Fulham women are set to host London City Lionesses in the English FA Women’s Cup on January 12, 2025. The match is scheduled to be contested at Craven Cottage, Fulham’s home ground. The hosts enter this fixture with impressive momentum, having secured six consecutive victories, including dominant victories over Chesham United 7-0, Sport London Benfica 5-0, and Bexhill United 1-9. The Lionesses, on the other hand, have secured three victories and two defeats in their last five matches.
Fulham W vs London City Lionesses: Match Preview
It is worth mentioning that Fulham women, who emerged as the first fully professional women’s football team in 2000, have enjoyed great success in the early 2000s, triumphing back-to-back FA Cups in 2002 and 2003. Due to withdrawal of funding the team was dissolved in 2006 and revived in 2014. This season, they have gone 16 matches without a loss in all competitions. The upcoming fixture against London City Lioness marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time they have reached the fourth round of the FA Women’s Cup.
London City Lionesses, a determined team, have been growing stronger since American businesswoman Michele Kang took over in December 2023. They are in decent form and aim to pose a challenge against an in-form Fulham side.
Fulham W vs London City Lionesses: Head-to-Head
The forthcoming English FA Women’s Cup match will be the first encounter between Fulham and London City Lionesses, as they have not previously played against each other.
Fulham W vs London City Lionesses: Team News and Predicted Lineups
The team news for both sides are yet to be announced. Fulham are expected to retain the same lineup that played during their 2-1 win over Brenford women. Ellie Olds and Madi parsonson who have scored goals during this match will be the Fulham players to watch out for. Meanwhile, London City Lionesses, are also likely to field the same lineup that played against Gwalia united women, where they secured a 4-0 victory. The lionesses boast a strong squad featuring high-profile players like Sweden’s Kosovare Allani and rising young striker Izzy Goodwin.
Fulham W vs London City Lionesses: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 12, 2025
Match Time: 7:00 AM ET
Venue: Craven Cottage in Fulham
Television Broadcast: BBC, The FA Player
Fulham W vs London City Lionesses: Match Prediction
Fulham women, who are unbeaten in their last 16 matches across all competitions, will look to continue their impressive run when they take on London City Lionesses. While Fulham’s resilience and home advantage give them an edge, the Lionesses’ strong squad, featuring Kosovare Asllani and Izzy Goodwin, makes this a tightly contested encounter.
Fulham W and London City Lionesses Predicted Result: 1-1 Draw
