Seven days earlier, they had come from behind to beat Bolton Wanderers Ladies in the Women's FA Cup thanks to Rhiannon Gray's last minute strike; this time, in the FAWNL Plate, another late goal forced extra time against Loughborough Foxes before Becky Langley's side went on to win against a side from the division above.

After an even opening to the game, Loughborough took a 19th-minute lead when Chloe Young slotted home from six yards and seven minutes later, Becky McGrother hit a post for the visitors.

But, amid heavy rain, Newcastle kept on battling and began to create some opportunities in the second half, with Jess Foster and Beth Gardener coming close.

Grace Donnelly made a superb save in the 76th minute to keep the score at 1-0, and that proved crucial in the dying seconds as substitute Emily Tait's fine run and cross led to Foster equalising from close range.

In extra time, Foster was denied a second by an excellent Amy Burle save but, with three minutes remaining and a penalty shoot-out looming, Foster's cross was headed home by Steph Ord.

Manager Langley - a former Loughborough Foxes player - said: "Absolutely delighted with the players' performance and the result today. We keep building now."

Newcastle United Women: Grace Donnelly, Brooke Cochrane, Courtney Lock, Brianna Westrup, Jane Harland, Abbie Gilchrist, Rhiannon Gray (Emily Tait 85), Imogen Longcake, Beth Gardener (Steph Ord 78), Megan McKenzie, Jess Foster

Sub not used: Bethany Guy

Photograph courtesy of Colin Lock/@Tyneside_NUWFC