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Women's football round-up: Reigning champions Shrewsbury Town progress in League Cup

Reigning champions Shrewsbury Town beat Lye Town 2-1 at the Shawbury Community Sports Centre to reach the third round of the West Midlands Women's League Cup.

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Lexie Harrison celebrates scoring what proved to be the decider for The News Saints. (Euan Manning)

Katie Doster opened the scoring for Shrewsbury four minutes before half-time and Jeorgia Carr climbed off the bench to double their lead 10 minutes from time, before Natasha Baptiste scored a consolation for Lye.

AFC Telford United were not as successful after they bowed out following a 3-1 home defeat against Hednesford Town. 

Hope Dunn scored for the Bucks, but Hednesford stormed to victory, as Hazzana Parnell's solitary strike was followed by a brace by substitute Madison Farley. 

Neighbours Telford Town were also consigned to elimination after they were beaten 2-0 at Alvechurch courtesy of a first half double from Olivia Baker.