OXFORD United Women beat Southampton Saints 2-0 in their penultimate pre-season friendly at Abingdon United.

Oxford took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Rosie Lane turned home a cross from Katie Stanley.

United’s second goal came in the dying minutes as Gemma Simmonds met Lauren Allison’s through ball and slotted home.

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Carly Thomas (2), Lisa Freeman, Samantha Bevan-Talbot, Sophie Grimson and Lauren Major did the damage.