For the fourth consecutive season, Southampton FC Women’s Under-21s have reached the Hampshire FA Women’s Senior Cup final and this time will be looking to defend their title.
THE MATCH
Southampton FC Women Under-21s vs Bournemouth Spor
Hampshire FA Women’s Adopt South Senior Cup
Snows Stadium
Wednesday 22nd April, 7:45pm
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This season’s Adopt South Senior Cup final will see Ben Cole’s side step our as reigning champions, after another faultless run to their fourth successive cup final.
Saints began their journey in this year’s competition with a 10-0 win over Moneyfields Reserves, before dispatching Farnborough with a 4-0 triumph in the quarter-finals.
A hat-trick for Lorien Howard-McDonald and a Safia Bolton goal set up a highly anticipated rematch with AFC Bournemouth in the semi-finals.
Saints booked their place in the final with a 3-0 win thanks to a brace from Natasha Udebhulu and a Natalie Matthews penalty.
Reigning champions Saints celebrate their 2024/25 title. (Photo: Graham Scambler)
Bournemouth Sports play in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West, in the fourth tier of the Women’s pyramid.
Their route to the final began with a win on penalties over Southampton Women, after an initial 1-1 draw, before their were handed a walkover win in the quarter-finals.
In the semi-finals they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Moneyfields but, with their opponents unable to fulfil the final, Bournemouth were given a place in the final and will do battle for the trophy.
WHAT KIT WILL SAINTS BE WEARING?
For the first time in their four successive cup finals, Saints will be wearing their red and white home kit at the Snows Stadium.
MANAGER’S NOTES
Ahead of Wednesday’s cup final, Saints’ Under-21s Manager, Ben Cole expressed his pride in reaching another final with his side: “We’re really excited for this year’s final, the girls have been excellent this season and it’s a testament to them that we’ve reached this stage for the fourth season in a row.
“Every season has ups and downs but it’s been another positive campaign for us with strong cup runs and a good display in the league, as well as opportunities for a lot of the girls in training with the first team.
“It’s a different type of pressure for us this year as the holders, but we are a younger group this year and actually a lot of them didn’t play last time, so they’re really excited for the occasion and we hope to put on a good performance in front of our supporters at Totton.”
LAST TIME OUT
Saints finally lifted the trophy last season after remarkably facing AFC Bournemouth in the final for the third season in a row.
After being runners-up to the Cherries twice, the youngsters overcame their rivals to earn a 2-1 win with goals from Sofia Mallon and Maddie Hotston sealing a comeback victoy.
TICKET DETAILS
Tickets are priced at £10 for Adults, £6 for Over-65s, and £5 for Children aged 10-16, with Under-10s going free with a paying adult.
General parking isn’t available at the stadium, with spaces nearby on Calmore Industrial Estate, but there are a limited number of accessible parking bays available by calling AFC Totton on 02380 868981, or sending an email to [email protected].
STREAMING INFORMATION
Can’t make it to Totton? The game will be live streamed on Hampshire FA’s YouTube channel, with coverage starting shortly before kick-off.
In addition, you can keep up to date and get behind-the-scenes access as the Under-21s take over our women’s dedicated social accounts: