An evenly contested Adobe Women’s FA Cup derby saw the Scholars lose out on penalties to Lichfield City.

Jo Sheerin’s side carved out the first opportunity of the afternoon when Lucy Drayton tested Lichfield goalkeeper Erica Turner with a well-struck effort from the edge of the area. City grew into the game, with Taylor Davis proving a persistent threat. The forward twice went close before delivering the corner that led to the opener, her delivery causing problems for keeper Kaicee Griffin, who was unable to claim as the ball found its way into the net.

Chasetown had a golden chance to level on the stroke of half-time when Chloe East-Goodman broke through one-on-one, only to drag her finish wide of the post.

After the interval, Chasetown resumed with renewed intent. Ella Spears’ long-range drive was the pick of several efforts before East-Goodman forced home from a corner to level the tie.

The closing stages saw both sides push for a winner. A towering header from Ellesse Birkett cannoned off the crossbar, while in stoppage time Lichfield’s Shelbie Cartright was denied by wayward finishing after being sent clean through. Moments later, Birkett again struck the woodwork, this time rattling the base of the post.

With the deadlock unresolved, the tie was settled from twelve yards. Chasetown missed their opening two spot-kicks, handing Lichfield the initiative. The visitors converted their first three penalties before missing the fourth. With the shootout poised at 3–3, Courtney Dilger stepped up to dispatch the decisive penalty and end Chasetown’s WFA Cup run for this season.