Reading Women secured their first win of the season and progressed into the next round of the FA Cup after a 3-2 victory at Brackley Town Women.

Pedro Bruno's side, now under the control of the Community Trust, have suffered a difficult start to life in Southern Region Women's Football League.

Having lost both matches without conceding, and only having 12 or 13 players available most weeks, the victory in the cup could provide a springboard to build from.

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

Elle Georgiou grabbed a brace for the hosts but the visitors did enough to earn a big win and place their name in the hat for the next round.

Only five years ago, Reading reached the semi-final of the FA Cup, narrowly missing out on a place in the final to West Ham United.

The draw for the third qualifying round is yet to be made but the fixture will take place on Sunday, October 13.

Reading host Woodley United at Arbour Park on Sunday, September 29.