Wolves Women host rivals West Bromwich Albion in the semi-final of the Birmingham Challenge Cup on Sunday afternoon.
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The two sides meet at the New Bucks Head for the second Black Country derby of the season as they battle it out for a place in the final where Rugby Borough await.
Wolves are the current holders of the Challenge Cup having lifted the trophy for the last two seasons, most recently in 2022/23 following a 3-0 win against Stourbridge in the final at Molineux. The season before, a 4-1 victory in a Black Country derby final secured the silverware and bragging rights.
The Old Gold have defeated Sutton Coldfield Town and Boldmere St Michaels to get to the final four where they meet their neighbours.
Dan McNamara’s side come into the tie having pushed Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion all the way in the fifth round of the FA Cup last weekend, falling just short following three late goals.
Meanwhile, Baggies were unable to build on their 2-1 victory over Derby County at the start of the month and were beaten at Halifax in the league on Sunday. Just four points separate the sides in the league, however West Brom have played three games more.
Wolves and West Brom met earlier in the season, a game which saw McNamara’s team run out 3-1 winners in the league – an eighth Black Country derby success on the bounce for the Old Gold.
WHEN
Sunday, 2pm
WHERE
New Bucks Head, Telford
TICKETS
Due to this being a cup game, season ticket holders must purchase a ticket. Tickets for the game are priced at £5 adults, £4 concessions and £1 for those aged 3-16.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate or online by clicking HERE
LIVE COMMENTARY
Supporters unable to attend the game in person on Sunday can listen to LIVE audio commentary of the clash HERE
TRAVEL NEWS
Supporters are advised to read the following travel information following news of the M54 closure on weekends. Click HERE for more.
CAR PARKING
There is limited matchday parking onsite via the Haybridge Road entrance, charged at £3 per car on a first come first served basis. Please pay by bank card using the parking meter. Parking around the stadium area is the alternative option once the car park is full. Please do not drive onto the car park on the hotel side, as you are likely to be fined.
NEXT THREE
Wolves
- vs Stourbridge (A) 21st February
- vs Fylde (A) 25th February
- vs Liverpool Feds (H) 3rd March
West Brom
- vs Huddersfield (A) 3rd March
- vs Burnley (H) 10th March
- vs Stourbridge (H) 13th March
WHAT THE GAFFER SAID
“It’s a competition we’ve done really well in for the last few years and it’s one we want to continue to do well in.
“We know that for whoever gets through, Rugby Borough awaits so that’ll be a really good test because they’re flying in the south.
“It’s a Black Country derby so there should be limited words needed from my perspective, never mind it’s a semi-final as well.
“Albion are on an upturn of results. It was a poor result last weekend but a really good one at home to Derby a week before.
“They’ve signed some great players – Jess Reavill and they’ve obviously got Lucy Newell. Those two look like they’re going to form a really solid partnership at the back.
“I think this will be the toughest one over the last few years. Not only are they fighting to get to a cup final, but they’re also really improving their squad. Shev’s (Siobhan Hodgetts-Still) done some great stuff there with the limited resources that they’ve got, they’re putting together a really good squad.
“I’m expecting a really tough game and I think it’ll be really fine margins. Hopefully we can come on the right side of those fine margins, which we saw were so crucial last weekend.”
