EYES ON THE PRIZE

By ANDY PRESTON apreston@wokingham.today

READING FC WOMEN face a substantial test to try and continue their journey in the FA Women’s Cup when they face Chelsea on Sunday.

The Royals will have to overcome the current cup holders to make it through to the semi-finals.

The Blues won the competition for the fourth time in their history last May when they defeated Manchester City 3-2 in an enthralling final at Wembley Stadium.

Reading have had a run strong run in this year’s FA Cup having beaten

Tottenham Hotspur away from home in the last round in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw after 120 minutes.

Reading’s main focus this campaign will be on retaining their WSL status where they face a grapple against four other sides to try and avoid the drop.

The Royals are currently in ninth place on 10 points from 15 games with all three sides below them with games in hand to play.

But before they resume their campaign for survival, they will be hoping to cause a cup upset to move a step closer to Wembley.