Match Preview: Southampton (A).

The two sides go head-to-head at St. Mary's Stadium on Women's Football Weekend as Lauren Smith's side look to bounce back from defeat at London City Lionesses last time out.

The defeat at Princes Park marks only the second time the Robins have walked away from a league game with nothing this season as they remain three points clear at the top of the table.

Sunday's hosts sit in fifth, three league games without victory.

🆚 OUR OPPONENTS: SOUTHAMPTON

Formed: 2017
Stadium: St. Mary's Stadium
Nickname: The Saints
Head Coach: Marieanne Spacey-Cale
Finish last season: 1st (National League South - promoted)

2021/22 saw Southampton win the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division to earn a chance at promotion to the second-tier by beating the Northern Premier Division champions in a play-off.

They did just that, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 to secure a spot in the Championship, the club's highest position since it's revival.

During the off-season, Southampton made the steps to become a professional outfit and are reaping the rewards of it this campaign.

Despite a slight dip in form in recent weeks, the Saints are still well within a shot at making the top three this season and will be looking to put on a big performance this weekend to get back on track.

⏮ MATCH REWIND

Result: Bristol City 1-1 Southampton
When: 25.09.2022
Competition: Barclays Women's Championship

City were held to a draw at Ashton Gate by Southampton in front of 3,637 supporters.

Ffion Morgan opened the scoring just shy of the half-hour mark with an excellent finish, but the Saints would find a way back into the encounter as Beth Lumsden equalised just three minutes after the break.

ℹ️ MATCH DETAILS:

When: Sunday, March 26^th (2pm)
Where: St. Mary's Stadium
Competition: Barclays Women's Championship

🚌 TRAVEL

By Car:
The postcode is SO14 5FP.

By Train:
The nearest train station is Southampton Central which is a 30 minute walk from the stadium.

By Bus:
Routes 8A, 18 and 11 all pass the stadium.

🎟 TICKETS & STREAMING

For supporters travelling to Southampton, tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £2 for Under-12s. The Bristol City Supporters Club and Trust advising travelling fans to book near Block 11 - Rows Q, R, S.

The game will be available to stream on the FA Player.