There was a disappointing 6-0 defeat for Watford Ladies Reserves as they were easily beaten by a strong Reading Reserves side in the WSL Development League Cup Group Stage.

The Royals fielded a starting XI with a number of first-team players and that proved too much for the Golden Girls to overcome.

Lois Roche grabbed four goals while Kirsty McGee and Leigh Nicol were also on the scoresheet for the home side.

Watford Ladies development side claimed a 2-1 win against Regents Park Ranges in London & SE Division One. An own goal and a strike from Christie Kerr was enough for the Hornets.

A number of Watford’s first team players will return to the club as their respective loan spells are coming to an end.

Sarah Wiltshire scored for Cardiff to secure a 4-1 win over West Ham Unietd while Fliss Gibbons played for Gillingham in their 3-0 victory against Brighton who included Renee Hector and Kate Natkiel in the starting XI.

Megan Wynne netted her first goal for Tottenham Hotspur as they defeated Portsmouth 2-1.