Wycombe 0-0 Portchester (1-3 Penalties)

Heartbreak for the Blues as they just miss out on the Southern Region Women Football League's League Cup to Portchester Ladies following penalty shootout.

It was a tough contest for the Chairgirls as they took on league rivals, AFC Portchester in the League Cup final. The sides met only last weekend in a regular league fixture, which saw the Royals deny the Wanderers from confirming the title of Southern Region Women's Football League champions and promotion out of the league following a 3-0 victory.

A close battle throughout the regular 90 minutes saw the Blues hold Portchester to a tight battle, despite not having a full-strength team due to injuries. With it all square at the final whistle, the clash was forced to a deciding penalty shootout.

Bobby Lynch and Jess Watkins were both denied by the Portchester goalkeeper during their spot kicks, with Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins missing the target. Portchester failed to convert two of their spot kicks, with Emma Rabourne blocking one effort. Although Laura Hennessy found the back of the net when she stepped up to the mark for the Chairgirls' fourth penalty, it unfortunately wasn't enough to clinch the trophy due to Portchester scoring three.

Despite the final result, it was another fantastic run from the Chairgirls in what has been an outstanding season. They still have eyes on silverware as they prepare for the semi-final of the Combined Counties Cup, with their opponents yet to be confirmed.

Chairgirls miss out on League Cup following penalty shootout