Stoke City's women reach National League Cup final
The women, who play in English football's third tier, won 3-0 in their National League Cup semi-final at Home Park, Plymouth.
And midfielder Molly Holder would love to see a few more to watch them play Nottingham Forest at the Bescot Stadium, Walsall on 23 March.
And no! The Potters' men's team don't have a game that day!
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