News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester City Women kick-off the new year when they host Bristol & West ladies at New Meadow Park this Sunday at 2pm. Chris Hill’s side haven’t played yet this year after their away game against Longlevens last week was postponed due to an unplayable pitch at Longford Lane. City last played on December 19th where […]
Both sides have played three games so far in the Conti Cup group B with Manchester City sat in second place having amassed six points whilst Leicester are in fourth with five points. The Citizens know that a draw would be enough to ensure them of a quarter final place as they would be the […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies striker Jade Grove has revealed the club’s ambitious aim of winning the South-West Division One league title this season. The Robins currently sit top of the league, having won seven of their 10 games so far this campaign, and are five points clear of Southampton in second. “I think with most clubs […]
Fans have applauded the actions of Chelsea’s Sam Kerr as she sent a pitch invader tumbling to the floor during their Champions League group stage match against Juventus. A video shows a man filming himself on his phone entering the pitch for several moments, with no security in view, before he reluctantly began to walk […]
A buoyant University of Gloucestershire hosted Cardiff Women yesterday, looking to bounce back from last weeks 2-0 loss to fellow Welsh side and title rivals Swansea. Lauren Phillips was the headline act, opening the scoring just before the half-hour mark, with a solo goal, dribbling around three defenders before slotting calmly past the goalkeeper. Katie […]
10 matches played, five wins and fifth in the Women’s Championship, Bristol City are starting to find the winning formula on their return to the England’s second tier. Lauren Smith’s side are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions heading into the November international break- a sign of their development as a side. […]
England’s Women look to Extend their lead at the top of their World Cup Qualifying group as they prepare to play second placed Austria. Sarina Wiegman’s side are unbeaten so far having won all four of their games in group D, and are coming off the back of 10-0 and 8-0 wins in their previous […]
Title-chasing Cheltenham Town Ladies are set to play Bristol-based Downend Flyers in the GFA County Women’s Trophy this Saturday. The Robins currently sit second in the FA Women’s National League, behind only Southampton Womens’, three points clear of Exeter behind them. Meanwhile, the Downend Flyers sit fifth in the South West Women’s Regional Football League, […]
First-team coach Chris Hicks predicts a ‘difficult’ game against Pucklechurch in FA Women’s trophy despite playing their games in two leagues above. Pucklechurch play their league games in Division One of the Gloucestershire County Women’s Football League, two leagues below Forest Green Rovers who play in the South West Regional Women’s Football League Premier. Currently […]
It’s very rare that a football team goes unbeaten in six straight games outside of the top end of the Premier League, making Cheltenham Town Ladies stunning start to the season even more impressive. The Robins have lost just two games since the season has started, including one on the opening day of the season […]