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·17 April 2026

Match Preview: Sport London e Benfica v Brentford Women

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Brentford Women return to London and South East Premier Division action with a trip to Rectory Park to take on Sport London e Benfica on Sunday 19 April (2.30pm kick-off BST).

The B team will compete in a west London derby in the semi-final of the Capital Cup junior section, as they host Fulham Under-18s at Wheatsheaf Park (2pm kick-off BST).

Carly Williams' side will look to finish the season strong in their penultimate league fixture as they head on the road to relegation-threatened Sport London e Benfica.

The Bees currently sit second in the division, two points behind first-placed Saltdean United, who also have two games in hand.


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Last Time Out

The west Londoners earned a late draw to promotion challengers Dartford United last time out in the league, as they came from behind to level the game at 2-2.

Katie Gilligan put Brentford ahead early on with her first goal for the club, before Dartford equalised and then went ahead in the second half.

Skipper Maddie Phillips scored her third penalty in as many games to tie the match at the death after Asees Sangha was fouled in the box.

Most recently, Williams' side beat a Stevenage XI 2-0 away from home in a friendly.

Freya Worsley opened the scoring and Wiktoria Kiszkis added a wonderful volley in the second half as the Bees defeated their Tier 4 opponents.

About Sport London e Benfica

Sport London e Benfica currently sit second-bottom in the LSE Premier with six points after facing a points deduction.

With two wins and a draw from their 20 games, the side will be relegated from Tier 5 if they do not beat Brentford this weekend.

The two sides have faced each other twice this season, with the Bees coming out as 3-1 winners in the Capital Cup, and 5-0 winners at Wheatsheaf Park in the league.

Match Information

The match venue is Rectory Park, home of the Middlesex FA (UB5 6AU).

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Match coverage

The club will have updates of the game against Sport London e Benfica on social media, as well as a match report on the club's website and app.


Brentford Women B host Fulham Under-18s in a west London derby in the semi-final of the Capital Cup junior section on Sunday 19 April.

The game will take place at Wheatsheaf Park with free entry for all (2pm kick-off BST).

Tommy Ryan-Maynard's side have got their eye on the double having already won promotion from the Greater London Women's Football League Division One South.

Speaking ahead of the game, captain Georgia Wood said: "I'm so excited to lead the girls out; we're not to be underestimated.

"We're all so passionate and grateful to have the opportunity to showcase our ability at Wheatsheaf Park; it’s such a lovely pitch and it should be a good contest."

Last Time Out

The Bees put four past bottom of the league CB Hounslow Abbots in their last fixture, as they look to end the season in strong fashion having already claimed the title.

Paula Holguin netted a brace as Marta Boabonay also got on the scoresheet. Eva Ralston then got in on the action, scoring her first goal in red and white.

Previously in the Capital Cup, the west Londoners knocked out Richmond Park Under-18s with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Holguin and Kirsty Matthews.

Match Information

Entrance at Wheatsheaf Park is free for all and a ticket is not required to enter the stadium.

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