Backed by their fantastic vocal loyal supporters, Vicky Jepson’s side, missing injured key duo Jess Clarke and Jasmine Matthews, gave it everything as they claimed a vital three points in the Women’s Super League.
In the opposite dugout was Matt Beard, the man who led Liverpool FC Women to successive league titles.
In a fairly even opening half Belgium international Yana Daniels went close for the Reds when she fired an effort from 30-yards out over the bar.
On 25 minutes a pinpoint free-kick delivery from Laura Coombs found Leandra Little who climbed high but saw her header sail over the top.