The relegation-fighting Tractor Girls will play Southampton on Saturday as they look to get back on track after losing their first game of 2026 to Nottingham Forest last weekend.

Graham said: “It will be a tough game. We know they’re very good going forward, but after the weekend, we are looking to put that right.

“This is the one I’ve been waiting for to be honest.

“I’ve been here a couple of times for media and I’ve been itching to get out into the stadium.

Kit Graham (Image: Ross Halls)

“It’s lovely, the renovations are really nice and we are excited to get a big crowd in and put on a show for the fans.

“I came last year to the Portman Road game, just to watch and I remember there being a big buzz around the ground.

“There were 10,000 last time and that’s amazing. Everyone is really excited for the game.”

Graham was one of nine new players to join during the January transfer window, joining from Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to join permanently in the summer.

She said: “It was easy to come in and I felt welcome straight away.

“It’s always hard coming into a new team let alone one with that many new faces and everyone is trying to get used to each other and their styles of play.

Kit Graham (Image: Ross Halls)

“I think we’ve done really well though and the manager’s not changed too much to quickly.

“It’s given us the opportunity to get used to each other and develop relationships.”

Town Women sides have previously been hailed as trailblazers when playing in front of thousands at Portman Road.

Graham said: “It’s amazing. Even when you have mascots and you just chat to them and see how excited they are to be part of it, it’s a really nice feeling.

“You always want to win games of football, but you want to win them that little bit more for the fans so their support is massive and I don’t know if they know just how deep it hits sometimes for us players.

“We’re looking forward to the weekend, putting the last game behind us and hopefully getting the three points.”

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