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Middlesbrough Women Make History in FA Cup Clash Against Cheadle Town

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Middlesbrough Women, led by Mick Mulhern, will write history on October 25 when their FA Cup match against Cheadle Town is broadcast live by TNT Sports. The game, to be played at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Park, marks the first time a Women's FA Cup first-round tie has been televised live. The two teams had a fierce battle for the National League Division One North title last season, with Boro emerging champions by a mere goal difference. The tie has been moved to a new venue and schedule due to conflicting fixtures for both teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • Middlesbrough Women will play Cheadle Town in the FA Cup, with the game being the first-ever live broadcast of a Women's FA Cup first-round tie on TNT Sports.
  • The match will be played at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Park on October 25, one day earlier than initially scheduled, due to a clash with Stockton Town's fixture.
  • The two teams had a highly competitive league title battle last season, with Boro Women being crowned champions by virtue of a +5 goal difference.
  • Mick Mulhern's side has had a mixed start to the season in the National League Premier tier, winning two of their first six matches but also winning their last three.
  • Cheadle Town, the current division leaders, have won all six of their matches and have a goal difference of +13, having conceded only one goal.
  • Middlesbrough Women have progressed to the last 16 of the League Cup and will face Liverpool Feds in their next match.

Statistics:

  • The match will be played on October 25, 12:15pm at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Park.
  • Boro Women won the National League Division One North title last season by a goal difference of +5.
  • Six goals were scored in Boro's final match last season, securing them the title.
  • Cheadle Town has won six consecutive matches this season, with a goal difference of +13.
  • Middlesbrough Women have won two of their first six matches this season.
  • They have also won their last three consecutive matches.

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