Eighteen FA Women’s Cup First Round Proper fixtures were played out last weekend – and there was no shortage of drama.
Hull City overcame Mossley Hill in a tight encounter where the home side run out eventual 3-2 winners
A single goal ensured Leeds beat Guiseley AFC Ladies while The New Saints emphatically beat Loughborough Foxes in an entertaining tie 5-2 victory.
The 50 fans who attended the tie at the Radcliffe Olympic ground watched on as the home team beat Mansfield Town 3-1.
Another home victory came in Bedfordshire where Luton Town beat a strong Cambridge Women 1-0.
There was drama in the clash between Eastbourne Town and Chichester City, where after a goalless 90 minutes, the two sides ended extra-time at 1-1. Eastbourne won 5-4 on penalties.
Forest Green Rovers registered a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton Saints, while
Cheltenham Town defeated Exeter City 2-1 win at Newlands Park.
Morecambe entertained the home fans as they defeated Norton & Stockton Ancients 5-2.
Crystal Palace defeated MK Dons 2-0 while Liverpool Marshall Fed comfortably beat Stockport County 3-0.
There were a number of upsets as travelling sides prevailed.
Sheffield United Community made the most of their journey to Blackpool Wren Rover, winning 3-2.
Leicester City won a tight away encounter at Holywell Park as travelling fans witnessed their team defeat Loughborough Students.
Visiting fans to the Leicester Road Stadium were treated to an early Christmas gift as FC Reedswood shocked hosts Leicester City Ladies in an emphatic 4-1 victory.
Ipswich Town were victorious in a 1-0 win over home side Bedford.
Lowestoft Town defeated London Corinthians 3-2 on the on the 3G pitch at Blackheath RFC.
Travelling Carshalton Athletic fans watched on as their side overcame Herne Bay 1-0 victory.
There was also late drama between Larkhall Athletic and Swindon Town as Robyn Levitt came to the rescue.
The Swindon Town shot-stopper saved the final penalty to seal a 5-4 shootout win.
Chorley v Rotherham United and C&K Basildon v Maidenhead United were postponed until this Saturday.
