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After beating Plymouth Argyle 3-0 on Sunday, Southampton FC Women will be at home again in
the Third Round this Sunday to Yeovil United.
Saints manager Marieanne Spacey-Cale had a fantastic record in the competition as a player
and is anticipating a tough tie for her talented young side against their opponents from the level
above.
“I think Yeovil are going to be a real challenge for us,” she told southampton.com. “It wasn’t
long ago they were in the Women’s Super League and they’re another team who’ve come back in
with an intensity and a desire to get into the next stage of the FA Cup.
“We had two good results against them but things have changed so much in the last twelve
months. We certainly respect them as an opponent so we’re going to have to work hard and really
challenge ourselves in order to get a result on Sunday.”
Midfielder Phoebe Williams, also speaking to southampton.com, added: “The atmosphere
after the [Plymouth] game was great and it’s so good to be back now. It’s so great to be back here
with the girls and the coaches.
“When we played Yeovil last season we had two tough games and I think it’s another great
opportunity for us to show what we’re capable of achieving against higher opponents.
“The girls are just so excited for it because now the FA Cup is the only competitive games we
have left this season.”
Caitlin Morris recently earned her first call up to the senior Wales squad and the 21-year-old
full back is also looking forward to a hard match. “The last two games we’ve played against them
were really close. But we’re ready and wanting to go in and play our best,” she told
southampton.com.
“We’re expecting a tough game so we’ll be ready for that. We’re hoping to go out there and
counteract their strengths and exploit some of their weaknesses. Play our way and play our style.
“With the league being cancelled the incentive to keep winning [in the FA Cup] and as a result
keep playing is there and is a really big motivator.”

Harrogate Town AFC, working closely with the Community Foundation, has recruited two
volunteer Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officers to help create, develop and implement
a new EDI strategy.
Claire Streeter, who will take the lead in developing the club’s EDI Strategy and roll out has
a wealth of knowledge within Community Football. Previously working at Middlesbrough Football
Club Foundation as their Social Inclusion Manager. Her response to accepting the position of EDI
Officer was one of positivity and optimism.
“I am delighted to be joining Harrogate Town AFC and really looking forward to developing
their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda,” she said. “I am passionate about ensuring that
everyone who engages with Harrogate Town AFC has a positive experience and that all areas of the
club are inclusive to all. Over the coming months it will be great to engage with the local
community, as well as supporters, to welcome any feedback and suggestions that will help us
achieve our goal.”
Alongside Claire Streeter will be Baljit Singh, who will also be undertaking the Volunteer EDI
role. Baljit has a corporate background and has been involved in developing EDI strategy within
large organisations.
Baljit explains: “This is a great opportunity for me to follow my passion in Diversity and
Inclusion and to make a real positive impact in this area. After 15 years in the corporate world, I
feel my experience and skills can help shape the Clubs' EDI agenda and create a huge opportunity
for diverse groups to add value to the Club. My vision is to help create a football club that reflects
the communities we serve and is inclusive across all touchpoints internally and externally. Exciting
times ahead!”
Harrogate’s League Two match with Port Vale on Easter Monday made history with Rebecca
Welch becoming the first woman referee to be appointed for an EFL fixture.
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