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Kirsty Hanson + Poppy Pattinson, Aston Villa v Brighton, Adobe Women's FA Cup 5th Round

February 8, 2025February 18, 2025 by girlsontheball

Villa hold off let Brighton pressure to reach FA Cup quarterfinals

Aston Villa reached the quarterfinals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup with a battling 3-2 win over Brighton. Anna Patten, Rachel Daly and Chasity Grant all got on the scoresheet for Natalia Arroyo’s side while Nikita Parris notched a brace.

Memorable Elland Road appearance awaits for England’s versatile Daly

In football, as in life, things have a habit of coming full circle. On the eve of England’s second international friendly against the Netherlands, Rachel Daly is facing the prospect of receiving her 50th cap at the home of the club that has played such an integral part of her life.