England Women will face Australia at the Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday 11 April (7.45pm kick-off).

Tickets for the game will go on general sale at 3pm on Wednesday 22 February. Visit thefa.com/tickets for more information.

In July 2022, England were crowned UEFA Women’s EURO champions with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany to win their first major title.

England are now preparing for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand and begins on 20 July.

As part of these preparations, the team will head to Brentford on 11 April for an Alzheimer’s Society International.

The FA announced a two-year charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society in August 2021. This high-profile women’s fixture against Australia, raising vital funds and awareness, follows on from a notable men’s match dedicated to the same good cause last year.

The Lionesses have not played against Australia since October 2018 when Fran Kirby scored in a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.

13 of England’s EURO winners featured in Team GB’s 4-3 quarter-final defeat by Australia at the Tokyo 2000 Olympics in June 2021, including the now-retired Ellen White who scored a hat-trick but still finished on the losing side.

England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman said: “We know Australia have players at the highest level, so for us it is another opportunity to see where we stand in our preparation for the World Cup.

“It will also be very special to play them at Brentford as it was a great EURO stadium. We want to create more excitement for our fans as we prepare for what we hope will be another memorable summer.”

Jon Varney, Brentford chief executive, added: “We’re delighted to host the Lionesses in their friendly against Australia before they head off to the World Cup.

“For Brentford, it is important to continue our support for women’s football both internationally and here at the club. 

"We were proud to host some of the fixtures for the Women’s Euros last year along with our own women’s team who played their first match at the stadium in November.

“Hosting the Lionesses before they depart for the World Cup will be another great occasion for women’s football at the Gtech Community Stadium. 

“The interest in women’s football is growing every day and, at Brentford, supporting the message that football is for everyone is a crucial part of our philosophy.”