Match Preview | WCWFC Vs Port Vale Women
It’s Port Vale at home as Women’s FA Cup fever takes over Sixways
Photo by Maisie Tay Photography
Port Vale
Port Vale Women play their home games at The Emery’s Stadium and are managed by Garry Pearce. They play in Tier 5 in the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division and currently sit 4th in the table after four games. In the 2024/2025 season, Port Vale finished in 6th position and accumulated 30 points.
Previous meeting
The two sided last met in October 2025 a round earlier in the First Round Proper of the Women’s FA Cup at the Emery’s Stadium as City advanced to the Second Round Proper after securing a late winner in the Potteries.
City started the game on the front foot, but a resolute Port Vale kept City at bay, but the hosts saw themselves down to ten players after their goalkeeper was sent off after bringing down Maia Clark as she only had the goal to beat.
Ten minutes later, City took a deserved lead when a Kaye Haggett corner was headed home by Nyah Edwards to score her second goal in a week.
Just before the hour mark, Port Vale were on level terms after a long-range effort flew past Jodie Whiteman in the City net as the ten players were taking the game to Worcester, who were struggling to get a foothold in the game.
Game changer Jasmin Springer ensured City’s passage to the next round in dramatic fashion, as she calmly slotted home after a fantastic through ball by Haggett, who ensured her second assist of the game.
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Last time out
City found themselves out of this seasons FA Women’s National League League Cup after a 4-3 defeat to Gwalia United at Sixways. Worcester found themselves 3-0 down at the break, but with a tactical tweak almost pulled off a remarkable comeback thanks to goals from Mads Welham, Kaye Haggett, and Lowri Walker. Unfortunately, the visitors secured the winner in the 91st minute.
Port Vale faced Leek Town in West Midlands Regional League Premier Division action at the unfamiliar surroundings of Vale Park as the two sides took a share of the spoils following a 2-2 draw.
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Matt Jones shared his reaction following last Sundays goal fest at Sixways
“Whilst we had the occasional moment in the first half where by we threatened, they were few and far between as we failed to get on top of 1v1 duals.
The second half changes we made enabled us to take the game to Gwalia, to which we very nearly pulled off an almighty comeback”
Match information
Worcester City Women take on Port Vale Women in the Third Round Qualifying Round of the Women’s FA Cup at Sixways on Sunday, 4th October with a usual kick off time of 2pm.
Photo by Maisie Tay Photography
Thank you, City fans for your continued support. Up the City!!
