Women Preview: Midweek match under the lights for Albion

Albion take on Manchester United under the lights at The People’s Pension Stadium this evening in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.

Jake Ketley

2020-02-12T10:00:00Z

Ini Umotong emerges from the tunnel at The People's Pension Stadium

After an unexpected ten-day gap between fixtures, after the adverse conditions caused by Storm Ciara ensured all WSL matches are postponed on Sunday, Hope Powell’s side will get the chance to take to the field and look for their third consecutive win in all competitions.

Last time out, Albion claimed a crucial three points last time out with a win over fifth-placed Everton to build a cushion between themselves and the drop zone.

Aileen Whelan’s fourth league goal of the season, and fifth overall, was enough to overcome a strong Toffees team who pressed and pressed in the second half, but couldn’t find a way past Megan Walsh in the Albion goal.

Manchester United head into the game following a 1-1 draw with Reading, which saw them go one point clear of Everton in fourth place.

Lauren James was on target for the Red Devils before a highly controversial handball call gifted Reading a penalty, which Fara Williams coolly dispatched ten minutes from time.

Our last fixture…

Albion 1A.Whelan (40)

Everton 0

Albion: Walsh, Barton, Kerkdijk, Le Tissier, Gibbons; Connolly, Bowman, Nilden, Green (Simpkins 90); Whelan, Umotong (Natkiel 63).

Subs not used: Fiskerstrand (GK), Roe, Lundorf, Williams, Bennink.

Ticket info…

Tickets are available to purchase from the ticket office at The People’s Pension Stadium from 5.45pm, with adult entry priced at £6, over-65s/under-18s tickets just £3.

Not at the game?

Fans can follow updates the game on the Match Centre, and can also keep up to date with all the key incidents over on the club’s official Twitter account.