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27 April 2026

We won the cup!

• Ben's Cup Final report
• Match video
• Larry's LIVE-TEXT review
• Glen Wilkie
• Instagram corner
• Orient Outlook Podcast
• GLWFL Premier League round-up

Hammersmith   0:4   Orient

Women’s Capital Cup Final
April 26, 2026

A special cup final report by Ben James from the Meadowbank Stadium, Dorking.

📷 Ben James

Dorking FC’s Meadowbank Stadium, nestled in the picturesque Surrey Hills, was the setting for Orient’s Women’s Capital Cup (Intermediate) Final clash against Hammersmith FC on Sunday. With only a single league loss and a stingy defence that has conceded only 10 goals in a division one step higher than Orient's, Hammersmith were not to be taken lightly.

Thanks to the return of Wiki Fronc, Macie Windsor and Maddie Biggs, Orient’s squad had a much needed greater depth compared with last week’s League outing against London Academicals. However, newcomer Bria Abiatti was ineligible due to her late registration. One notable change to Jason Stephens’ starting 11 was in the inclusion of full-back Olivia McGregor, normally a sub. This tactical change proved to be a shrewd decision.

📷 Ben James

As Hammersmith, who also sport red as their primary colour, were the designated home team, Orient entered the pitch in their ‘calming green’ away kit. Despite the smiles and handshakes during the pre-match pleasantries, this final quickly became a chippy and physical affair.

As the game got under way, Hammersmith took a page from Orient’s playbook and tried to be the aggressor. An opening venture into the O’s half resulted in an attacking throw-in but this foray was quickly snuffed out by the experienced defensive corps. Orient then countered, giving Steph McCaffrey a great chance to open the scoring – but it was all for nought as she sliced her attempt wide of the Hammersmith net.

📷 Ben James

Orient’s number 12, Lucy Porter, was brought down in a nasty challenge; however, the referee decided this only warranted a free kick. A few minutes later, O’s midfielder Maddie Biggs delivered an elbow to a Hammersmith player that would have made “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe smile. The referee had a stern word with Biggs but the cards remained in his pocket.

A series of corners at the Hammersmith end resulted in some missed chances for Orient. Coach Jason Stephens made his criticism of some calls and non-calls by the match officials known. In return he also received a talking-to from the referee. But again, the cards remained in the ref’s pocket.

📷 Ben James

Then at 22 minutes the deadlock was broken by none other than white-hot Georgia Griffin, who calmly slotted a pass beyond the reach of the Hammersmith goalie. The sense of relief was visible on the O’s faces as their emerging dominance finally bore fruit.

Hammersmith were not out of it by any means and just minutes later came agonizingly close to tying it up. A curling strike hit the O’s crossbar and this led to a goalmouth scramble. Thankfully for Orient, Olivia McGregor – who was playing a blinder of a match – managed to head the ball to goalie Lola Durojaiye. A few moments later, Hammersmith had another chance from a corner, but it is scooped up by Durojaiye’s safe hands.

McGregor was later brought down by a Hammersmith player, drawing red blood but no red (or yellow) card. McGregor got back up and was ready to go but was ordered off the pitch for treatment to the stream of claret.

📷 Ben James

Orient’s second goal came ten minutes before half-time, and it was a bit of a gift. A seemingly innocuous shot on Hammersmith’s goal was badly bundled by their keeper and bounced off Maddie Biggs to cross the line. It wasn’t pretty, but they all count.

Some more attacks and corners from the O’s were warded off by Hammersmith until the referee blew his whistle for half-time. It had been a tough and rough half but Orient clearly established themselves as the better team, accurately reflected in the 2-0 score.

There were two changes for Orient as the second 45 minutes got underway. Off went Esme Lancaster and Lucy Porter and in came Macie Windsor and Wiki Fronc. Bad news for Hammersmith as Windsor is a relentless, speedy and intelligent terrier on-and-off the ball and Fronc, who recently completed a 100-mile ultra marathon, is incapable of tiring.

📷 Ben James

Hammersmith had other plans and were determined to get back into the match. They were given an opportunity from a free kick after a foul by Grace Gillard, but their efforts came up short. Some further optimistic shots were easily handled by the confident Durojaiye.

Orient pressed on, determined to increase their lead and it appeared to have paid off when Georgia Griffin scored from a lovely pass from Macie Windsor – but a questionable offside flag negated the goal. Orient supporters in the stands and along the touchline voiced their opinions.

Jason Stephens had another go at the officiating team, this time the referee had heard enough and promptly whipped out a yellow card and pointed it in the coach’s direction. This also drew some derision from the Orient faithful.

Then, at 55 minutes, Orient did get their third when Griffin netted her second of the match. Another clinical finish from the mercurial GG. Hammersmith heads went down whilst Orient's were lifted.

📷 Ben James

Further scoring chances by Poppy Binding and Biggs fell short as Eva Carvalho started to warm up on the sideline. A few moments later, Carvalho stepped onto the pitch to replace Poppy Binding.

Orient were not done as, just prior to 80 minutes, Griffin netted her hat-trick via a quality volley. It has been a remarkable few weeks for Georgia as the goals keep coming. As the song goes… ‘She scores when she wants.’

Hammersmith sought a consolation before the final whistle, but it just wasn’t going to be their day. They had been outclassed by their lower division opponents. This is also serves as an ominous warning to all the other teams in the London and South East Women's Division 1 North – East London’s finest are coming up.

After a few minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew his whistle. A convincing 4-0 win.

📷 Ben James

The post-match celebrations began as captain Grace Gillard hoisted the Women’s Capital Cup above her head, it was then passed around amongst her teammates. Unsurprisingly, Georgia Griffin was awarded Player of the Match; however, there were others also deserving of this accolade, including the always unfailing Hayley West, but especially Olivia McGregor.

Ben James ✍

Match video

We have some good clips as part of our on-going efforts to bring you good quality video of the women's games. Unfortunately, Ben, our video guy was not allowed to move from the stands whicj cra,ped his style somewhat. Click the link to Watch it on YouTube or hit the image of the post-match celebration below.

Cup Final LIVE-TEXT review

Here's a link to our LIVE-TEXT show of yesterday's Capital Cup Final. To read the blow-by-blow report sent in from our match correspondent Larry Peterson, click to re-live all the action - as it unfolded - plus some news, as it came in, direct from the touchline.

You can tune in to our LIVE-TEXT broadcasts for nearly all the women's games (sadly, not next Sunday). There's no sign-in required, we don't leave cookies on your device (ever!) and you won't need to keep refreshing the page to make sure you have the latest info, we do all that automatically. If you can't get to a game, then follow along with us - live. We post links to the live-text events on lofcwomen.com a day or so before each match.

Glen Wilkie

Glen is a former O's player who spends much of his time these days as a match pundit. Often seen before and after the live-stream games as part of the club's media driven preview and review shows. On Saturday, he was in the studio at Brisbane Road again, trying to find something heart-warming to say about the defeat at Blackpool. As anchor Ollie Buck attempted to wrap things up, Glen did this....

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Orient Outlook Podcast

Sunday's results.

Here are Sunday's results. Four Premier division games:

AFC Croydon put some space between them and Luton Town as the two clubs battle to finish in 4th spot. Both have two games left to play, Croydon have a two point advantage but Luton have the better GD. A win against AFC Leyton should be enough to keep Croydon in their position despite having to also face South London. Luton should win at Comets but then they finish off the season against Orient who will not want to spoil a 100% season (so far).

London Academicals and Islington Borough fought out a rare 0:0 draw, although this was Borough's third goalless draw since December. Both clubs have returned a respectable points tally in view of the difficulties faced by both of them. WE expect to see Islington return soon enough.

The GLWFL Premier division table looks like this.

The league season is 18 games long ....

Next up...

Next up for the ladies is away at Tooting Bec – the only team with a mathematical chance of stopping the O’s from clinching the Greater London Women's Football League’s Premier Division.

With a point against Bec on Sunday and with two games in hand, Orient will be automatically promoted and will also earn their second piece of silverware of the season. And unfortunately for Bec, they are also Orient’s opponents in the JGMT cup final to close out the season, to mark the fourth meeting between the teams this season. Poor Tooting Bec.

A full preview from the pen of Gizmo will be published here on Thursday. We urge everyone to try to make the trip to Tooting and Mitcham to support the Orient. For once, it looks like all the LOFCwomen.com crew will be there!