Penwith: Penzance Ladies Chase FA Cup GloryPenzance Ladies Football Club have their most important fixture of the season to date this Sunday (October 29th), as they take on Swindon Town in the FA Women's Cup 1st Round Proper. 'The Magpies' have already won through two qualifying rounds, whereas their opponents - who play a league higher in the South West Combination - only enter at this stage. The winners bank will bank £250 and go into Monday's 2nd round draw, accompanied by sides from the FA Women's Premier League North & South. Penzance, who could be missing three players through work and illness, will have their work cut out against the Wiltshire side, who are themselves chasing a place in the Premier League. Swindon's away form has been a little erratic, compared with their 100% home record, including last week's 4-2 defeat of Newquay. Kick-off at Penlee Park is at 1pm, admission is £2 for adults, £1 concessions, A match programme and refreshments will be available. For further information on Penzance Ladies FC, including the new girls' teams, click here. |
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