Southampton Women’s FC return to Southern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division action this weekend as the Sirens travel to face Sholing on Sunday 27 September.

Aaron Smith’s side head into the fixture looking to respond following last weekend’s 2–1 FA Cup defeat to AFC Portchester and continue their unbeaten start to the league campaign.

Southampton have collected four points from their opening two league fixtures, beginning with an impressive 4–0 victory away at Chesham United before a late Denham United equaliser resulted in a 2–2 draw at The Den.

With league points back up for grabs, the Sirens will be aiming to return to winning ways at the Mortgage Decisions Stadium.

The Opposition

Sholing have experienced a mixed start to their Premier Division campaign, recording one win and one defeat from their opening two fixtures.

They began the season with a 4–2 victory over Denham United before suffering a 7–1 defeat against Farnham Town.

Their attention then turned to the FA Cup, where a closely contested tie against Andover New Street finished 3–3 before Sholing were beaten 4–3 on penalties.

With both sides returning to league action following cup disappointment, Sunday provides an opportunity to respond and add valuable points to the board.

Recent Form

The Sirens have made an encouraging start to their league campaign, scoring six goals and remaining unbeaten across their opening two matches.

A dominant 4–0 victory at Chesham United got Southampton off to the perfect start before they travelled to Denham, where the hosts struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a point in a physical 2–2 draw.

Despite last weekend’s FA Cup exit, Smith’s side will now look to refocus on their league campaign and build on their positive opening performances.

Previous Meetings

Southampton enjoyed success against Sholing last season, recording 3–1 victories in both league meetings between the sides.

The most recent encounter came at the Mortgage Decisions Stadium in February 2026. Dani Kjaer opened the scoring for the Sirens before completing a hat-trick to secure all three points, with Evie Loveridge finding the net for the hosts.

Those results will provide Southampton with positive memories heading into Sunday’s fixture, although a new season presents a fresh challenge for both sides.

Looking Ahead

With six goals already scored across their opening two league fixtures, Southampton will be hoping to rediscover their attacking rhythm and cause problems for the Sholing defence.

The Sirens will also be looking to build on their promising start and maintain their unbeaten league record as they continue the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign.

Another competitive encounter awaits at the Mortgage Decisions Stadium, with Southampton targeting a positive response and three valuable league points.

Match Information

Competition: Southern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division
Venue: The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, Southampton, SO19 9PW
Kick-off: 2:00pm
Tickets: Adults £7 | U16 FREE
Dogs: Dogs welcome on the lead

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