WOMEN’S PREVIEW: BURNLEY V AFC FYLDE

Main Club Sponsor

TICKETS

SHOP

Clarets turn their attention to cup tie

2024-08-27T17:00:00.000Z

WOMEN’S PREVIEW: BURNLEY V AFC FYLDE

Clarets turn their attention to cup tie

2024-08-27T17:00:00.000Z

Clarets turn their attention to cup tie

Burnley Women return to Nelson on Wednesday evening to take on AFC Fylde in the determining round of the FA Women’s National League Cup.

A victory would see Rebecca Sawiuk’s side progress to the League Cup competition, which takes prominence over the alternative known as the League Plate competition.

The Clarets have made a flying start to the 2024/25 season, winning both of their league games with an aggregate score of 12-1.

Their latest victory came against Stourbridge on Sunday, with Brenna McPartlan, Emma Siddall and Laura Elford all on target to help overcome a half-time deficit.

Fylde are currently a fourth-tier side having suffered relegation at the end of last season.

The Coasters have had a mixed start to the campaign, starting with a 2-2 draw at Barnsley in which they twice came from behind courtesy of Lois Moore and Millie Tindall.

Sunday saw them play Leeds United in their first home game of 2024/25 but they were on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline.

There’s a familiar face in their ranks in Hollie Kelsh-Ridge, who was released by Burnley in the summer and captained Fylde against Leeds.

Kick-off at the Daisy Communications Arena (BB7 9BN) is 7.45pm, and tickets will be available on the turnstiles at £5 for adults and £2 for juniors. Payment can be made via cash or card.

Alternatively, you can watch live on the official Burnley Football Club YouTube channel or Clarets+.

Updates will also be shared on our dedicated women’s social media channels and a match report will follow the final whistle on www.burnleyfootballclub.com.