Sunderland Women return to Eppleton as they host Women’s Super League leaders Manchester United Women in the fourth round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup on Sunday (KO 1pm).
The Lasses have won three out of their four games in 2023 and claimed a huge 3-1 away victory against Birmingham City Women last time out, with Emily Scarr, Jessica Brown and Grace McCatty all on the scoresheet.
Team news
Mel Reay has confirmed that Louise Griffiths has suffered a setback in her recovery and will be out for a number of weeks.
Esther Morgan will come into the squad following her arrival on loan from Tottenham Hotspur Women during the week.
Opposition
Manchester United enter the FA Cup in this round. Last season, the Red Devils reached the fifth round before a 4-1 defeat against Manchester City Women sealed their fate.
Currently top of the WSL, the visitors have 28 points from 11 games, only losing one league game so far.
Marc Skinner’s side have a host of Euro 2022-winning Lionesses in the squad, including Mary Earps, Ella Toone, Alessia Russo and Nikita Parris.
Around the grounds
Durham Women vs Crystal Palace Women
Tottenham Hotspur Women vs London City Lionesses
Chelsea Women vs Liverpool Women
Everton Women vs Birmingham City Women
Manchester City Women vs Sheffield United Women
Arsenal Women vs Leeds United Women
Burnley Women vs Cardiff City Ladies
Coventry United Women vs Hashtag United Women
Ipswich Town Women vs Lewes Women
West Brom Women vs Brighton Women
Wolves Women vs West Ham Women
Bristol City Women vs Oxford United Women
Wimbledon Women vs Charlton Women
Leicester City Women vs Reading Women
Aston Villa Women vs AFC Fylde Women
Tickets & streaming
The game will be streamed live via the Lasses’ official Twitter account @SAFCWomen, and as always, live updates will be provided on Twitter.