Chloe Nichols netted twice in a 4-1 victory over US Portsmouth at the On-Site Group Stadium yesterday.
Eilidh Currie and Shannon Woods were also on target for the Royals, who won the Division 3 title in 2020/21 and who were runners-up in the second tier last season.
Pictures by Mike Cooter
5. Portchester's Charlotte Alner and USP's Joanne Oliver
Portchester's Charlotte Alner and USP's Joanne Oliver. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
6. Paula Taylor (AFC Portchester)
Paula Taylor (AFC Portchester). Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter
7. Portchester's Eilidh Currie and Hannah Reed (USP)
Portchester's Eilidh Currie and Hannah Reed (USP). Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
8. USP's Joanne Oliver and Portchester's Sam Atkinson-Jennings
USP's Joanne Oliver and Portchester's Sam Atkinson-Jennings. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
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