Hope Powell first woman to win LMA Performance of the Week Trophy
Hope Powell first woman to win LMA Performance of the Week Trophy Photo: Paul Hazlewood / BHAFC
Hope Powell has made history by becoming the first-ever female winner of the League Managers’ Association Performance of the Week for Brighton’s 2-1 win at Chelsea.
The League Managers Association’s panel, comprising LMA Chairman Howard Wilkinson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Joe Royle, Dave Bassett, Barry Fry Paul Ince and Rachel Yankey, selected Hope after Albion ended Chelsea’s 33-game unbeaten record in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, which stretched back two years, thanks to goals from Aileen Whelan and Megan Connolly.
#FAWSL: League Cup finalists first clash for crucial points
#FAWSL: League Cup finalists first clash for crucial points Photo: Chloe Knott for The FA
Bristol City and Chelsea are in next month’s Conti Cup Final but sit at opposite ends of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League table ahead of Sunday’s fixture.
Sunday 14 February
Aston Villa v Arsenal (2pm)
– live on The FA Player
Bristol City v Chelsea (3pm)
– live on The FA Player
FA Women’s Championship
– live on The FA Player
Lewes v London City Lionesses (2pm) – lewesfc.com/live
Liverpool v Coventry United (4pm)