Peterborough United Women welcome Worcester City Women to Deeping Rangers FC on Sunday afternoon (2pm) in the First Round of the FA Women's National League Cup.
Despite the driving rain, Posh Women maintained their undefeated status on Thursday evening after they drew 1-1 with Loughborough Lightning thanks to Renai Bennett’s second-half penalty kick.
Worcester secured their first three points in the Division One Midlands on Wednesday evening after they beat Solihull Moors 1-0 at the Armco Arena.
An own goal from the visitors and a brace from Keir Perkins saw Posh secure a 3-0 victory over Lincoln United at the Abbey Lawn back in August, to claim their place in the cup. Worcester secured their spot after their 1-0 victory over Cheltenham Town at home.
TEAM NEWS
Speaking to Posh+ ahead of Sunday’s game, Poole confirmed that Tara Kirk will remain side-lined due to injury but otherwise, he has some tough decisions to make with a strong squad who are all in contention to get minutes in on Sunday.
FROM THE GAFFER
Manager Jake Poole said: “After a tough midweek game, we quickly turn our attention to what will be a much improved Worcester side that we faced early in the season. We are expecting a tough test and we know they have some good individuals so we will be well prepared for them.”
ONE TO WATCH
Forward Olivia Mitcham enjoyed a formidable season in The Blues’ promotion campaign having netted 24 times in 23 games.
LAST TIME OUT
Jake Poole started his managerial role off with a 4-1 victory over newly promoted Worcester City in the first game of the season at the Sixways Stadium, after a brace from Tara Kirk and strikes from Keir Perkins and Renai Bennett.
LIVE UPDATES
Updates of the game will be available on The Posh Women X account, with post-match reaction also on the website.