Leicester City Women face a key home fixture against Southampton on Sunday 1 November aiming to reverse a troubling run of form. The Foxes have lost three of their last four Women's Championship matches, leaving them eighth in the table with six points from five games, having recorded two wins and three losses this season. Their recent form, comprising two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five, shows signs of improvement after a difficult start.
A 4-0 defeat at Newcastle United Women on September 27 was followed by a 3-1 loss at Sunderland Women on October 4, where Ale scored the consolation goal. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 draw at Watford Women on Saturday 17 October, where Dennis and Stapleton found the net. That result halted a losing streak but extended their winless run in the league to three games. Leicester's goal difference of minus four, from six goals scored and ten conceded, reflects their recent defensive struggles.
Southampton arrive at Silverlake Stadium sitting one place and one point above Leicester in seventh. They were beaten 3-1 by West Ham United Women in their last match. The last meeting between these sides in February ended in a 2-1 victory for Southampton, adding an extra edge to the contest. The upcoming fixture on Sunday 25 October sees Leicester hosting a Southampton side currently seventh in the table.
The starting XI from the Watford draw featured Keane in goal, with a back line of Mayling, Stapleton, Sherwood, and Ale. McLoughlin, Pelgander, and Pritchard formed the midfield, supporting forwards Dennis, Goodwin, and Paulina Nyström.
With the team nine points adrift of leaders Newcastle United Women, this match represents a significant opportunity to climb the standings. A positive result is essential before a challenging run of fixtures. The team's recent results sequence includes a 4-2 win over Durham, followed by defeats to Ipswich Town and London City Lionesses, the heavy loss at Newcastle, the defeat at Sunderland, and the draw at Watford.
Sunday's match kicks off at 2pm at Silverlake Stadium.
