Three U.K. university alumni to play in the 2022 Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley this weekend.
Chelsea and Manchester City go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium in this year’s Women’s FA Cup Final.
On Sunday the 15th of May, Cup holders Chelsea return to the national stadium known as the ‘Home of Football’, in one of the showpiece matches on the U.K.’s domestic football calendar.
With the squads having been announced for both sides, we look at the U.K. university alumni who will be featuring in the 51st edition of this famous trophy.
Sophie Ingle
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Sophie studied at Cardiff Met University for four years, helping her side to two BUCS Championships during her time at the club.
After graduating with a degree in Sports Development and Coaching, Sophie has gone on to earn over 100 International caps for Wales and recently played a major part in Chelsea’s successful 2020/21 campaign, winning both the WSL and the League Cup.
Laura Coombs
University of Hertfordshire
Laura played college soccer at the University of Hertfordshire, where she graduated with a degree in HR and Business.
Having previously played for Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea, Laura will be looking to win her second FA Cup as a Manchester City player after lifting the trophy in 2019-20.
Erin Cuthbert
University of West Scotland
Chelsea FC Women’s player Erin studied at the University of the West of Scotland before becoming a professional football player.
The former UWS business student is a five-time winner of the Women’s Super League and will be looking to secure her third FA Cup winners medal on Sunday.
How to watch the Women’s F.A. Cup Final
Tickets are still on sale for the 2021/22 Women’s FA Cup Final and are available to purchase from the Wembley Stadium website, via the link below.
With last year’s final taking place in front of 43,264 fans, the 51st edition of the showpiece match is sure to be another unmissable event.
