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
9. Eilidh Currie and Cerys Jones (USP, right)
Eilidh Currie and Cerys Jones (USP, right). Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter
10. Eilidh Currie (AFC Portchester)
Eilidh Currie (AFC Portchester). Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
11. Ruby Webber and Eilidh Currie
Ruby Webber and Eilidh Currie. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
12. Ruby Webber and Hannah Walker
Ruby Webber and Hannah Walker. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
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