Thatcham Town Kingfishers fought back to claim a 2-2 draw at Beaconsfield Town in the Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League Division 2S.

The Kingfishers had to settle for a hard-fought point on the road on Sunday afternoon, playing out an entertaining four-goal draw against Beaconsfield Town Women’s Development at Holloways Park.

In the first reverse fixture of their debut league campaign, Lily James was the star of the show for the visitors, bagging a brilliant brace to keep the Kingfishers firmly in the upper echelons of the table.

Both sides have changed significantly since their previous encounter – a frustrating 1-1 stalemate plagued by missed opportunities for the home side.

Sunday's clash, however, wasted no time in bursting into life.

The travelling Kingfishers couldn't have asked for a better start.

With just five minutes on the clock, James found the back of the net to set an electrifying tone, rewarding her side's early dominance and showcasing the fitness and rhythm they have built up through the season.

Yet, Beaconsfield – bolstered by a couple of debutants in their matchday squad – refused to lie down.

In the 13th minute, Charlotte Holland-Lomas restored parity for the hosts in spectacular fashion, beating the Kingfisher keeper with an effort from an unlikely angle.

The equaliser sparked a energetic spell of end-to-end football.

But it was the home side who struck a psychological blow right on the stroke of half-time.

In the 43rd minute, Helena Jamarek turned the ball home to complete a swift turnaround, sending Beaconsfield into the interval with a 2-1 lead.

As the second-half commenced, both teams returned with contrasting agendas: Beaconsfield eager to lock down their advantage, and the Kingfishers desperate to climb higher in the standings.

Ultimately, both sides got a measure of what they came for.

Ten minutes after the restart, James struck again – this time unleashing a sensational long-range effort that flew past the home keeper to level the scores at 2-2, securing her second brace of the campaign.

The closing stages saw Beaconsfield push relentlessly for a winner, but a resolute Kingfishers backline held firm.

With the points shared, the full-time whistle confirmed another stalemate between the two evenly-matched rivals, meaning they will possilby have to wait until next season to finally separate themselves on the pitch.

Following the result, the Kingfishers sit in 4th place in the league table after eight matches played.

Thatcham will now turn their attention to cup action this coming Saturday, when they return home to face Didcot Town FC Ladies First Team in the Berks & Bucks FA County Cups BBFA Women's Trophy.