Darcie Greene urges Leeds focus for Norton FA Cup tie

Darcie Greene has urged Leeds United Women to maintain their consistency as they prepare to host Norton & Stockton Ancients in the Women’s FA Cup Second Round.

The tie takes place at Garforth’s BD Community Stadium on Sunday 15 November, with kick-off at 2pm GMT. Leeds go into the match seeking a fourth consecutive victory.

Darcie Greene wants Leeds to stay focused

Speaking in an interview published by Leeds on 13 November, the full-back said maintaining their winning form was important to keep building confidence.

“We have already faced Norton this season in the league. We know they are very strong defensively and a very hard team to play. We’ve got to concentrate on our game and make sure we are prepared,” Greene said.

She also welcomed the chance to progress in the cup, describing the competition as an exciting challenge and an opportunity to put Leeds into the draw for the next round.

Three wins build momentum for the cup

Simon Wood’s side have responded to the end of their earlier ten-match winning run with three successive victories. Their latest was a 2-0 league win away at Durham Cestria, where Brittany Sanderson opened the scoring and Darcie Greene added the second.

According to the club’s match preview, Leeds reached this stage by beating Rotherham United Women 2-0. Ava Spencer-Smith and captain Shauna Legge scored in that home tie.

Leeds also beat Norton 2-0 in October’s league meeting, with Amy Woodruff and Drew Greene scoring. That earlier result is separate from Sunday’s cup tie, which offers both teams a fresh chance to progress.

How to follow Leeds Women v Norton

The club says supporters unable to attend can follow updates through its online match centre. It expects to publish a report, reaction and highlights after full-time.

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