Women's Preview: Saints vs Manchester United
All eyes are back on the Adobe Women’s FA Cup as Southampton FC Women host Manchester United Women in the fifth round.
THE MATCH
Saints vs Manchester United
Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fifth Round
Silverlake Stadium
Sunday 11th February, 2pm
Another cup test against Women’s Super League opposition is on the horizon as Manchester United come to town on Sunday.
It’s a sell-out fixture for Saints, who can make history by reaching the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time ever if they can beat last season’s cup runners-up.
Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side started their cup journey with a South Coast derby against Portsmouth, where they ran out 2-1 winners at Westleigh Park.
A long trip to league rivals Sunderland followed after the winter break, where Saints returned with a bang in the fourth round; a second-half brace from Katie Wilkinson proved to be the difference with two well-taken finishes securing her side's progression.
Manchester United entered the competition in the fourth round so only required one win to reach this stage, as they knocked out third-tier Newcastle with a convincing 5-0 victory.
Lionesses Ella Toone, Nikita Parris, and Rachel Williams were on target, with Parris bagging herself a brace, before young French international Melvine Malard rounded off the scoring in stoppage time.
Ella Toone scored a brace in the last round. (Photo: Alex Livesey)
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: Jade Wardle
Assistant Referee: Ralph Frostrick
Assistant Referee: Michael Butcher
Fourth Official: Gareth Dunn
WHAT KIT WILL SAINTS BE WEARING?
Saints will be in their home kit to welcome the Red Devils to the Silverlake.
Saints in their last outing at the Silverlake Stadium. (Photo: Isabelle Field)
LAST MEETING
Unsurprisingly, this is the first time the two sides have met each other in any competition.
Take a look back at how Saints powered their way to the fifth round last time out against Sunderland.
TICKET/STREAMING INFORMATION
Sunday's game is a sell-out at the Silverlake Stadium! Thank you to our supporters for another incredible backing.
If you were unfortunately unable to purchase tickets, the game has also been selected to be streamed live on The FA Player.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY?
You can keep up to date and get behind-the-scenes access on our women’s dedicated social accounts:
