Amber Hughes stars as Wolves beat Durham comfortably

Amber Hughes starred as Wolves Women swept aside basement side Durham with a 4-1 victory at the New Bucks Head.

Wolves returned to winning ways in what could prove to be their final home game of the year, depending on tomorrow’s FA Cup draw.

Hughes was the star of the show in Telford, contributing to all four goals with a brace and an assist.

The hosts made a flying start, taking the lead after just seven minutes when Hughes poked home Charlotte Greengrass’ header beyond goalkeeper Cateriona Sheppard.

Dan McNamara’s side showed little sign of taking their foot off the gas and doubled their advantage eight minutes later.

Hughes won possession with a well-timed tackle to release Tara O’Hanlon, who squared for Greengrass to turn home.

Wolves were in full flow and made it three before the half-hour mark, with Hughes continuing her superb afternoon by firing home from Mel Lawley’s excellent cross.

The hosts were firmly in control, but had to withstand a spell of second-half pressure before Durham found a way through in the 76th minute.

Skipper Sarah Wilson pulled one back to give the visitors hope of a remarkable comeback, but Wolves quickly extinguished any prospect of one.

They restored their three-goal advantage six minutes from time, breaking at pace before Hughes picked out Louanne Worsey, who made no mistake with the finish.

Durham grabbed a second consolation in stoppage time, but it did little to take the shine off an emphatic Wolves victory, their third league win of the season.