The Women’s FA Cup on December 5 will see the clash between Stoke City Ladies and Loughborough Lightning. The match is scheduled to be contested at the Holywell Park Stadium. The hosts are coming off a heavy 4-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest women in an English Women’s North Conference match held last month. Meanwhile, the opponents are heading into the match on the back of three consecutive victories.
Stoke City Ladies vs Loughborough Lightning: Match Preview
Stoke City Ladies are coming into the match in fine form, having secured four victories in their last five encounters. Despite suffering a 4-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest, they received a major boost with commanding wins over Liverpool Feds (3-1), West Bromwich (3-0), Hednesford town (5-0), and Halifax Town (4-0). They have been enjoying success, courtesy of their attacking prowess and defensive stability.
On the other hand, Loughborough Lightning have showcased their prowess in their most recent matches. After a narrow 2-1 loss over Derby County, they gained momentum with a 1-1 draw over Peterborough and then secured victories over Barnsley LFC (4-0) and Sutton Coldfield Town (2-1, 3-0). Despite their historical head-to-head record against Stoke, their recent match results suggest they have the potential to pose a challenge against the hosts.
Stoke City Ladies vs Loughborough Lightning: Head-to-Head
Both Stoke City Ladies and Loughborough Lightning have locked horns four times– 3 English Women’s North Conference matches and an English FA Women’s Cup. Stoke City are holding the upper hand, winning all games. They last met on November 27 2022 in the English FA Women’s Cup, where Stoke City Ladies won the game by 3-1 scoreline.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 27/11/2022 | Loughborough Lightning 1-3 Stoke City Ladies | ENG FA Women’s Cup |
| 21/08/2022 | Loughborough Lightning 0-3 Stoke City Ladies | ENG Women’s North Conference |
| 03/04/2022 | Stoke City Ladies 4-2 Loughborough Lightning | ENG Women’s North Conference |
| 05/09/2021 | Loughborough Lightning 1-5 Stoke City Ladies | ENG Women’s North Conference |
Stoke City Ladies vs Loughborough Lightning: Team News and Predicted lineups
As of now, no updates have been announced regarding team selection for the match between Stoke City Ladies and Loughborough Lightning.
Stoke City Ladies vs Loughborough Lightning: Match Prediction
Stoke City Ladies hold an exemplary record against Loughborough Lightning, winning all four matches they have played between each other. Their most recent victory came in November 2022, where they secured 3-1 in the English Women’s FA Cup. Apart from their historic records, their recent performances suggest they are likely to maintain their dominance in the forthcoming fixture.
Stoke City Ladies and Loughborough Predicted Result: 3-1 Stoke City Ladies win
