Women's Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Saints
Southampton FC Women will end their Barclays Women's Super League 2 season on the road against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 2nd May.
THE MATCH
Nottingham Forest vs Saints
Barclays Women's Super League 2
Portman Road
Saturday 2nd May, 3:00pm
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Simon Parker's side come into the game in good end of season form as they're four unbeaten in the WSL2, with a highest possible finish of fourth depending on results elsewhere.
Following last weekend's 2-2 draw with league leaders Charlton, thanks to goals from Jess Simpson and Atlanta Primus, Saints are two points behind Bristol City in fourth and one point behind Newcastle in fifth.
Jess Simpson celebrates scoring against Charlton. (Photo: Graham Scambler)
Nottingham Forest are in a similar vein of form to Saints with a four-game unbeaten streak heading into the final day.
Last time out, they narrowly beat Portsmouth 1-0 on the road, as Georgia Brougham's goal confirmed relegation for Saints' Hampshire rivals.
Forest could finish as high as fifth mathematically in their debut season in the second tier, but with goal difference a factor they are more likely to leapfrog Saints into sixth position if they win at The City Ground.
PREVIOUS MEETING
Earlier this season, it was Saturday's opponents who came out on top at St Mary's Stadium with two late goals in the first ever meeting between the two sides, with Jess Simpson and Mary Bashford on target for Saints in the narrow defeat.
WHAT KIT ARE SAINTS WEARING?
Simon Parker's side will be in their black and red third kit for their final game of the season.
Saints celebrate against Crystal Palace in their third kit. (Photo: Getty Images)
SATURDAY'S OFFICIALS
Referee: Jodie Hunter
Assistant Referee: Alexander Beeley
Assistant Referee: Ralph Frostick
Fourth Official: Laura Van Lier
TICKET NEWS
Travelling supporters fans are able to purchase tickets via the hosts' ticketing site from the following link.
Away tickets are in the Peter Taylor - A Block (Block A2) when selecting your order. Tickets are on general sale priced at:
Adult: £12
Senior 66+: £10
Student/Under-18s: £7
Blue Light Member: £1
Disabled Companion: FREE
Infants (2-3yo): FREE with paying adult
Supporters are advised that prices are subject to a slight increase on matchday if you don't purchase in advance.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Parking is available at the ground for £10 and is available to purchase until midday on Friday 1st May.
For further travel and matchday information, visit Forest's dedicated visitor guide on their website.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON SATURDAY?
This season, all league matches will be broadcast live on the Barclays Women's Super League 2 YouTube channel, with coverage starting shortly before kick-off.
There will be live updates and plenty of behind-the-scenes access on our dedicated social media accounts as always, with full match highlights to follow after the game:
