Match Preview: Lewes (Conti Cup - A).

Lauren Smith's side will be looking to secure qualification from the group stages and into the Quarter Finals of the competition, with a home tie against Manchester City on the line.

The Robins sit third in Group D with three points having beaten Crystal Palace and fallen to defeat at Charlton Athletic in their last Conti Cup outing.

The Addicks, having played one extra game, sit on six points, while Wednesday's opponents Lewes currently occupy top spot with six points and a superior goal difference. The top team in each group will progress to the next round, meaning victory for the Robins would be enough to reach the knockout stage.

Chloe Bull, who found the net on her first league start of the season last time out, is looking forward to the opportunities that come with cup outings.

"We've got quite a big squad now and it's great that everyone gets an opportunity to show what they can do," she said.

"Lewes have done well in the Conti Cup so far and they'll be up for it tonight.

"Whoever wins will likely face Man City at home in the quarter finals so both teams will want to have that chance.

"You always want to test yourselves against the best sides and it would be great to have a top WSL team visit the HPC.

"Fingers crossed we can make that happen."

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ℹ️ MATCH DETAILS:

When: Wednesday, January 18^th (6pm)
Where: The Dripping Pan
Competition: FA Continental Tyres Cup

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🆚 OUR OPPONENTS: LEWES

Formed: 2002
Stadium: The Dripping Pan
Nickname: The Rooks
Manager: Scott Booth
Finish last season: 8th

The Rooks currently occupy top spot in Group D having won both of their cup outings so far.

Scott Booth's side kicked off their cup campaign with a 2-0 victory at home to Charlton Athletic as Paula Howells and Ellie Hack struck at the tail end of each half to make sure of the victory.

A 4-1 thrashing at Crystal Palace followed as Emma Thompson buried a brace to put Lewes in charge of the group going into the final round of fixtures.

⏮ MATCH REWIND

Result: Bristol City 3-1 Lewes
When: 17.11.2021
Competition: FA Continental Cup

City went top of their FA Continental Cup group thanks to a win over Lewes at the Robins High Performance Centre, as goals from Aggie Beever-Jones, Abi Harrison and Mel Johnson made sure of the victory.

🎟 TICKETS

Tickets are available online and on the gate at the Dripping Pan:

Adults: £12
Concessions: £8
Under 16s: FREE

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🚗 TRAVEL

By Train
The Dripping Pan is a three minute walk from the Lewes railway station. It is well connected by Southern service to Brighton, Eastbourne and London Victoria. 
By Car
The post code is BN7 2XA.
There is a public car park next to the stadium (Mountfield Road car park). It is first come first served but we also have additional parking available further down Mountfield Road at the East Sussex College. Our stewards will be there to guide you.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop for Regency buses is at the Lewes Law Courts on the high street, a 10 minute walk from the Dripping Pan.

📺 STREAMING 

The game will be broadcast live on the FA Player.

City fans unable to join us in Lewes can tune in for live coverage on the free-to-use FA Player, available online and via the IOS App Store or Google Play Store.