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Brentford Women fell to a 1-0 defeat against Chatham Town Women on Sunday afternoon at the Bauvill Stadium in their final pre-season fixture ahead of the new campaign. A solitary goal proved the difference as Carly Williams' side concluded their preparations for the 2026/27 season, with attention now turning to the start of the LSE Premier Division next weekend. Mya Francis-Pownall was inspired form on her first start as a Brentford Women's player, making two great stops from close range in quick succession to keep the scores level. The home side began the better of the two sides and were putting the Bees under pressure. Millie Constantine had a shot from distance to test the Chatham Town goalkeeper, who tipped the ball past the past. Wiktoria Kiszkis was next to try her luck from distance and again the goalkeeper did well to push the ball wide. The home side took the lead though as a looping header managed to beat Francis-Pownall. The away side were the better of the two in the second period and Chelsie Berry had the best chance, smashing over the bar from close range following a scramble in the box. That was how the game would end as Williams' side closed their pre-season campaign with defeat in Kent. Brentford Women now turn their attention to the start of their London & South East Regional Women's Premier Division, which begins with a home fixture at their new home ground, Honeycroft, on Sunday 16 August. Brentford Women: Francis-Pownalll, Teale, Black, Louvrier, Harris-Walters, Phillips, Giddens, Constantine, Smith, Berry, Kiszkis.