Albion eye cup stride with Spurs test at Broadfield tonight | OneFootball

Albion can take a significant step towards the Players Subway League Cup knockouts with a home win over Spurs at Broadfield Stadium tonight, 7.45pm.

According to TheArgus.co.uk, a victory would leave the Seagulls firmly on course in the competition’s Swiss-style format, where the top eight progress and the top four secure home quarter-finals.

Albion opened with a 4-0 win against WSL newcomers Charlton. Their schedule also includes a visit to London City Lionesses, and they still travel to lower-division sides Watford, Wolves and Southampton.

Head coach Arturo Ruiz said another success over WSL opposition would take them to six points and mark a major boost. He stressed the aim remains the top eight, with the top four preferred for home advantage, while keeping a step-by-step focus against strong opponents, starting with Spurs.

Chairman Tony Bloom believes there is a decent chance of silverware this season, with European qualifiers Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal not involved. The cup has offered a lift after a difficult league start of two points from a possible 12.

Ruiz, who took over a week before the season began, says progress is on track despite injuries and limited training time in a congested schedule. He maintains there are no excuses given the professional staff and squad, and that the team must learn and build quickly.

Albion return to the Amex on Sunday to face Charlton in the WSL.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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