Latics Women To Face Chester-Le-Street Town in the Women's FA Cup First Round

Wigan Athletic Women have secured a place in the First Round of the Women's FA Cup, marking a historic milestone for the club. The fixture will take place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, against Chester-Le-Street Town.

Manager Danielle Young's side booked their place in the First Round after securing victory over Wallsend BC Women on Sunday afternoon. Hannah Forster and Faye McCoy scored either side of half-time in the qualifying match.

Historic Progression

This is the first-ever Wigan Athletic Women's side to progress into the main stages of the Women's FA Cup. On their route to the First Round, Latics Women have defeated Chester FC Women and Leek Town Women, in addition to their victory over Wallsend BC Women.

Fixture Rescheduled

Due to Latics Women's progression into the First Round, the away fixture against Morecambe FC Women originally scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026, will now be rearranged. Full fixture details for the Chester-Le-Street Town tie will be confirmed in due course.