Match Preview: Women’s County Cup Final
Barnsley Women will renew their friendly rivalry with neighbours Huddersfield Town Women in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Women’s County Cup final this Saturday (KO 10.30am) at Doncaster Rovers’ Eco-Power Stadium.
The two teams will meet again to contest a fifth consecutive County Cup final, with the Terriers looking to avenge their 2019 penalty heartbreak after losing 4-2 on penalties to the Reds, despite fighting back from two goals down and scoring a last-minute equaliser.
Town Women lifted the trophy in 2017 and 2018, and are hoping to add a third County Cup final win to their honours
Huddersfield Town Women’s first team had to overcome their own development side to reach this year’s final, winning 5-1 against their counterparts in the semi-finals.
Barnsley Women, the current holders of the competition, have their sights set on a third County Cup final success.
The Reds beat Oughtibridge WM Women 4-0 in the semi-finals to book their place in this year’s final.
The occasion will provide spectators with a taste of what’s to come for women’s football in our region, with both Sheffield and Rotherham hosting UEFA Women's Euro 2022 group matches and crucial knock-out games this summer.
Tickets
Tickets for the highly anticipated showdown are on sale now, priced at £8 for adults, £5 for seniors (65+) and £1 for under 17s. Tickets can be purchased in advance on Club Doncaster’s website: tickets.clubdoncaster.co.uk
Turnstiles will open at 9.30am and advanced ticket holders can access the stadium through turnstiles 17-19, opposite car park 2. There will only be one cash turnstile open so please pre book tickets before 1pm on Wednesday 27th April to avoid the queues.
Car Parking
Parking at the stadium is free. Please head to Car Park 2 on your arrival and state that you are here for the Senior Cup final to the parking attendant. There is also is an overflow car park in Car Park 3 if required.
CLICK HERE to download a detailed parking information pack.
Directions
The full stadium address is Eco-Power Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 5JW.
By Road
From the A1 (M) join the M18 Eastbound at Junction 35 (signposted Hull) or from the M1, join the M18 Eastbound at Junction 32. Once on the M18, leave at Junction 3 and take the A6182 towards Doncaster (the stadium is well signposted from Junction 3 and is about one and a half miles away). You will pass a retail park on your left and then at the next traffic lights (which has the Lakeside Pub visible behind it) turn left onto White Rose Way. The Lakeside Shopping Centre is now on your right (the stadium is located directly behind the shopping centre). At the next island turn right onto the industrial estate and after passing the Tesco distribution centre on your right, turn right at the bottom of the road and the stadium is further down on your left.
By Bus
For Travel to the Stadium from the Town Centre: For Saturday afternoon games: Buses will leave Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange direct to the ground as follows:
• Service 73 at 10 and 40 minutes past each hour
• Service 58 at 25 and 55 minutes past each hour The journey time is approximately 10 minutes.
In addition, buses on Service 72 will depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange at 22 and 52 minutes past each hour and will run to the ground via Balby Road, Sandford Road, Tickhill Road and Woodfield Way, picking up at all recognised stops on the way.
By Train
Doncaster Station is just less than two miles away and a bus service is available from the Transport Interchange (attached to the Train Station). If you do have time on your hands and you fancy the walk (around 25-30 minutes) then as you come out of the station turn right and then keep straight on this road (the A6182 Trafford Way) and you will eventually reach the stadium complex on your left.
Programmes
Our matchday programmes for all our county cup finals will be digital. There will be QR codes located in the stadium to download/view your free programme.
Once published, programmes will also be available by CLICKING HERE
Officials
Referee: Stacey Hall
Assistant Referee: Megan Wilson
Assistant Referee: Aaron Hallam
Fourth Official: Richard Trinder
Key Contacts
For general information on our county cup finals, please email us at support@sheffieldfa.com
For ticketing information, please contact Club Doncaster Academy by calling 01302 762562