West Ham United Women have very little time to be feel down heartened after Thursday’s loss to Chelsea, as they’re straight back in action in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.
Olli Harder’s side were beaten 4-1 by the league champions at the Chigwell Construction Stadium and will now look to bounce back when they face Birmingham City at St Andrew’s on Sunday afternoon.
How to Watch
You can watch Olli Harder’s side in action live on the FA Player on Sunday, with coverage beginning just before the scheduled 2pm kick-off.
Tickets are available to purchase from the Birmingham City website by clicking here.
We will also be bringing you live twitter updates, as well as exclusive reaction to follow after the full-time whistle right here on whufc.com.
Team News
Harder will be without Maisy Barker and Grace Garrad for the trip to St Andrew’s, as the pair continue to recover from their long-term injuries.
Grace Fisk missed the defeat to Chelsea, and it is not yet known if she will be available for the trip to the Midlands.
With the busy schedule over the next ten days, it’s expected that Harder will rotate his squad somewhat.
Team News will be available to view on our social media channels and on whufc.com from 1pm on Sunday afternoon.
The Opposition
Birmingham City are currently rooted to the bottom of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League table, having only picked up one win in their 16 matches so far this season.
That win came against league leaders Arsenal at the beginning of the year, whilst their only other point came against the Hammers, in a 1-1 draw in the reverse league fixture at the Chigwell Construction Stadium back in October 2021. Highlights from that draw are available to watch below!
The Blues have lost their previous five matches in the WSL, but did advance into the quarter-finals of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup with a 1-0 win over FA Championship side Durham only two weeks ago.
Former Blues midfielder, Darren Carter is at the helm, having taken over from Scott Booth immediately after the Hammers’ 4-0 victory over Birmingham in the Continental Tyres League Cup group stage.
Carter also represented, Sunderland, West Brom, Preston North End, Cheltenham, Northampton, Forest Green Rovers and Solihull Moors throughout a 20-year playing career.
Ones to Watch
Louise Quinn: Quinn is the Blues’ captain and one of the more experienced players amongst their ranks. The 31 year-old Republic of Ireland international is also Birmingham’s top goal scorer in the WSL so far this season with three goals.
Jade Pennock: Pennock joined Birmingham in the summer, becoming Scott Booth’s first signing in the process. She joined from FA Championship side Sheffeld United, where she left as the top scorer and highest assist creator of the Blades’ Championship history. The 29-year-old has two goals to her name in the WSL.
Libby Smith: Traditionally a forward, who can play as a winger or a striker, Smith most recently played for Leicester City and helped them win the 2020/21 FA Women’s Championship title. Smith has also represented England’s youth sides from Under-15s to Under-19s level, including appearances as captain of the Young Lionesses.
Final Reminder
West Ham United Women travel to St Andrew’s to take on Birmingham in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 2pm on Sunday 13 March 2022.
Tickets are available to purchase from the Birmingham City website by clicking here, or alternatively, you can watch the match on the FA Player.
