We began our pre-game talk with a thrilling discussion about trains. So thrilling, in fact, that this match report will be based entirely on the trains we discussed. I will proceed to assign each player a train.

CrossCountry: Recently voted the most unpredictable service. After turning up at the wrong location, Charlotte and Harry have been given this train.

Gatwick Express: A quick, non-stop train from London to Gatwick. This train is Luisa. Her defending today was quick and relentless, zipping up and down the pitch.

Great Northern: Rachael, because she's a Great Northern. 

Thameslink (Cambridge–Brighton): Passes through a lot of stations and just keeps going. This train is Scarlett. Her passes today connected everyone on the pitch, and she just kept going. An absolute powerhouse.

Thameslink (London–Bedford): Recently complimented for being a flexible service, with up to four trains an hour. This train is Coco. Never giving up and constantly showing up for everyone, she was zipping around the pitch all game.

The entire London Underground: The foundation of London, ensuring everyone can get from A to B. The beating heart of the city. This wonderful system has to go to our captains, Hayley and Jenny. They keep us all in check and ensure we remain the mighty unit that we are.

Greater Anglia: Indie. A service she takes every day and one that is close to her heart. A service that sometimes requires insane problem-solving skills when stranded in Bishop's Stortford. Indie demonstrated this same ability to think on her feet and solve problems during today's game, darting back to mend mishaps and protect us.

Southern Railway: A UK train operating company that provides commuter, regional and airport rail links between central London and the south coast of England. In other words, what can't it do? And this perfectly defines Tilly. A woman of many talents.

Izzy B – Thomas the Tank Engine: Possibly the most famous train of all. Given that Izzy is our junior of the team, it felt rather fitting. Izzy certainly brought the energy to the pitchand had some wonderful runs!

Nic – British Transport Police announcement: Not a train specifically, but a very important announcement: "If you see something that doesn't look right, speak to a member of staff or text the British Transport Police on 61016. See it, say it, sorted." And that's exactly what Nic did. She'd see the problem, she'd say the problem and she'd sort the problem.

Loopy – Hogwarts Express: A train that achieves what some may believe is impossible. This magical and amazing train goes to Loopy. Her insane saves earned her a much-deserved MOM.

Izzy R – Last train home after a night out: Picture the scene: you've had a great night, and the warm, glowing train is waiting to take you safely home. This train is Izzy. She looked after us all in defence and settled the chaos, transporting the ball out of danger zones.

Tabatha – Trainline: I now know far too much about trains.