by Harvey Rake
THE GAME
Hednesford Town Women vs Shifnal Town FC Ladies
Women’s FA Cup Third Qualifying Round
Keys Park Stadium, Keys Park Road, Hednesford, WS12 2DZ
Sunday 4th October 2026, kick-off 2pm
HEDNESFORD TOWN WOMEN
Hednesford Women returned to the top of the league on Sunday as they beat Shrewsbury Town Women 5-0 in an emphatic victory.
A hat-trick from Janelle Straker and goals from Mill Rogers and Elisha Davis meant a five-star performance from the women keeps their unbeaten start to the league continue.
They currently sit first with 14 points from six games and have left a two-point cushion on second place Redditch Borough, who do have a game in hand.
Back to FA Cup action as they advanced from the second qualifying round after beating Shifnal Town 3-2 in a thrilling home tie.
The women will be looking to head into the first round proper for a second season in a row.
THE OPPOSITION
Nantwich Town FC Women are a fellow tier five side as they play their league games in the North West Women’s Regional League after securing promotion last season.
They currently sit 4th after eight games picking up four wins, one draw and three losses. Their most recent match saw a 0-1 away win, beating Preston North End Women FC.
Their league includes teams such as Bolton Wanderers Women, Crewe Alexandra Women FC and Bury FC Women.
The Dabbers Second Qualifying Round win came away to Rochdale A.F.C Women who are a tier six outfit.
Last season, the oppositions cup run included beating the likes of Halesowen Town FC Women but ultimately loosing in the Third qualifying round to Ponteland United Women 4-1.
MATCHDAY DETAILS
Admission prices for Women’s league games this season at Keys Park are as follows:
Regular Ticket: £3
Concessions: £1
Free for season ticket holders.
