DARTS WOMEN TAME MILLWALL LIONESSES AFTER WONDER STRIKE SEALS ALL THREE POINTS!

London and South East Regional Women’s Premier League, played on Sunday, 22nd February 2026.

Darts Women were back on home soil after last Sunday’s success in the Kent Women’s Cup. They welcomed Millwall Lionesses to Princes Park, looking to kick on in the league and stay in the title race.

The early stages of the first period were cagey as both teams struggled early on to impose their game plan on the opposition.

The home side did create the first half chance on goal in the 13th minute, with Darts captain Xayla-Rae Alberts sending in a high looping volley towards goal and over the keeper, but the shot was cleared away from danger by the Millwall defence.

The Darts thought they had scored the opening goal of the game midway through the first half, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The side went close again just before half-time as a good interchange between Darts forwards Paris Smith and Shauni Griffiths created a good chance for the home side. The shot from Griffiths found the side netting and it was level at the break.

The Darts began the second half searching for the opening goal of the game and went close on the hour mark. In the 61st minute, a corner from Abbey Davies found Georgie Davis in the six yard box. The Darts defender rose highest in the box, but headed over and the game remained goalless.

The Darts continued to create chances and the opening goal of the contest came midway through the half. In the 67th minute, a fine strike from Darts substitute Lottie Cunningham flew past Millwall keeper Jessica Deans and into the roof of the net to put the Darts ahead.

The home side searched for the second goal and went close 10 minutes before the end. Lottie Cunningham with another great effort from the edge of the box, forcing a fine stop from Millwall keeper Jessica Deans.

FT Dartford FC Women 1-0 Millwall Lionesses

A hard-fought victory for the Darts at Princes Park, but a wonder strike from Lottie Cunningham enough to claim all three points. A big thank you to all the supporters for their fantastic support.

Team: Jade Charlton, Georgie Davis, Cristina Caseriu, Abbey Davies, Shauni Griffiths, Paris Smith, Xayla-Rae Alberts, Mya Lewis-Powell, Gabby Howell, Ellie Dolby, Mercedes Bromfield.

Subs: Lottie Cunningham, Izzy Franklin, Lizzie Adams, Mollie Smith, Elsa Ejupi.

Player of the Match: Abbey Davies

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Photo: Joe Kwok