Lucy Millington starred as Oxford Hawks Ladies came from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Swansea in the Investec National Conference West.

Millington stepped into midfield in the absence of the unwell Ella Cusack and proved influential.

Hawks' keeper Jess Hughes was kept busy and eventually conceded a deflected goal before half-time.

In the second half, Hawks came out all guns blazing, with Gemma Darrington, back from injury, in fine form.

They equalised from a corner when Millington’s rebound strike rattled the bar, and Katie Lowe reacted sharply to volley in.

Millington came close to giving Hawks the lead but her shot struck the inside of the post The umpires started to show cards, and at one point Hawks were down to nine, but a fine late save by Hughes earned them a point which keeps them fifth.

Oxford inflicted the first defeat of the season on South Clubs League Division 2 leaders Wimbledon with a 2-0 away victory.

After resisting an early assault from the hosts The visitors took the lead from Catherine Reaney following a penalty corner.

With Jess Upjohn a constant threat, Oxford enjoyed a period of dominance.

In the second half, Oxford’s Kim Haynes had a penalty stroke saved, but Rachael Lammey added a crucial second goal to seal a victory, which will go along way towards ensuring their safety.

Oxford 2nd lost 2-1 away to Chelmsford 2nd in their England 2nd XI Plate quarter-final, Niki Forecast scoring their only goal.

Bicester drew 1-1 with Bracknell in the Premier Division of the Trysports Three Counties League.

Alison Haik gave Bicester the lead mid-way through the first half, only for Bracknell to equalise before half-time.

Bicester were forced to settle for a single point that does little to boost their survival bid.

OTHER LADIES RESULTS

Oxford Hawks 2nd 0, Teddington 4; Oxford Hawks 3rd 0, Sonning 4; Oxford Hawks 4th 5 (G Laird 2, R Black, P Cantwell, K Williams), Milton Keynes 2nd 1; Oxford 5th 1 (S Slatterly), Banbury 3rd 1; Amersham & Chalfont 3, Oxford 2nd 2 (M Brownill, C Guyatt); Oxford 3rd 6 (C Barnard 2, R Andrew 2, S Williams, M Choudhury), Reading 2A 1; Oxford 4th 2 (Z Driscoll, A Roux), Abingdon 2; Oxford 5th 2, Wokingham 2nd 2; Oxford Fireflies 4 (E Cartwright 2, E Ho 2), Phoenix & Ranelagh 3rd 0; Oxford 6th 1 (Y Cook), Amersham & Chalfont 4th 2; Oxford Hawks Kestrels 2, Oxford Leopards 3.

Girls: Oxford Hawks Under 18 3, Wakefield 3 (Wakefield won on pens); Oxford Hawks Under 14A 3, Buckingham 0; Reading Under 16B 1, Oxford B 8 (C Hollaender 4, C Llewellyn 2, E Forsyth 2).