Leeds United Women v Bradford: Cup Tie

Leeds United Women return to Silsden AFC on Sunday to face Bradford City Women in the FA Women’s National League Cup. The Group T game starts at 2pm on 27 September. Leeds beat Bradford in the league last Sunday.

The change of competition gives this Yorkshire derby a different edge. Leeds United Women lead their cup group after wins against Halifax and Huddersfield. The club says those results have all but secured a knockout place. Sunday’s fixture is the last group game, not a confirmed knockout match.

How Leeds United Women beat Bradford last week

Leeds won last Sunday’s league meeting through two set pieces. Chloe Dixon scored with a first-half free-kick. Alice Hughes added the second roughly 20 minutes from time, according to Leeds United’s official match preview. The result kept Simon Wood’s side’s unbeaten league start intact.

The cup match offers Leeds a quick rematch, but the earlier scoreline does not settle this one. Bradford have won once in their opening six matches across competitions, a 4-0 league victory over Blackburn Rovers. Leeds’ recent form includes a 4-2 league win against Stockport County Women and a 3-0 cup victory over Huddersfield Town Women.

Another physical Yorkshire derby expected

Midfielder Kath Smith told the club that Leeds are excited to build on their momentum. She also expects Bradford to play physically and aggressively, as they did in the league match. Her emphasis was on Leeds controlling the game better and sticking to their football.

Leeds United Women and Bradford have recent cup history beyond this group. Leeds beat Bradford 2-1 in last season’s West Riding County Cup final. For supporters, the interest is in how Wood’s team handles the same opponent twice in eight days. They also want to see a strong finish to the cup group.

Leeds United Women v Bradford: kick-off, venue and tickets

Bradford City Women host Leeds United Women at Silsden AFC, 3 Keighley Road, BD20 0EH. Kick-off is 2pm on Sunday 27 September. Leeds United lists admission at £5 for adults and £3 for under-16s and over-65s. The ground accepts cash and cards. The club says dogs are not permitted and the venue is smoke-free. Check the club’s preview for any matchday changes before travelling.

Supporters unable to attend Leeds United Women games can follow the club’s match centre for updates. The club says a match report and reaction will follow full-time. Its preview does not confirm a live video stream for this match.

For a look back at an earlier Leeds cup contest, read our Leeds United Women FA WNL Cup report from 2025. That was a different opponent and season.

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