WOMEN'S MATCH PREVIEW: Stoke City Women (H)

Derby County Women return to FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division action on Wednesday when they welcome Stoke City Women to the Don Amott Arena (7:45pm kick-off).

The fixture will be the Ewes’ first league match in over two weeks after consecutive weekends of cup football against Real Bedford in the FA WNL Cup and Coventry Sphinx in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Sam Griffiths’ side face a quick turnaround following an emphatic 6-0 victory over Coventry Sphinx at the Cameron Slater Arena last Sunday, a result that booked their place in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Second Round and a clash against Stockport County.

Going into Wednesday’s clash with Stoke, the Ewes sit ninth in the league table, level on points with their opponents.

Both teams have enjoyed an up-and-down start to their league campaign and will be aiming to build momentum with three points at the Don Amott, setting the stage for what should be an entertaining evening.

Ticket Information

Tickets are still available to buy for Wednesday night's clash at the Don Amott Arena.

Advance Ticket Prices

Adults - £5

Concessions (6-18 years or 65+) - £2.50

University of Derby Student (Student ID Required on entry) - £2.50

Children Under 6 - FREE

Supporters are urged to buy tickets in advance to avoid the matchday price increase. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Click here to purchase your tickets ahead of Wednesday’s home fixture.

Stadium Address

Don Amott Arena, Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9FE.

For further details about the matchday experience, parking, FAQ's and more, head to our Women's Matchday Hub by clicking here.

Lionesses Ticket Offer

Supporters can get £1 off an adult ticket or 50p off a concession ticket on the production of a valid Lionesses ticket from Tuesday night’s sell-out match at Pride Park Stadium.

Please note: This offer only applies to tickets bought on the gate at the Don Amott Arena.

The Opponents

Stoke City Women have produced a mixed bag of results in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division this season, winning two games, drawing one and losing three.

That form leaves the Potters eighth in the table, level on points with the Ewes and with one game in hand.

Delphi Cole currently leads Stoke’s goalscoring charts, having netted an impressive six goals in 10 appearances in all competitions this term.

Like Derby, Stoke booked their place in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup second round on Sunday, recording a comprehensive 7–0 victory over Sutton Coldfield Town.

The Potters reached the FA Women’s National League Cup Final and finished third in the league last season under the tutelage of Head Coach Marie Hourihan.

Former Loughborough Lightning coach Sarah Richardson took the reins in the summer after Hourihan departed for Plymouth Argyle.

Stoke finished just behind Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers last term, and Richardson’s side will be looking for a win on Wednesday night as they bid to push toward a repeat of that high finish.

Words: Ella Barber