Georgia Stanway sets goals record as Manchester City win in Women’s FA Cup

Georgia Stanway became Manchester City’s record women’s goalscorer as she netted a hat-trick in an 8-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup.

Stanway’s treble took her tally to 64 goals in 171 appearances and saw the 23 year-old overtake Nikita Parris.

Forest, who play in the third tier, were no match for City, who put the fifth-round tie beyond doubt before half-time with goals from Caroline Weir, Khadija Shaw and Filippa Angeldahl. All of Stanway’s goals came after the break, while Shaw added another and Lauren Hemp completed the rout.

City’s head coach, Gareth Taylor, said of Stanway: “I’m so pleased for her because she’s showing real hot form at the moment. She’s been great to work with, particularly her attitude and application to try new positions and affect the play wherever she plays.”

Saturday’s other tie saw Chelsea win 3-1 at Aston Villa. Guro Reiten scored twice and had a hand in the holders’ third goal, earning a penalty that Pernille Harder converted. Ramona Petzelberger netted a late consolation for Villa from the penalty spot.