Oxfordshire Women's Cup Final Preview | Oxford City v Kidlington
City Women go for silverware.
Oxford City Women look to earn their first piece of silverware of the season as they host Kidlington in the Oxfordshire Women's Cup Final at The MGroup Stadium.
The Hoops defeated Launton ladies in the quarter-finals as Ellie White and Lucy White scored within the first 15 minutes before Kate Parsons sealed the tie with a third. They were given a home walkover against Easngton Sports in the semi-final to earn the chance to win their second title in a row and extend their record of 16 titles.
Kidlington Ladies, on the other hand, won three games to progress to the final. They began their campaign with a 4-2 win over East Oxford Ladies before backing it up with a 5-2 win over North Leigh Ladies. Their semi-final 3-1 victory over Barton Ladies gives them a 12-5 aggregate throughout the competition.
This year's final is a replay of last year's, where City won 4-0 to claim their record-extending 16th County Cup title.
Kidlington Ladies were formed in 2020. They won promotion Div 3 West in Thames Valley Football League in their first season. in the following season, they were Champions of Division 2 and were promoted to the Southern Region Women's Football League Div 1 North, where they currently sit
Oxford City Manager Aliyah Anthony said: "Cup Finals are always special. It's a great opportunity to round off what's been a really impressive season. I know the girls are excited but we have to treat it like any other game." .
FIXTURE DETAILS
Oxford City Women v Kidlington Women
The MGroup Stadium - Sunday 10th May – 3:00pm
Oxfordshire Women's Cup Final
ONE TO WATCH - Emily Harris
Harris came through the velocity programme here at Oxford City and is the poster girl for what the velocity programme is all about.
She's a tricky winger with a never-ending engine. You will see bombing up and down the right wing all afternoon.
Harris broke into the first team last season, but this year she has really kicked on. She is consistently producing goals and assists. With eight goals to her name, she is a force to be reckoned with in front of goal and a handful when she gets into the channels.
There are big things coming for Harris in the next few years, so keep an eye out for her on Sunday.
THE MANAGER - Aliyah Anthony
A familiar face around the club and major force in the women's game, not just at Oxford City but in all of Oxfordshire, Aliyah Anthony leads the women for the final.
Her playing career began in the junior ranks of local side Oxford Blackbirds, before being recognised by Oxford United and playing for The Yellows all the way through to U16s.
Her love for coaching then began as he transitioned into a coaching role at Watford and carried this through her time at University in London.
Aliyah earned her UEFA B coaching license and joined Oxford City, where she has been for 5 years. As the current Head of Women's Football and the Interim Manager of the first Team, Aliyah has a huge influence on the girls' footballing journey and what an impact she has made.
HOW TO FOLLOW
FOLLOW THE ACTION:
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There's also LIVE commentary on BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website.
