Durham women and Sheffield United women are set to lock horns in the Women’s League Cup on Sunday, November 24 at the Maiden Castle, Durham. The hosts had been enjoying a productive campaign in England’s Women’s Championship and are sitting second in the standings, leveling on 19 points with Birmingham City. Meanwhile, United have won only one of their 10 matches which kept them in tenth position with four points to their name.
Durham W and Sheffield United W: Match Preview
Durham have secured a victory against Blackburn Rovers in their previous match in the Women’s League Cup clash. Andrew Furness’ side are coming off a 3-2 win over London City Lionesses in their previous encounter in the Women’s Championship. They will look to continue their momentum when they host Sheffield United on Sunday.
United, on the other hand, suffered eight defeats in their first 10 matches in the Women’s championship. They achieved three four points, courtesy of a victory over Blackburn Rovers and a draw with Portsmouth. In tehri previous encounter against Sunderland they suffered a defeat after conceding a goal at 85th minute.
Durham W and Sheffield United W: Head-to-Head
Durham women and Sheffield United women have met each other 17 times thus far. United emerged victorious in seven matches, Durham won six, and four of those ended in draws. In their last five matches, Durham won three, lost one while one ended in a draw. United were not in fine form as they won only one, lost three and one match ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 08/09/2024 | Durham 2-1 Sheffield United | WSL 2 |
| 04/02/2024 | Durham 2-5 Sheffield United | WSL 2 |
| 24/11/2023 | Durham 1-1 Sheffield United | Continental Cup |
| 12/11/2023 | Sheffield United 0-1 Durham | WSL 2 |
| 05/02/2023 | Durham 1-0 Sheffield United | WSL 2 |
Durham W and Sheffield United W: Team News and Predicted lineups
Durham women are expected to field the same lineup that faced off London City Lionesses in their previous match. Sheffield United manager Ash Thompson is also likely to bring the same squad that played against Sunderland. Satara Murray, who returned to the team last week is anticipated to make it to the selection.
Durham W Predicted Lineup
Saunders, Ayre, Briggs, Wilson (C), Hepple, Lambert, Johns, Blake, Crosthwaite, Salicki, Foster
Sheffield United W Predicted Lineup
Charlotte Wardlaw, Annie Wilding, Leanne Cowan, F. O. Connolly-Jackson, Jade Bailey, Ella Kinzett, Eva Butler, Maria Farrugia, Jacqui Hand, Monique Robinson, Sian Rogers
Durham W and Sheffield United W: Match Prediction
The upcoming Women’s League Cup match between Durham and Sheffield United is likely to be a one-sided affair. Given the current form, the hosts are favorites heading into the game. Presumably, Durham is expected to win the game effortlessly to extend their momentum.
Durham W and Sheffield United W Predicted Result: 3-1 Durham win
