Match Preview: Birmingham City Women v Manchester City Women

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Match Preview: Birmingham City Women v Manchester City Women

We look ahead as Blues host Manchester City Women in the quarter-finals of the Adobe Women's FA Cup.

2026-04-04T09:00+01:00

Match Preview: Birmingham City Women v Manchester City Women

Birmingham City Women return to St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park on Monday evening, as Amy Merricks’ side host Manchester City Women in the quarter-finals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Blues head into the tie full of momentum, sitting top of the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 following Wednesday night’s 1-0 victory over Sunderland. Lily Crosthwaite’s stoppage-time strike proved decisive, sending Blues to the summit.

Now, focus shifts to cup competition, with a place in the semi-finals on the line against top-flight opposition.

RECENT FORM

Blues continue to build consistency at a crucial stage of the season.

The midweek win over Sunderland highlighted the group’s belief and ability to deliver in key moments, adding to recent victories over Bristol City and Sheffield United.

Across that run, Merricks’ side have shown discipline, control and an ability to manage different types of games, whether that be grinding out results or finding decisive moments late on.

Their FA Cup journey has also been emphatic. Convincing victories over Sporting Khalsa, Hull City and Chatham Town have seen Blues progress with confidence, scoring goals and building rhythm along the way.

THE OPPOSITION

Manchester City arrive as one of the standout sides in the country, currently sitting top of the Barclays Women’s Super League.

Under Nick Cushing, they have combined attacking quality with consistency, scoring in 17 of their 19 league matches this season and establishing a clear lead at the top of the table.

Their forward line carries significant threat, with Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw leading the scoring charts and supported by a range of attacking options capable of influencing games in different ways.

At the other end of the pitch, City have built from a strong defensive foundation, conceding just 15 goals in the league this season, with depth and experience across the backline.

They arrive with experience of competing at the latter stages of major competitions, but face a Blues side with momentum and belief on home soil.

THE FOCUS

For Blues, the message remains unchanged.

It is about embracing the challenge, performing with intent and earning the right against top-level opposition.

This is the level the group is building towards, and Monday presents an opportunity to test themselves against one of the best.

With a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at stake and St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park behind them, Blues will look to carry their momentum forward and take another step in their journey.

Birmingham City Women return to St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park on Monday evening, as Amy Merricks’ side host Manchester City Women in the quarter-finals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Now, focus shifts to cup competition, with a place in the semi-finals on the line against top-flight opposition.

RECENT FORM

Blues continue to build consistency at a crucial stage of the season.

The midweek win over Sunderland highlighted the group’s belief and ability to deliver in key moments, adding to recent victories over Bristol City and Sheffield United.

Across that run, Merricks’ side have shown discipline, control and an ability to manage different types of games, whether that be grinding out results or finding decisive moments late on.

THE OPPOSITION

Manchester City arrive as one of the standout sides in the country, currently sitting top of the Barclays Women’s Super League.

Under Nick Cushing, they have combined attacking quality with consistency, scoring in 17 of their 19 league matches this season and establishing a clear lead at the top of the table.

Their forward line carries significant threat, with Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw leading the scoring charts and supported by a range of attacking options capable of influencing games in different ways.

At the other end of the pitch, City have built from a strong defensive foundation, conceding just 15 goals in the league this season, with depth and experience across the backline.

They arrive with experience of competing at the latter stages of major competitions, but face a Blues side with momentum and belief on home soil.

THE FOCUS

For Blues, the message remains unchanged.

It is about embracing the challenge, performing with intent and earning the right against top-level opposition.

This is the level the group is building towards, and Monday presents an opportunity to test themselves against one of the best.

With a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at stake and St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park behind them, Blues will look to carry their momentum forward and take another step in their journey.

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