Match Preview: FA Cup action returns | OneFootball

Following two-straight league wins, Brentford Women will host Tilehurst Panthers in FA Cup second round qualifying action on Sunday (3pm kick-off).

Fresh from a tense 2-1 victory over Dulwich Hamlet Reserves, the Bees will be eyeing a victory at Bedfont Sports Club on Sunday to send them to third round qualifying.

Karleigh Osborne’s side are undefeated in league and cup action through the opening five games, scoring 35 goals.

Last time out

Brentford fought off a tough Dulwich side last time out, a Chloe Logie double enough to secure three points for the Bees.

Playing away from home, Osborne’s side faced strong pressure from Dulwich, however were able to settle across the second half to secure the win.

Last time out in the FA Cup, Brentford dominated North Leigh, winning 18-1 away from home.

Logie, Ashley Cheatley and Nikki Woods each scored four times, Maddie Phillips and Ella Cottrell each scored twice, while Paula Holguin and Kirsty Matthews each grabbed one.

About Tilehurst Panthers

Tilehurst are coming off a league winning season in the Thames Valley Counties Women’s Football League, subsequently earning promotion to Southern Region Women’s Football League Division One North.

They have enjoyed an unbeaten start in the new league, currently sitting third in the table with a win and a draw from two games. Georgia Hayes and Thea Wraight have started strongly, with two goals each so far.

Tilehurst also enjoyed a 5-0 win over Goring United in FA Cup first round qualifying, Leah Why starring with a hat-trick.

Match coverage

The club will have updates of the match against Tilehurst on social media, as well as a match report on the official website and our new official app.

Brentford Women B hit the road for a second-straight week as they face Luton Town Reserves at Stockwood Park Academy in Greater London Premier Division action (2:30pm kick-off).

Rivals of the Bees across the past two seasons, Luton Town also earned promotion to the premier division at the end of the last campaign, this weekend’s clash the first meeting between the two this season.

Last time out

The Bees fell to a 7-0 defeat to Tooting Bec last time out in league action away from home.

Tooting Bec were one of the stronger sides in Premier Division last season, finishing fourth in the table with 10 wins, three draws and five losses.

Brentford were good in their opening clash of the season, eventually losing to South London 2-0.

About Luton Town Reserves

Luton Town Reserves come into this clash sitting sixth in the table with a win and a loss to their name.

They lost their opening clash of the season 3-1 to Islington Borough, however regrouped to beat Headstone Manor 3-2 last time out.

Luton have been sharing the goals across the opening two games, Shanice Lewis, Sanam Shahid, Bailey Plumbridge and Carla Todd each scoring a goal across the opening two games.