Portsmouth Women arrange seven pre-season friendlies

Portsmouth women announce pre-season friendlies
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Ahead of their debut in the Barclays Women’s Championship, Portsmouth’s pre-season opponents include Arsenal and Chelsea’s U-21 sides.

Beginning away at FAWNL Southern Premier Division Cheltenham Town on Sunday 28 July, Pompey go to WSL newcomers Crystal Palace a week later and then fourth-tier runners-up AFC Bournemouth on Wednesday 7 August.

Their first home friendly comes on 11 August versus third-tier Watford, before hosting Chelsea U-21s the following Sunday.

Back on the road at fellow Championship team Bristol City on Sunday 25 August, they finish up by hosting Arsenal U-21s seven days later.

Venues and kick-off times are still to be announced.

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