When and where
Gareth Taylor’s side welcome Blackburn to the Academy Stadium on Wednesday 26 October, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 (UK).
The match is available to watch on the FA Player, while you can also follow the key moments of the action on our dedicated matchday Twitter account: @ManCityWomen.
A detailed match report, plus reaction from Gareth Taylor and players alike, can be accessed soon after the final whistle.
Highlights from our Conti Cup encounter, as well as a CITY+ and Recast full-match replay, will also be made available later in the evening.
Gareth Taylor preview
The City boss will share his pre-match thoughts, and provide the latest squad update, when he faces the media on Tuesday 25 October.
You can read all about Taylor’s assessment of our Conti Cup opener on mancity.com and the official Man City app.
Ticket news
Tickets are still available to buy for our Conti Cup curtain-raiser.
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Last time out
City claimed our first away win of the season with a 3-0 triumph at Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
A Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw brace and clinical Lauren Hemp finish set the seal on a dominant display in the capital.
However, our last Conti Cup fixture came in March 2022, when a second half comeback secured our fourth triumph in the competition.
A Caroline Weir brace and instinctive Ellen White finish were enough to hand City a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on a memorable night for the Club.
Our opponents also enter Wednesday’s clash on the back of a win, having beaten Coventry United 3-2 in the FA Women’s Championship.
Next Fixture
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Previous meeting
City and Blackburn are yet to face each other in a competitive fixture.
Rovers are currently 10th in the Championship, and come into the tie on the back of four points from a possible six against Charlton Athletic and Coventry United in their two most recent outings.
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