Casey Stoney’s side will begin the cup quest with a home derby - the holders Manchester City will come to Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 20 October (12:00 BST kick-off).

Our women's team will then travel to Merseyside on Sunday 3 November to play Everton, with kick-off at Walton Hall Park scheduled for 12:30 BST.

FA Women’s Championship side Leicester City will visit Leigh Sports Village on Thursday 21 November, before we close out the group on 11 December, facing Birmingham City at Solihull Moors FC. Both fixtures kick off at 19:30 BST.