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Seagulls drawn away from home in Women's FA Cup

Hope Powell's side to face Southampton Women or Crystal Palace in last 16 of the competition.

By Bruce Talbot • 27 January 2020

By Paul Hazlewood
Hope Powell during a training session.

Albion have been drawn away to Southampton Women or Crystal Palace in the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup. 

Hope Powell's team reached the last 16 on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Championship leaders Aston Villa thanks to goals from Ini Umotong, Amanda Nilden and Aileen Whelan.

Palace were winning 3-0 against Southampton on Sunday when the tie was abandoned because of a waterlogged pitch. The re-arranged game takes place on Sunday.

Fifth round matches will take place on Sunday 16th February.