Reading Women were unable to  progress into the second round of the FA Cup, losing 3-1 at Aylesford Ladies.

Former semi-finalists in recent years, the move to semi-professional football for the women meant Pedro Bruno's side needed to qualify for the first round.

 Brackley Town and Richmond & Kew were defeated in qualifying but the promotion chasers in in Division One of the London & South East League were too much for the Royals.

Kara Richardson opened the scoring for the hosts before captain Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins drew the sides level.

Rebecca Keyte restored Aylesford's lead in first-half stoppage time and Alex Witham put the tie beyond Reading with a converted penalty 15 minutes from time.

This comes on the same weekend Ruben Selles' side beat Fleetwood Town 2-0 in their first round tie to set up a second round tie with Harborough Town.

Reading travel to Tilehurst Panthers in the League Cup on Sunday (2pm kick-off).