Match Preview: Coventry United (H).

More than a month since their last outing, Lauren Smith's side will be relishing the return to action as the league's bottom side make the trip to BS8 with hopes of turning their fortunes.

Having made a return to winning ways in their last outing before the break - a 2-0 Vitality Women's FA Cup win over Southampton - the Robins will be looking to pick up where they left off before the turn of the year.

"It feels like it's been a really long month so we're excited to get back out there," said Smith.

"The group are flying and you can see that they need to get back out on the pitch.

"We all had a break over Christmas which was needed, but we live for games and everyone is ready to get back into action and feeling refreshed and recharged."

🎥 WATCH THE FA CUP HIGHLIGHTS 

🎟 TICKETS

Supporters attending are encouraged to purchase in advance and save! 

🆚 OUR OPPONENTS: COVENTRY UNITED

Formed: 2015
Stadium: Butts Park Arena
Nickname: Red and Greens
Manager: Lee Burch
Finish last season: 11th

Coventry United haven't had the easiest ride in the Barclays Women's Championship this season and are yet to pick up a point after the opening 10 games.

The cup competitions have been a little more forgiving this season, with the Red and Greens progressing to the Fourth Round of the Vitality Women's FA Cup with victory over Stockport County to set up a tie with Hashtag United.

Lee Burch's side also picked up three points in the FA Continental Tyres Cup group stage with a victory over Southampton.

January has been a busy month for this weekend's visitors, with six new faces arriving in the dressing room to bolster the squad. With what could be a completely new-look Coventry United side this weekend, who knows how different things could look in 2023.

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⏮ MATCH REWIND

Result: Coventry United 0-1 Bristol City
When: 21.08.2022
Competition: Barclays Women's Championship

Jesse Woolley scored the only goal of the game as Bristol City got off the mark on the opening day of the season. 

🔎 WHAT'S ON

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN ZONE

The Robins Foundation will be hosting a Family Fun Zone, located behind the goal nearest the entrance to the ground.

Players and coaches from Bristol Bears Women will also be joining us to offer City fans the chance to try their hand at something new with a drop-in ‘Try Rugby’ Session.

Our young supporters will also be able to test their accuracy in an inflatable target (weather permitting).

Join us from 2:15pm.

👀 RED & ROBYN

Red & Robyn are fleeing their nest at Ashton Gate and flying into the Robins High Performance Centre to meet more Robins fans on Sunday.

Catch Red & Robyn from 2pm as you enter the RHPC and in the Family Fun Zone located behind the goal closest to the entrance to the ground. Join in the fun with them, inflatable target challenge (weather permitting).

You won’t want to miss them!

🍔 REFRESHMENTS

Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the afternoon from the vendor located on the right as supporters make their way through the turnstiles.

📸 MEET THE PLAYERS

Following the final whistle, supporters are advised to make their way down the white fence that surrounds the pitch where the players will sign autographs and pose for photos.

🚌 TRAVEL

The best way to get to the Robins High Performance Centre on match days is on our matchday special bus service ‘HPC1’.

Buses will depart from The Haymarket at 1350 and 1430 before calling at St Augustine’s Parade approximately 1353 and 1433 and Ashton Bridge approximately 1400 and 1440.

Following the game, buses will depart from the Robins HPC car park. The first bus will leave approximately 17:10 and a second bus will depart approximately 30 minutes later

The Ashton Bridge stop on the return journey will be at Blackmoors Lane stop in Bower Ashton, just the other side of the A370. Fans can use crossing points and subways to cross

🚗 PARKING

Limited car parking is available at QEH Sports Ground (BS8 3TN) next to the Robins High Performance Centre. Supporters are strongly encouraged to book in advance as parking capacity is limited.

 Advanced pricing is available online to reserve a space for £4. Any spaces available on the day will be charged at £6 (card payments only).

📺 STREAMING 

The only place to watch the action this weekend will be at the Robins High Performance as there will be no stream available for the fixture.