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Match Preview: Workington Reds Ladies (A)

Match Preview: Workington Reds Ladies (A)

Connor Goodinson15 Apr 2023 - 19:08
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Workington Reds Ladies vs Blackpool FC Ladies

After two consecutive victories Blackpool FC Ladies travel to Workington Reds Ladies tomorrow afternoon, as James Ridge and Rob Plant's side look to maintain a promotion push.

On Tuesday night the Seasiders added three points to the table as the ladies beat Bolton Wanderers Women 8-2. The victory moved Pool five points behind top of the table Haslingden Ladies.

Last Sunday Workington played out a 1-1 draw against Carlisle United Ladies, Morgan McGrady scored Workington's only goal in the match. The point left tomorrow's hosts two points above the relegation zone heading into this weekend's fixture.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
On the back of scoring two goals on Tuesday night, Blackpool player Emily Salthouse will be one to watch. This season the midfielder has netted seven goals in twenty-one apprerances along with claiming four assists.

After scoring in her previous game for Workington, Morgan McGrady will be a player to watch. McGrady is the club's leading goalscorer this season with eight goals to her name.

HEAD TO HEAD
The two sides have met twice this season with the Seasiders picking up victories in both matches. The last fixture saw Blackpool win 5-0, as the ladies progressed to the Semi - Final of the North West Regional Plate.

FORM GUIDE
BFC Ladies: W, W, L, W, W
Workington: L, L, L, L, D

TEAM NEWS
Chloe Haworth is expected to make the line up for the Seasiders after she scored two goals in the ladies last match against Bolton Wanderers Women.

Natalie Hooper has featured in most of Workington's fixtures this season, it is likely the defensive player will start tomorrow's match.

JAMES RIDGE'S THOUGHTS
"Workington are a decent team they are well coached, able to defend and like to hound you throughout matches. It won't be a easy game but I feel we have plenty of experience and enough attacking prowess to get the job done."

MATCH / VENUE INFORMATION
Tomorrow's league encounter will take place at Derwent Park, the home of Workington Reds Ladies. The match will get underway at 14:00 and will be free to attend for spectators.

DERWENT PARK CHURCH STREET, WORKINGTON, Cumbria CA14 2HG

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