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“They have the experience we had last season,” he commented, referencing the FA Women’s National League Division One South West title, a trophy Bridgwater are now hunting themselves. He also emphasised that, “We’ve beaten them before, they’ll have respect for us. Hopefully it’ll be an opportunity for us to get a win and build some […]
Cheltenham Town Women’s Manager Tom Davies is hoping his side can be “more direct” ahead of their Women’s FA Cup clash against Portsmouth. It’s the second time in two weeks they’ll play at Pompey, as on Sunday the Robins travelled to Fratton Park as their latest FA Women’s National League fixture ended as a thrilling […]
There are few successful Americans who’ve played at the heights of the English professional game, but money and fame aren’t the only draw. Hailing from Florida, Leilany Fresse was one of those who’ve crossed the Atlantic to experience the beautiful game on their own terms, with help from a dedicated programme. “I’d say the biggest […]
University of Gloucestershire’s American Football team are taking on the Universities Men’s Football team and Women’s Football team in a joint charity match this afternoon. Club captain Aidan Morris expressed how proud he was to be able to raise money for his cousins charity, Join Our Boys. “We’re really looking forward to it. It’s going […]
Grassroots women’s football still needs greater investment to keep pace with rising demand and ensure young girls have safe, inclusive spaces to play, according to Andoversford women’s coach Kayley Smith. Speaking about the rapid rise of the women’ game at Andoversford FC, Smith said participation levels have transformed in recent years, driven by visibility, cultural […]
Yaz Gachette has described her role as vice-captain in the squad as a role which is “both on and off the pitch.” The midfielder, who has made 11 appearances this season, has been a key part of Evesham’s success. Mark Taylor’s side sit top of the Midwest Counties Female Football League, and have five games […]
Cheltenham Town Women’s defender Holly Finch has insisted that being back on the football pitch is the “best feeling ever” after almost a year out with an ACL injury. The 23-year-old tore her ACL for the second time in February 2025, and made her return to first team action last weekend in a 3-0 defeat […]
Cheltenham Town Women manager Tom Davies has said progressing into the quarter-final of the FAWNL Cup would be “a huge marker of where we’re at”. After reaching the final of the FAWNL Plate last season, the sister competition of the league cup, Cheltenham have reached the last 16 of the competition for the first time […]
Bishops Cleeve Ladies, who have won three on the bounce in the league, are playing their second consecutive match in Bristol this Sunday as they take on Mangotsfield United Reserves. Cup fever is sure to be in the air for the Mitres on Sunday, as they face tier-below Mangotsfield United Reserves in the Gordon Perrett […]
Swindon Town’s Women’s Development Team took action in the FA Wiltshire Women’s County Cup which saw them take a 14-0 win over Salisbury FC, to take them to the next round. Chiarna Deller, Devs manager, quoted after the game “it’s nice for us (Devs) to control a game, and it gives them a set of […]