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Conti Cup Final is sell out

The Football Association is pleased to confirm that this Saturday’s FA Women’s Continental
Tyres League Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City has sold out.
All available tickets have now been snapped up by fans for the match, which is being held
at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, home to AFC Wimbledon.
Kelly Simmons, Director of the Women’s Professional Game, said: “I am absolutely
thrilled that the Final on Saturday is a sell-out and I have absolutely no doubt that the players will
put on a world class display for those in attendance.
“If there was one thing I’d ask of fans, it’s that you turn up ready to make as much noise as
possible so those following at home can hear you through their TV or radio. Let’s create an
atmosphere that really adds to the spectacle.”
This will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs in a domestic final, with holders
Chelsea looking for their third consecutive victory in the competition, while City will be looking
for their fourth title – the last coming in 2019.
Match officials for the fixture have been confirmed, with Sussex FA’s Lisa Benn taking
charge, who will be assisted by Melissa Burgin and Lucy Anne Briggs.
The full team officiating the match is as follows:
● Referee: Lisa Benn
● Assistant Referee: Melissa Burgin
● Assistant Referee: Lucy Anne Briggs
● 4th Official: Emily Heaslip
● Reserve Assistant Referee: Chloe-Ann Anderson
The Final will be broadcast live on BBC Two, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and TalkSport2 in
the UK and the rest of the world can watch on FA Player with coverage starting at 5pm (kick-off
5.15pm).
Kent in Women Football speakers
In just under two weeks, the Kent FA will be hosting their second Kent Women in Football
volunteer events, alongside their friends at Eighth Wonder Programme, and what a fantastic
line-up of speakers they have!
On Friday 11th March, in support of International Women’s Day, they will be hosting
another event at three different venues across the County to ensure we are supporting as many
female volunteers involved in the beautiful game as possible.
At each event, there will be some fantastic inspirational female speakers from across the
game in coaching, refereeing and club management. Intrigued? See which speakers will be where
below and book your tickets today by visiting the Kent FA County website.
Kent FA headquarters, ME20 6DQ
● Kimi Bolden – UEFA B Licence coach at London City Lionesses U12
● Lou Saunders – Level 3 Step 3&4 Referee & FA National Referee Manager
● Kirsty Dowle – Level 2B Step 2 referee
● Nancy Cooke – Secretary of Ashford & District Youth League & Kent FA Council Member
Dartford Football Club, DA1 1RT
● Andrea Ellis – Founder and Coach of Bromley Belles & Bromley Community Trust Women
and Girls Development Officer
● Beth Archer – Level 5 Senior County Referee
● Deeta Henry – Equality and Diversity Officer at Woodpecker FC
Deal Town Football Club, CT14 9AU
● Cori Daniels – UEFA A Licence coach and Assistant Manager at London City Lionesses
● Jo Park - Level 5 Senior County Referee
● Jo Treharne – Founder and coach at Canterbury Eagles Old Bags
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
(Source: www.kentfa.com)
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