London Bees were thrashed 9-1 at home by Reading FC Women on Sunday and remain bottom of the Women’s Super League 2.

England international Fran Kirby stole the show, hitting four goals as the Royals ran riot at The Hive.

Further goals from Melissa Fletcher, Lauren Bruton, Cheryl Williams and Bonnie Horwood (2) completed the rout. Sydney Hinchcliffe got the Bees’ consolation at 3-0 down.

The Bees travel to Aston Villa Ladies on Sunday in their penultimate fixture of the season.