“They have the experience we had last season,” he commented, referencing the FA Women’s National League Division One South West title, a trophy Bridgwater are now hunting themselves.
He also emphasised that, “We’ve beaten them before, they’ll have respect for us. Hopefully it’ll be an opportunity for us to get a win and build some confidence. It’s an opportunity to come away from the pressure of the league.”
Swindon currently sit a point inside the relegation zone, having picked up four points in their opening eight games, their only win coming in an opening day victory over Plymouth.
“Fine margins have meant we’ve picked up one point in three games, but I don’t think it’s through a lack of effort or trying from the players.” He insisted
Fourth tier Bridgwater are currently top of the FA Women’s National League Division One South West, having won all seven of their fixtures so far.
In their recent appearances in the FA Cup, Bridgwater have made back to back second round appearances in the last two seasons, losing to Royston in a penalty shootout last season, and Gwalia United the year before.
Swindon meanwhile progressed to the fourth round last season before crashing out in a 10-0 humiliation at the hands of Charlton Athletic. The season before, they failed to make it past the first round after losing at home to Gwalia United.
In light of this, Wood was eager to emphasise that “The cups are really important for us this year, they give us an opportunity to go for something and have a bit of enjoyment. We had a great experience last year, and it’s important to have those aspects to the season.”
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