Foxes To Play In Inaugural Perth International Football Cup
- Inaugural Perth International Football Cup to feature LCFC Women
- Foxes to travel to Western Australia for pre-season tournament on 22 August
- Calendar to include games at HBF Park and Optus Stadium
- Manchester City, West Ham United and Paris Saint Germain in attendance
The tournament will see the Foxes compete for a place in the Perth International Cup Final, with Manchester City, West Ham United and French Division 1 Féminineoutfit Paris Saint Germain also in attendance.
Formatting will see the two semi-finals staged at HBF Park, with the opening game taking place between Manchester City and LCFC Women on Wednesday 28 August, followed by West Ham United vs. Paris Saint Germain.
Sunday 1 September will see Perth’s Optus Stadium host a thrilling doubleheader of action with a third-place final before the showcase finale later that day.
Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: “We are thrilled to be a part of the inaugural Perth International Football Cup. This tournament represents an exciting opportunity for our team to compete on a global stage and to further showcase the growth and talent within women’s football.
“Playing against such strong teams in a high-profile competition will undoubtedly be a valuable experience for our squad. We look forward to engaging with our fans in Australia and contributing to the rising popularity of the women’s game internationally.”
HBF Park, located close to Perth's business direct, currently boasts a capacity of 20,500 fans, while the final venue - Optus Stadium - boasts an impressive 61,266 capacity.
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Confirmed fixtures details
Wednesday 28 August
Manchester City vs. LCFC Women
HBF Park
Kick-off time: 6:15pm
Thursday 29 August
West Ham United vs. Paris Saint-Germain
HBF Park
Kick-off time: 6:15pm
Sunday 1 September
Semi-final one runners-up vs. semi-final two runners-up
Winner semi-final one vs. winner semi-final two
Optus Stadium
Kick-off times:
Match 1 – 2:05pm
Match 2 – 5:05pm
All times AWST (Australian Western Standard Time).