Pioneers Clapton tap into fans to beat rivals and bridge women’s money gap | Suzanne Wrack

Fan-owned club have the chance to make Women’s FA Cup history if they beat Plymouth – and all on a tiny budget

On Sunday, Clapton Community FC will become the first seventh-tier side to compete in the third round of the Women’s FA Cup when they travel south to play Plymouth Argyle. By beating Hounslow 3-1 on penalties, the Greater London Premier League club became the first to beat a side from four tiers higher in the competition.

But instead of being rewarded for their success or handed the funds to further support the London club’s impressive development, Clapton have found themselves out of pocket.

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