Samantha Read on Brentford Women's FA Cup derby clash with west London rivals Fulham | OneFootball

Defender Samantha Read said Brentford are "ready to make another statement", as the Bees welcome Fulham to Bedfont Sports Club for their FA Cup third-round clash on Sunday (kick-off 3pm).

Karleigh Osborne's side have won every game they have played so far this season, but will face their toughest challenge to date this weekend as they come up against Fulham.

The Cottagers are also undefeated, plying their trade in the London South East Premier Division, one league above Brentford.

Read has been one of Brentford’s most consistent performers this season, holding her place as one of the three centre-backs in Osborne’s side.

“It’s been a brilliant season so far," said Read. "Obviously a lot of the plaudits go to the forwards and rightfully so, but I feel as a defensive unit we have been extremely strong as well.

“Fulham are going to offer a tough challenge and I’m sure their forwards will have a lot of quality - but myself and my team-mates have no reason not to be confident with the form we are currently in.”

Brentford put on another strong display and made history again by confirming their place in the third round of the FA Cup for the first time ever, following the side’s 1-0 win over National League team, London Seaward.

A Nikki Woods strike was enough for the Bees to secure the win with her goal on 85 minutes, sending the Bees fans wild.

Read went on to talk about how important the fans have been this season and how their support could help them pull off another big result against Fulham.

“The support this season has been beyond anything we have ever experienced as a team; we have made Bedfont such a fortress over the past two seasons and the noise really pushes us on,” she said.

“It’s been an amazing journey so far and we don’t want it to end here - a win over Fulham in front of our home crowd would be incredible.”

Last time out

Brentford beat fifth-tier side Sport London E Benfica last time out to extend their run in the League Cup.

Kirsty Matthews opened the scoring at Bedfont Sports Club, followed soon after by Eleonora Cottrell to make it 2-0 at half-time, which would end up being the final score.

Last time out in the FA Cup, the Bees defeated London Seaward 1-0 to book their place in the third round for the first time in club history.

Woods’ goal on 85 minutes secured the win at Bedfont Sports Club, setting up a west London derby against Fulham.

About Fulham Women

Fulham compete in the London South East Premier Division, one division above the Bees.

The Cottagers are sat fifth in their league and are yet to be beaten this season, winning 12 and drawing one of their 13 games so far in all competitions.

Fulham have had a dramatic run in the FA Cup up to this point, entering the competition in the second qualifying round and beating Epsom and Ewell 13-0.

The side scraped through the third qualifying round fixture against Maidenhead, winning 4-2 on penalties after the game ended at 1-1.

The next round saw them thrash Chesham United 7-0, before a thrilling 4-3 win in the second round proper confirmed the side’s place in the third round of the competition.

Match information

To all fans heading to Bedfont on Sunday, please be aware there is limited parking available at the venue.

Public transport to the pitch is available. Hatton Cross train station is a 10-minute walk away from the venue, while bus services are also available along Hatton Road.

Entry to the game is free, however tickets are required to enter. They are available here. The entrance to the venue can be found on Hatton Road.

There is plenty of seating available for fans around the pitch and standing room is also available.

Match coverage

The club will have updates of the match against Fulham on social media, as well as a match report on the official website and our new official app.