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Durham 0-4 in the closing stages of their match with Man City. Similar stats to our match, although they have seemingly had a few shots on target. Sunderland currently 0-1 at home to Southampton who are in and around them in the 2nd tier - there's 30 mins left in that one. You'd probably think some of those who have been there a few years, who are not super young, like possibly the keeper, maybe Georgia Gibson and a couple others, will be upgraded if they do get promoted, and they possibly become squad players, and those currently on the bench / not in the squad as there's only like 5 subs for league matches, would probably be moved on. Not uncommon, but a bit of a strange situation because (while unlikely) they could in theory win 10 of their final 11 matches, but lose away to Burnley and finish 2nd by a point and not go up, and while disappointing for the club, being the only fully pro team in the league, that scenario would probably be better for some of the local players who have been there a while, don't want to move on just yet, and possibly won't be as competent in the second tier.

It's pretty strange. You'd think we'd be wanting an Everton win, but we're basically as near to Everton points wise (with their deduction), as we are to Villa, which is crazy. I'm not sure if there's any chance Everton could get their points overturned, if there was, possibly better for Villa to win, but aye, minimal jeopardy form our POV. Don't really like either club, so probably hope Everton win as they should stay up anyway.

I switched to the QPR-Watford match after MU women got their third goal early in the second half, and it's been a great watch. 2-1 Watford, but QPR coming strong and Watford's keeper just made an amazing save in stoppage time to keep them ahead. Into the 4th minute of 7 added on.

Not sure mind, the last two league matches were 11-3 and 7-0, and 5-0 before that. Not the likes of Burnley, Forest, Wolves, but there's some dross at the bottom end of the table.

Ah well, that's definitely that then, surely. They could have scored 3 or 4 before they broke the deadlock, to be fair. I guess it's similar to a Newcastle vs typical 3rd tier side match, but just the other way round. Might switch to QPR vs Watford for the second half.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachael_Laws This women was often on NFTV videos and seems a big fan of the club. Plays for Liverpool in the Super League, but wonder if Newcastle did get promoted, whether there would be a chance she'd end her career up here. Carly Telford was a fan as well, but seems she retired last year.

Aye, think it's that bloke who recently joined Newcastle Fans TV, and is often on Lee's women's videos.

Yeah, tough first 3 or 4 mins, and 3 gilt edged chances for MU, but definitely growing into it. How did that stay out?

The FB link? It is for me, and it seems like 30 seconds ahead of the FA Player stream which I'm watching Couple of decent chances for MU in the opening 2 mins.

I've just downloaded the FA Player and have mirrored it to the TV from my phone, but still a yellow back ground and repetitive music, so they're cutting it fine with kick off in 2 mins. Ah, it's just come on air now. Also available here: https://www.facebook.com/AdobeWomensFACup

Most of Man Utd's more recognisable players seem to be starting, so I assume it's near enough full strength?

A straight up YouTube stream would have been much better, but at least you can watch it I guess.

Just checked the TV guide and the Durham vs Man City match is on the red button 30 mins later. LivefootballonTV has that match on iPlayer and red button but no mention of Newcastle, plus NUFC didn't mention it, so extremely unlikely. As I've already got Facebook, probably the easiest way would be to watch it on my phone there and mirror to the TV, which isn't amazing. It's a big match, but when you consider the underwhelming methods to watch it, plus that the Leigh stadium is effectively the same as Kingston Park, and that NUW have already played a competitive match at a much more prestigious stadium this season in the City Ground, it does maybe take the gloss off a little bit.

Match seems to be on FA Player, Facebook, and Tiktok tomorrow, 12pm kickoff. What will be the easiest way to watch on the TV? Does FA Player have an app?

Aye, lost their best 2 players in the summer, Hamer as well as Gyokeres, but they always seem to look a good side whenever I see them on TV. Leicester going down to 10 men straight after they took the lead obviously helped Cov today. O'Hare and Sakamoto seem decent, and their club record top scorer Wright was out today. They only won 3 of their first 16 matches, but are now unbeaten in 8, winning 5 of them, or 24 points from their last 11, which is very good going. 4 of the top 6 seem reasonably secure, and I don't trust the likes of Hull, Watford or Norwich, so hopefully 2 of Coventry, WBA and Boro (ideally the former 2) can maintain / find some form to keep Sunderland out of the playoffs come the end of the season.

We're quite lucky to be on TV (or unlucky if you're a match goer), I was looking at some of the other fixtures and there's not many that should be prioritised over ours, if there are 6 TV games, but absolutely amazed that Chelsea vs Villa isn't a pick, that one really should be ahead of ours. I just see no logicial reason why ours would be chosen over it? Edit - I guess it will probably be on BBC red button / iPlayer or something with the BBC only having 2 matches.

That's just ITV, so 99.99% to be on BBC, and to be fair, that match should, with the minnow at home.

Very good result. Fulham definitely still in the tie, so they will be fully motivated and committed for the home 2nd leg, but Liverpool ahead to keep alive a European spot for the league.

Up the Chels.

Are there replays this round?

I forgot it was actually 3 proper matches at SJP, thought it was just the 2, 4 inc the friendly, so like circa Apr 2022, Dec 22, Apr 23, so definitely die another. You'd think they'd be all over it now that they are pro, at a higher level, and generally feel more integrated with the wider club with NUW players featured in the kit launches, Xmas hospital visits, Fenwick announcement etc. I'm sure they will end up having one, but it would be really disappointing if there was no SJP match this season.

Always think Lee and co do a good job in promoting the women's team, and his videos, especially before the matches became available to stream on YouTube, definitely increased my interest. They do get really good access with all the interviews.

3 lower league teams held PL teams today away from home, so some interesting replays, and TV picks. You'd think Bristol City vs West Ham would definitely be on with the Hammers probably the biggest draw of all teams involved, but there's also Bolton vs Luton, and Blackpool vs Forest. Bolton and Luton will probably be playing in the same league next season, and many would consider Bolton the bigger club, so not monumental, but they are a third tier side against a PL club. Of course, if Wigan and Man Utd end up drawing tomorrow then that will be guaranteed to be on TV, even without the jeopardy of the smaller club being at home. I forgot Blackpool put Forest out at the same stage last year, albeit as a Championship club.

Isak just been booked.