The English Women’s FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Sheffield United is set to take place on January 12 at the Borough Sports Ground in South London. Crystal Palace are coming off a 0-1 defeat over Manchester United in the Women’s Super League. Meanwhile, Sheffield united have also faced a setback in their most recent English Continental Cup match, suffering a 4-2 loss over Blackburn Rovers.
Crystal Palace W vs Sheffield United W: Match Preview
Crystal palace women have struggled in their recent form, winning one and losing four of their last five matches, including a heavy 5-2 defeat over West ham United in the Women’s Super League. Their sole victory came against Charlton in the English Continental Cup. Despite a tough run, they’ll look to bounce back and improve their performance when they host Sheffield United.
Sheffield united women, on the other hand, secured a 2-0 victory over Liverpool Feds in the English Women’s FA Cup, marking their only win in their last five encounters. Their performances were also inconsistent, with two drawers and two defeats. Given their recent form reflects a mix of resilience and setbacks, they will aim to build on their FA Cup win and regain momentum for future challenges.
Crystal Palace W vs Sheffield United W: Head-to-Head
Crystal Palace women and Sheffield United women have faced each other 11 times since 2018. Sheffield United are holding the upper hand, winning six matches while Crystal palace emerged victorious only on three occasions. Additionally, two of the matches between them ended in draws. Their last meeting was in March 2024, where Sheffield United secured a 2-0 victory at home.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 17/03/2024 | Sheffield United W 2-0 Crystal Palace W | ENG FA WSL 2 |
| 10/03/2024 | Crystal Palace 1-0 Sheffield United W | ENG FA WSL 2 |
| 12/03/2023 | Sheffield United W 0-1 Crystal Palace W | ENG FA WSL 2 |
| 26/02/2023 | Crystal Palace 2-1 Sheffield United W | ENG FA WSL 2 |
| 01/05/2022 | Sheffield United W 2-2 Crystal Palace W | ENG FA WSL 2 |
Crystal Palace W vs Sheffield United W: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace W Predicted Lineup
S. Yanez, I. Riley, H. Nolan, A. Everett (c), K. Veje, L. Woodham, A. Potter, M. Cato, M. Gejl, K. Stengel, A. Blanchard.
Sheffield United W Predicted Lineup
B. Davies, O. Page, A. Wilding, C. Wardlaw, L. Cowan, M. Robinson, R. Ormiston, C. Salisbury, O. M. Edwards, J. Hand, M. Farrugia.
Crystal Palace W vs Sheffield United W: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 12, 2025
Match Time: 7:00 AM ET
Venue: Borough Sports Ground in South London
Television Broadcast: BBC, The FA Player
Crystal Palace W vs Sheffield United W: Match Prediction
Given the recent form of both teams, Sheffield United women are likely to have the upper hand in the upcoming fixture. The hosting side will need to improve defensively to avoid another heavy defeat. A close contest is expected, but United is favoured to edge out Crystal palace.
Crystal Palace W and Sheffield United W Predicted Result: 2-1 Sheffield United win
