Women's Preview: Saints vs Sheffield United
Southampton FC Women host Sheffield United at St Mary's Stadium in their second consecutive home game in the Barclays Women's Championship.
THE MATCH
Saints vs Sheffield United
Barclays Women's Championship
St Mary's Stadium
Sunday 29th September, 2pm
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Saints will be looking to bounce back swiftly after their first defeat of the season last weekend.
The 1-0 loss against Blackburn wasn't the return to St Mary's they'd hoped, after picking up four points in their opening two matches.
With three games completed, Saints sit in fifth place as the league table beings to take shape in the early stages of the season.
Saints suffered defeat last week. (Photos: Chris Moorhouse)
Sheffield United are still chasing their first points of the campaign after suffering three defeats in their first three games.
The Blades were beaten by Durham on the opening day, before a narrow loss to Charlton in their first home game.
Last week, a trip to Newcastle was unsuccessful for Ash Thompson's side as they were beaten 2-0 at Kingston Park.
FAMILIAR FACES
Over the summer, Saints welcomed three former Sheffield United players to the South Coast.
Sunday's game will be an instant reunion for Fran Stenson in goal along with defenders Tara Bourne and Rachel Brown.
Tara Bourne has been ever-present since her switch to Saints.
PREVIOUS MEETING
Saints were unbeaten against Sheffield United in the 2023/24 season, with an impressive away performance at Bramall Lane completing the double.
At St Mary's earlier that campaign, the game was wrapped up in 20 minutes as goals from Sophia Pharoah and Katie Wilkinson were the difference either side of a Jodie Hutton equaliser.
SUNDAY'S OFFICIALS
Referee: Chloe-Ann Small
Assistant Referee: Adriana Bucur
Assistant Referee: Peter Wilson
Fourth Official: Yashar Yekta
MANAGER PREVIEW
Keen for her side to show an immediate response from last week's defeat, Head Coach Remi Allen spoke after the Blackburn result.
"The season will have highs and lows and the importance of the togetherness is what is going to continue to drive us through.
"The togetherness and the spirit doesn't change with this group and I know we'll bounce back."
TICKET NEWS
Tickets for this fixture, and all home games going forward, will be on the Saints Tickets App.
Supporters should download the app and their tickets prior to coming to St Mary's Stadium.
Match tickets are priced at £10 for Adults and £4 for Under-18s.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
As confirmed earlier in the week, there will be an amendment to the post-match autograph and photo opportunities starting from Sunday. A select number of players will attend the Northam Fan Zone post-match for a Q&A and a chance to meet supporters.
For further matchday information and FAQs, supporters are advised to read our dedicated article.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY?
There will be live coverage and plenty of behind-the-scenes access on our dedicated social media accounts, with full match highlights to follow on Monday:
There's still chance to purchase your Southampton FC Women's season tickets at a reduced rate, to catch all remaining home games in the Barclays Women's Championship!
