Women's Preview: Sheffield United vs Saints
Southampton FC Women return to league action with a trip to face Sheffield United in the Barclays Women's Championship.
THE MATCH
Sheffield United vs Saints
Barclays Women's Championship
Bramall Lane
Sunday 28th January, 2pm
For ticket news, see below
The unbeaten start to 2024 came to an end for Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side in midweek, when their Conti Cup campaign was ended in the group stages after defeat against WSL side Tottenham.
Saints suffered a 3-0 defeat at the Silverlake Stadium, but will return to league action looking to continue on from victory over Watford last weekend.
Sophia Pharoah's brace and Megan Collett's first St Mary's goal earned a 3-0 win over the Hornets that leaves Saints in fourth place in the table.
Sheffield United sit in eighth in the table, with a gap between the sides fighting at either end of the division.
They have suffered three consecutive away defeats since the return to action in 2024, losing to Tottenham in the FA Cup, Sunderland in the league, and Blackburn in the Conti Cup.
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: Laura van Lier
Assistant Referee: Hannah Gardner
Assistant Referee: Emma Taylor
Fourth Official: Josh Brayshaw
WHAT KIT WILL SAINTS BE WEARING?
Saints will step out in South Yorkshire in their white and teal away kit.
LAST MEETING
Earlier this season, Saints were victorious at St Mary's Stadium in a league clash that was decided in little over 20 minutes.
Sophia Pharoah opened the scoring before Jodie Hutton equalised shortly after, but an even quicker response from Katie Wilkinson put Saints back in the lead in the 21st minute with what turned out to be the match-winner.
TICKET NEWS
Tickets are available to purchase in advance of Sunday's game via Sheffield United's website, priced as follows: Adult - £10, Concessions - £5.
There are no cash turnstiles in operation at Bramall Lane. Supporters wishing to purchase on the day can do so online or in the ticket office, which will open at 11:30am.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY?
Unfortunately there will be no Saints Play coverage of the game, but our hosts do offer their Audio Descriptive Commentary service.
You can also keep up to date and get behind-the-scenes access on our women’s dedicated social accounts:
