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Match Preview: Lewes (H) - Conti Cup.

08 Jun 2026BCW Media Team

Lauren Smith's side will be looking to secure qualification from the group stages and into the Quarter Finals.

The Robins sit second 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 also sit on three points, while Friday's opponents Lewes currently occupy top spot with six. The top team in each group will progress to the next round while the competition's best runner-up will also advance.

🎥 WATCH CITY'S CONTI CUP WIN  

ℹ️ MATCH DETAILS:

When: Friday, December 16th (6pm)
Where: Robins High Performance Centre
Competition: FA Continental Tyres Cup


🆚 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 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 - QUID A KID!

Tickets are available and priced at ÂŁ5 for Adults and ÂŁ1 for Under-12s, with NO price increase on the day.

City Women Season Ticket holders will receive the game for free.


đźš— TRAVEL

The HPC1 bus service will not be in service but parking will be available from the neighbouring QEH Sports Ground car park from £4.


🛍 POP-UP SHOP

A pop-up City store will be on operation with a variety of City shirts and training wear on sale as well as Christmas pocket money items. 


🍔 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. Please take care if there are the icy conditions.

📺 STREAMING 

The game will be broadcast live on the FA Player.

City fans unable to join us in BS8 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.