Leicester made light work of tough opponents Reading with a 4-1 win when they resumed action in the EHL Premier Division following their winning exploits at the National Indoor Championships last week.

The likes of Crista Cullen, Jennie Bimson and Hannah MacLeod were back for the trip to a side which is second in the table.

The hosts also included former Leicester star and newly-crowned Hockey Writers' Player of the Year Helen Richardson in their line-up.

Two goals from Chloe Rogers and one each from Katie Long and Beckie Herbert earned Leicester their 11th win from 11 league games this season and keeps them on top of the table.

Leicester host defending champions Bowdon Hightown this weekend. The visitors are having a much tougher time this season and are languishing close to the foot of the table.

Leicester seconds looked good when taking a 1-0 lead against a strong Harborne side in Midlands Premier, but the Birmingham side fought back to grab an equaliser.

Leicester will be looking for a good win at Olton seconds on Saturday.

The fourths were held to a 2-2 draw against bottom-of-the-table Leicester University.

The Leicester youngsters took a half-time lead through Tara Johnson, before Abbie MacArthur made it 2-0 after the break.

The Students hit back to make it 2-1 and, with a minute to go, were awarded a penalty-corner that controversially ended up in the net via Katie Mason's face.

Discussion followed but the goal stood, and the draw means Leicester are still too close to the relegation zone for comfort.

A resurgent fifths came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against leaders South Leicester.

Rosie Hampton scored both Leicester goals.