Women’s Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle (A)

Exeter Metropolis Ladies journey to Dwelling Park to face native rivals Plymouth Argyle on Sunday afternoon, 1pm, trying to progress to the third spherical of the FA Cup.

Greens Supervisor Ryan Perks moved to strengthen his staff following the supply of gamers from Studying’s Barclays Championship demotion, Lulu Jarvis and Caitlin Smith signing alongside the returning Georgia Wilson. Ava Kuyken, who started her profession with Arsenal, with spells at Hibernian and Bristol Metropolis, is making a return to soccer following a long-term harm and can provide additional high quality to Argyle’s midfield choices. Former Grecian Katie Grigg and Brighton loanee Consolation Erhabor full a busy summer time of recruitment for Perks.

With a brand new look aspect, it was a troublesome begin for the Pilgrims. Regardless of easing previous fourth tier opposition in cup competitors, league factors have been tougher to return by. A heavy opening day defeat at Cheltenham City was adopted by an additional residence loss to Oxford United. Perks’ aspect secured victory over Bridgwater United within the League Cup earlier than routing MK Dons 5-1 at Stadium MK, Charlotte Whitmore (2), Taya Pomfret, Lulu Jarvis and Kathryn Dickson with the targets.

Defeats to Lewes, the Grecians and Ipswich adopted, however current kind has been extra optimistic for the Greens. A league cup win over Billericay, FA Cup rout of Poole City and an all-important victory over relegation rivals Gwalia United will give Perks’ aspect confidence heading into Sunday’s sport, regardless of final weekend’s defeat at residence to Cheltenham City.

Abbie Britton’s aspect come into the sport after a cushty victory at MK Dons final weekend. The Grecians can be eager to repeat their 3-0 success at Dwelling Park in October, Sophie Gillies, Sarah Stacey and Emily Toogood the objective scorers.

These two groups have met with some regularity over the previous few seasons, the Grecians edging the head-to-head, however with progress within the FA Cup an enormous incentive to each side and a giant crowd at Dwelling Park awaiting, this seems to be set to be one other fascinating encounter between Devon’s high two sides.

Match Tickets

Now we have been allotted 256 tickets within the Kawasaki Barn Park Finish at Dwelling Park on sale on the following costs:

• Adults: £7
• Over-65: £5
• 14-17: £1
• U17 – FREE

Tickets will be bought on-line by way of your ticketing account right here, or in individual at St James Park or by calling 01392 411 243. Tickets can be bought on the day.

Tips on how to Observe

If you cannot make it to Dwelling Park, tere can be stay protection on Exeter Metropolis Ladies’s Twitter and Fb pages and response from Abbie Britton and a participant after the match!