SAINTS Women will be taking on Arsenal for the first time in their history on Thursday, November 23 in the FA Women’s Continental League Cup.
The game will be a reunion for the Women’s head coach Marieanne Spacey-Cale, who was known as ‘one of the most feared forwards in the game’, having spent most of her playing career with the Gunners.
Spacey-Cale’s side will get the chance to test themselves against one of the country’s best teams, with top players including Alessia Russo and Beth Mead heading to St Mary’s Stadium.
The match will be a 6.30pm kick off to ensure that all the family can enjoy this great spectacle for Southampton FC Women, who currently top the Barclays Women’s Championship and hold 2nd in the Group D of the Conti-Cup after securing a bonus point against Bristol City.
Looking ahead to the historic fixture, Spacey-Cale commented: “This is an exciting occasion for the team as we face Arsenal for the first time.
"Arsenal is one of the country’s most iconic women’s side, with world-class players and coaching staff.
"This will be a great opportunity for our players to really test themselves against the levels we’re aspiring to reach and showcase the spirit of Saints as we aim to compete in the latter stages of the Conti-Cup.
"We’re excited to be playing on home turf and hope to see our community get behind us here at St Mary’s.
"There’s never been a more exciting time for women’s football, and we’d love to see that audience grow, with record crowds cheering us on from the stands.”
For anyone who signs up to register their interest, tickets for the game go on sale on Tuesday, October 31.
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