Leeds United Women battle Stockton Town Ladies this weekend for a place in the First Round Proper of the FA Cup.
The Whites go into the encounter in the North East in blistering form, having won eight of eight in all competitions so far this term and scoring 31 goals in the process.
Last time out, Simon Wood’s side were in FA WNL Cup action, dismantling neighbours Bradford City Women 4-1 to win Group T and advance to the knockout rounds. In Silsden, Monique Watson, Drew Greene and Alice Hughes were on target.
In Division One North, Leeds have been equally as impressive, topping the standings with five wins from five fixtures as they bid to reach the third tier.
The Whites have pedigree in the FA Cup, twice reaching the final in the 2000s where they lost to powerhouses Arsenal on both occasions.
Last campaign, United advanced to the Third Round after wins against Norton & Stockton Ancients, FC St Helens and Huddersfield Town before bowing out after a defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
Sixth-tier Stockton Town progressed to this stage after beating Gateshead Rutherford and Wolviston in the earlier rounds. In the league this season, the Teessiders have fallen to two defeats from two.
Action from Billingham Town gets underway at 2pm.
The view from inside the camp:
Previewing the clash, captain Shauna Legge said: “To be the captain of this club is something that I am really proud of and I know my family are as well. And obviously, to play in the FA Cup, which is a world-famous competition, is something that I think every football fan aspires to do. I am really grateful for the opportunity that I have had at this club and just want to help try and make us be as successful as we possibly can.
“We all know about the magic of the FA Cup and it is a good opportunity to play someone that we haven’t come across before. We will prepare like we always do, do our homework. We are lucky we have great staff behind us that prepare us every week for every challenge.”
Read the full interview here.
Supporter Information:
Sunday’s game kicks off at 2pm at Billingham Town Football Club, Carters Stadium, Bedford Terrace, Billingham, TS23 4AG. Entry is free of charge and parking facilities are available.
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.
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.
