Women’s FA Cup: Man City & Chelsea progress as Vivianne Miedema & Lauren James make returns
In other games, Aston Villa defeated fourth-tier Bristol Rovers, which was only established in 2019, 9-0.
They led 3-0 within eight minutes, with former England striker Rachel Daly scoring twice.
Gabby Nunez added another goal as the Brazilian striker, making his debut in the tournament, scored again in the first half and added a hat-trick after the break.
Villa are still managed by interim manager Sean Gott at the end of the season. Robert de Bow leaves In December, the team led 5-0 at halftime and scored four more goals in the second quarter.
Paula Thomas, Chasity Grant, Kirsty Hansen and Gil Baggins were also on the scoresheet.
England striker Lauren James also returned to Chelsea, helping the five-time champions beat Charlton Athletic 4-0.
James has not played since withdrawing from a Champions League warm-up match against Twente on October 17, playing 45 minutes before being substituted at half-time.
Myra Ramirez’s header, Guro Reiten’s penalty, Aggie Beaver-Jones’ clever finish and Niamh Charles’ goal meant Chelsea were Under Special’s leadership, the unbeaten start was extended to 17 games.
However, Dutch midfielder Vic Kaptein was taken off on a stretcher during stoppage time after landing awkwardly, causing concern for the French manager.
Bompastor said Kaptein will be evaluated on Monday.
Fulham is a team in the fifth tier and the bottom team in the fourth round. They were easily defeated 5-0 by the British Championship team London City Lions.
Chantel Boyer-Hloka scored a first-half hat-trick before Kosova Aslani converted a penalty and Issi Goodwin added the fifth.
Two third-tier teams – Wolves and Rugby Borough – have also advanced and will be the lowest-placed teams in the next stage.
Seven games over the weekend – including Arsenal vs Bristol City, Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham vs Liverpool – were postponed due to bad weather across the country.
