The Flyers Development team, Flyers Reds, continue to grow as a squad in Division 2 and took AFC Stoneham Development Team to their own three score draw after some excellent passing football giving Meg Guy first blood after 30 minutes. The second half continued with Reds dominant in the beginning and Brooke Milne running in to strike powerfully off a parry from Stoneham's keeper. However, the Red's play broke down and Stoneham scored their three in twenty minutes. Reds regained composure and strong connecting play allowed Lucy Thorne to drive into the box to score and level the match.

In the Southern Region Premier League the First team produced a rousing display of character to share the points in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Reading FC at the Charters Community Stadium.

The hosts made a blistering start. Just five minutes in, Emma Whitlock’s corner found Charlie Snelling at the back post and the forward nodded home to give the Flyers an early lead. Five minutes later the advantage was doubled. Chelsie Hay did the hard work down the flank before squaring for Vinnie Nkomo, who turned the ball in for her first goal since returning to the side. Flyers were 2-0 up and in complete control. Reading refused to lie down. On 28 minutes they pulled one back when a goalbound effort was blocked by Snelling and Laura Vokes, only for Curr to pounce on the rebound and fire past Parker. Eight minutes later Reading's Tramontini levelled the scores, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. The visitors had fought back from two goals down to make it 2-2 at the break.

The second half continued in the same end-to-end fashion. Reading took the lead for the first time on 62 minutes when Tramontini struck again to make it 2-3. The Flyers pressed for an equaliser and almost found one when Green’s cross caused problems in the box, but Snelling could not convert. With nine minutes remaining, Winchester’s persistence paid off. Laura Vokes delivered a dangerous corner and Snelling rose highest once more to power a header into the net, completing her brace and restoring parity at 3-3.Both sides pushed for a winner in a frantic finale. Parker produced a superb block to deny Reading, while Snelling and Wylie went close at the other end. Hay was booked for kicking the ball away as tensions rose, but neither team could find a decisive goal. The points were shared after a breathless contest.

Manager Emma Pearmine will be pleased with the character shown by the Winchester ladies after taking then losing the advantage, only to dig deep and claim a point. For the home supporters it was an entertaining afternoon that underlined the competitiveness of the Southern Region Premier Division and the fighting spirit of the squad.