Doncaster Rovers Belles suffer surprise Vitality FA Women's Cup exit

Jess Andrew gave Belles a 78th minute lead in Sunday’s second qualifying round tie.

But Redditch United – who play one level below Doncaster – equalised from a counter-attack on 87 minutes and won 4-1 on penalties.

Buxton, who took charge of the team in the absence of boss Andy Butler, said: “The girls are disappointed but they need to learn from that.

"We got ahead but then it was down to game management and we gave the ball away for them to break.

“Don’t take anything away from Redditch. They are a good side, they wanted to win every first ball, second ball, header and tackle they could.

"They took their chance and good luck to them in the next round.”

Belles, who are third in FAWNL DIvision One Midlands, travel to Leafield Athletic on Sunday.