Marc Skinner's side were frustrated by a tough-to-beat Reading side who were spearheaded by impressive shot-stopper Jackie Burns in goal.
Despite creating an abundance of chances, we had wait until the 88th-minute to find the breakthrough courtesy of second-half substitute Rachel Williams whose unstoppable effort gave us all three points.
Mary Earps in the United goal put in an inspired performance at the back to earn her 50th WSL clean sheet and United's eight of the current campaign.
Skinner’s side started in our usual dominant fashion, looking to attack the opposition’s goal from the off. Eight minutes in, that persistence almost paid off after intricate link-up play in the box, but Ladd’s effort was straight at the keeper.