England Women qualifier against Ukraine at GM on May 8th
ENGLAND WOMEN TO PLAY WORLD CUP QUALIFIER AT SHREWSBURY
England Women are set to play their key World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow stadium.
The Lionesses, who sit top of their qualifying group after winning all of their four games played, will take on Ukraine on Thursday 8 May 2014. The match, which kicks off at 7.30pm, will also be broadcast live on BBC 2.
Tickets are on sale now and priced at £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions (U16s, over 65s and students). A family ticket, for two adults and two children, is available at £10 (the family ticket can only be booked over the phone or in person).
A win would bring England a step closer to qualification for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup which takes place in Canada. England’s next game in their campaign is against Montenegro on Saturday 5 April at Brighton’s AMEX Stadium.
England Women manager Mark Sampson, said: “"I am pleased to be taking the team back to Shrewsbury Town and using their excellent stadium.
“The club and local community have shown fantastic support to the England Womens team in the past and I am sure this will be the case again in May.
“I really hope our supporters will be out in force come May for what will be a tough match for us against a strong Ukraine team."
Shrewsbury last hosted England Women in 2010, when they took on Switzerland as part of a successful 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign. The club has also staged England Men’s U19s, U20 and Under 21 internationals, including England U21’s Euro qualifier v San Marino in November 2013.
Jayne Bebb, Shrewsbury Town club secretary, said: “It is a great honour to once again be able to welcome the England Women’s team to the Greenhous Meadow.
“Since their first visit back in November 2007 we have built up an excellent relationship with the team and the FA. It is great to have been asked to host this important game against the Ukraine and hopefully we can play our part in helping the team reach Canada 2015.
“It is an exciting time for women’s football in the country and to be able to help stage this game is another big boost for Shrewsbury Town Football Club.”
England travel to Larnaca this weekend to defend their Cyprus Cup title. They will face Italy (5 March), Finland (7 March) and Canada (10 March) in the group stages of the annual tournament.
For tickets please visit www.shrewsburyfc.talent-sport.co.uk or telephone 01743 273 943. For more information about England Women please visit www.thefa.com.