Women's Preview: Saints vs Arsenal
Full preview as Southampton FC Women welcome Barclays Women's Super League side Arsenal Women to St Mary's Stadium in the Conti Cup.
THE MATCH
Saints vs Arsenal
FA Continental Tyres Women’s League Cup
St Mary’s Stadium
Thursday 23rd November, 6:30pm
For ticket news, see below
Current group topping Saints welcome last season’s Conti Cup champions Arsenal to St Mary’s in what looks to be a record-breaking fixture.
Having grabbed a bonus point against Bristol City at the Robins High Performance Centre in their first game of the group, Saints then travelled to Reading, where a much-changed side left it late to secure a 1-0 win through Lexi Lloyd-Smith.
Arsenal, who come into the group stage of the competition after exiting the UEFA Women’s Champions League, have a game in hand, but opened their campaign with a convincing 3-1 result against fellow WSL side Bristol City.
With over 12,500 tickets sold so far for the fixture, St Mary’s looks like it will be rocking as Saints take on Arsenal for the first time in their history.
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: Stacey Pearson
Assistant Referee: Harley Hetherington
Assistant Referee: Michael Butcher
Fourth Official: Lorraine Catchpole
WHAT KIT WILL SAINTS BE WEARING?
A historic fixture calls for Saints’ iconic home kit.
LAST MEETING
Southampton FC Women and Arsenal Women have never met in a competitive fixture - this will be the first time the sides line up against each other.
TICKET NEWS
Over 12,500 tickets have already been secured for the fixture, with a dedicated away end also in operation.
There’s still time to be part of a record breaking crowd, with Adults tickets priced at £5 and Under-18s at £2. You can also purchase tickets on the day at Ticket Office One.
MANAGER’S NOTES
“Thursday’s game against Arsenal is an exciting prospect for our fans and players alike; a chance to be part of a record crowd and for the girls to test themselves against a top team.
“We go into the fixture without any pressure on us - It’s about going out there, enjoying it and giving a good account of ourselves.
“We’ve prepared for this game just like any other and coming off the back of the impressive Crystal Palace performance has put the team in a positive place.
“Arsenal will be a fantastic test for us, and we’ll put on a show for our fans, who have been with us every step of the way up until now.”
CAN’T MAKE IT TO ST MARY’S?
You'll be able to watch all of the action live on Saints Play for £2. There’ll also be plenty of behind-the-scenes content on the women’s dedicated social accounts:
