Preview: Birmingham City (A).

Bristol City kick-off their Barclays Women’s Super League 2 campaign with a trip to Birmingham City on Sunday, September 7th (2pm).

The Robins’ pre-season preparations concluded with a 2-0 win over fellow WSL 2 outfit Newcastle United at Ashton Gate last week thanks to goals from Ella Powell and summer signing Maria Farrugia.

Head Coach Charlotte Healy has added thirteen players to her ranks including former Barcelona captain Vicky Losada and five-time WSL winner Sophie Ingle, and was able to get three final deals over the line before Thursday’s transfer deadline with the arrivals of Marine Dafeur, Naomi Williams and Olivia Johnson.

“We know what Birmingham are about.. they’ll be well coached, they’ll be organised and they’ll be a really strong opponent for us,” said Healy as she previewed her first league game in charge of City.

OUR OPPONENTS: BIRMINGHAM CITY

Birmingham City took the race for promotion right down to the wire last season, only missing out on the title to London City Lionesses by two points on the final day of the season.

Amy Merricks side will be looking to mount another challenge this time out, and has added some extra quality to her side with a number of signings, including Oceane Hurtre from Paris St-Germain and Ji Soyun from Seattle Reign.

Libby Bance, who spent last season on loan at Ashton Gate, joined from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season on deadline day.

BIRMINGHAM CITY PROFILE

Formed: 1968
Stadium: St Andrew’s
Nickname: The Blues
Manager: Amy Merricks
Finish Last Season: 2nd

MATCH DETAILS

When: Sunday, September 7th (2pm)
Where: St Andrew’s
Competition: Barclays Women’s Super League 2

Referee: Alice Parker
Assistant Referee: Joseph Karram
Assistant Referee: David Mitchell
Fourth Official: Jason Smith