Preview: Lasses host Manchester United

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.

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