United Ladies' opening pre-season was overshadowed by injuries to two key players with influential centre back Leanne Walker and creative winger Suzie Cole both being carried from the field of play in unfortunate circumstances.

The match itself stated in lively fashion with both teams carving out opportunities in the opening three minutes. Suzie Cole's effort was well saved before Stony took the lead immediately after with a quick breakaway.

A minute later a Twinkle Dean free kick found Hannah Franklin in space but the United striker fired inches over the crossbar.

On twelve minutes the Ducks were unfortunate to lose Walker who appeared to fall awkwardly; damaging the ankle she broke over a year ago, and were subsequently forced into a reshuffle.

Hannah Franklin had another effort sail just over, before sister Gemma almost levelled with a deft header from a corner.

The home side doubled their lead, somewhat against the run of play, before United gave themselves hope when Suzie Cole beat her defender and shot home from a tight angle.

Cole was then the victim of a late challenge and had to be helped off the pitch before the North Bucks side completed the scoring with the very last kick of the match.

Injuries aside though there were many positives to take from this performance against a side a division above, them particularly from Leigh Reed and Sarah Flight in the centre of midfield.