With promotion to the National League Premier Division already safely secured, Chelmsford Highway turn their attentions to the Cup this weekend, when they take on Bradford in what will be their third quarter-final tie in four years.

Chelmsford go into the game in good spirit with no other distractions and will be hoping that their good run of form continues.

They have only lost three games all season, but to add spice to this fixture, their only defeat since Christmas came at the hands of Bradford six weeks ago.

Bradford, however, fell away from the promotion hunt with two defeats in their final two games and although form suggests that Chelmsford go into the game as favourites, the cup has a habit of springing surprises.

In order to beat their hosts, the Yorkshire side will have to do what no other team has done in the cup so far this season, beat Katie Roberts in the Chelmsford goal.

The England international keeper has kept three clean sheets already and was the hero in the last round, brilliantly saving two penalty strokes in a penalty shoot out to see her side through to the last eight.

If she can maintain her fine record in this competition, Chelmsford will be in with a great chance as goals have flowed freely at the other end.

They go into this match on the back of an excellent 4-0 victory at Aldridge in their last league game.

Bradford always prove to be difficult opponents and the game promises to be close and exciting with Chelmsford expecting a hard battle.

Due to a major Youth Tournament at Chelmer Park, the game will be played at Hannakins Farm in Billericay, (start time 2pm).

One Chelmsford player hoping to continue her run of fine form is youngster Becky Altree.

She goes into the game fresh from playing her first tournament for England Under 18's.

She played a vital midfield role and scored the crucial opening goal of the tournament in a 3-0 win over Ireland.

She followed this up with a last gasp winner against Wales before sealing the gold medal with another excellent performance in a 2-0 victory against Scotland.

This success came as no surprise to her Chelmsford team-mates as Becky has played with great maturity over the past few weeks and has been an integral part of the club's promotion charge with some brilliant midfield performances.

She can count herself unlucky not to be going as part of the England U18 side to the European Nations Championships.

However, if Chelmsford reach the semi-finals, Becky will be delighted and will see it as a great deal of compensation.

Fellow team-mate Marie Arber who missed out on the Home Counties Tournament through injury, is hoping to be fit to take her place in the England side for the forthcoming European Championships.

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