Women's Championship Fixtures 21/08/22

Although I have been a passionate support of the Wales Men for most of my life, I am not so much fashionably late as shamelessly late in giving my support to Wales Women. Mistakes are likely (not least as official websites are often out of date), but my intentions are good.

You can watch highlights of Women’s Championship matches on Sky Sports and FA Player.

Sunday 21 August

FA Women’s Championship

Birmingham City v Lewes (4.30pm)

Josie Longhurst will hope to make her debut for new club Lewes after signing from Brighton & Hove Albion. She joins Welsh contingent Nicola Cousins, Rhian Cleverly and Emily Jones. Birmingham City also have a new Welsh player: Bethan McGowan, who signed from Arsenal, though she might be one for the future.

Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United (2pm)

Chloe Williams recently signed for Blackburn Rovers on loan from Manchester United and will be hoping to make her debut. She joins Ellie Leek and Lauren Thomas at Blackburn. Maria Francis-Jones could make her Sheffield United debut after signing on a dual registration agreement with Manchester United. Goalkeeper Bethan Davies, another new signing, could be on the bench. This will be Blackburn’s first match at Ewood Park for three years.

Coventry United v Bristol City (2.30pm)

Olivia Clark only left Coventry United this summer, but now she returns with new club Bristol City as their second-choice goalkeeper. But Coventry haven’t been entirely deserted by Wales – they still have Charlie Estcourt, while Evie Gane could make her debut after recently transferring from Portsmouth. Bristol City’s Ffion Morgan has been terrifying various defences in-pre-season and Coventry United might be hoping she doesn’t start. Chloe Bull and Ella Powell are also on Bristol City’s books.

 

London City Lionesses v Crystal Palace (12.30pm)

Anna Filbey and Elise Hughes both left Charlton Athletic for Crystal Palace this summer. Elise is one of a group of players who could start up front.