Chelmsford City, sponsored by Olympic Introductions, kicked with a gale force wind at their backs during the first half of Sunday's match, and made the perfect start.

Within a minute, Sarah Gammon, in her first game back from injury, fired home a shot from 12 yards after Lindsey Harris and Angelina Robinson had combined well in the build-up play.

It took another 23 minutes of Chelmsford dominance before they added a second goal when Keisha Featonby netted.

Six minutes later, Featonby netted her second goal, drilling a low shot into corner of the net and in the 31st minute, she completed a hat-trick by firing a shot over the goalkeeper.

The game was never going to be a classic due to the strong wind with long delays when the ball went out of play and City were unable to add to their lead, but enjoyed the luxury at the break of a four goal cushion.

The second half saw the wind get even stronger which often turned the game into a farce but the home team were soon dominating.

Luton reduced the arrears via a penalty 15 minutes in.

A cross into the box saw a close range header handled on the line which also meant City were reduced to ten players with the offender giving her marching orders by the referee.

Dogged defending by the City quartet of Marshall, Blundell, Robinson and Harris, who had moved back into defence, combined with goalkeeper Bridgeman being quick off her line on two occasions, restricted Luton to attempting harmless long range efforts on goal.

Luton reduced the scoreline further on 74 minutes, but failed to create any more chances due to the hard work put in by City in closing the opposition down.

Chelmsford City: Bridgeman, Marshall, Harris, Osborne, Blundell, Robinson, Gammon, Featonby, Nethercoat, Purdon and Manns. Unused substitute: Millar.

Chelmsford City goalkeeper Michelle Bridgeman, who made some fine saves on Sunday.

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