Round 5 and the final round before the lunch break. The games coming up now were important to send you into the break on a high before the final onslaught and run-in for rounds 6 & 7 after lunch.

This was especially important for BA Speedbirds as not only were points at stake but so were bragging rights as BA Speedbirds 1 met BA Speedbirds 2. The form book suggested the first team would have the upper hand but playing against your own club is never easy as Team Amman A would testify following their narrow victory (according to the scoreline) against Team Amman B.

If the derby rivalry wasn't enough both teams needed the points. A win for BA Speedbirds 1 would pretty much secure their qualification to the prestigious Cup competition and give them a chance of jumping up to second in the table. BA Speedbirds 2 on the other hand knew that a victory would give their Cup qualification hopes a huge boost whereas a defeat would probably mean the Plate. The formbook and selection policy of the BA Speedbirds management was proven correct though as the first team won by the odd goal in three. Char Bungaroo scoring the decisive goal following goals by Lou Dutton (BA Speedbirds 1) and Karen Gibson (BA Speedbirds 2). 2-1 the final score.

Next up was a crucial fixture in the overall group. Team Amman A currently held 4 th place and the final Cup qualification place going into the game against Liverpool Feds who were placed in 5 th and their closest rivals to progress. At this stage it looked like a straight fight between these two for qualification. It was Liverpool Feds who stepped up to the plate when it counted to put aside two consecutive defeats and claim their second win of the competition. They proved to strong for Team Amman A who despite a goal from Katrina Glusac could not hold off their opponents. Goals from Danielle Higgins, Jemma Parr and Karen Quinn secured the 3-1 victory. Team Amman A had to relinquish 4 th to Liverpool Feds. Momentum had swung.

Liverpool Feds were back on in the final game before lunch against Camden Town Ladies to see if they could continue this momentum. A win for them would give them a 5 point lead over Team Amman A and would prove a psychological killer. They were not able to achieve this goal.

Stood in their way were the formidable opponents of Camden Town Ladies who were looking to bounce back after their defeat to Liverpool Feds. The two Camden Town goal machines of Carmel Clinton and Mary Guest helped them do just that with a goal a piece which outgunned the strike of Jemma Parr for the Liverpool Feds for a 2-1 victory.

The result saw Camden Town Ladies go joint-top with Liverbirds FC, second on goal difference but with their opponents having a game in hand. The defeat for Liverpool Feds kept the battle for 4 th place alive.