Arsenal's Kim Little and Laura Bassett pose with Derby County manager, Nigel Clough, Rams midfielder Robbie Savage and Sunderland duo Stephanie Bannon and Helen Alderson.
By FA Editorial - Wednesday, 01 April, 2009
On 4 May, Arsenal will take on Sunderland in The FA Women's Cup Final.
Arsenal v SunderlandThe FA Women’s Cup sponsored by E.ONThe Final1pm, Monday 4 May 2009Pride Park, Derby County FCWinning club will receive £5,000 from The FAThe Final of The FA Women’s Cup, between Arsenal and Sunderland, will take place at Pride Park and with the showpiece just over one month away, pupils from Leesbrook School in Derby were invited to take part in a football session at the training ground of the Rams. They were joined by Derby boss Nigel Clough, Derby midfielder Robbie Savage and two players from each Finalist. Kim Little and Laura Bassett represented the north London outfit, whilst Wearsiders’ captain, Stephanie Bannon and goalkeeper, Helen Alderson visited from Sunderland’s history-making side.Mick Mulhern’s charges will compete in their first-ever FA Women’s Cup Final after defeating Premier League Chelsea in the Semi-Final. They also saw off the challenge of Leeds City Vixens, Barnet Ladies and Bristol Academy en route to Pride Park.Current holders Arsenal beat Everton in the last four after dismissing Colchester United, Middlesbrough and Leeds Carnegie in the earlier rounds.Tickets for The Final are available now, priced £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions. Call 0871 472 1884 to purchase, or visit http://www.shopdcfc.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx to buy online.
