Kira Rai netted a five-minute hat-trick to send Peterborough United through to the first round proper of the Adobe Women's FA Cup after a 5-1 win over Notts County.
Laura Vine had initially put County ahead, only for Niamh Reynolds to level from the spot in a relatively even first half.
Rai then gave Posh Women the lead with her first goal for the club just two minutes into the restart when she stole in at the back post before prodding home.
She followed that up not long after with a composed finish after first rounding County keeper Ash Hind before completing her hat-trick just minutes later.
Peterborough then added a fifth when Jess Rousseau's effort was deflected into the back of the net.
The Kira Rai show - and we're all here to witness it 🎩🪄#pufc pic.twitter.com/vP0aMbaNGh
— The Posh Women (@theposhwomen) October 5, 2025
Elsewhere, Georgia McKnight wrote her name into Altrincham Town folklore as her second-half strike proved enough to send the Robins through to the first round proper for the first time in the club's history after a 1-0 win over Stockton Town Ladies.
Jess Lightfoot struck from 20 yards out to secure the same result for Cheadle Town Stingers against Chorley.
There were also upsets in opposite ends of the country as fifth tier outfits Mancunian Unity and Dartford enjoyed shootout victories over FA Women's National League duo Barnsley and Queens Park Rangers.
Mancunian Unity enjoyed a run to the third round proper last season and they kept alive their hopes of matching that feat after defeating Barnsley 3-0 on penalties.
Shootouts were also needed to settle matters elsewhere as Kidderminster Harriers, Leeds United, Oxford United, Redditch Borough, Redditch United and Wroxham advanced by the slimmest of margins.
Celebrations from @harrierswomen as they progress into the #AdobeWomensFACup first round proper after a penalty shootout! 😲pic.twitter.com/GnxZGD6JOI
— Adobe Women's FA Cup (@AdobeWFACup) October 5, 2025
It took extra-time for Manchester Laces to run out 4-3 winners over Ossett United while Sutton Coldfield Town needed just the 90 minutes to win by the same scoreline against Doncaster Rovers Belles.
Luton Town defeated MK Dons 5-1 and Fulham enjoyed a 4-0 win over Moneyfields.
There were even more goals further afield as AFC Portchester, Blackburn Rovers, Chester-Le-Street-Town, Leafield Athletic, Leyton Orient and London Bees all hit double digits.
AFC Portchester beat Weymouth 19-0 while Rovers routed Stocksbridge Park Steels 11-2 and Leafield Athletic defeated Spalding United 11-0.
Millie Isherwood hit four to help London Bees sting Colchester 10-1, with Chester-Le-Street-Town matching that result against Lower Hopton.
To see all the results from third round qualifying, click here.
The draw for the Adobe Women's FA Cup first round proper will take place on Monday 6 October at 7pm, with further details to be confirmed on Monday.
