Leeds United Women begin their FA WNL Cup campaign with a visit to rivals Halifax Women in Group T on Thursday evening.
The two sides meet in the cup for the second season running, after a 1-0 win for the Whites at Garforth last term where Darcie Greene's incredible solo goal proved the difference.
Last time out for Leeds was a convincing 3-0 win on the road at Chester-le-Street Town Ladies with Amy Woodruff netting a hattrick to guarantee the three points and take home the match ball.
The centre-forward had the Whites in the driving seat at the break after converting instinctively from Darcie Greene's mazy run down the left flank, before bagging two more in the closing stages of the match - another Greene cross tap-in and a glancing header.
The hosts are coming into the clash off the back of a 4-2 win over Norton and Stockton Ancients on home turf, having three first half goals complimented by a stoppage time fourth.
Halifax have won and lost once so far this campaign, placing them in fifth, whereas the Whites are sat joint top of the table having won both games, scoring ten and conceding zero times in the opening two fixtures.
Leeds have pedigree in the competition having lifted the FA WNL Plate back in 2023 in Solihull, defeating Stourbridge Women 3-1, Woodruff getting on the scoresheet.
Action from Myra Shay gets underway at 7.45pm.
The view from inside the camp...
Darcie Greene previewed the clash, telling leedsunited.com: "Feeling very good. We’ve had two excellent results in the first two games of the season, and we are hoping to carry that momentum into the cup match.
"However, we are aware that this is just the beginning of the season, and it will only get harder, so we have to be prepared."
To read the full interview click here.
We've met before...
Supporter Information:
Sunday’s game kicks-off at 7.45pm at Barkerend Rd, Bradford BD3 8QX
Tickets are priced at £7 for adults and £3.50 concessions, with juniors priced at £3.50. Tickets are available to purchase ahead of the game here.
Please keep up to date on the Whites by following @LUFCWomen on X, Instagram and Facebook.
How to follow:
For those not able to attend Sunday’s match, you can stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow updates throughout the 90 minutes in our match centre. All home games are streamed live on LUTV.
Shortly after full-time, a match report, reaction from the players and manager, along with highlights will be available across our social media channels and website.
