Wendy Martin, a prolific goalscorer for the team over the years, opened her account at this level with a double in the first half to lay the foundations for a first away win in WSL 2.
However, Bees pulled a goal back before the break and it took some stout defending from skipper Jenna Schillaci and her defensive unit to see the team over the finish line.
"We took our foot off the gas a little at 2-0 and it was a lesson that we can't afford to do that at this level," said manager Karen Hills.