Burnley Women handed plum FA Cup draw against giants Manchester United
Burnley Women have been handed a plum FA Cup tie against Manchester United.
Lou Roberts’ side sealed their place in the fourth round with a 7-0 thrashing of Peterborough United on Sunday.
Their reward is a trip to face the WSL giants, who currently sit fourth in the top tier of the women’s pyramid.
Marc Skinner’s side also qualified for the Champions League this season, recently playing out a 3-3 draw against Paris Saint-Germain, while losing to both Lyon and Wolsburg.
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It will be a great test for the Clarets, who are enjoyed an excellent season in the Women’s National League North, the third tier of the women’s game.
They sit top of their table after avoiding defeat in their opening 12 games, sitting a point above Wolves who still have a game in hand to play.
The fourth round tie is set to take place on the weekend of January 17-18, 2026.
Full details regarding the fixture, including dates and location, will be confirmed in due course.
The Red Devils play the majority of their home games at Leigh Sports Village, but have also turned out at Old Trafford too.
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