Up for the cup

Fulham and Arsenal will collide in Wiltshire on Sunday in a high profile game that will be broadcast live by Sky.

The two clubs are currently the biggest in the country and it is hoped that the heavyweight clash will attract a sizable crowd.

Fulham's Rachel McArthur and Angie Banks of Arsenal were at Nationwide last week to promote the game. They were joined by television presenter and football fan Lisa Rogers and Swindon Town youngster Kevin Halliday.

Fulham currently lead the Women's Premier League and are the only professional side in the country, while Arsenal are the reigning title holders and a record six times winners of the League Cup. Both McArthur and Banks are expected an exciting encounter.

"It's a massive game for us and it's going to be tough," confirmed Bristol-born McArthur.

"Whenever we play Arsenal there's only one goal in it and whoever scores first may go on to win it."

Arsenal star Banks agreed. She said: "Both teams want to win and it should be a really good game.

"There are a lot of great players on both teams and it's hard to predict a winner."

Swindon Town chief executive Mark Devlin is delighted to welcome the showpiece to the County Ground and hopes such a high-profile affair will boost the club's links with the increasingly popular women's game.

He said: "Everyone at Swindon Town FC is delighted that the County Ground will be hosting this match.

"We hope it will be another stepping stone to help women's football grow in popularity as a spectator sport within the local area. The game will also offer us the opportunity to develop our links with girls and women's clubs within the community."

The match kicks off at 2.15pm and tickets for the event are on sale now.

Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children, with family tickets (two adults and two children) available for £5.

Further details on the Swindon Town ticket hotline (01793 333777).