The second Shropshire derby in as many weeks saw Shrewsbury Town defeat Shifnal Town in the Women’s FA Cup second qualifying round.
The visitors stormed to a 4-2 win thanks to a Libby Veitch brace, and goals from Kim Bebbington and Zoe Child. The win sets up a home tie with Sheffield FC in the third qualifying round on October 22.
Chantelle Teare scored for The New Saints, who suffered their first loss of the season, going down 3-1 at reigning Adran Premier champions Cardiff City. Hat-tricks for Kiera Brookes and Aimee Jenkins, as well as a Kaitlin Brookes brace, put the game beyond doubt. Substitutes Constance Thompson, Zoe Gulacsi and Alisa Carrington also found the net.
In the Shropshire Super League, Dawley Town continued their unbeaten start with a 4-3 win over Market Drayton Tigers, thanks to goals from Sarah Parton, Danielle Rhodes and Ellise France.
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