Leicester City Women switch focus to the WSL Cup this week with a home group stage fixture against London City Lionesses. The match at Meadow Lane kicks off at 18:30 UTC on Tuesday, 23 September.
Willie Kirk's side head into the cup contest sitting fourth in the Women's Championship table with six points from three games. Their recent form shows two wins and one defeat, a 1-0 loss to Ipswich Town last time out. That result followed a 4-2 victory over Durham and a 1-0 away win at Sheffield United earlier this month.
Against Sheffield United, the manager fielded a lineup featuring goalkeeper Kirstie Keane, defenders Sophie Mayling and Jemma Stapleton, and forwards Paige Nystrom and Missy Goodwin.
London City Lionesses, their opponents, were last in action on 12 September, losing 2-1 away to West Ham United. Their starting eleven that day included experienced internationals like Alexia Putellas and Danielle van de Donk.
This cup tie offers Leicester a chance to build momentum after a mixed start to the league campaign. The immediate task is to progress in a competition that provides a different kind of test.
