Leeds United Women face Doncaster Rovers Belles in this year’s Julie Chipchase Memorial Match on Sunday, with kick-off at 3pm.
The tie not only provides a stern pre-season test ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Division One North campaign for Simon Wood’s side, but also celebrates the life of a true pioneer of the women’s game.
Held for the first time in 2021, the fixture brings two of Julie’s former clubs together, with ‘Chippy’ having played for, and then managed, the Belles during her illustrious career, before leading the Whites to their first ever Women’s FA Cup final in 2006.
As well as matters on the pitch, the afternoon will mark the official launch of the Julie Chipchase Coaching Legacy, with the charity aiming to provide financial support for aspiring female coaches to study for their FA badges.
The Whites enjoyed claiming the bragging rights when the Yorkshire rivals met in the league last season, with Leeds firstly recording a 3-1 victory away from home thanks to Paige Williams’ brace and Kath Smith’s second half goal.
The two sides did battle once more in January, with last campaign’s Player of the Season Jess Rousseau adding another two to her tally as United ran out 4-2 winners on home soil.
Just three points separated the teams as the curtain fell on last season, with the Whites finishing sixth in the league’s standings and Doncaster in seventh.
The friendly may also give fans a first chance to see new signings Shauna Legge, Drew Greene and Ellie White in action for Leeds, after the trio recently joined from Halifax Women.
Last time out against the Belles:
Ticket information:
The fixture will be held at Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium on Sunday 4th August at 3pm, with tickets priced at £8 for adults, £4 for 13-17 years and £1 for Under 13s.
For more information or to book your tickets, please click HERE. Information about the Eco-Power Stadium, including parking details, can be found HERE.
How to follow:
Fans can also read a full match report available after the game has finished and highlights to follow.
