Durham Women ended the Championship season in style as they defeated Coventry United 7-1, with Beth Hepple and Lily Crosthwaite running riot to seal second place in the league.
It took just three minutes for Durham to claim first blood as Kathryn Hill lost her marker to volley in Beth Hepple’s looping corner.
Durham doubled their lead three minutes later when Lily Crosthwaite burst between two defenders and drilled a low ball across the area for Molly Sharpe to place beyond goalkeeper Sue Wood.
Eight minutes in, Coventry grabbed their only goal of the game, as Destiney Toussaint danced between challenges in the box to squeeze a shot under Megan Borthwick from point-blank range.
#FAWC: Lewes defeat champions
Lewes defeated FA Women’s Championship winners Leicester City, while keeper Rylee Foster was Liverpool’s hero.
Charlton Athletic 2-1 Durham
Lewes 1-0 Leicester City
Sheffield United 0-1 Liverpool
Fifth-placed Lewes sent promoted Leicester City to a second league loss of the campaign.
Ini Umotong got the only goal from the spot in the first half, after Lucy Ashworth-Clifford was brought down in the box.
The Foxes piled pressure on the Rooks but were unable to find an equaliser.
Three missed penalties and red card as Liverpool win
Rylee Foster saves a penalty. (Picture by: Paul Bonser/SPP/Sports Press)