If you want proof of the current gap between the WSL and the Women's Championship - just look at the venues for Manchester United's two fixtures this week.
On Sunday, United edged out a battling Lewes side in the FA Cup, who sit eighth in the second tier, in front of 2,801 packed out fans at the tiny Dripping Pan with miniscule away changing rooms. Next week United will take on West Ham in the WSL at Old Trafford, as part of women's football weekend, a far cry from the home of the Rooks.
19 places separated United and Lewes going the first quarter-final tie, but there is a world of difference between the two clubs. Lewes had never been to the last eight before and even though United only had once, they are one of the biggest names in football, with one of the biggest budget in the women's game.
