Preview: Sheffield United (H).

Bristol City return to action this weekend as they welcome Sheffield United to Ashton Gate on Sunday, November 7th (2pm).

Charlotte Healy’s side headed into the International Break off the back of two defeats on the bounce.

A 2-0 loss away to league leaders Charlton Athletic, was followed up by a 1-0 cup defeat to WSL outfit Tottenham Hotspur.

Despite the results, there were positives to take from both games.

Prior to the trip to The Valley, City were on a run of four league games unbeaten, so will still come into this one full of confidence.

Healy spoke to the media today and is under no illusion that Sunday will be a good test for her side, she said: "I expect a tough game to be honest.

“They're direct and fast on the frontline, they score goals, get in behind your lines and go from front to back quickly, so we need to be organised.”

OUR OPPONENTS: SHEFFIELD UNITED

Sheffield United have been in the second tier of English Women’s football since 2018 when their application for promotion was approved.

The Blades have been a mainstay in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 ever since, finishing as high as fourth in the league.

Last season, they finished bottom and were due to be relegated from the WSL2, but after Blackburn Rovers were forced to pull out of the division, The Blades were awarded a reprieve.

Under the interim management of Luke Turner, Sunday's opposition have had a mixed start to the season.

They find themselves mid-table, sitting in 7th after just three wins from their opening nine games.

Despite this, The Blades are currently on a run of five games unbeaten in the league.

Formed: 2002
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Nickname: The Blades
Manager: Luke Turner
Finish Last Season: 12th

MATCH DETAILS

Where: Ashton Gate
When: Sunday, November 7th (2pm).
Competition: Barclays Women’s Super League 2

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Fabio Roque
Assistant Referee: Zeyad Ahmed
Assistant Referee: Steven Walsh
Fourth Official: Aaron Ford