Reading Women won their first game of the season and advanced to the FA Cup second round with a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town Women.

Pedro Bruno’s team, which is currently managed by the Community Trust, has had a rough start in the Southern Region Women’s Football League season.

After losing both matches without conceding and having only 12 or 13 players available most weeks, the cup triumph might serve as a springboard for future success.

Mia Bradley, Zuzanna Gajzler, and Lily Brooke-Cousin scored for the Royals at St James Park.

Elle Georgiou scored twice for the hosts, but the visitors did enough to secure a comfortable victory and advance to the next round.

Reading reached the FA Cup semi-finals five years ago, just losing out on a spot in the final against West Ham United.

The draw for the third qualifying round has yet to be completed, but the match will take place on Sunday, October 13.

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