Island Team to Play Accrington Stanley

The Isle of Man Women’s Team will face Accrington Stanley Women at the end of the month in a historic first game between the sides.

The game, on April 30, will serve as a warm up for the women’s side as they prepare for the Island Games this summer.

The fixture was arranged after goalkeeper Blae Cain, who is currently at University in the UK, signed for Accrington Stanley Women.

The match, which kicks off at 3 pm, will follow a pitchside parade celebrating the success of women’s football in the local area, including the 180 players who currently play for Accrington Stanley Women at various age levels.

Team manager Wayne Lisy said: ‘The players and coaching staff are very excited for our match against Accrington Stanley, especially due to the fact that we’ve been given the opportunity to play at The Wham Stadium. The experience of playing a friendly competitive match against a massive club like Accrington Stanley will stand us in good stead for the build up to the Island Games.’

Report Paul Hatton, who covers women’s games on the island and will be travelling to follow the side at the Island Games, tweeted: ‘This is absolutely great news for our Women’s team’.

This is absolutely great news for our @IsleofManFA Women's team playing at the Wham stadium as part of the preparations for this year's Island Games @Upfrontfooty @IomMediaTVRadio @IOMTVMediaWatch @liam_grimley1 @ManxFootyPod @GefMongooseIOM @ManxRadio @EnergyFMNews @3FMradio https://t.co/kpY1UCxZdJ

— Paul Hatton (@Hatty1970) April 12, 2023