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Cherries to host WSL leaders Man City in first-ever FA Cup fourth round tie

THE [Cherries](http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/cherries/clubnews/?ref=au) will host WSL leaders Manchester City in their first ever FA Cup fourth round game.

Helen Bleazard’s side will be hoping to make more history against their top flight visitors, [after reaching this stage for the first time with a convincing 5-0 win over Fulham.](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25696824.afc-bournemouth-defeat-fulham-5-0-womens-fa-cup/?ref=ed_direct)

AFC Bournemouth have scored a remarkable 22 goals across their three games in the cup this season.

They began with an 11-0 win over Millbrook, before a 7-1 win over Leyton Orient and the 5-0 win against Fulham on Sunday.

City enter the competition in the fourth round and have lost just once so far this season in the WSL.

They sit atop the table with 30 points from their 11 games so far this term.

The tie will take place across the weekend of Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026, with the winners set to receive £54,000, while losing clubs will receive £13,000.

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