York City v Leeds United Women highlights: Abbie Brown strike earns point for Whites
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It was the Minsterbelles who came out on top when the two teams met in the FA Women’s National League Cup last month – but with the Whites seeking an escape from the fourth tier, Wednesday evening’s game will have far greater significance.
Only one Division One North side will earn promotion to the Northern Premier come the end of the season, but it’s so far, so good for United. Since Rick Passmoor returned to manage Leeds this summer, his side have won five of their seven league games and are currently one point clear of second-placed Durham Cestria.
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York City, meanwhile, have made a fine start to the club’s first ever season in the fourth tier. The newly-promoted side are sixth and victory over the Whites would put them within just three points of the league leaders.
With attendance expected to approach two thousand fans, this Yorkshire derby is set to be a tasty affair – and you can follow the action right here on our live blog….
York City v Leeds United LIVE
Key Events
- Kick off at 7.45pm
- Live updates from the LNER Community Stadium
Beautiful ball from City goal scorer Jess Holder
Almost sends Natalie Eustance through on goal but the substitute takes a bad touch and United defender Catherine Hamill deals with it.
SUB for Leeds
Savannah Robson is coming on for Bridie Hannon, while Paige Williams makes way for Aaliyah Nolan.
Home support
Lots of young voices getting behind their team by chanting ‘YORK YORK YORK’ at the LNER Community Stadium.
GOAL for Leeds
Abbie Brown levels the score. We’ve seen her do this before, drifts in from the flank and absolutely rifles it into the top bins.
The ref blows insistently during the celebrations, though, as Danielle Whitham is trying to wrestle the ball off of Rebecca Sidwell as she collects it from her net. The crowd booes as the stadium announcer names Brown the scorer.
CHANCE for Leeds
Olivia Smart plays a lovely long ball into Macy Ellis in the box, but she can’t bring it down without nudging it closer to York ‘keeper Rebecca Sidwell.
Working it out...
In his technical area, Leeds boss Rick Passmoor has his specs on, studiously making notes in a little black book.