Two FA Women’s National League heavy-weights do battle in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup First Round on Sunday as Wolves Women host Rugby Borough at Telford.
The third of three consecutive cup games for the Old Gold, the FA Cup offers an opportunity to create more memorable moments in the competition for Dan McNamara’s side who have made the fifth round of the competition for the last two campaigns.
Setting the Scene
Wolves have scored 17 goals without reply in their last two matches, coming into the fixture having beaten Sporting Khalsa 5-0 in the FA WNL and Hednesford Town 12-0 in the Birmingham Challenge Cup.
It’s been three weeks since the team’s last league fixture, which saw them come away with a 2-1 win over Stoke City at the SEAH Stadium, with McNamara’s side sitting second in the table after Burnley’s midweek win at West Brom knocked them off top spot – though they do have a game in hand on the Clarets.
Rugby come into the game having been beaten 1-0 by Middlesbrough in the FA WNL Cup before a 6-0 victory over Solihull Moors in the Birmingham Challenge Cup.
Last Time We Met
Rugby Borough 2-3 Wolves | 31/08/25
Wolves were cruising to a three goal victory in the August league fixture at Rugby through goals from Amber Hughes (2) and Amy Sims, but two late goals from Lily Greenslade made it an uncomfortable final few minutes for the Old Gold
Some strike by Amy Sims! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/z0efi9Jrvn
— Wolves Women FC (@WolvesWomen) September 2, 2025
Last Season in the FA Cup
Both sides had memorable runs to the fifth round last season, with Wolves facing Manchester United in front of a sell out 5000+ crowd at Telford. Rugby were knocked out by another WSL side, Liverpool, after a 2-0 home defeat.
Wolves beat Asfordby Amateurs 7-1, Shrewsbury Town 14-0, Sporting Khalsa 8-1 and Cheltenham Town 2-0 to reach the fifth round, with Rugby progressing after wins over Lincoln City, Peterborough United, Mancunian Unity and London Bees.
Tickets
Advance online
- Adult season ticket holders - £4
- Junior season ticket holders - £3
- Adults - £5
- Juniors - £3
Match day on the gate
- Adults - £8
- Junior - £5
Please note advance sales will end at 9am on match day.
Listen
Supporters unable to attend the game in person on Sunday can listen to LIVE audio commentary of the clash HERE.
Next Up
Wolves face Sporting Khalsa at home in the FA Women’s National League on Wednesday, 29th October, 7.45pm.
