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Saints Women boss Parker calls for end product improvement after Bristol City draw

Southampton Women boss Simon Parker called for his side to "turn moments into goals" after a 1-1 draw to Bristol City in the Subway Players Cup was followed by a defeat on penalties.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:23 AM
Saints Women boss Parker calls for end product improvement after Bristol City draw
Key Things to Know
  • Manager Simon Parker called for Saints Women to improve their finishing following a draw with Bristol City.
  • Southampton drew 1-1 in regular time before losing the penalty shootout 4-3 in the Subway Players Cup.
  • Emma Harries scored her first Southampton goal before Katie Robinson equalized for Bristol City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton Women manager Simon Parker has urged his team to improve their end product following a 1-1 draw and subsequent penalty shootout loss against Bristol City in the Subway Players Cup. Emma Harries opened the scoring for Saints with her first goal for the club, but Katie Robinson scored a second-half equalizer for the Robins, sending the fixture to penalties.

Bristol City earned the bonus point by winning the shootout 4-3, with Maria Farrugia converting the decisive spot kick after misses from Megan Collett and Mary Bashford. Despite taking their first point in the competition this season, Parker expressed frustration over missed chances and called on his players to convert periods of dominance into goals.

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