Chatham Town Women

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### Summary:

- Blanchard, Watson and Barry return to the bench following an injury lay-off
- Nolan back in the starting XI
- Sharpe fires the side ahead after only 13 minutes
- Hopcroft sees her effort fly just over the goal before the half-hour mark
- Gibbons is denied by the ‘keeper only minutes later
- Hughes bags her first of the afternoon on the 41st minute
- **HT: Palace 2-0 Chatham Town**
- Potter drills a shot just wide of the goal six minutes after the restart
- Hughes makes it three from five yards out
- Barry scores on her debut on the 81st minute
- Hughes seals her hat-trick four minutes later
- Blanchard marks her return with a goal two minutes from time
- **FT: Palace 6-0 Chatham Town**

Women's Highlights: Crystal Palace 6-0 Chatham Town

Palace Women signed off for 2023 at home in style as they marked their return to action with a convincing win.

Molly-Mae Sharpe got the ball rolling with a rifling shot on the 13th minute as she picked up a pass from Lexi Potter before cutting back inside and finding the top right-hand corner of goal from just outside the box.

Shanade Hopcroft came close to making it two for Palace on the 25th minute as she smashed a first-time strike from inside the box but her effort sailed just over the goal.

Fliss Gibbons went on the move for her first of the season four minutes later as she skipped past her marker inside the box before pulling the trigger on a shot, but her effort was held by the ‘keeper.

Elise Hughes got her first of the afternoon just before the break as she sent Palace into the second-half with a two-goal advantage. Sharpe brought down a cross from Kirsten Reilly at the back post and Hughes was on hand to see the ball over the line.

Araya Dennis rolled a well-weighted pass through to Potter on the 51st minute and the midfielder drilled a strong shot through the box searching for the far bottom corner, but the ball rolled just wide of the post.

Keira Barry came off the bench to make her debut on the 60th minute as she and Lucy Watson were introduced as fresh legs.

Hughes made it three for Palace on the 64th minute as Aimee Everett went charging through the final third with the ball before finding Potter with a pass who was able to flick the ball into Hughes to finish from five yards out.

Annabel Blanchard also made her return from injury as she was introduced to the action on the 70th minute along with Isabella Sibley.

The earlier subs combined on the 74th minute as Barry picked out Watson with a deep cross but her first time shot flew just wide.

It only took Barry 11 minutes to net her first senior goal as she extended her side’s lead with a first-time finish from just inside the box after Blanchard played her through.

Unfortunately, Barry was then unable to continue, and she was replaced by Lia Cataldo for the game’s remaining minutes.

Hughes sealed her hat-trick on the 85th minute with another first time shot as she got on the end of a great cross from Sibley.

Blanchard wrapped up the victory three minutes as she picked up from where she left off with a first-time top corner finish following some great work from Watson out on the left.

**Palace:** Lambourne (GK), Reilly, Everett, Nolan, Gibbons (Sibley, 70), Arthur, Potter, Hopcroft (Blanchard, 70), Sharpe (Watson, 60), Dennis (Barry, 60 (Cataldo, 83)), Hughes

Subs: Negri, Wright, Johnson, Bailey-Gayle

**Chatham:** Davies (GK), Poole (Auguste, 46), Coombs (Pearch, 81), Priest, Hynes (Haynes, 46), Jeffkins, Leitch (Jackson, 46), Pepper, Sharp, Grant, Nicholls (Harney, 69)

Subs: Madamombe, Espinosa, Perkins, Keegan

Crystal Palace Women cruised into the fourth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup with a professional 6-0 win over Chatham Town at VBS Community Stadium on Sunday.

Report & Highlights: Palace Women cruise through to the FA Cup fourth round

Crystal Palace Women v Chatham Town Women (2023-12-10)

The Eagles welcome third-tier Chatham to Sutton – their first fixture at the VBS Community Stadium in two-and-a-half weeks – to kickstart their 23/24 Cup journey.

And midfielder Arthur expects another brilliant backing for the team on a day out which promises to offer great fun – and football – [for the whole family](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/tickets/crystal-palace-women-chatham-town-womens-fa-cup-tickets/) (turnstiles open at 12:00 GMT, with plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy).

**The game will also be broadcast [LIVE and FREE on Palace TV](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/)!**

*The Cup tie will also see Palace wear the club's [new limited-edition fourth shirt](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-launch-limited-edition-fourth-shirt-foundation-fundraiser/) for the very first time.*

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Arthur said: “Everyone enjoys being at home and we’ve made Sutton feel like home to us. It’s a new pitch this year but we all enjoy playing there, so it’ll be a good game.

“The fans have been amazing all year around and being at Sutton, it’s easier for them to access. The crowd goes every week and they play a massive part. We’re looking forward to seeing them – they always make time for us and we’ll always make time for them.

“I think that is one of the reasons we enjoy playing at Sutton. We’ve performed really well and got loads of goals, so ending the year there with a win would be really important before our last away game [against Reading], so we’re all looking forward to it.”


Chloe Arthur looks ahead to first FA Cup game of the season

Arthur believes Palace have made good use of the winter international break, adding: “When the girls went away on international break, we all worked really hard, and when they came back we just bring everything together.

“We’re set to go. Everyone knows their roles and responsibilities for the weekend so we feel good.

“I think no matter what team it is we’re facing, we have to prepare well, go out there, be professional and get the job done.

“It will be interesting. It’s not an opponent we’ve faced before so you never know what will happen, especially in a Cup game.”

Chloe Arthur is excited for the challenge of facing Chatham Town in the third round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Sunday afternoon (KO 13:00 GMT).

Arthur excited for Sutton return in Cup

The Eagles will host third-tier Chatham on **Sunday 10th December 2023 (kick-off 13:00 GMT)** at the **VBS Community Stadium** in Sutton, in what promises to be a classic cup tie in south London.

**The game will also be broadcast [LIVE and FREE on Palace TV](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/)!**

*The Cup tie will also see Palace wear the club's [new limited-edition fourth shirt](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-launch-limited-edition-fourth-shirt-foundation-fundraiser/) for the very first time.*

Chatham currently play in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division.

Having finished seventh last season, they are currently 11th in the table, but reached the third round with an eye-catching 5-4 win over AFC Wimbledon.

Palace will be looking to go further in the Cup than last season, when they defeated Watford 5-1 in the third round, but fell in the fourth away to Durham.

[**Click HERE to buy your tickets now.**](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=5.%20Women%27s%20Matches)

*Please note that home matches in the Adobe Women's FA Cup are **not** included in 23/24 Women's season tickets.*

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Matchday at Sutton will once again offer up plenty of family-friendly fun, with indoor activities and the opportunity to meet the players at the end of the game. **Turnstiles will open at 12:00 GMT**.

As a brilliant family day out, a family of four non-Members (two adults and two children) can take advantage of a group offer and buy their tickets for **just £25**.

**Season Ticket holders** and [**Members**](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/memberships/) can book tickets at even lower prices.

Tickets are also available on the gate – although prices are discounted [**if booked online (even if booked on-the-day) via** **cpfc.co.uk**](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Authentication/Login?returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eticketing.co.uk%2Fcpfc%2F).

### TICKET DETAILS

Season Ticket holders and Members can grab tickets for just £5 online, with Under-16s paying just £2. A family of four can take advantage of a group offer and buy their tickets for only £25, regardless of Membership status!

Tickets are also available on the gate – although prices will increase when purchased at the stadium.

*Tickets will be sent to supporters 48 hours before the match. You will be able to view your purchase in your account history on the ticket website within your Palace account.*

### KEY THINGS TO KNOW

- Supporters are encouraged to read our full [Ground Guide to the VBS Community Stadium](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/ground-guide-crystal-palace-women-sutton-united-vbs-community-stadium/) before setting off for the game.

- Tickets will be available on the gate, but prices are discounted [**if booked online (even if booked on-the-day) via cpfc.co.uk**](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Authentication/Login?returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eticketing.co.uk%2Fcpfc%2F)**.**

- All Palace Women’s tickets (including Season Tickets) allow general admission only. We anticipate that up to 700 seats will be available in the Main Stand (with the exception of accessible seating); should this fill up, supporters are welcome to stand.

- To reserve an accessible seat, please contact our dedicated Disability Liaison Officer, Rhianna Odartey, on 0208 768 6080 or email [dlo@cpfc.co.uk](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/ground-guide-crystal-palace-women-sutton-united-vbs-community-stadium/), as far in advance of the match as possible.

- There will be limited matchday parking available on site at the VBS Community Stadium which must be [booked in advance](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events). [Click here for directions to the ground](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/ground-guide-crystal-palace-women-sutton-united-vbs-community-stadium/).

- The Stadium will open at approximately 12:00 GMT, an hour before the allotted kick-off time.

### **PRICING**

**Buy online**

- Adult: £13

- STH and Members: £5

- Under-16s: £2

- Families (two adults and two children): £25

**On the gate**

- Adult: £19

- STH and Members: £9

- Under-16s: £5

[**Click here to book tickets**](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Authentication/Login?returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eticketing.co.uk%2Fcpfc%2F)**.**

Tickets are now on sale for Crystal Palace Women's third-round match at home to Chatham Town in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Watch Palace Women's FA Cup third-round tie LIVE!

Tash Stephens is Head of Fundraising and Communications at Palace for Life, helping the club’s Foundation make real change in the lives of countless young people in south London. She is also, however, a footballer in her own right, playing for, you guessed it, Chatham Town.

“This is my first season at Chatham – I signed from Oxford United in the summer,” Tash says. “I’m a bit of an old-school winger. We’re a dying breed!

I love the less glamorous side of football. I’m tenacious and always want to get stuck in and be involved. The team always comes first, so I’ll do whatever I can to make sure we can win games.”

It’s safe to say the draw came as a welcome surprise.

“Everyone is excited,” she says. “A great part of these competitions is getting to test yourself against higher opposition.

“Personally, I would rather get byes through every round until the final, but playing against higher level opposition is the next best thing.

“It’s the magic of the FA Cup!”

Unfortunately, Tash won’t be lining up with her teammates at the VBS Community Stadium in Sutton.

“At the start of September I ruptured my Plantar Fascia – I didn’t even know that was possible…” she explains. “For someone who likes to get stuck in, there is no heroic story for this: I simply planted my foot to take a shot and then ended up in a boot and on crutches for a couple of months.

“I’ve been confined to swimming and rehab for the last couple of months. When we got the draw I wanted to put myself through the world’s most intense gym programme to get back in time, but my foot had other ideas…”

**Sunday's match kicks off at 13:00 GMT (turnstiles open at 12:00) at the VBS Community Stadium in Sutton - [click HERE for ticketing details](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/tickets/crystal-palace-women-chatham-town-womens-fa-cup-tickets/).** 

**The game will also be broadcast [LIVE and FREE on Palace TV](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/)!**

*The Cup tie will also see Palace wear the club's [new limited-edition fourth shirt](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-launch-limited-edition-fourth-shirt-foundation-fundraiser/) for the very first time.*

Hopes are high for a sizable backing for Laura Kaminski’s side.

“I have seen and heard a lot about Palace Women’s fans, and they are great,” Tash says. “We are getting more and more fans who travel around the country with their teams, and I can’t tell you how much of a difference it makes.

“We can really hear it on the pitch, and it’s always an exciting atmosphere to play in whether the fans are on your side or not.

“I don’t want to sound cliché, but it genuinely is a great day out for everyone in the family, whether you are a hardcore football fan or just getting into the sport.

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“On Sunday you will see both teams giving absolutely everything, and I'm sure there will be great football on display. What more could you want?!”

With the match fast-approaching, we ask for some tactical insight into Chatham to give the Eagles the edge. No luck.

“I’m tempted to go rogue and make up a bunch of tactics to throw you off! All I’ll say is that Chatham will give absolutely everything – we pride ourselves on that.

“As I said, I’ll do anything possible for my team to win. Plus, I want a chance to play in the FA Cup this season.

“I’m going to be rooting for my teammates – sorry, Palace fans!”

You can [buy tickets to support Palace Women by clicking HERE](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=5.%20Women%27s%20Matches). Alternatively, the match is set to be streamed live on Palace TV for FREE – stay tuned to @cpfc_w on X for more details.

Palace Women are preparing to take on Chatham Town in the FA Cup on Sunday, 10th December (13:00 GMT), and for one Palace stalwart it means a meeting of two clubs close to her heart – and a dilemma over who to back come kick-off…

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