Women's Preview: Saints vs Bristol City
Southampton FC Women host Bristol City at the Silverlake Stadium in the fourth round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
THE MATCH
Saints vs Bristol City
Adobe Women's FA Cup
Silverlake Stadium
Sunday 18th January, 1pm
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Saints come into Sunday's cup clash in good form after three consecutive wins either side of the winter break, as the new year began with last week's 4-0 triumph over Portsmouth in front of a club record league attendance at St Mary's Stadium.
Simon Parker's side will be looking to progress further in the FA Cup after a free-scoring start in the third round, when they beat Royston Town 10-0 in a clinical, professional display.
That resounding win set up a remarkable fourth FA Cup meeting with Bristol City in the last five seasons, with a place in the fifth round on the line; the last time Saints advanced to that stage was the 2023/24 campaign when they faced Manchester United.
Atlanta Primus scored a first half hat-trick in the previous round. (Photo: Chris Moorhouse)
Bristol City successfully advanced to the third round with a 2-0 win over Portsmouth, thanks to goals from Maria Farrugia and Mari Ward.
Since then, they won and lost once in the league either side of Christmas; a 3-2 defeat at Crystal Palace ended their 2025, before a 4-2 win over Nottingham Forest started their 2026.
The Robins have made a trio of January signings, as Lioness Katie Robinson made a statement return on a permanent deal. Jessie Gale arrived on loan from Arsenal for the remainder of the season, before Hungarian international goalkeeper Lauren Brzykcy from Swedish side Piteå IF.
FA CUP CLASSIC
Saints' last FA Cup victory over Bristol City came back in January 2022, in a dramatic extra time triumph at St Mary's Stadium.
After a heroic late clearance off the line by Milly Mott, the winning goal came in extra time through Ella Morris' calm finish in the area.
SUNDAY'S OFFICIALS
Referee: Jade Wardle
Assistant Referee: Richard Fullicks
Assistant Referee: Ralph Frostick
Fourth Official: Steven Walsh
TICKET NEWS
Tickets for this fixture are still available, priced at a discounted cup rate at £5 for Adults and just £3 for Under-18s.
These tickets, as introduced last season, will still be on the Saints Tickets App once claimed.
Supporters should download the app and their tickets prior to coming to the Silverlake Stadium.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Sunday's game is at the Silverlake Stadium at a slightly earlier kick-off time of 1pm.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There are 100 spaces available, you can book your space for £5. Please complete your booking by Friday 16th January, 1pm.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY?
Unfortunately, Sunday's game can't be broadcast live, but we'll have 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.
