Luton Town Ladies are back in league action for the first time in over a month, when they host league leaders Royston Town on Sunday.
It is league action for the first time since 6th October for Luton Ladies when Royston come to Barton for a 2pm kick-off.
Both sides progressed to the second round of the FA Cup last Sunday. Luton Ladies did so via a 4-2 victory after being two goals down against Hutton Women, whereas Royston convincingly swept aside Newport Pagnell 3-0.
It is first versus second in the league and the fixture could be the deciding factor, come the end of the season.
The opposition
Royston Town have been unstoppable in all competitions so far this season. They kicked off their league campaign with a 3-2 victory over the Hatters and haven’t looked back since, winning all eight of their league fixtures, leaving them nine points clear of Luton, although the Hatters have two games in hand.
Their impressive form has continued into cup competitions too, progressing into the third round of the ERWFL League Cup after a 4-0 victory over Colney Heath, and the second round of the FA Cup, defeating Haringey Borough 3-1, Bungay Town 6-0 and most recently, Newport Pagnell 3-0.
They have played 12 and won 12 in all competitions, keeping six clean sheets in the process.
Royston have been lethal on the road this season, winning all four of their league away games, scoring 20 goals.
Last time out
Injury-struck Luton Town fell to a 3-2 away defeat against the Crows on the opening day of the season.
Emma Slater opened the scoring for the hosts, then Royston were awarded a penalty for an alleged push inside the area, just after the second half resumed, but Slater fired over. A second penalty was awarded moments later for a handball in the area, which that time Slater converted.
Gabriella Spillman pulled one back for the Hatters, with 25 minutes to play, with a rocket into the roof of the net.
With 20 minutes to go, Luton’s appeals for a penalty were waved away, but moments later Luton struck level, via Sandeep, who curled the ball into the top corner from the edge of the area.
Royston won the game in the 90th minute, following a counter attack.
Lethal Luton Ladies
The Ladies have been in incredible form since that opening day defeat, winning all nine of their games and keeping seven clean sheets in the process.
Most recently they completed an incredible comeback in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, coming from two goals down to win 4-2, setting up a tie with Stevenage in the second round.
Not only have the Hatters been solid at the back, they’ve been lethal in attack, scoring 38 goals across the nine games.
Back the Ladies at Barton
There is no shying away from how important this game could prove to be. The support of the fans never goes unnoticed.
Sunday 10th November, Barton, £5 adults & £1 children. Be there.
Further details: Follow the Ladies’ official X account
