Frank Rodriguez's women closed the gap on league leaders Barnet at the weekend, with a good 2-0 win away at Charlton.

The Royals moved to within three points of the North London division leaders thanks to two first half goals on Sunday afternoon.

Reading took a 23rd minute lead when Francesca Kirby found strike star Danielle Puddefoot in the penalty box and Puddefoot slotted home from close range.

And the lead was doubled eight minutes later when Megan Lynch's save from a one-on-one situation only fell to Melissa Fletcher, who was quickest to react to the loose ball and pounce to make it 2-0.

Elsewhere, Barnet were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Portsmouth, who came from behind to become only the second side to deny Barnet a win this season.

1 Barnet FC Ladies P11 Pts28
2 Reading FC Women P11 Pts25
3 West Ham United LFC P12 Pts22
4 Portsmouth FC Ladies P10 Pts21
5 Colchester United Ladies F.C. P12 Pts18
6 Brighton & Hove Albion LFC P10 Pts13
7 Cardiff City LFC P9 Pts13
8 Keynsham Town LFC P11 Pts13
9 Queens Park Rangers LFC P12 Pts12
10 Charlton Athletic WFC P9 Pts9
11 WFC Fulham P11 Pts3
12 Crystal Palace WFC P10 Pts0