Adobe Women’s FA Cup 
Oceane Hurtré's clinical hat-trick helped Birmingham City become the first side to book their place in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals, beating fourth-tier Chatham Town 8-0 at St Andrew @ Knighthead Park.
The Championship outfit dominated after a frustrating first half for them, where Hurtré's looping effort from wide out in the 26th minute provided the only breakthrough despite Simone Eligon's heroics in the Chatham goal. The Trinidad and Tobago international made several fine saves to keep her side in contention—denying Lee Geum-min twice and tipping efforts behind—but Birmingham's pressure told after the interval.
Veatriki Sarri tapped in from Lucy Quinn's bouncing cross to double the lead shortly after the restart, before Hurtré pounced on a loose pass for her second. Substitute Batcheba Louis marked her introduction with a goal, and Hurtré completed her treble with another from out wide.Lee Geum-min and Wilma Leidhammar added further strikes as Chatham tired, with Louis rounding off the rout in the dying seconds to seal a comprehensive victory for the Blues.
Chatham, under the managership of women’s football legend Keith Boanas, can nevertheless be extremely proud of their best ever run in the competition and performance against full time opponents from two tiers higher.
In a repeat of last season's final, holders Chelsea edged Manchester United 2-1 after extra time at Kingsmeadow. A goalless first half gave way to Sam Kerr's low drive following Veerle Buurman's knockdown with 12 minutes remaining, only for substitute Simi Awujo to equalise at the back post three minutes later. Extra time proved decisive as Naomi Girma stabbed home from close range after United failed to clear a corner, ensuring Chelsea's progression.
Manchester City cruised past Sheffield United 4-0 at the Joie Stadium. Lauren Hemp struck twice in the opening 11 minutes—both from Iman Beney's assists—before Aoba Fujino added a third with a low finish. Laura Coombs completed the scoring in second half stoppage time.
Arsenal secured a 3-0 home win over Bristol City. Captain Kim Little opened the scoring midway through the first half from Katie McCabe's free kick, with Victoria Pelova's deflected effort and Frida Maanum's tap-in sealing the result after the break. The Gunners suffered a concern however as Olivia Smith was stretchered off with a head injury.
Brighton & Hove Albion held on for a 2-1 victory at West Ham United. Fran Kirby opened the scoring after six minutes before setting up Kiko Seike for the second. Leila Wandeler pulled one back to set up a tense finale, but the Seagulls prevailed.
Liverpool claimed Merseyside bragging rights with a 2-1 derby win over Everton at St Helens Stadium. First half goals from Mia Enderby and Beata Olsson put the Reds in control, and despite Jennifer Falk's own goal on 72 minutes, they held firm to book their place in the last eight.
Charlton Athletic joined Birmingham as the second representative from the Championship tier, edging FA Women’s National League side Oxford United 1-0. After a cagey first half, the Addicks dominated post-interval, winning a penalty fifteen minutes from time when Grace Palmer handled on the line—earning a red card. Lucy Fitzgerald converted the spot-kick low into the corner to secure passage and continue the Addicks’ remarkable campaign, to finally end the resistance of a brave Oxford side.
On Monday night, Tottenham Hotspur produced late drama to overcome London City Lionesses on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra time at Hayes Lane. Matilda Vinberg gave Spurs an early lead, but Luca Corrales and Jana Fernandez turned the tie around shortly after the hour. With the contest heading into added time, a handball by Teyah Goldie from Beth England's header earned a penalty that England converted to force extra time.
After no further goals, an epic shootout saw the first 17 penalties converted before Lize Kop saved Wassa Sangare's effort—having earlier scored her own—to clinch a 9-8 victory and set up a mouthwatering quarter final clash with holders Chelsea.
