Competition: Adobe Women’s FA Cup
Venue: Newport Stadium
Date & Time: Sunday, 3rd November, 2:00 PM Kick-off
Gwalia United heads into Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Swindon Town Women on a high, following a solid run of form. They put up a strong fight against Hashtag United and then pulled off a fantastic 4-0 win over MK Dons. It’s been an up-and-down season for Gwalia, but they seem to be finding their rhythm just in time for three big games this month. With last year’s FA Cup run cut short, they’ll be pushing hard to make it count this time around.
Swindon’s Strong Start
Swindon Town Women are flying high, unbeaten in their league and leading the Southwest Division. They’ve scored a whopping 50 goals in just 12 games, with 14 players finding the back of the net—Annabelle Colston leading the pack with ten goals so far. Even though they’re in a different division, they’re only four places behind Gwalia in the English system, setting up an interesting match-up.
Players to Watch
Swindon’s top scorer, Annabelle Colston, has been on fire this season, but Gwalia has their own star in Cori Williams Mills who has been prolific in front of goal. These two faced off last during the 2022-23, with Gwalia winning both games, so there’s a bit of history here. Swindon will be looking to turn the tables.
What to Expect
Both teams are bringing their A-game: Swindon wants to prove they can step up, and Gwalia aims to keep building consistency. With a spot in the second round on the line, it’s shaping up to be an exciting showdown. Who’s moving on in the FA Cup? Swindon will be looking to prove they can take a step up after their blistering start to the season whereas Gwalia will be looking to solidify their consistency. It is sure to be a fascinating match between two exciting sides.
Who will end up in the draw for the second round?
