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‘We’ve Got Four Cup Finals’ – Passmoor Previews Final Run-In

Following an extended international break, LCFC Women return to Barclays WSL action this weekend against London City Lionesses, which is the first of four games remaining this term.

2026-04-23T15:00+01:00

by Matthew Temple

Published

23 Apr, 2026

‘We’ve Got Four Cup Finals’ – Passmoor Previews Final Run-In

Following an extended international break, LCFC Women return to Barclays WSL action this weekend against London City Lionesses, which is the first of four games remaining this term.

Matthew Temple

2026-04-23T15:00+01:00

‘We’ve Got Four Cup Finals’ – Passmoor Previews Final Run-In

Following an extended international break, LCFC Women return to Barclays WSL action this weekend against London City Lionesses, which is the first of four games remaining this term.

Matthew Temple

2026-04-23T15:00+01:00

‘We’ve Got Four Cup Finals’ – Passmoor Previews Final Run-In

Following an extended international break, LCFC Women return to Barclays WSL action this weekend against London City Lionesses, which is the first of four games remaining this term.

Matthew Temple

2026-04-23T15:00+01:00

‘We’ve Got Four Cup Finals’ – Passmoor Previews Final Run-In

Following an extended international break, LCFC Women return to Barclays WSL action this weekend against London City Lionesses, which is the first of four games remaining this term.

Matthew Temple

2026-04-23T15:00+01:00

The aim for Rick Passmoor and his side is clear; pick up points to stay in the division. Currently four points adrift in the standings, a win this weekend at Copperjax Community Stadium is crucial in our attempt to retain top-flight status.

While not in good form across 2026, we do boast a good record against the Lionesses, having beaten them twice already this season in all competitions.

Ahead of Sunday’s trip to south London, here are the main talking points from our Manager’s press conference at Belvoir Drive…

‘Ticking along nicely’

The Foxes are back after four weeks away.

Despite a four-week break from fixtures, he was clear that those left in the building have kept working hard to ensure a positive end to the season.

Those out on international duty have also had a good confidence boost, with Hannah Cain, Sari Kees, Emily van Egmond and Olivia McLoughlin all finding the net for their respected countries.

“We’ve been in throughout the international break, working with individuals and the collective that have been here to make sure we have kept ticking along nicely,” Passmoor opened with.

“We’ve done a lot of work both on and off the pitch, with the analysis team as well, looking at performance indicators, so it’s been a time to be able to reflect and review to ensure we’re in the best place for the following four games.

“At present, the challenge we’re getting on with is the three games in one week and then Everton. Today, we’re in a good place and looking forward to the weekend.

“We look at the controllables, and everyone at Belvoir Drive comes in every day to be the best version of themselves. That’s all we can do.

“We’ve got to concentrate on the games that lie ahead, starting with this Sunday.”

‘We knew it would be a project’

Rick Passmoor spoke on the changes within the squad this year.

The summer of 2025 saw many changes within the team, with key players leaving and a change of management at the helm, which Passmoor believes has created a fresh challenge for the Foxes.

Acknowledging the enormity of staying in WSL1, he credited the players for their effort and commitment, hoping they will be rewarded with results on the pitch.

“We knew it would be a project at the start of the season,” the Manager explained. “The change the Club had, the players lost over the summer, and then you look at the players who are relied upon to start, weren’t last season.

“So, it’s a big step up for them to become consistent but they leave everything out there and we need to look at the facts of what we do well, how we do well, and make sure we bring that to our game every week.

“We’ve got four cup finals and it’s like a mini tournament, such as a World Cup group stage.

“It (safety) is still within our grasp, and we’ve got to ensure that the players are in the right place, both mentally and physically, to be able to perform in every matchday that remains. It’s a great opportunity and we need to seize it with both hands.”

‘They’ve done exceptionally well’

London City are chasing an eighth win of their maiden WSL campaign.

This Sunday’s hosts are the newly promoted side, but over the course of the season, they have looked like an experienced WSL team.

Already confirming a mid-table finish and safety for another season, Passmoor commended the model used by the London outfit, but remains focused on the task at hand.

“When you look at them, they’ve done exceptionally well,” the Manager continued. “They don’t have a parent club, and are an independent team, which has proved to be a fantastic model for them.

“The owner has put forward the resources needed to be successful, and they are one of the few clubs that have been able to step up from the Championship and sustain it.

“That has put an even more competitive edge on the 12 teams, so once more, it shows you there is more than one way to skin an orange.

“Massive congratulations to them on what they have already achieved but it’s on us to go down there on Sunday and get something from the game.”

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