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The week ahead: Premier League, FA Cup and FAWSL action

Albion begin 2020 with the visit of Chelsea to the Amex, before Graham Potter’s side begin their FA Cup campaign and Hope Powell’s side resume their FA Women’s Super League season.

By James Hilsum • 30 December 2019

By Geoff Penn
Albion return to FAWSL action on Sunday.

It all begins with the visit of Frank Lampard’s side this coming Wednesday.

Wednesday 1st January: Albion v Chelsea, kick-off 12.30pm

Potter’s men begin a busy day of Premier League action when they host Chelsea in a New Year’s Day clash at the Amex.

Albion head into the game following a 2-0 win over AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, thanks to strikes from Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Aaron Mooy, with both players scoring their first goals for the club.

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Extended highlights: Albion 2 Bournemouth 0

Frank Lampard’s side were also victorious last time out, after recovering from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the Gunners the lead, but two strikes in the final ten minutes from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham earned the Blues all three points.

Tickets for the match have now sold out, but the season-ticket exchange is now open for this fixture. Click here for more information.

Saturday 4th January: Albion v Sheffield Wednesday, kick-off 3.01pm

Albion’s Emirates FA Cup campaign begins with the visit of Garry Monk’s Sheffield Wednesday side to the Amex.

The Seagulls progressed all the way to the semi-finals last season, after overcoming AFC Bournemouth, West Bromwich Albion, Derby County and Millwall, ahead of a narrow 1-0 defeat to eventual winners Manchester City at Wembley.

It was Albion’s best showing in 36 years, when the club progressed to the final in 1983, when they faced Manchester United.

Tickets are available on general sale now, priced at £15 for adults, £10 for over-65s/under-21s and £5 for under-18s. Click here for more information.

Sunday 5th January: Albion v Liverpool, kick-off 2pm

Hope Powell’s team play their first match of 2020 after the Christmas break with the visit of Liverpool to The People’s Pension Stadium.

Albion head into the game looking to bounce back from a 5-0 defeat to title-chasing Manchester City last time out, and face a Reds team that lies one place and three points below them in tenth place.

Liverpool have recorded three draws and seven defeats from their ten FAWSL fixtures so far, while Powell’s side will be targeting their second win of the season after overcoming Birmingham City 3-0 back in November.

Tickets for the match are available to buy in advance now and are priced at £4 for adults and £2 for over-65s and under-18s. Click here for more information.