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South Coast Derby in Women’s FA Cup

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Southampton FC Women will travel to Portsmouth in the third round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup.

THE MATCH

Portsmouth vs Saints
Vitality Women’s FA Cup – third round
Westleigh Park
Sunday 12th December, 1pm GMT
Ticket details TBC

The draw marks two South Coast Derby matches in a row, with the first league meeting of the season following this third round tie on Wednesday 15th December.

Saints booked their place in the third round of the competition with a dominant victory over Ilminster Town on Sunday.

Goals from Sophia Pharoah, Ella Morris, a double each for Leeta Rutherford and Georgie Freeland and a debut goal for RTC graduate Sky Bedwell ensured progression at the Archie Gooch Pavilion.

Portsmouth progressed with a narrow 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth at Westleigh Park, with goals from Evie Gane and former Saint Shannon Albuery.

Ticket and travel details will be released in due course.