The Eagles defeated fellow Championship side, Lewes, 2-1 in the first matchday, with Bianca Baptiste coming off the bench at 1-0 down and turning the game on its head with a brace. The Robins overcame London Bees 4-0. Therefore, tonight's clash has the added impetus of neither side wanting to lose their 100% record in the competition.
Bristol, despite being a top-flight side, are a team that Dean Davenport's faced recently. Previewing the game in his programme notes, the manager said: "Although the Robins play in the Women’s Super League, they are a team we know well having faced them in pre-season.
'It is always difficult facing full-time opposition – even in a non-competitive fixture - but it was a pleasing performance and gave the squad and staff huge confidence going into the new season."
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