John Salomon has called on Hornets fans to continue their excellent support of his Watford Ladies side ahead of this weekend’s Women’s Super League 2 clash with Everton.

The Golden Girls claimed their first point of the season on Sunday after holding Millwall Lionesses to a 0-0 draw at Berkhamsted FC’s Broadwater ground.

They welcome the Toffees to the same venue on Sunday and are looking to clinch their first victory after a difficult start to the season.

Watford Ladies’ home crowds have been impressive so far with 240 fans turning up for the Millwall draw and a record-breaking 1,102 watching at Vicarage Road as the Golden Girls were beaten by Aston Villa Ladies.

And team manager Solomon hopes that level of backing continues on Sunday.

He said: “The support we have received from Watford fans and the wider community has been fantastic and it really encourages our players to perform.

“This weekend we face a very tough game against Everton and we’ll need all the support we can draw upon to get behind the team.

“One of our principals as a team is togetherness and that stretches beyond the players to the staff, volunteers, supporters and everyone who helps to make our club successful. Now we’re calling on you to come and get behind the side.”

After battling their way to a point against Millwall defender Leighanne Robe says confidence is returning to the Golden Girls side.

She believes the defensive resilience displayed by Watford indicates they are ready to challenge for victories.

She told the club website: “You’ve got the security in the middle and then you’ve also got the wing backs that can get forward but they tuck in so effectively. That means you have still got a back four if one is high and vice versa which is good.

“It is helping us attack more, along with being more secure at the back. Things are really positive in the changing room and amongst the team at the moment.

“The main thing is keeping a clean sheet and start building now towards getting three points next time out.”

The Golden Girls started the contest brightly. Kate Natkiel had a shot saved by Millwall goalkeeper Sarah Quantrill before Emily Heaslip fired wide.

Quantrill then denied Kim Farrow before Hornets stopper Shayla Burgess blocked an effort from Megan Goss.

The game was goalless at the interval. After the restart Millwall threatened and Burgess pushed away Danielle Carlton’s near-post shot.

Watford responded and came close to going in front when Natkiel found Stacie Donnelly but she directed her effort wide of the target.

The Hornets then created a chance for Natkiel that was snuffed out and the striker then had a thunderous drive saved.

Watford Ladies: Burgess, Heaslip, Robe, Gillard, Burgess, Wride, Donnelly (Hector 81, (Adamson 89)), Dear, Green, Natkiel, Farrow (Mallett 64).