Birmingham Metropolis triggered an upset within the Ladies’s League Cup by beating top-tier Brighton within the first spherical.

Libby Smith scored the opener earlier than Jade Pennock then made it two shortly after the break.

Brighton pulled a objective again by way of Lee Geum-Min however Lucy Quinn prolonged Birmingham’s lead as soon as once more.

Danielle Carter added an 89th-minute penalty nevertheless it proved to be solely a session because the Championship facet picked up the three factors.

Brynjarsdottir spares West Ham’s blushes

In the meantime, West Ham picked up two factors after beating London Metropolis Lionesses in a penalty shootout

West Ham had regarded on the right track for defeat however a last-minute equaliser from Dagny Brynjarsdottir spared their blushes and salvaged a draw.

And after the 2-2 draw, the Hammers secured an extra level with a 10-9 penalty shootout win.

Wins for Spurs and Liverpool

In an all-WSL affair, Tottenham beat Studying 2-1 because of targets from Ashleigh Neville and Nikola Karczewska.

Elsewhere, Leicester beat Blackburn 3-0 and Liverpool secured a 1-0 win in opposition to Sunderland.

Durham and Sheffield United shared the spoils after an exhilarating 3-3 draw with Durham selecting up the extra level, profitable the penalty shootout.

In Sunday’s different video games, Lewes beat Charlton, Bristol Metropolis secured a 4-0 win at house to Crystal Palace and Coventry United defeated Southampton.