In the upcoming fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup, holders Chelsea will face a home match against second-tier Crystal Palace. This draw promises an exciting matchup as Chelsea looks to defend their title.
Chelsea’s Strong History
Chelsea is a formidable force in women’s football. The team has won the Women’s FA Cup six times. They secured their latest victory by defeating Manchester United 3-0 in last year’s final, completing a domestic treble.
Crystal Palace Background
Crystal Palace was recently relegated from the Women’s Super League (WSL). Despite this setback, they will be eager to challenge Chelsea in the knockout round.
Other Fourth Round Matchups
- Manchester City: The league leaders will travel to third-tier leaders Bournemouth.
- Arsenal: The 14-time winners will host Aston Villa, another WSL side.
- Tottenham: They will play Leicester City in an all-WSL matchup at home.
- Manchester United: They are set to face third-tier Burnley.
- London City Lionesses: They will travel to Sunderland, another WSL 2 side.
- Brighton: Hosting second-tier Nottingham Forest is also on their agenda.
Match Dates
The fourth-round ties are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 17 January. Specific dates for each matchup will be confirmed later.
This exciting round of the Women’s FA Cup promises thrilling matches and potential upsets, especially with Chelsea and Crystal Palace set to clash.
