinvigorated, but after 10 minutes, a handball in the area resulted in a penalty to Exeter. Steph Beck stepped up and confidently converted passing passed the keeper to make it 3-1. Exeter began to sit off slightly and Herefords dangerous right wing latched onto a long ball and coolly passed into the corner to bring her side back into the game.

Despite this slight wobble Exeter started playing some neat football and Hereford began to tire. Watts made another break through the defence, aiming for her hat trick but her shot was parried by the keeper, only for her strike partner Abbie Harris to slot the ball home from 5 yards.

Exeter then took the game out of sight with goals Worsley and Jessie Boston to make the final score of 6-2. Player of the match was given to Emily Angus who has an assured game at centre back.

Coach Katy Sheffield said “The game was very exciting, with end to end football. Hereford were a good side. However we edged the game with fitness and played some brilliant football. The result sums up our season and I cannot express how proud I am of every player involved in the academy.”

Coach Chris Vinnicombe said “Just like to say how well deserved it was from the whole squad. Very proud of every single one for not just yesterday but the whole season. Well done girls.”