Brentford begin their FA Cup journey on Sunday against Ruislip Rangers at Bedfont Sports Club in a 3pm kick-off.

Entry is free to watch the women’s first team in FA Cup action in what will be the side’s third competitive game of the 2023/24 season.

Brentford Women’s FA Cup first qualifying round last season was one to remember, the side picked up a 5-4 win against Woodley United in what was one of the games of the season at Bedfont Sports Club.

Karleigh Osborne will be looking for a response from his team following a disappointing start to the campaign. The Bees were beaten 3-2 on the opening day of the season before playing out a 2-2 draw last weekend against Hackney Women.

Last time out

Brentford were left frustrated after Hackney came back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw. The Bees showed their quality in the opening half as the side went into the break looking comfortable with a 2-0 lead following strikes from Chloe Logie and Ella Cottrell.

The hosts had several opportunities to put the game out of sight but when Hackney pulled one back on the hour mark, the pressure was on. The visiting team snatched a late equaliser six minutes into injury time leaving Osborne’s side disappointed.

Lucy Bolitho in action against Hackney

About Ruislip Rangers

Ruislip Rangers currently play in tier seven where they compete in the Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League.

Ruislip, who have only played one game so far this season which ended in a 4-1 defeat to Tilehurst Panthers, previously played against our women’s B team in the Capital Cup last November. Brentford came out 3-2 winners in a game which saw Kasey Clifford slot home a late penalty, ending Ruislip’s unbeaten run at the start of the previous campaign.

The B team are also in action on Sunday as they face Hilltop at Capital City Academy in a 2pm kick-off.

Tommy Ryan Maynard’s team will be keen to get started after last weekend’s season opener against Impact was cancelled.

About Hilltop

Hilltop are a newly promoted side after finishing second place in the Greater London Women's Football League Division Two North last season, picking up 39 points from 16 games. Hilltop’s first match in their new division saw the side fall to a 6-2 defeat against Hackney Reserves.