Ipswich Town Women face Sutton Coldfield Town at home in the second round of the FA Cup (1pm). Ross Halls previews the game.

Joe Sheehan's side had last weekend off after they won 6-0 at fourth-tier outfit Northampton Town to progress to this stage of the competition. 

East Anglian Daily Times: Lucy O'Brien celebrates the opening goal in Town's win at Northampton Town.Lucy O'Brien celebrates the opening goal in Town's win at Northampton Town. (Image: Ross Halls)

They now face Sutton Coldfield Town, who sit seventh in the FA Women's National League Division One Midlands table.

The Royals have won three, drawn one and lost five of their opening nine league games, losing 2-1 at top of the table side Loughborough Lightning last weekend. 

They have played two games in this competition so far, scoring a total of 17 goals after thrashing Chesterfield 8-0 at home before winning 9-0 away at Crusaders.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sophie Peskett takes a selfie with some fans.Sophie Peskett takes a selfie with some fans. (Image: Ross Halls)

This will be the first time the two sides have met, with the game set to be played at the AGL Arena, making it the first home game for the Blues since September. 

The Tractor Girls have great memories in FA Cup, playing the likes of Man City and West Ham in recent years, with the latter being the quarter-finals during the 2021/22 season. 

They reached the fourth round of the competition last season, where they were narrowly beaten 1-0 at home by Championship side Lewes. 

East Anglian Daily Times:  Nina Meollo has been called up to the Philippines senior squad. Nina Meollo has been called up to the Philippines senior squad. (Image: Ross Halls)

In other news, young goalkeeper Nina Meollo has been called up to the Philippines senior squad for the first time for a training camp in Los Angeles.

The 19-year-old is currently out on loan with Cambridge City, where she has won eight 'Player of the Match' awards in just ten appearances for the Lilywhites.

Meollo qualifies for the Philippines through her parents, who are currently ranked 44th in the FIFA world rankings and recently competed at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.