Preview: Norton & Stockton Ancients Ladies vs Leeds United Women
Whites take on unbeaten opposition
Leeds United Women continue their FA Women’s National League Division One North campaign with a trip to Norton & Stockton Ancients Ladies this weekend.
Rick Passmoor’s side are looking to extend their winning run to three games, after responding to defeat at Barnsley with back-to-back home wins over Stockport County and Middlesborough.
Sunday’s hosts are one of two unbeaten teams in the division after four games, table toppers Barnsley are the only side to have won four from four, Norton & Stockton sit 6th after drawing three and winning one so far.
Supporter information:
For supporters wishing to attend, the game kicks off at 2pm at Norton Sports Complex, Station Rd, Norton, TS20 1PE. Admission prices are £3 for adults, Children go free.
Alternatively, we will have live updates and a match report right here on leedsunited.com and highlights will follow on LUTV.
Player to watch:
Bianca Owens is joint top of the division’s scoring charts after netting four of her side’s seven so far this season.
Owens was also on target twice against Leeds last season so she is definitely one the Whites defence will have to keep a close eye on.
Previous meetings:
Norton & Stockton Ancients 1-2 Leeds United (FA Cup 2nd Round, December 5th 2021)
A last-minute winner from Kathryn Smith saw Leeds advance in the FA Cup last season. Aaliyah Nolan had given Leeds the lead before Shannon Reid equalized for the hosts. Smith popped up late on though to give Leeds the win.
Norton & Stockton Ancients 1-2 Leeds United (FA Women’s National League North, April 4th 2022)
Abbie Brown and Kanisha Underdown struck for Leeds, the latter’s strike five minutes from time proving crucial as Owens netted from the spot deep into stoppage time.
Leeds United 0-2 Norton & Stockton Ancients (FA Women’s National League North, April 4th 2022)
Second half goals from Owens and Chloe West earned Norton & Stockton all three points at the So-Trak stadium.
League position:
Leeds: 3rd
Norton and Stockton: 6th
Form:
Leeds: WLWW
Norton and Stockton: DWDD
