FA Cup Fourth Round Action: Matildas Abroad Shine in England
The FA Cup is heating up as the fourth round kicks off tomorrow, following a few delays earlier this month due to frozen pitches. This round promises thrilling matchups with a number of Matildas Abroad players ready to showcase their talents and potentially help their teams advance to the next stage of the competition. The excitement is building as English clubs battle it out, with Australian players playing key roles across several fixtures.
First up, Clare Wheeler's Everton will face off against Charli Grant, Clare Hunt, and Hayley Raso's Tottenham Hotspur in a high-stakes match. Everton will be looking to progress to the fifth round after a tough start to the season. When the two teams met earlier in the Women's Super League (WSL), Spurs edged Everton with a 2-1 victory, thanks to a penalty. Tottenham, who finished runners-up in the competition last season, are determined to keep their FA Cup hopes alive and earn a chance to take on the WSL defending champions, Chelsea. The match kicks off at 6:00 am AEDT on Thursday, 30 January, and fans can catch the action on SPURSPLAY.
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In another exciting fixture, Charlie Rule's Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Championship side Durham. Brighton will be hoping to snap a three-game losing streak across all competitions and make a strong push for the fifth round. Their opponents, Durham, are eager to make a mark and progress to the next stage. The winner of this encounter will face Aston Villa in the next round. The match also takes place on Thursday, 30 January, at 6:00 am AEDT, and fans can watch it live on Brighton's YouTube channel.
Arsenal, featuring the talented trio of Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross, and Caitlin Foord, will be looking to bounce back after a narrow loss to Chelsea when they host Championship side Bristol City. Arsenal, fresh off a dominant 4-0 win over Brighton in the League Cup, will be hoping to maintain their form and secure a spot in the fifth round. Bristol City, currently sitting second in the Championship, has shown strong performances despite relegation from the WSL last season. The winner will face Championship side London City Lionesses in the next round. The game will be held at 6:45 am AEDT, also on Thursday, 30 January, and will be available to watch live on the Adobe Women's FA Cup YouTube channel.
Finally, Katrina Gorry's West Ham United will host Teagan Micah's Liverpool for a place in the next round. West Ham heads into the match with momentum after a 2-0 victory over Everton, while Liverpool will be eager to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Leicester City. The winner of this match will face National League side Rugby Borough in the quarter-finals. The game also kicks off at 6:45 am AEDT on Thursday, 30 January, and will be broadcast live on the Adobe Women's FA Cup YouTube channel.
With these thrilling matchups, the FA Cup fourth round is set to deliver plenty of drama. Fans of the Matildas Abroad should keep a close eye on these fixtures, as our Aussie stars look to lead their clubs to victory.
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