Gwalia United return to cup action on Sunday with a trip to Bristol Rovers in the FA Women’s National League Plate, where a place in the second round is up for grabs.
The tie comes only a few days after the two teams played out an enthralling 2-2 draw in a league fixture under the lights at USW Sport Park, and another closely fought contest looks likely.
Gwalia reached the first round as one of the best third-placed runners-up from the group stage, sealing their spot with a nail-biting 4-3 win away at Worcester City at the end of September.
Rovers also advanced as one of the best third-placed runners-up. They booked their place with a 4-2 victory over Keynsham Town at Oaklands Park, with Isabella Tweddle scoring twice and Lashai Mcnama and Gipsy Viveash also on target.
With honours even after the league meeting, both sides will head into the game believing they can progress. Gwalia, meanwhile, will be looking to extend their unbeaten league and cup run to eight matches.
Head-to-head
Sunday’s match will be the first competitive meeting between the clubs in Bristol.
Match officials
The referee is Paul Freeman of Wiltshire County Football Association, who recently officiated the 2-2 draw between Gwalia and Keynsham Town. He will be assisted by Edgar Sanha and Oliver Chanot.
Getting there
The game is being played at Oaklands Park Stadium (BS32 4AG), the home of Gloucestershire Football Association. Supporters travelling from USW Sport Park face a journey of just under 40 miles, which should take approximately one hour and five minutes.
There is plenty of visitor car parking on site, including disabled bays and EV charging points. Use the postcode BS32 4AG for directions.
Once you have turned off Gloucester Road, continue past the police station on your right and take the next right turn, before you head down the single track lane. Once you have turned right, continue straight to reach the visitor car park.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on the day of the fixture at the stadium.
Feature Image Credit: Gloucestershire Football Association
