Leeds United Women kick-off their 2023 this Sunday, as they welcome FAWNL Northern Premier Division side Stoke City Women to the So-Trak Stadium, for an eagerly anticipated FA Cup third round clash.

It is third time lucky in terms of the game going ahead, after twice being postponed before the festive break. Both teams will be raring to go, given the fact that the Fourth Round draw has already been made and the winner of this tie will face WSL side, Arsenal.

Stoke’s visit will be the third time Leeds have faced higher-ranked opposition in cup competitions this season. After beating Brighouse on penalties in the FA Cup first round, the Whites also knocked West Brom out of the FAWNL plate last time out thanks to two goals from Macey Ellis.

Leeds’ FA Cup run so far has seen them beat South Shields 5-1 in the qualifying round, Brighouse on penalties (1-1 AET) in the first round proper and Redcar Town 7-2 in the second round.

The Potters have made it to this stage in the competition thanks to a 3-1 win over league rivals Loughborough Lightning in the second round and a 3-2 penalty shoot-out win (1-1) over Derby County previously, in the first round.

Supporter Information:

Kick-off is at 1pm at Tadcaster Albion’s So-Trak Stadium: Ings Ln, Tadcaster, LS24 9AY.

For supporters wishing to attend, parking is available at the ground and entry prices are £5 for adults, U16s go free!

Please note, it is cash only. Food and drinks will be available for supporters in the club house.

For those who can’t attend, we will have live updates right here on leedsunited.com and Highlights will be available on LUTV.

Players to Watch:

Macey Ellis stole the show in last time out, as her superb brace helped Leeds to an impressive League Plate victory over West Brom, making it four goals in her last two games.

Ellis has now overtaken Abbie Brown and Amy Woodruff (5) as Leeds’ top scorer for the season with six in total.

Roisin Kivel is Stoke’s main goal threat, she has started this season with six goals in 14 games, backing up her 2021-22 tally of 14, which saw her top the Potters’ scoring charts.

Form:

Leeds United Women: WWWWLW

Stoke City: LLWWDL

League position:

Leeds United Women: 6th  (FA Women’s National League Division One North)

Stoke City: 6th (FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division)