Brentford Women begin 2024 with a trip to Middlesex Football Association on Sunday (2pm kick-off) to face Sport London E Benfica in the second round of the Trophy Cup.
The Bees enjoyed a break over the Christmas and New Year period following a 4-1 win over Welling United in the first round of the competition on 17 December and will look to carry this winning form into Sunday’s clash.
January brings a busy schedule for Brentford, with two London South East Division One North clashes to come against Whyteleafe and Actonians Reserves, while a second round Capital Cup meeting with Leyton Orient will be played on 21 January.
Having only played six league games due to postponed fixtures in the early part of the season, the Bees will be looking forward to a return to league action to begin their rise up the table.
Last time out
Brentford capped off 2023 with an impressive 4-1 win over Welling United to advance to the second round of the Trophy Cup on Sunday.
It was an even display across the pitch for the full 90 minutes, with Samantha Read, Chloe Logie, Freya Worsley and Ella Cottrell each netting a goal in the victory.
Last time out against Sport London E Benfica, the Bees fell to a 3-2 defeat in league action despite goals from Logie and Nikki Woods in the second half.
About Sport London E Benfica
Sport London E Benfica enter the new year first in the London South East Division One North table, with eight wins, one draw and one loss from their 10 league games.
They sit equal on 25 points with Dulwich Hamlet Reserves, having played two less games.
Kendal Drake has been in fine touch up front, netting a league-best 16 goals from her 13 games, one of those coming against the Bees earlier this season. Kimberly Castro has impressed also with 11 goals.
Match coverage
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Brentford Women B make their return to the pitch on Sunday with a Greater London Division One North clash against AFC Leyton at Salisbury Hall Playing Fields (3pm kick-off).
The Bees enter the new year first in the league table, with 10 wins and a draw from their 11 matches.
Eight of those wins have been a part of a 10-game winning streak, along with victories in the JGMT Cup against Civil Service Women and the Capital Cup against Actonians Thirds.
Last time out
Brentford B rounded out 2023 with a 2-0 win over Enfield Town in league action at Donkey Lane.
Aleksandra Dzikowska and Holly Hawkes each netted a goal in the victory, the latter scoring her ninth goal across the final three games of the year.
Last time out against AFC Leyton, the Bees cruised to a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Kasey Clifford, Abigail Claringbold and Jasmine King, helping Brentford to their fourth win in a row at the time.
About AFC Leyton
AFC Leyton currently sit fifth in the league table, with five wins and five losses from their 10 league games.
The side rounded out 2023 with a 5-3 win over United Dragons in the JGMT Cup, however last time out in league action they fell 12-0 to Impact.
Amani Andrew and Emma Ben-Jalloh have dominated up front this season, each scoring 11 goals to sit fourth and fifth on the league rankings respectively.