Women's football news
Written by: Charlie
Lewes v Crystal PalaceKO 7:30pmContinental League CupLewes got back to winning ways with the 1-0 victory over Blackburn on Sunday and are now preparing for a first Conti Cup group game of the season. And Interim Manager Craig Gill will get to see his new charges for the first time.
Once again the Rooks face Palace, who secured a league double over us last term – as well as a 2-1 Conti Cup triumph at the Pan.
In fact, Lewes last took anything from a game against Palace back in September 2019 – a 1-1 draw earned via Jess King’s second-half equaliser. Crystal Palace have been a regular feature in our Conti cup groupings.
The midweek fixture also gives players the chance to capitalise on the spirit generated from the weekend win against Blackburn in the League. Victory over Blackburn on Sunday came courtesy of Ellie Hack’s goal in just the second minute. It saw the Rooks climb eighth in the FA Women’s Championship with a game in hand over the likes of Sunderland, Palace and Sheffield United.
Eye on the Eagles
Palace sit just a point ahead of Lewes having played one game more than Parker’s troops in the FA Women’s Championship.
The London club beat Coventry United 3-2 at the weekend to end a four-game winless streak, with Siobhan Marie Wilson popping up with the winner.
Wilson boasts two goals for the season so far and could well be the one for the Rooks defence to watch out for come Wednesday.
Fellow goalscorer Kirsty Barton described the win as “a really positive performance that we can take a lot from” as they began to switch focus to this midweek fixture.
Lewes vs Crystal Palace tickets
There are still tickets on sale for the game on Wednesday, which kicks off at 7:30pm (not 7:45!) at the Dripping Pan.
You can buy Lewes FC tickets today and save time and money at the turnstiles: LewesFC.com/tickets
Ticket prices on the gate are as follows:
Adults – £12 general admittance
Concessions – £8 general admittance
Kids (under 16) – free!
Beach hut for six people – £99
Adults – £12 general admittance
Concessions – £8 general admittance
Kids (under 16) – free!
Beach hut for six people – £99