Crawley Wasps clinch promotion to Premier League

Crawley Wasps clinched a historic promotion to the FA Women's Premier League after a 3-2 win over Eastbourne Town on Sunday.
Crawley Wasps players Naomi Cole (left) and Faye Rabson were both on target against Carshalton. SUS-171030-160806002Crawley Wasps players Naomi Cole (left) and Faye Rabson were both on target against Carshalton. SUS-171030-160806002
Crawley Wasps players Naomi Cole (left) and Faye Rabson were both on target against Carshalton. SUS-171030-160806002

Goals from Faye Rabson, Rachel Palmer and Naomi Cole were enough to edge out Town.

However, Wasps weren’t confirmed as champions of the London & South East Premier Division until Monday night when Watford Development pulled out of future matches, handing them the points they needed.

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They can complete an unbeaten league season if they avoid defeat to third-placed London Kent Football United at The Haven, Crawley Down Gatwick, this Sunday (2pm).

Rachel Palmer shakes on the deal with Crawley Wasps boss Paul Walker SUS-180130-003303002Rachel Palmer shakes on the deal with Crawley Wasps boss Paul Walker SUS-180130-003303002
Rachel Palmer shakes on the deal with Crawley Wasps boss Paul Walker SUS-180130-003303002

Rabson gave Wasps the perfect start against Eastbourne when she struck in the fourth minute.

Town levelled as Wasps Fran Cook fired in via a deflection.

Having scored early in the first half, they did it again in the second as Rabson crossed for Palmer to convert.

Wasps went 3-1 up with Cole converting a penalty but Georgia Tibble scored and set up a nervy finish.

Wasps: Gibbs; Duncan, Niamh Stephenson, Carter, Ward; Drury, Cole; Davies, Fleischman, Palmer; Rabson. Subs: Callaghan, Elphick, Webber.

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