Reading were one of two FA WSL 2 teams to enjoy safe passage into The FA Women’s Cup Fourth Round on Sunday as Emma Follis scored on her debut against Crystal Palace.
Follis nodded in a Harriet Scott cross in the 20th minute to set Reading on their way to a Fourth Round tie against Charlton. Bonnie Horwood then doubled the Royals’ advantage, while Melissa Fletcher made it 3-0 with a header 15 minutes before the end.
Millwall Lionesses set up a clash with Portsmouth after seeing off a spirited Lowestoft Town side in another 3-0 triumph. Grace Fisk and Lily Agg combined brilliantly before the latter set up Lillie Billson to sweep home, and just before half-time a defensive mix-up allowed Rinsola Babajide to tuck away a debut goal.
Lowestoft defended valiantly but in the 86th minute, Cherrelle Albert added the gloss for Millwall.
However Durham suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Radcliffe Olympic, who are now the only side from the fourth tier to remain in the competition. Bradford City, Charlton Athletic and Sheffield FC also won on Sunday.
Full scores as follows:
Bradford City LFC 5 – 0 FC Reedswood Ladies at Thackley AFC
Millwall Lionesses LFC 3 – 0 Lowestoft Town LFC at Beckenham Town FC
Radcliffe Olympic LFC 2 – 0 Durham Women’s at Radcliffe Olympic FC
Crystal Palace LFC 0 – 3 Reading Women at Bromley FC
Charlton Athletic LFC 2 – 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers LFC at Thamesmead Town FC
C&K Basildon LFC 0 – 5 Sheffield Ladies at Harlow Town FC