Royal Wootton Bassett Town advanced to the second qualifying round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup with a hard fought 2-0 victory away at Frimley Green.

First half goals from birthday girl Nat Goodright and Kat Bach and a fine display from 'keeper Millie Powell made it five straight seasons in which Bassett have progressed at least one round in the national competition.

And they'll now be looking to make it four straight trips to at least the third qualifying round when.

Frimley Green proved strong opponents in an all tier-six tie that could have gone either way. But Bassett's first half showing ultimately proved the difference.

Playing against a strong wind in the opening period, attacking forays were at a premium for Bassett - but they made the most of them.

The deadlock was broken on 20 minutes when Goodright found the net - though there was a spot of fortune in the opener with Bassett lucky not to have been penalised for what appeared to be a foul in the build up.

Bach then doubled the advantage shortly before the interval, with there being no question about the goal's validity.

Bassett could have been three to the good shortly after the restart but a good save from Frimley Green 'keeper Nicole Spittle denied Maddy Elliot.

From there onwards the hosts were actually the better of the teams - and they should really have halved the deficit when Leah Robertson raced onto a long ball over the top that caught out the Bassett defence. However an outstanding save from Powell - one of a handful that she made - kept it 2-0.

Robertson and Dulcie Gray - both tricky players with speed - were causing particular problems for the visitors. And Frimley Green came close again, hitting the post as the game entered its closing stages.

There was some respite for Bassett with Goodright coming close to adding her second, though Spittle was not in the giving mood as she turned a low effort around the post.

That was to be the last real opportunity of the match as Bassett closed out the game, their clean sheet adding added gloss to a welcome cup win that gets their season off to a positive start.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 22:21