Set for Stoneham: Farnborough Women return for Trophy Final

This weekend Farnborough Women embark on their latest quest for silverware, returning to Stoneham Lane Football Complex for the Hampshire FA Women’s Trophy Final 2024/25.

Craig Shields’ side will be keen to add to their collection of the Hampshire County Women’s Football League Invitational Cup less than a fortnight ago.

Boro remain on course for back-to-back HCWFL titles, despite a challenging few weeks with injuries to some key players.

Sharpshooters Esme Parsons and Ellie Stalley have worked their way back onto the pitch for the run-in, but centre-back Georgia Stalley has missed recent games through injury.

Young midfielder Jodie Sawyer has even bravely donned the gloves of late in the absence of number one Morgan Palmer.

Looking to round off another successful season on the pitch, Farnborough Women will really need that extra support in an exciting Trophy Final on Sunday afternoon.

Please come down to Stoneham Lane Football Complete to support Craig and the team on their travels.

Against The Street this season

League rivals Andover New Street Ladies stand in Farnborough’s way on Sunday, with the two sides having already faced each other earlier in the season.

HCWFL Division 1
The Yellows won the first meeting 4-0 away from home last October, courtesy of an Ellie Stalley hat-trick and a Jemma Chapman goal.

NHDFA Cup
Boro were also drawn away to Andover New Street Ladies in the Semi-Finals, but were knocked out of the competition after losing 1-2 back in February.

Holders of competition

Farnborough Women are the current holders of the Hampshire FA Women’s Trophy, having overcome Bursledon Ladies 3-1 this time last year.

Goals from Ellie Stalley (2) and Esme Parsons saw The Yellows add their name to the 2023/24 Trophy on a sunny afternoon at Stoneham Lane Football Complex.

Route to the Final

SECOND ROUND

Sunday 19 January 2025
Farnborough Women 1 (4) Rushmoor Community Women 1 (2)
Boro goalscorer: Farrah Yewings

THIRD ROUND

Sunday 16 February 2025
Wight Eagles 1 Farnborough Women 4
Boro goalscorers: Kelly Rutledge, Esme Parsons and Ellie Stalley (2)

QUARTER-FINAL

Sunday 16 March 2025
Farnborough Women 5 Cowplain Ladies 0
Boro goalscorers: Jordan Thompson, Izzy Woodger (2), Ellie Stalley and Tallie Margilewska

SEMI-FINAL

Sunday 20 April 2025
Farnborough Women 2 Winchester City Flyers Women Reserves 0
Boro goalscorers: Neve San Emerterio and Jemma Chapman

Venue Address

Stoneham Lane Football Complex, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO16 2PA

Stoneham Lane Football Complex

Each individual gaining access to Stoneham Lane Football Complex will require a Parklife QR code.

It’s easy to join. Visit hampshirefa.first-sports.com/StonehamLane to Register and access your QR code.

All users must register beforehand. One QR code per person.

Further information about the facility can be read in PDF files on the Hampshire FA website.

Parking

A Car Park is available a short walk away from the Football Complex.

Please ensure you register your vehicle at Reception if using the facility for over three hours.

Admission

• Adult £5
• Concession £2.50
• Under 10 FREE.

Competition Format

Where there is a draw after 90 minutes or the agreed time having been played, the match shall be decided by penalty kicks in accordance with Rule 38.

Extra-time will not be played in any tie.