CHORLEY Ladies created their own bit of history as they reached the second round of the Women’s FA Cup for the first time.

The Ladies had to come from behind against a resilient Rotherham side who had their hosts on the back foot in the opening 20 minutes and held a deserved early lead.

But Chorley weathered the storm and thanks to a Vicky Coope hat-trick - two of them from the penalty spot - stormed back to secure a 5-2 win and book a second round tie with FC Reedswood.

After the early setback, Coope had the Ladies on level terms, converting her spot kick after Sarah Berry was tripped in the area. Scarlett Smith made it 2-1 before Sam Cadwallader drilled in another just before the break.

Chorley’s fourth came from the spot, Coope again converting after Smith was halted in the area following a skilful run.

Coope completed her hat-trick, latching on to an inch-perfect cross from Danielle Brookwell before Rotherham scored a consolation with two minutes to go.

Chorley Ladies will now play host to FC Reedswood at Charnock Richard on January 11.

League action also returned to Charnock Richard with Chorley looking to take their cup form into the league against a physical Tranmere side.

Chorley started quickly and a training ground corner between Vicky Coope and Natalie Parry was completed with a spectacular long range shot from Coope to give Chorley the lead.

Shortly into the second half, excellent skill from Scarlett Smith finished with a cross to find Sam Cadwallader, who, back from injury, calmly slotted home to double Chorley’s lead.

Ruth Harrison remained strong at the back and Chorley battled to victory on a heavy pitch.