Crystal Palace Women will return to Barclays Women’s Super League action on Sunday when they travel to Birmingham City, with manager Jo Potter demanding continued consistency from her squad. The Eagles head to St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park after recovering from last weekend’s loss to Tottenham Hotspur with a 1-0 Subway Players Cup victory over Watford on Wednesday.
Palace produced a controlled display against the Championship side and created several opportunities before Shannon O’Brien scored her first goal for the club. The Eagles also hit the woodwork twice, but Potter was particularly encouraged by the team’s patience and commitment to their approach as they searched for a breakthrough.
The manager believes the response showed the strength of the group’s mentality. She does not want one difficult half against Tottenham to overshadow the progress Palace have made, with the midweek performance providing an immediate opportunity to restore confidence and reinforce their standards.
Birmingham will offer a different test, despite Palace’s familiarity with the Blues from last season’s Championship campaign. Potter expects both teams to look different after changes to their squads and styles, while describing Birmingham as a well-coached side capable of making the contest difficult.
Palace have made a positive start to life in the WSL, but Potter knows maintaining that level will be essential as the season develops. She has called for the team to remain focused on each individual fixture and to reproduce its intensity week after week, beginning with Sunday’s challenge in the Midlands.
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports+ for supporters unable to attend, with coverage beginning at 14:00 BST. Palace’s Women X and Instagram channels will also provide live updates and matchday content.
