Carlisle United Ladies host Preston this weekend having finally recorded their first win of the season - and in emphatic style.

The Lady Cumbrians claimed an impressive 8-1 away victory against Bolton-based Academy Juniors last Sunday.

It was an excellent display from Tracy Gannon's team which ended their recent run of defeats.

They made the perfect start and were 2-0 up inside 11 minutes, with Imogen Longcake and Emma Blenkinship on target.

Sharina Robinson then fired home from the edge of the box to increase the lead before half-time, and Longcake then added her second early into the second half.

Juniors pulled one back but Robinson and Georgia Smethurst (two) increased Carlisle's lead further before Blenkinship rounded off the scoring seven minutes from time.

A delighted Gannon said: "It’s always good to get the first win under the belt but what was more pleasing was the girls’ performance and the goals coming from defensive, midfield and forward units.

"With tough challenges still ahead it's important to stick to our goals and continue to play attractive football which will hopefully bring the points.”

Kick-off against Preston North End Ladies is 2pm at Creighton Rugby Club on Sunday.