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Parc y Scarlets to host key game

Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli will host Wales’ key FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Round match
against France on Friday 8th April (KO time TBC).
Wales go into the match against the group leaders in second place, with four wins, one draw
and one loss in the group so far. The match will be the third time Gemma Grainger’s side will play
in Parc y Scarlets for the campaign and will look to build on last November’s attendance where
more than 4,000 fans saw them beat Greece 5-0.
Tickets will go on sale for the match on Wednesday 16th February at faw.cymru/tickets,
with discounts available for grassroots clubs and group bookings.
“To come back to Llanelli is exciting,” said Gemma Grainger. “The last home game there
against Greece was incredible because of how the fans came out and supported us, even with the
horrendous weather that night.
“We want to make sure that we build on the attendance records that have been set so far
this campaign and that we continue to build on the growing fan base that plays such a huge part in
our success as a team.”
(faw.cymru)
Bridgwater set to face Man United

Bridgwater United are gearing up to take on Barclays FA WSL high fliers Manchester Utd in the
Fourth Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup on Sunday.
The FAWNL Southern Premier Division side were handed a plum home draw after beating
Crystal Palace 1-0 in the previous round and they announced this week that the tie at Fairfax Park
is officially sold out with all 2,500 tickets having been snapped up, more than double the current
record attendance at the ground.
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce that Sunday’s
massive Vitality Women’s FA Cup match versus Manchester United will feature The Community
Fan Zone. This area is open to all fans in attendance will be situated in the College Sports Zone Car
Park, opposite their 3G pitch.
Opening at 10.30am (car park opens at 10am), fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the
activities before heading into the ground to enjoy the match!
Activities include:
● Speedshoot – Take-on the inflatable goal scoring challenge!
● Icon – This state-of-the-art technology used by some of the best in the world is coming to
Fairfax Park for fans to have the chance to try!
● Fast & Furious Football Pitch – Where the ball never leaves the pitch, there’s LOTS of
football to be played.
● Activity Zone – Create your own FA Cup, Supporters signs or Fans Clappers to show your
support once inside Fairfax Park.
The Costa Coffee will be open, which is located in the adjacent Bridgwater & Taunton
College building to the Community FanZone. Fans are advised to bring appropriate clothing and
footwear for participating in the Community FanZone activities.
We encourage all fans who are coming to enjoy the match, to extend their fan experience by
visiting the Community FanZone on their way into the ground.
Fans are also able to access the ground via an additional turnstile located near by the
Community FanZone providing access to the ground from the college car park.
Bridgwater have strengthened their squad in recent weeks with the arrivals of Georgia
Evans from Keynsham Town, Holly Chandler from Coventry Utd and Daisy Ackerman on loan
from Arsenal, although they will be cup tied for Sunday’s game.
Defender Amy Goddard told Women’s Soccer Scene: “This is a fantastic occasion for the
club and the town. To welcome a club with the stature of Manchester United to Bridgwater has put
Women’s Football and Vitality Women’s FA Cup in the spotlight that is really great news for not
just us as a club but for the game as a whole. To play in from of a sell out crowd at home, which
breaks all of the club’s records, will be a moment we will all remember for the rest of our lives."
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