Colney Heath Ladies want a much better performance when they host Royston Town in the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday after losing 4-1 to the Crows in the league.

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)

They conceded two in the first half and despite strong words at the break, it was 3-0 before Samiara Khan pulled one back with 12 minutes to go.

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)

Even then though it wasn't the end of the scoring as Royston bagged a fourth and to cap a miserable day for the Lady Magpies, defender Kelly Glynn was stretchered off with a suspected ankle break.

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)

Manager Paul Gleeson said: "Royston are a very good side and deserved the win but we offered very little in resistance and I'm really disappointed to surrender our unbeaten record in such a fashion.

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)

"We will be working hard to ensure we are better prepared for our FA cup encounter.

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)

"One highlight though was debutant Leah Montenegro, who gave us everything and looked classy on the ball.

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)

"She is a more than welcome addition to the squad."

Herts Advertiser: Colney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTERColney Heath Ladies suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Royston Town in the Eastern Region WFL Premier Division. Picture: JAMES LATTER (Image: Archant)