WOMEN'S PREVIEW: BURNLEY VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

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Clarets welcome Wolves in home bow for new season

2023-09-03T08:45:22.671Z

WOMEN'S PREVIEW: BURNLEY VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Clarets welcome Wolves in home bow for new season

2023-09-03T08:45:22.671Z

Clarets welcome Wolves in home bow for new season

Burnley FC Women will play their first home game of the season on Sunday, as they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Lancashire FA County Ground in Leyland. (2pm KO, BST)

The Claret Women come into this game on the back of a defeat to Newcastle United in the FA Women’s National League Cup, losing 3-2 after extra-time.

Bridget Galloway netted the opener for the Magpies from the penalty spot before Millie Ravening equalised just after the break.

The game then went to extra-time, with Newcastle striking first as Galloway bagged her brace and Leah Embley scoring Burnley’s second leveller of the game.

Becky Ferguson slotted home the winner two minutes from time to send the Magpies through and the Clarets out of the cup.

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Rebecca Sawiuk’s side did win their first league game of the season, however, beating Liverpool Feds 3-2 at Jericho Lane.

Lizzie Hamer opened the scoring before Feds levelled ten minutes after the break, through Beth Donoghue.

The Clarets instantly retook the lead as Leah Embley netted and Millie Ravening’s top corner strike made it 3-1.

Feds netted a late consolation through captain Chantelle Thompson, but Burnley saw the game out to claim three points on the opening day.

Burnley currently sit fourth in the FA Women’s National League North table.

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Sunday’s opponents Wolves have made it two wins from two so far this season, opening their league campaign with a battling 2-1 win at Derby County.

Ellie Wilson netted first on her debut to give the visitors the lead, before Amber Hughes made it two after 36 minutes, with Molly Sutherland’s goal back for the Ewe Rams not enough to get them back into the game.

Dan McNamara’s side then thrashed Doncaster Belles 11-1 in the determining round of the FA Women’s National League Cup, with an Amber Hughes hat-trick amongst the goals.

The last time the Clarets faced Sunday’s visitors was back in April, in a tight game that saw Wolves win 2-1.

Amber Hughes put Wolves ahead just after the break, before Georgia Marshall headed the Claret Women level on 66 minutes.

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Anna Morphett converted from the spot to put the away side back in front as Burnley fell to defeat in the top-of-the-table clash.

Tickets are available to purchase on the gate for Sunday’s game, with season ticket holders available to watch the game for FREE.

Non-Season Ticket Holders prices are as follows:

Adults - £5

Concessions - £2

U16/Over 65s – Free

If you are unable to make it to Leyland on Sunday, this game will be streamed LIVE on TikTok, and full coverage will be available on Twitter @BurnleyFCWomen.