We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham Women’s clash with London City Lionesses in the Barclays Women’s Championship…
- Fixture: London City Lionesses v Durham
- Date: Sunday 18th February 2024
- Kick-off time: 12pm
- Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship
- Venue: Princes Park, Dartford, DA1 1RT
- London City Lionesses are next up for Durham, as the league’s two independent women’s clubs meet in a crucial game.
- The Lionesses are currently being led by interim head coach Darren Smith after parting company with Carolina Morace earlier this month.
- Smith led the side in their Adobe Women’s FA Cup clash against Liverpool on Sunday – with the Reds running-out 2-0 winners in a closely-fought game.
- London City are also set to face Arsenal on Wednesday evening in the last eight of the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup.
- London City currently sit 10th in the Barclays Women’s Championship with 12 points on the board.
- Their league record this season stands at: Played 15; Won 3; Drawn 3; Lost 9
- Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah is the club’s current top scorer and has been in fine form since joining from Aston Villa in the summer.
- She’s one to watch alongside skipper Lois Joel, former England international Danielle Carter and Irish midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn.
- Our last meeting with London City Lionesses came back in September.
- After a heavy defeat against Crystal Palace, Durham were targeting a response – and they got it in the most dramatic fashion at Maiden Castle.
- After a cagey game, Amy Andrews netted a 96th minute to seal three points for the Blues on home soil.
- Durham XI: McAloon, Briggs (Ryan-Doyle 66), S Wilson, Robson, Lambert, Andrews, Salicki, Bradley, Pritchard (Noonan 66), Clarke, Holmes
- Durham welcomed Sheffield United in their last outing and were beaten 5-2 in a dramatic contest. Amy Andrews and Beth Hepple had put the Blues in control before the Blades fought back.
- London City faced Liverpool at the weekend as goals from Sophie Roman Haug and Mel Lawley saw the top flight side seal a 2-0 win.
- Durham will be in their black away kit this weekend – with London City in their home shirts.
- London City outfield: Sky Blue Shirts / Navy Shorts / Grey Socks
- London City goalkeeper: Lime Green Shirts / Black Shorts / Lime Green Socks
- Durham outfield: Black Shirts / Black Shorts / Black Socks
- Durham goalkeeper: Green Shirts / Green Shorts / Green Socks
- All kit selections are subject to change.
- This weekend’s match referee is Phoebe Cross
- She last refereed Durham during the Continental Cup tie at Sunderland – where the Blues triumphed on penalties after a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes.
- Prior to that, she was in the middle for our 3-0 win over London City at the end of the 2022/23 season.
- She will be assisted by Ralph Frostick and Rhiannon Stevens
- Peter Wilson will be the Fourth Official
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking HERE, and are priced at the following rates:
- Adult – £9
- Senior – £5
- Child – £5
Tickets are also available on the day at Princes Park.
- This game has not been selected for broadcast and will not be available to stream.
- Social media coverage is available via all the club’s channels – X, Instagram and Facebook.
- Highlights will be available from Noon on the day following the game.
Here’s how the Barclays Women’s Championship table looks ahead of the game: