Sheffield United Women are playing their first match under newly appointed full-time Head Coach Jonathan Morgan this Sunday.

This is the first time Sheffield United have employed a full-time coach for the women’s team, in what bosses call an “increased commitment” to women’s football. 

The team will be looking for a win in their upcoming away game following a run of inconsistent form, having lost to both Durham and Manchester City Women in the past month.

Jonathon Morgan’s side are playing away at Hayes Lane Stadium to Crystal Palace Women this Sunday.

Currently, the women’s team sit at 11th in the Championship, and are one spot away from being relegated at the end of the season.

Sunday’s rival Crystal Palace Women are currently sit at 6th in the league, having won two of their last five games respectively.

Prior to joining the South Yorkshire team, recently recruited Head Coach Jonathan Morgan spent seven years as Head Coach at Leicester City.

Morgan will be the club’s first full-time Head Coach for the women’s team, showing an increasing dedication from the club to push forward the women’s side of the sport. 

Speaking on Morgan’s arrival, Stephen Bettis, Sheffield United’s chief executive officer, said: “The fact that he’s our first full-time head coach affirms our commitment to women’s football at a very exciting time as Sheffield United look to enhance the club’s name within the women’s game.”

In a video interview, Morgan said: “[Being a full-time Head Coach] is a massive indicator of where this club is looking to go. Not just the players here now, but the future players as well and the younger generation. Momentum is growing amongst the women’s game. 

“The Lionesses winning last summer was a phenomenal achievement, it was something that Bramall Lane was a part of. This is great for the club that they wanted to show some of the best football in the women’s game here.” 

The game at Hayes Lane Stadium will kick off at the original time of 2pm and will be available to stream for free here.