By Tony Leighton

Natasha Dowie and Fara Williams were on target as Everton beat Southern Division Barnet 2-0 in the FA Women's Cup semi-final.

Everton will meet either Arsenal or Chelsea, whose semi-final is set for Sunday, 4 April, in the final on 3 May.

In the Women's Premier League, Chelsea collected a 4-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers to move up to third place.

Leaders Sunderland lost 2-1 at Doncaster Belles and the visitors also had Steph Bannon sent off.

Everton 2-0 Barnet

The Southern Division leaders gave Everton a hard time in the first half and almost took the lead when a Cheryl Williams shot hit the bar.

But two minutes after the interval striker Dowie took advantage of a defensive mix-up to shoot the Toffees in front.

And four minutes from time a spectacular overhead kick by captain Williams clinched the Premier League team's place in the final.

Doncaster Rovers Belles 2-1 Sunderland

The Belles edged to victory in a close-fought encounter with two goals in the final 15 minutes by midfielder Rachel Williams.

Bannon pulled a goal back in the second minute of stoppage time but then saw red for lunging at Chelsea Weston as she tried to retrieve the ball from the net.

Chelsea 4-1 Blackburn Rovers

Claire Rafferty gave Chelsea a 41st-minute lead, but it was cancelled out seconds from half-time by a Sophie Perry own goal.

Rebecca Jane put the home side back in front eight minutes after the break, however, and two Dunia Susi goals in three minutes completed a comfortable victory.

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