Barrow Raiders Ladies will take to the field for their first pre-season friendly of 2022 against the UK Armed Forces this evening.
The fixture will mark Amanda Wilkinson’s first in charge of the team following her appointment as head coach ahead of the Raiders’ inaugural season in the Betfred Women’s Super League.
Jodie Litherland will also lead the side out following confirmation of her captaincy appointment.
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The two teams will lock horns at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium, with kick-off at 7:00pm.
Squad news
Amanda Wilkinson has named a 20-woman squad for tonight’s match.
1: Michelle Larkin – Sponsored by Larkin Hire
2: Sam Norman – Sponsored by J.W. Hall & Co Blinds Ltd
3: Nat Saunders – M.E. Saunders & Sons Ltd
4: Emily Stirzaker – Sponsored by Bob Jefferson
5: Christina Tully – Sponsored by Workington R.F.C (Finches)
7: Jodie Litherland – Sponsored by the Crown (Walney)
8: Louise Clarke – Sponsored by Stylecrete Decorative Concrete
9: Leah Cottier – Sponsored by The Haven Club
10: Kerrie-Ann Smith – Sponsored by The Devon Millom
11: Claire Hutchinson – Sponsored by Emlyn Street Tyre Services
12: Vanessa Temple – Sponsored by Town Head Lakeside Weddings
14: Beth Lindsay – Sponsored by Jimmy Mohawk
16: Alice Rush – Sponsored by R&T Construction Services
17: Mia Dobson – Sponsored by The Byre Cafe
18: Kelly Friend – Sponsored by The Wet Room Cladding and Bathrooms
20: Kate Birchall – Sponsored by McClures
21: Sarah Wilkinson – Sponsored by High Foulshaw Farm
23: Amy Sunderland – Sponsored by MSH Healthcare
24: Molly Wernham – Sponsored by R26
25: Meagan Byers – Sponsored by Bespoke Financial Group North West
Ticket information
Tickets for Thursday’s game are priced at £3 for adults, while kids go free.
Match sponsors
A huge thank you to all sponsors supporting our first Ladies friendly of 2022!
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