Georgia Tibble was at the double as Worthing returned to league action with a convincing win over Southampton Women.
A long-awaited return to the Sussex Transport Community Stadium saw the Rebels secure back-to-back home wins - albeit five weeks apart - after a 3-1 win over Maidenhead.
Worthing Women became the first Senior team in the Club’s 137 year history to reach the third round of the FA Cup, although, in true Worthing FC tradition, they did it the hard way!
Although the Worthing Cookie Collective were unable to unlock the home defence on another difficult afternoon, which culminated in a four-one defeat at Keynsham Town.
Another Sunday, another long trip west but this one ended in disappointment as Bristol Rovers prevailed by three goals to one - despite an improved second-half performance by Worthing.
There were goals-a-plenty in Bermondsey as Worthing eventually overcame the challenge of Comets, who belied their lower-league status, to reach round two of the Women’s FA Cup.
A late header from Georgia Tibble earned Worthing three hard-fought points at home to Abingdon United.
Bournemouth looked unstoppable in the first-half but Worthing hit back to win the second and eventually bowed out of the competition by five goals to two.
A ninety-third minute penalty won and converted by Sophie Humphrey saw the number nine complete a well-deserved treble, as Worthing trounced Abingdon United 8-1 in the FA Cup.
Despite playing over half the game with ten players, Worthing left a sodden Somerset with all three points from a 3-1 win against Bridgwater United.
