Man Utd Women v Burnley Women preview: kick-off time, team news and form
Manchester United Women host Burnley Women at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday 28th October, with kick-off at 7pm, in this season's WSL Players Cup, League Phase.
There's plenty riding on it in Group A. United currently sit top of the pile with a perfect record from their three games so far, while Burnley are down in 12th place in the same group having picked up just one win from their two outings. A positive result here would keep United's grip on top spot firm heading into the closing stages of the group phase.
In the Women's Super League itself, United are handily placed in 4th, which gives a sense of a side in decent touch going into this cup fixture.
Form-wise in the Women's League Cup, United go into this one on the back of three straight wins, their last five reading WWW across those outings - a run that's included some eye-catching, goal-heavy performances. Burnley's recent form in the competition is more mixed, with their last two games reading WL - a win followed by a loss.
Looking at all competitions, United have been in excellent shape too, with their last five results in all competitions reading WWWWD - four wins and a draw, underlining the consistency within the squad. Burnley's record in all competitions over their last five is WWLWL, showing some fluctuation in results during that spell.
The underlying numbers from the group phase so far tell their own story: United have racked up 20 goals and conceded just 5, a goal difference of plus 15, while Burnley have scored 3 and conceded 4, leaving them on minus 1. It paints a picture of United's attacking form being a real threat heading into Wednesday night.
No team news or injury updates have been confirmed ahead of this one, so supporters will have to wait and see what the starting line-ups look like when they're announced closer to kick-off.
Leigh Sports Village should provide a good atmosphere for what promises to be an entertaining group phase clash.
Kick-off is 7pm UK time on Wednesday 28th October at Leigh Sports Village - tune in to follow all the action.
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