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26 May 2026
Southampton are a familiar opponent for the Robins with the two sides having met at St Mary’s Stadium last season in the Fourth Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup. That January afternoon belonged to the Saints, who progressed into the quarter-final of the competition after an extra-time winner from Ella Morris.
The Robins and Saints also played against each other in September when Ffion Morgan’s effort was cancelled out by Beth Lumsden for a share of the spoils at Ashton Gate.
Saints have not lost since the opening weekend of the season - when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Charlton Athletic – and drew 1-1 with London City Lionesses last Sunday to sit fourth in the Barclays Championship.
Saints remain just two points off top spot in the second tier of women's football after scoring an injury time penalty to rescue a point against leaders London City Lionesses on Sunday, with Paige Peake stepping up to score the spot kick at Princes Park.
They have shown defensive strength with four clean sheets in a row against Birmingham City, Sheffield United, Sunderland and Coventry United in October and early November.
Head Coach Marieanne Spacey-Cale will miss the game due to family commitments.
ℹ️ MATCH DETAILS:
When: Sunday, December 11th (3pm)
Where: Robins High Performance Centre
Competition: Vitality Women’s FA Cup Third Round
🆚 OUR OPPONENTS: SOUTHAMPTON
Formed: 2017
Stadium: St Mary’s Stadium
Manager: Marieanne Spacey-Cale
Nickname: The Saints
Finish last season: 1st (National League South)
The Saints are new to the Barclays Championship following their promotion from the National League after beating Wolves in the play-off final back in May.
Promotion into the second tier of women’s football has seen the South Coast side transition into fully professional outfit having been part-time last campaign.
⏮ MATCH REWIND
Result: Bristol City 1-1 Southampton
When: 25.11.2022
Competition: Barclays Championship
City were held to a draw at Ashton Gate by Southampton in front of 3,637 supporters.
The deadlock was broken just shy of the half-hour mark by Ffion Morgan. Chloe Mustaki shifted the ball inside to the waiting Abi Harrison, who flicked the ball around the corner to the advancing Morgan and she coolly picked out the top corner.
City held their lead heading into the half-time break but it didn’t take long for the visitors to level the scores in the second period.
Just three minutes into the half, Ella Morris broke down the right wing and picked out Beth Lumsden with a sweeping cross into the box, and the forward made no mistake in placing the ball past Fran Bentley.
🎟 TICKETS - QUID A KID!
Adult tickets are priced at £8, while kids can bag a ticket for just £1 when purchased in advance. This fixture is not included in the 2022/23 Season Ticket, meaning Season Ticket holders will need to purchase a ticket to gain entry.
Supporters attending are encouraged to purchase in advance and save!
🚗 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 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.
