Match Previews

Manchester United team news: Carabali back in the squad

All you need to know ahead of Saturday's Adobe Women's FA Cup semi-final at the Broadfield Stadium.

By Bruce Talbot • 08 March 2024

By Kyle Hemsley
Jorelyn Carabali has returned from Gold Cup duty with Colombia.

Albion face Manchester United for the second season running in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Saturday, kick off 5.15pm at the Broadfield Stadium.

Last season United won the semi-final 2-1, tonight is for a place in the last four.

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Team news

At his pre-match press conference, interim head coach Mikey Harris reported that Jorelyn Carabali has returned from Gold Cup duty with Colombia and will be in a full-strength squad. 

View from the bench

Interim head coach Mikey Harris said,  "It would be a dream to be involved in an FA Cup final and we’re two wins away from that.

"United are a strong team, being fourth in the WSL is no mean feat. We’re confident in our own capabilities to win the game while aware of their quality. We will go into it full of belief.

"We’ve had a really good week, the players have been outstanding and hopefully that will come to fruition on Saturday. United will have some ideas about them and them about us, we have to focus on being the best versions of ourselves on Saturday."

Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner said, "They are good. Watching their play against Bristol [City], you can see how they are developing and the way they want to play. I think we will have to be resolute. I think for both teams the pitch will play a part, both will have to adapt to that. It’s going to be a good game, and one we are not taking lightly by any means.”

Player to watch

By Kyle Hemsley
Maya Le Tissier made 74 appearances for Albion.

Maya Le Tissier, 21, has been an ever present in the heart of United’s defence since joining the club in 2022 from Albion, for whom she made her professional debut at 16 and went on to make 74 appearances across all competitions and score two goals.

The Guernsey-born defender hasn’t looked back since scoring twice on her United debut against Reading. In 2022 she made her England debut against Norway and has been a regular member of the Lionesses’ camps.

Recent meetings

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WSL Highlights: Man Utd 2 Brighton 0

Mikey Harris took charge of Albion for the first time against United last month when two goals from Nikita Parris earned the hosts a 2-0 win.

Back in November, the sides shared four goals in a WSL thriller at the Broadfield Stadium. Elisabeth Terland and Guro Bergsvand twice put Albion in front but Ella Toone and a stoppage-time goal by Rachel Williams secured a 2-2 draw.

Match officials

Referee: Lisa Benn

Assistant Referee 1: Jade Wardle

Assistant Referee 2: Chloe-Ann Small

Fourth Official: Callum Parke

How to follow the game

The match will be live on FA Player and there will be social media updates on @BHAFCWomen and on our website.