Sam Kerr scored twice as holders Chelsea put five goals past WSL2 side Crystal Palace to reach the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup.
Millie Bright found an early opener for Sonia Bompastor’s side, nodding in a corner at the back post to take the lead in the 13th minute.
The Blues made it 3-0 by the half-hour mark, with Kerr coolly rolling the ball under Shae Yanez after being slipped through by Erin Cuthbert before Guro Reiten converted from the penalty spot.
The 32-year-old Australian added another in the 52nd minute when she headed in a Reiten cross, before Alyssa Thompson provided Chelsea’s fifth.
Sunderland, the other WSL2 side in action on Saturday, were also unable to cause an upset as they were beaten by London City Lionesses.
London City were dominant throughout but managed to produce few chances against a Sunderland side who set up well at the back and reduced the available space.
With open-play opportunities being limited, it took a set piece for the visitors to find the game’s only goal in the 50th minute as Wassa Sangare met a corner at the near post and sent a headed effort over Grace Moloney.
The draw for the fifth round will take place on Monday, 19 January.
