A magnificent four-goal haul from Rinsola Babajide and contributions from Niamh Charles, Niamh Fahey and Kirsty Linnett helped Liverpool FC Women beat Blackburn Rovers 8-1 in the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup.
Four goals in each half was enough to see off the Championship side and put Vicky Jepson’s team in the hat for Monday’s fifth-round draw.
The Reds were almost ahead within a couple of minutes after kick-off when Melissa Lawley fed Charles, whose shot was parried away for a corner that Rachel Furness headed wide.
They didn’t have to wait long for the opener, though, as Babajide struck in the 10th minute, turning home a low finish after Charles’ cross had been palmed away by the goalkeeper.