Redditch started the game in a busier way than when the teams last met but neither team secured the upper hand. Rugby playing neat football never really threatened early on and the deadlock was only broken when a tentative lobbed shot at goal from Hannah Patrick (Paddie) was misjudged by the goalkeeper who was beaten by the bounce. Rugby then began to apply more pressure and had some chances which the Reds defence and Kirsty Grigg in goal were able to contain. Redditch had few other opportunities in the first period but remained competitive until halftime.

Redditch have has their fair share of injuries over the last few weeks and carried some of them into today's game, Natalie Leroux recovering from  sprained ankle ligaments came on for the injured Laura Tilley at half time, earlier than was planned and Redditch again had to switch formation. This gave the hosts a little more to think about on their right defence and created space across their back four which Jess Ligham took advantage of to score the Reds second with 10 minutes gone.

Kellie Smith moved to left back and take command of this side of defence, whilst Christy Thomas and Beth Ralley both covered the right back position with the former moving in to midfield when Paddie was substituted. Rugby pressed Redditch hard and were eventually rewarded with a goal when the ball was failed to be cleared following a corner. Other chances came Rugby's way but a combination of poor finishing and fine goalkeeping from Grigg, they were unable to convert any.

Redditch continued to have  chances of their own and a shot from Christy Thomas that didn't look like it had the legs to beat the Rugby keeper managed to squirm it's way passed her in to the net for what is Christys' very first competitive goal in 6 years of playing football.

The team deserved the result given the challenges thrown their way with injuries and sickness, at least with the Easter break it will give time for players to recover and make selection for the manager all the more difficult.