Derby drama in West Riding Women's Football League Cup quarters

Underdogs, Phoenix, hosted Bradford (Park Avenue) in a West Riding League Cup quarter-final tie that had goals from the off.

Avenue, who are having a steady season in the West Riding County Prem, raced into an early lead against the home side who sit two divisions below them.

The visitors manager, Neal Asquith, started with a 3-5-2 formation and it was 'Player of the Match' Kirsty Russell, who was employed deeper in the midfield five, that got the first two goals.

Forward Natalie Bell added to that tally but soon after ex-Avenue striker and Phoenix's joint top scorer in the league, Megan Medley, had pulled one back to make it 3-1 going into the break.

The second half saw Bradford restore their three goal gap with with a fine chip from Millie West.

It may have seemed an insurmountable task for Phoenix, but a quick reply from Sanah Razaq to reduce the deficit gave them a fighting chance as the half rumbled on.

Despite both teams' determination though, there were no further goals, thanks to good saves from Phoenix's Claire Graham and Avenue's Vicky Barlow.

The Prem side now go through to the semi-finals - taking place on April 7 - thanks to their 4-2 away win.

They will travel to the winner of the quarter-final between Hepworth and Lower Hopton which takes place this Sunday alongside the two other last eight ties.

In the league, Guiseley Vixens visited a Hull side, who were directly above them but have struggled to win of late.

Despite missing seven key players, Guiseley managed a 1-0 win courtesy of a Charlotte Gill half-volley in the 28th minute.

The victory sees the Vixens leapfrog Sunday's opposition into eighth in the National League Northern Prem and means they're now unbeaten in four.

In the region's only other game, Leeds lost 1-0 to National Northern One leaders Burnley.

The 27th minute goal from Sarah Greenhalgh interrupted United's winning run of three, but they remain fourth.