It’s hard not to see the fixture as a meeting between two powerhouse female managers — one on the way out of the Women’s Super League (WSL) and the other doing everything she can to get into it.
Crystal Palace, led by Laura Kaminski, visit Emma Hayes’ cup holders Chelsea at Kingsmeadow in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Kaminski has only been Palace coach since July but the 36-year-old has been named Championship Manager of the Month for September, signed New Zealand international Ria Percival (fresh off her appearances for the co-hosts in the World Cup last summer) and helped the south Londoners secure this FA Cup last-16 spot.
Palace sit third in the Championship, three points behind leaders and neighbours Charlton Athletic with a game in hand.
Palace head coach Kaminski has FA Cup holders Chelsea in her sights (Eddie Keogh – The FA via Getty Images)
Kaminski has over 15 years of coaching experience at clubs such as Brighton & Hove Albion, Watford, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Before her move to Palace — which is her first time leading a team — Kaminski worked as manager Karen Hills’ right-hand woman at Charlton for two seasons. It was Kaminski’s straight-talking coaching approach, coupled with her ability to use humour which gained her…
