By Tony Leighton

Aluko bagged a brace for Charlton

England striker Eni Aluko was on target twice as Women's Premier League Cup holders Charlton began their trophy defence with a 5-0 win at Brighton.

Bristol Academy, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea and Everton also had big wins against lower league opposition.

Sunderland and Fulham lost to regional division sides. The Black Cats went down 2-1 at Lincoln and Fulham lost on penalties after a 4-4 draw at Millwall.

In the only all-National Division clash Leeds United beat Cardiff City 4-0.

Women's Premier League Cup, round one
Brighton 0-5 Charlton Athletic

It took Charlton until the 52nd minute to score their first goal through Katie Holtham, but 60 seconds later Natasha Dowie doubled the lead and they were on the way to victory.

Jo Potter put the visitors further in front after 71 minutes and, with the Southern Division team tiring, both of Aluko's goals both arrived in the last 12 minutes.

Leeds United 4-0 Cardiff City

Former England winger Karen Burke started and ended the Leeds scoring, each time from the penalty spot.

Between Burke's goals central defender Jess Wright and left winger Sue Smith both struck with excellent finishes.

Lincoln City 2-1 Sunderland

The result of the day came at Northern Division Lincoln, where Jodie Snelson's two early goals proved decisive though Karen Hutchinson pulled one back just after half-time.

Bristol Academy 8-1 AFC Wimbledon

Debutante Kerry Bartlett hit a hat-trick and there were two goals each for Justine Lorton and Kayleigh Greening as Bristol cruised to victory.

Shelley Cox also put her name on the Academy scoresheet, while Abbey Shorter scored the Southern Division team's consolation goal.

Millwall Lionesses 4-4 Fulham a.e.t. Millwall won 3-1 on penalties

In a roller-coaster of a game Fulham led 3-0 at half-time but then had to grab a late equaliser to force extra-time.

An opening goal by Katie McIntyre and a double strike by Danielle Farmer seemed to have wrapped up victory for the Cottagers.

But after the break Claire Williams struck a hat-trick then Harley Bennett put the Southern Division side in front.

Michaela Gooden brought Fulham level in the 87th minute, but after extra time it was Millwall who produced the more accurate penalties.

Blackburn Rovers 6-0 Wolves

Katie Anderton led the way with a hat-trick as Blackburn brushed aside their Northern division visitors.

Anderton's goal salvo came after Sarah McRae had hit the opener. Nicki Twohig and Hannah Bailey added goals in the last half-hour.

Chelsea 5-1 Watford

A hat-trick by former Charlton striker Jodian Clarke was the inspiration for Chelsea's comfortable victory.

Lizzie Edwards and Ellen White were the other Blues' scorers, while Bianca Hedgecock hit a late consolation goal for the Southern Division team.

Everton 4-0 Crystal Palace

An own goal by Laura East after just seven minutes gave Southern Division Palace the worst possible start.

Everton then coasted to victory with further goals from England colleagues Fara Williams, Emily Westwood and Jody Handley.

Birmingham City 2-1 Stockport County