As the Midland Women's Combination League careers towards a thrilling climax the Coventry City Ladies enjoy a well-earned break from action this Easter. The Sky Blues' Ladies have put together an impressive streak of 11 straight victories by a margin of 65 goals to just 8 conceded and it's that kind of form that has propelled them to the top of the League.
The Leicester City Women are enjoying somewhat of a purple patch themselves, having won 13 of their past 14 matches, they sit just one point behind their close neighbours with a 2 game advantage. They make up the first of those games this Sunday as they travel to Wolverhampton for what's likely to be a stern test of their resolve.
If Leicester were to drop any points then Coventry would hold the keys to their destiny thanks to a vastly superior goal difference. The Sky Blues have a 23 goal advantage largely due to England Under 17 winger Jade Formaston, former Arsenal Lady Danni Saulter & former Birmingham Striker Keeley Lowe. The three have combined for 28 goals over the last 10 games including a 5 goal haul for Formaston away at Hereford Pegasus.
With only one promotion place available, & the prize being a place in next seasons FA Tesco Women's Premier Northern Division, Sunday April 27th could mark one the clubs most pivotal dates.
The final day of the season pits the two title contenders against one another in what will likely be a title decider. The two clubs last met back in Mid-September when they played out a hard fought 1-1 draw, Remi Allen bringing the visitors back from behind after Formaston had given Coventry a half-time lead.
Prior to that epic encounter the two will have a dress rehearsal as they meet in the League Cup Semi-Final on April 6th. Leicester then face gruelling trips to Derby County & West Brom both of whom sit in the top 5 & will test their title credentials to the limit. Coventry's remaining fixtures see them travel to Wolves & meet TNS at the Westwood Heath Sports Grounds.