Reading FC Women clinched the WSL 2 title with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
With second placed Doncaster Rovers Belles comfortable winners themselves, only a victory would do for Royals to keep hold of top spot and they looked to be sailing towards three points.
The deadlock was broken just before half time through full-back Harriet Scott with in-form Helen Ward doubling the advantage on the hour mark.
And when Bianca Bragg netted a third with 10 minutes to play, it appeared to be another impressive away display.
But there was to be a grandstand finale.
Alicia Robinson pulled back what appeared to be a consolation with only two minutes to play, but when Tash Baptiste added another seconds after, the trophy was threatening to be taken away from Kelly Chambers’ charges.
But Reading held on to end their season in style with a 14th victory from their 18 league games to win the title on goal difference.
“I’m absolutely over the moon with the win and it feels brilliant to finally have my hands on the trophy,” said captain Kirsty McGee.
“We’ve already shown this season that we can compete with the best up there and I think with the squad that we have got we can only go one way and get better and better.”
Reading: Moloney; Jane, McGee, Davies, Scott (Jones 59); Fletcher (Follis 59), Rowe, Walkley (Horwood 45), Roche; Ward, Bragg.
Subs not used: Sansom, Bartrip, Estcourt.
Goals: Scott (45), Ward (59), Bragg (80)
Referee: Shaun Barry
Attendance: 509
