Wolves Women have the opportunity to lift silverware for the first time this season when they face Rugby Borough in the Birmingham FA Challenge Cup Final on Sunday.
The Old Gold head to the Valley Stadium, Redditch, hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since 2023 but will face a Rugby opposition who have been victorious over Wolves in this competition before.
Setting the scene
Last Sunday’s 3-1 win over Stoke City ensured the FA WNL Northern Premier Division title is finely poised going into the final match of the season next weekend, with Wolves sitting one point behind Burnley ahead of the finale. Georgia Marshall’s sixth of the season, coupled with a Charlotte Greengrass brace secured the come-from-behind win at Wellbeing Park.
Rugby were well amongst the goals in their last outing, sharing six goals in a 3-3 draw at Liverpool Feds – coming from 2-0 and 3-2 down to claim a point.
How we got here
The two sides are remarkably matched in terms of their progression in this competition this season having both scored 22 goals in their three matches. Wolves cruised past Hednesford Town 12-0 and Birmingham City 8-0 before two second half goals from Racheal Quigley secured a 2-0 win over rivals West Brom in the semi-final.
Rugby’s haul came from a 6-0 win over Solihull Moors, a 10-1 hammering of Stourbridge and 6-0 win over Aston Villa PGA.
This will be the second time in three years that the two have contested the final having played out a breathtaking 4-4 draw at the Pirelli Stadium in the 2024 final, which saw Borough claim victory on penalties.
We’ve met before
Wolves 4-0 Rugby Borough | 02/04/26
The two sides met just over two weeks ago in the second league fixture of the season. Wolves cruised into an early three goal lead through Amber Hughes, Charlotte Greengrass and Georgia Marshall before Abi Loydon added a fourth in stoppage time.
The Venue & Ground Guide
The match takes place at Redditch United’s Valley Stadium. The BCFA have put together a useful fan guide which has information on the ground itself as well useful travel and parking guidance. You can view it here.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale online here or on the day at the following prices:
- Adults - £10
- Concessions - £5
Listen Live
Supporters unable to attend the game in person on Sunday can listen to LIVE audio commentary of the clash HERE from Wolves TV’s Matt Ponter and Andrew Morgan.
Next Up
It all comes down to this. Wolves face Halifax at the SEAH Stadium knowing a win could be enough to be crowned FA WNL champions and secure promotion to the WSL2. Tickets are on sale now.
