Town Women suffered a last-minute heartbreak to Southampton (Image: Ross Halls)
LAST TIME OUT
David Wright’s side suffered a late heartbreak against Southampton at Portman Road last weekend, conceding a last minute goal to lose 2-1 in front of nearly 10,000 supporters.
It was a performance worthy of a win which will give them the platform to show what they’re capable of for the big four games left to play in the WSL 2.
CURRENT STANDINGS
The Tractor Girls’ survival is currently in their hands with them sitting above bottom-placed Portsmouth on goal difference, with two games in hand over their relegation rivals.
Town are just one point below Durham, who sit 10th in the table, and have one game on hand of them too – so they are another team they could leapfrog.
THE OPPOSTION
Jo Potter’s side are currently third in the table, fighting for promotion back to the WSL at the first time of asking after relegation from the top flight last season.
They are unbeaten in their last five games, with them just six points away from promotion rivals Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic, who are battling for the title.
The Eagles have plenty of firepower with Kirsty Howat, Abbie Larkin and Ashleigh Weerden a big part of their goals this season.
Beth Roe, pictured after Crystal Palace scored in the last game in Colchester. (Image: Ross Halls)
LAST MEETINGS
This is take three against the South Londoners, Town having played them twice already this season in the league and cup.
The last contest was a league game which saw Sophie Peskett open the scoring for the Blues, but Palace came from behind to win 2-1 in Colchester.
Both sides played an entertaining game in the Women’s League Cup too, which saw the hosts win 3-2, with Town twice coming from behind before falling to defeat.
Could this be third time lucky for the Tractor Girls?
INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS
Following this clash is the final international break of the season, with a selection of Tractor Girls called-up for their countries already.
Forward Natasha Thomas has received her latest call up to the Jamaica squad ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana.
Goalkeeper Natalia Negri and full-back Nelly Las have been called up to the England U23s and England U19s squads respectively, while centre-backs Megan Wearing and Kenzie Weir have been selected for Scotland U23s.