Oxford United Women battled to earn a 1-0 win away at Cheltenham Town Ladies.

A single goal late in the first half from United captain Leah Burridge was enough for the U's to claim all three points on Thursday evening.

Lacy Liggett had the U’s first real chance, glancing Kate Wiseman’s corner just wide of the post in the 12th minute.

Burridge then went close as she rattled the bar following some good work from Sarah King.

The latter’s effort was then well saved and from the rebound, Burridge’s strike from two yards out was blocked by Robinesses’ captain Emily Owen on the line.

On the stroke of halftime, Burridge popped up at the back post to score her second on the season as she slammed home her effort on the half-volley.

Cheltenham had a good chance with twenty minutes to play as former Yellow Daisy Ackerman’s cross was headed over from close range by former Welsh International Tash Harding.

Jaime Gotch made a last-ditch block at the death, matched by Shelly Provan who got a touch on Emily Allen’s close-range effort in the final seconds.

United have now won back-to-back games as they head into a free weekend.