OXFORD United were outclassed as they lost 4-0 away to Everton in the FA Women’s Super League Continental Cup.
A hat-trick from Chloe Kelly and a second-half strike from Claudia Walker secured the win in Group 2 North.
United defended well and were only 1-0 down at the break, but Everton’s strength finally told.
Kelly completed the scoring and her hat-trick with a late penalty after Hannah Short brought down Claudia Walker.
Oxford Utd: Lambourne, Baker (Oliver 71) Short, Yorston, Hillman (Gane 57), Williams, Hines, Franklin-Fraiture, Carlton, Fyfe (Noble 60), Allen. Subs not used: Pickett, Lee, Chivers, Sercombe.
England face Bosnia & Herzegovina in a FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier at Walsall on November, 24 (7.05). Buy tickets (£10 adult/£1 under-18) at www.thefa.com/tickets.
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