Women's Preview: Saints vs Charlton
Southampton FC Women will face Charlton in their final home game of the Barclays Women's Super League 2 season on Sunday 26th April at the Silverlake Stadium.
THE MATCH
Saints vs Charlton
Barclays Women's Super League 2
Silverlake Stadium
Sunday 26th April, 4pm
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Saints come into Sunday's game with positive momentum as they are three games unbeaten in the WSL2, with just one defeat in their past five games.
Before the international break, Simon Parker's side followed up a goalless draw in Durham with two fine wins thanks to a stoppage time goal to beat Ipswich 2-1, and a resounding late flourish to see off Sheffield United with a 5-2 triumph.
Saints celebrate their win over Sheffield United last time at home. (Photo: Stuart Martin)
Charlton were the league's pace setters for almost the entirety of the campaign, but now find themselves second in the table and firmly in a promotion battle if results don't go their way.
After going unbeaten in the league all season until March, a shock defeat at the hands off Portsmouth derailed their momentum as Karen Hills' side have only won once in their last five outings in all competitions.
Defeats on the road against Bristol City and promotion rivals Crystal Palace, followed by a heartbreaking extra time defeat against Liverpool in the FA Cup, means
PREVIOUS MEETING
Earlier this season, Saints were narrowly beaten by early pace setters Charlton at The Valley, as Tara Bourne's late consolation wasn't enough to rescue a point.
Saints' last win over the Addicks came on the road last season though, as Bourne was on target again with the crucial goal in a 1-0 victory in November 2024.
SUNDAY'S OFFICIALS
Referee: Alice Parker
Assistant Referee: Imogen Gates
Assistant Referee: Charlotte Sparling-Haythornwaite
Fourth Official: Julia Kings
MANAGER PREVIEW
Speaking ahead of Sunday's clash, Head Coach Simon Parker said: 'It's good to be back into action, it's been quite a long international break and it's always frustrating when you just want to keep the momentum going, but it's a good opportunity for players to have a little bit of a rest.
"We're really looking forward to playing Charlton, we know that if we can finish strongly we give ourselves the best opportunity to finish as high as we can.
"The fans have been outstanding all year, hopefully they'll still be able to come [on Sunday], show their support and hopefully we can put on a performance for them to show the appreciation that we have for them."
TICKET NEWS
Tickets for this WSL2 fixture are still available right up to kick off, priced at just £10 for Adults and £4 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
There are plenty of pre-match activations available in the build up to our later kick-off, whilst the Silverlake Stadium's Sunday carvery is available to book from 12-4pm for your perfect pre-match meal.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY?
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:
